Free Fruit Trees in the Forecast | Garden Style San Antonio

Fancy a little fruity flair for your landscape? Score a free fruit tree at the Jammin’ Jams Fruit & Nut Tree Adoption event Saturday, Jan. 25.

This weekend may be the perfect opportunity to add a little flavor to your flora. The annual Jammin’ Jams Fruit & Nut Tree Adoption event happens Saturday, Jan. 25, from 8-11 a.m. at The Pearl, 732 Avenue A.

You can get one free 5-gallon tree per household, but show up early — it’s only while supplies last. Several varieties of trees will be available including apple, apricot, fig, lemon, lime, orange, nectarine, peach, pear, pecan, persimmon, plum and pomegranate.

All species have been recommended for this region by the Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Service.

Here’s what species and varieties will be available:

Citrus

Stone

Pomes

Nut

Multi-seed

About

Mark Peterson

Mark A. Peterson is a conservation project coordinator for San Antonio Water System. With over 30 years of experience as an urban forester and arborist, Mark is probably the only person you know who actually prunes trees for fun. When not expounding on the benefits of trees and limited lawns, you’re likely to find him hiking San Antonio’s wilderness parks or expounding on the virtues of geography and history to his friends.