At dusk, a streetlamp illuminates the flame-like leaves of a tree still hanging on. Photo by Alecia Ricker | LINK nky

The city of Independence will hold a tree sapling give-away at Summit View Academy on Madison Pike on April 15 from 9 a.m. to 12 noon. The event will coincide with the Arbor Day season. Arbor Day occurs on April 28.

The trees available for pick-up will be Bald Cypress trees, Silky Dogwood scrubs, Willow Oaks and Black Rum Cherry trees. A picture and description of each tree is below. Scan the QR code at the bottom of each column to bring up a more in-depth description of each species.

Pictured: the trees available at the event with descriptions. Photo: provided | The City of Independence

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