Native ‘Tree-Bates’: Get $150 for Planting Native Trees
October 30, 2023
Native trees are beautiful, provide important habitat for birds and other wildlife, and help absorb stormwater runoff and pollutants.
Rockville residents can receive a $150 rebate per tree from the city for planting native trees and up to a maximum of $5,000 in rebates across all rebate options. Eligible properties include single-family and townhome residences, homeowners associations, condominium associations, religious institutions, private schools and other nonprofits. Learn more at www.rockvillemd.gov/rainscapes.
Rebates are also available for permeable paver retrofits, rain barrels, native-planting projects and pavement removal.
Need ideas for trees to plant? You can usually find these native trees at local nurseries or online:
Fruit Trees
- Serviceberry (Amelanchier spp.).
- American persimmon (Diospyros virginiana).
- American plum (Prunus americana).
Small Trees
- White fringetree (Chionanthus virginicus).
- Flowering dogwood (Cornus florida).
- Eastern redbud (Cercis canadensis)
Shade Trees
- Red oak (Quercus rubra).
- River birch (Betula nigra).
- Black tupelo (Nyssa sylvatica).