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Tree Commission: Arbor Day distribution succeeded; organizers to prioritize dogwood, fruiting species and strengthen supplies for 2026
Summary
Commissioners said the Arbor Day distribution placed all trees and finished shortly after 2 p.m., but organizers ran out of bags and heard community demand for dogwood and fruiting trees; members recommended clearer signage and color photos for tables next year.
HOLLY SPRINGS — Commissioners said the 2026 Arbor Day distribution successfully placed all trees but highlighted several logistics improvements for next year.
"We gave out all of our trees," Chair (S1) reported, noting the event wrapped shortly after 2 p.m. The Chair and other members thanked the city teams who arrived early to help bag trees, but the commission flagged a shortfall of distribution bags and recommended ordering supplies early.
"We actually ran out of bags," the Chair said, calling for the commission to plan supply ordering in advance so popular species are available and distribution runs smoothly. Members noted larger trees — including oaks — proved harder to place and suggested prioritizing dogwood and fruiting species that drew more community requests.
One member praised the printed instruction sheets prepared for each tree, calling them "very nice and very helpful." Commissioners also recommended printing color photos of mature trees for each table so recipients know what they are receiving, and ensuring staplers and table covers are available.
The commission agreed to use lessons from this year’s distribution to plan the 2026 event, including early tree ordering, stronger signage, and ensuring adequate supplies.
