The Alliance for Cape Fear Trees
Upcoming Giveaways
Wilmington Tree Giveaway
December 5 | 12PM - 5PM | Legion Stadium (2149 Carolina Beach Road)
Sponsored by Enterprise Mobility Foundation and Arbor Day Foundation
*If we have trees leftover, we'll continue the distribution on Saturday morning!
Downtown Wilmington Tree Giveaway
February 14 | 9AM-12PM | D.C. Virgo Preparatory Academy (813 Nixon Street)
Funded by the New Hanover Community Endowment and Landfall Foundation
Riegelwood Tree Giveaway
March 7 | Riegelwood Baptist Church (103 NC Highway 87)
Funded by Duke Energy Foundation
Hometown Heroes:
Native Trees of the Cape Fear
These native trees are ready to leave the nursery and head home with you—roots, leaves, and all! Handpicked for their beauty, resilience, and benefits to local wildlife, these trees are perfectly suited to thrive in the Cape Fear region. Whether you're dreaming of shade, seasonal color, or a backyard haven for birds and pollinators, there's a native tree here waiting to be planted by you.
These are just a few of the species we’ve offered—tree availability varies by season and location. Want to know what’s coming to the next giveaway? Follow us on Instagram [@capefeartrees] to stay up to date on upcoming events and featured trees!
Brandywine Maple
This maple is famous for its double feature of brilliant purple-red fall foliage—both male and female trees turn color!
It’s also seedless, so no helicopter seeds to rake up in your yard.
Live Oak
These evergreen giants are built to withstand hurricanes, making them one of the most resilient trees in our region.
Their acorns also provide food for dozens of wildlife species.
Dura Heat River Birch
With bark that peels in papery layers, river birch is a landscape standout!
It loves moist soils but can also thrive in heat and drought, which is why the “DuraHeat” cultivar is such a strong performer here!
Blackgum
Often called “the most beautiful native tree for fall color,” blackgum leaves shift from yellow to orange to crimson all at once.
Bonus: its spring flowers provide nectar for bees, and the fall fruits are loved by birds.
