Tucson Electric Power Company is offering customers desert-adapted trees at a low rate as long as they are planted in an area that reduces energy costs.
The program offered through Trees for Tucson delivers trees to applicants who qualify in the Tucson metro area, including Green Valley, Oro Valley, Marana and Vail. To qualify, applicants must apply online, send in a check or money order for $8 and have adequate space for the tree.The program was started in 1989 to provide shade and cut energy costs. The trees must be planted on the west, east or south side of the home to provide shade throughout the hottest part of the day.
Local nurseries have experienced an overflow of trees ranging in size from 6 to 8 feet, which are being donated to the Trees for Tucson program. The larger trees, which include mesquite, desert willow and palo verdes will only be available through spring, however trees ranging in size from 3 to 6 feet are available all year.
Applications are available online at http://www.treesfortucson.com and trees are delivered directly to your home.
