Celebrate Arbor Day with a Free Tree from Subaru and the Arbor Day Foundation
Spring is in full bloom, and what better way to welcome the season than by adding a little green to your life—literally! This April, Subaru is teaming up with the Arbor Day Foundation to bring an incredible opportunity to communities across the United States: a chance to claim a free tree as part of their Subaru Loves the Earth initiative. If you’re a nature lover, a sustainability enthusiast, or just someone who enjoys a shady spot in the yard, this is the perfect way to get involved.
A Partnership Rooted in Purpose
Subaru and the Arbor Day Foundation have joined forces to launch the largest corporate tree distribution program in the nonprofit’s history. Together, they’re distributing 100,000 mature, regionally appropriate trees to help combat the loss of 36 million trees each year in American cities due to age, disease, pests, and extreme weather. Trees play a vital role in our communities—cleaning the air, providing oxygen, cooling urban areas, and even boosting mental well-being. Through this initiative, Subaru is making it easy for anyone to contribute to a greener, healthier planet.
This isn’t Subaru’s first foray into environmental stewardship. The automaker has already helped plant over 1.1 million trees nationwide, including efforts to reforest areas devastated by wildfires. Partnering with the Arbor Day Foundation, a nonprofit that’s planted over 500 million trees globally since 1972, feels like a natural extension of their mission to be “More Than a Car Company.”
How to Get Your Free Tree
Here’s the best part: you don’t need to own a Subaru to participate! Anyone can reserve a free tree while supplies last. The process is simple:
1. **Visit the Website**: Head over to [Subaru.com/earth](https://www.subaru.com/earth) to find a participating Subaru retailer near you.
2. **Reserve Your Tree**: Choose from a selection of mature, regionally appropriate species (think trees like Red Maple, Northern Red Oak, or American Sweetgum, depending on your area). These trees are typically 2 to 4 feet tall and come in one-gallon containers, ready to thrive in your local climate.
3. **Pick It Up**: Once reserved, you’ll get instructions on when and where to pick up your tree at your local Subaru dealership. Distribution events are happening throughout April 2025, often timed around Arbor Day (April 25th in most states), but dates vary by region, so act fast!
Quantities are limited and offered on a first-come, first-served basis, so don’t wait too long to claim yours. For example, some dealerships, like Landers McLarty Subaru in Huntsville, are hosting pickups as early as April 10th from 12–6 PM. Check your local retailer’s schedule to confirm.
Why It Matters
Trees are more than just a pretty addition to your yard—they’re environmental superheroes. A single mature tree can absorb nearly 10 pounds of air pollution annually, provide oxygen for up to four people daily, and cool temperatures by as much as 10 degrees. With climate change bringing hotter summers and more extreme weather, initiatives like this are a small but meaningful step toward resilience and sustainability.
Plus, there’s something special about planting a tree you picked up for free. It’s a chance to connect with nature, leave a legacy for future generations.
Join the Movement
Subaru’s partnership with the Arbor Day Foundation is a reminder that collective action starts with individual choices. Whether you’re planting your free tree in your backyard, a community space, or gifting it to a friend, you’re helping grow a greener future. And if you’re inspired to do more, the Arbor Day Foundation offers plenty of resources on tree care—where to plant, how to water, and how to prune—so your new leafy friend thrives for years to come.
So, what are you waiting for? Head to Subaru.com/earth, reserve your free tree, and celebrate Arbor Day 2025 with a little dirt under your nails and a lot of love for the planet. Let’s Save America!