The City of Tuscaloosa, along with the Alabama Power Service Organization and the Alabama Forestry Commission, will distribute 5,000 bare root tree seedlings in its annual Arbor Week tree giveaway at the Tuscaloosa River Market 8-11 a.m., Saturday, Feb. 24.

The seedlings, given away on a first come, first served basis, consist of several different tree varieties including red maple, crepe myrtle, live oak, white oak, saw tooth oak, holly, redbud, bald cypress, nuttall oak and overcup oak.

Proper placement of trees is importnat to avoid power lines. Alabama Power offers tips for where to plant your seedling here.

For more information, call Tuscaloosa 311 at 205-248-5311 or contact Ashley Chambers at achambers@tuscaloosa.com.