Free Trees For Fair Haven
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"The best time to plant a tree was 20 years ago.
The next best time is today."
~ Chinese Proverb
How it works
A handful of long-term thinking Fair Haven residents want to help plant as many trees as possible. All we need are three things:
Residents who want free trees planted on their property.
Tree planting volunteers.
A source to pay for the trees.
No problem getting #2 and #3...now all we need are some residents who want some trees planted on their property...for free!
Below are the 7 different types of trees we have for you to choose from. Send us an email and we will reach out and arrange a planting on your property...at $0 cost to you. Easy Peasy. Send the email to:
Ask us anything. We are more than willing to answer any and all questions which could lead to more planted trees in Fair Haven.
Here are some questions we've been asked lately:
How Big are the trees when planted?
How big with my tree grow?
How often does the tree need to be watered?
How many months do I need to water the tree?
Can I contribute to help you buy more trees?
Happy tree-shopping below...
Red Maple
Red Maple
Is there a Red Maple in town?
sILVER Maple
sILVER Maple
A fast growing maple.
White Oak
White Oak
If left undisturbed oaks can live for hundreds of years. Other valuable Oak species include Swamp white oak and willow oak that tolerate wet conditions.
Did you know the oldest recorded white oak in Monmouth County is in Fair Haven? The picture to the left is of that beauty on Hance Avenue. At 300+ years old this grand old tree was alive when George Washington was in NJ...so imagine the history its witnessed! If left undisturbed oaks can live for hundreds of years.
McCarter Park is home to many white oaks too.
Swamp White Oak
Swamp White Oak
A beautiful Swamp White Oak was planted on the Third Street Trail in the fall of 2022.
London Plain Tree
London Plain Tree
Often called a Sycamore tree.
Tuliptree
Tuliptree
Not a typo above...the "tree" part is included in the name. This fast growing tree grows tall and straight. In the spring it produces a beautiful tulip-looking flowers..hence the name.
There are many tall Tulip trees in town. Two prominent ones can be founf in the Bird Sanctuay and in The Natural Area.
American Elm
American Elm
Ulmus americana
Ulmus americana
The American Elm was the most popular street tree a few generations ago due to its heartiness, until Dutch Elm disease desolated its population. New disease resistant varieties (like the Princeton Elm) have allowed us to re-introduce this beautiful tree. A "Liberty Elm" was planted by the Sons of Liberty in July 2026.
One of the largest Elms on the penninsula can seen at 223 Third Street in FH...a real beauty.
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