Foundation offers free trees with Arbor Day membership

Nebraska residents can ring in the New Year with 10 free, flowering trees by joining the Arbor Day Foundation during January.

By becoming part of the nonprofit foundation, new members will receive two Sargent crabapples, three American redbuds, two Washington hawthorns and three white flowering dogwoods.

"These beautiful trees will give your home in Nebraska lovely flowers with pink, yellow and white colors," said Matt Harris, chief executive of the foundation. "These trees are perfect for large and small spaces, and they will provide food and habitat for songbirds."

The free trees are part of the foundation's "Trees for America" campaign.

The trees will be shipped postage paid at the right time for planting – between Feb. 1 and May 31 – with enclosed planting instructions. The 6- to 12-inch tall trees are guaranteed to grow or they will be replaced at no charge, Harris said.

Members also receive a subscription to the foundation's bi-monthly publication, Arbor Day, and The Tree Book, which includes information about tree planting and care.

To become a member of the foundation and receive the trees, join online at arborday.org/january,.