Seattle residents can apply to get free apple and cherry trees under a pilot program provided by the City of Seattle's Neighborhood Matching Fund.  If interested, check out Seattle's ReLeaf Web site.  The program, the City of Seattle's Tree Fund, created to absorb carbon dioxide emissions, filter air pollution, reduce noise pollution, and provide habitat for birds and wildlife.

It comes from the Neighborhood Matching Fund because it is also designed to create community.  Groups of neighbors who represent a minimum of 5 households are the only folks who can apply.  They can get 10 - 40 trees, must attend a training session and are then responsible for the planting and maintenance.