Trees for Cities

Discover some of the world’s most famous urban trees, and how these extraordinary city trees root us in history, play a part in our culture, and bring life to our streets.

In the 2024-25 planting season, we worked in more urban areas across the UK than ever before! Find out more about how we're making a difference.

Across the UK, millions of people do not have access to trees or green spaces and the benefits of trees aren't equally shared. This is called tree inequity.

Discover the mighty oaks, from ancient forests to modern landscapes, and why these majestic trees are celebrated as icons of resilience and hope.

We've been planting urban trees for over 30 years, sharing their benefits with communities across the UK and inspiring feelings of hope!

For over 25 years, Sir Michael Palin has been a friend and supporter of Trees for Cities - now he’s lending his voice to our BBC Radio 4 Appeal for greener communities.

Matt, a former Trees for Cities trainee, shares where his career has taken him since his traineeship, and how one spark led to a decade of meaningful work in the green sector.

Supporting around 1,600 species, the Scots Pine is an evergreen beauty that plays a vital role in Scottish heritage and culture. Read on to learn more about the wintry conifer.

Trees should be a part of everyday life in our towns and cities, no matter a person’s postcode. We measure this by the 3-30-300 rule!

Out in our green spaces, the first signs of spring are starting to appear. Even on the busiest of streets, hanging off the trees, you can spot catkins swaying with the wind!

Since our inception in 1993, we've planted 2 million trees across urban areas, ensuring that all our trees planted have been established well and cared for. Here's how!

Urban trees are incredibly beneficial to wildlife, providing long-term habitats and food sources for various species. Here are five trees we plant that support UK wildlife!