2016 Fruit & Native Plant Giveaway

This year our largest partner in this annual fundraiser is unable to donate fruit trees. Fruit trees, like all agricultural crops, are susceptible to seasonal pressures such as weather, demand and other market forces, such as a booming economy: There are no unsold trees to glean.

For this year’s event, on April 23rd, we have only approximately 250 fruit trees, which is about 25% of what we normally have. We will, however, have a selection of young natives options, many of which are edible groundcovers, pollinators or shrubs, and a smattering of other neat options in limited quantities.  Some larger stock shade trees will also be available for purchase at wholesale cost. We understand you’re disappointed – every year this event engages hundreds of fruit and tree lovers, adds to the area’s tree canopy and encourages people to grow their own food.  We love this event and are doing our best to provide alternatives.

Because of this change in inventory, we need to limit inventory to 1 fruit tree and 2 native plants per person, while supplies last. We encourage you to set your expectations accordingly; if you are traveling to Portland for this event, please use this updated information to help decide whether it’s worth a special trip.

Many thanks for your understanding and support,

Friends of Trees