35 Comments

1. Mary Noble on April 21, 2021 at 4:55 pm

   Are there any trees and shrubs still available.

   • Friends of the Blue Hills on April 21, 2021 at 5:02 pm

     There are only red oaks left. But you’re still welcome to pick one up! We’ll be out there until Saturday, as long as supplies last.

2. Jude Griffin on April 19, 2021 at 11:05 am

   Thanks to all the volunteers this morning who were do cheery in the face of hundreds of cars at 9 am.

3. Janis on April 17, 2021 at 3:01 pm

   Is the red dogwood a redtwig variety?

   • Friends of the Blue Hills on April 18, 2021 at 9:09 am

     Yes, it is!

4. Denise on April 16, 2021 at 5:42 pm

   This sounds like a great offer! Thank you very much. I hope to see you next week. FREE trees or shrubs!!!

   • Friends of the Blue Hills on April 16, 2021 at 6:01 pm

     Awesome! We look forward to seeing you.

5. annmarie homsey on April 16, 2021 at 7:04 am

   is there a limit on shrubs . can i get both limits on trees and shrub together or it either or.
   how big are the shrubs and how heavy

   • Friends of the Blue Hills on April 16, 2021 at 8:47 am

     Annmarie,

     Glad you’re interested! The limit is two plants per person. The shrubs are about 3 feet tall and light. Buckets probably weigh 10 lbs.

     Judy

6. Sue Fleuette on April 15, 2021 at 6:19 pm

   I’m very disappointed that this program is only offered weekdays between 9-12. I work every day and will never be able to get a shrub. Sad

   • Friends of the Blue Hills on April 15, 2021 at 7:33 pm

     Sue,

     Such a good point! We are now offering them on Saturday as well and I hope you can stop by and pick one up.

     Thanks for writing in.

     Judy

     • Sue on April 16, 2021 at 10:36 am

       The last day? Probably won’t be anything left at that point. I feel like this should have been offered a couple of times during the week in the evening

     • Friends of the Blue Hills on April 16, 2021 at 5:03 pm

       Sue,

       You’re right. Next year we’ll think about how to make it more accessible. You can email us to see if there are still trees on Friday (info@friendsofthebluehills.org). Last year we had trees left over, but this year I think more people know about it.

       Thanks for your comments!

       Judy

7. Kate on April 15, 2021 at 6:10 pm

   What a wonderful IDEA!!!

   I would love to be included, I have wanted to get a crab apple for some time, I love the pink flowers.

   • Friends of the Blue Hills on April 15, 2021 at 7:35 pm

     Kate,

     Great! Just drop by the Wakefield Arboretum from 9 am to noon, Monday through Saturday. We’re giving the trees away on a first-come, first-served basis.

     Thanks!

     Judy

8. Joan on April 15, 2021 at 5:00 pm

   If a non-family friend and I come in the same car, would we each be able to get two trees? It’s not very environmentally conscious to drive two cars.

   • Friends of the Blue Hills on April 15, 2021 at 5:02 pm

     Joan, Sure! Thanks for asking.

9. Lori on April 15, 2021 at 4:40 pm

   Hi, do we just show up there or do u have to schedule an appointment?

   • Friends of the Blue Hills on April 15, 2021 at 4:46 pm

     Lori, You just show up! We’re looking forward to seeing you.

10. Shannon on April 15, 2021 at 12:04 pm

    Hi,
    I was wondering if the Colorado Spruce trees were the blue variety? Thanks

11. Shannon on April 15, 2021 at 12:02 pm

    Hi,
    Was just wondering if the Colorado Spruce trees were the blue spruce variety? Thanks.

    • Friends of the Blue Hills on April 15, 2021 at 2:20 pm

      They will turn blue with age.

12. Duane A Davis on April 15, 2021 at 10:38 am

    Hi,

    Is the Colorado Spruce a dwarf variety be any chance ?

    • Friends of the Blue Hills on April 15, 2021 at 2:19 pm

      No, it will be full-sized.

13. Deb Campbell on April 15, 2021 at 9:44 am

    Great program. Would love red maple and red boxwood

14. Pam on April 15, 2021 at 9:15 am

    My question disappeared. How do we let you know ahead of time which tree or shrub we want? I want 2 red dogwood. Thanks, sounds wonderful.

    • Friends of the Blue Hills on April 15, 2021 at 12:51 pm

      Pam,

      We aren’t taking orders beforehand. It’s first-come, first served. There should be plently of trees for everyone!

      Judy

15. Pam Birkenfeld on April 15, 2021 at 9:08 am

    How big are the trees? I’m one person, string but not tall! How big of a car is necessary? I have a largish suv. Will that work?

    • Friends of the Blue Hills on April 15, 2021 at 12:52 pm

      Pam,

      Good question. The trees vary from 12 inches to three feet.

    • Jude on April 15, 2021 at 4:30 pm

      Not sure where the signup link is.

      • Friends of the Blue Hills on April 15, 2021 at 4:34 pm

        Jude – We’re so glad you’re interested in a tree! You don’t need to sign up. Just come! It’s first-come, first-served. You can come at any time during the week.

16. Emily on April 15, 2021 at 9:08 am

    What kinds of trees to choose from? And how to communicate my choice?

    • Friends of the Blue Hills on April 15, 2021 at 12:53 pm

      Emily,

      So glad you’re interested!

      Trees are available on a first-come, first-served basis. There will be four species of trees available (River Birch, Crab Apple. Red Maple, Red Oak, and Colorado Spruce) and three species of shrubs (Gray Dogwood, Red Dogwood, Common Nineback).

17. Joe on April 13, 2021 at 10:08 pm

    Hi ! Great program, thanks . Is there a sign up, or is it first come first served each day ? The post says to select the tree before pickup, somewhat confusing..,
    But thanks !

    • Friends of the Blue Hills on April 13, 2021 at 10:17 pm

      And a great question! It is first come first served… and we hope you come!
      We’ll fix the write-up. Thank you!