PECO Giving Away Trees In Delaware County

MARPLE, PA – PECO is going green for Arbor Day by offering free trees to Delaware County residents this weekend. But you have to reserve a tree first and only 100 trees will be handed out, according to PECO.

PECO will distribute the tree Saturday, April 29 at the Marple Township Building, 227 S. Sproul Road Broomall.

Pick up will be from 10 a.m. to noon.

You can head to PECO's website to reserve your tree now.

Available species include Red Maple; Serviceberry; Black Gum; Sycamore; and Red Oak.

PECO will also give away 20 trees to Delaware County.

The giveaway is part of Arbor Day Foundation's Energy Saving Trees program, which helps people save energy costs by offering trees for properties.

The foundation says a strategically placed tree can save homeowners up to 20 percent on their summer energy bills.

Trees will also have other benefits to homeowners, the foundation said.

"They also provide tangible benefits for the entire community: improved air quality, reduced stormwater runoff, beautification of your neighborhood, reduced urban heat island effect, and a smaller carbon footprint, just to name a few," according to the foundation's website.

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