‘Tree-Bates’: Get $150 for Planting Native Trees
October 30, 2025
Rockville residents can receive a $150 rebate per tree from the city for planting native trees under the RainScapes Rebate program.
Native trees are beautiful, provide important habitat for birds and other wildlife, and help absorb stormwater runoff and pollutants.
Eligible properties including single-family and townhome residences, homeowners associations, condominium associations, religious institutions, private schools and other nonprofits.
The city is proud to partner with the Chesapeake Bay Trust on the RainScapes Rebate program, which also offers rebates for permeable paver retrofits, rain barrels, native-planting projects and pavement removal. Residents can receive up to a maximum of $5,000 in rebates across all RainScapes Rebate options.
Learn more at rockvillemd.gov/rainscapes.
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 fringe tree (Chionanthus virginicus).
- Flowering dogwood (Cornus florida).
- Eastern redbud (Cercis canadensis).
Shade Trees
- Red oak (Quercus rubra).
- River birch (Betula nigra).
- Black tupelo (Nyssa sylvatica).