Dogwood Arts tree-planting ceremony to take place April 18th
Published April 17, 2023

Dogwood trees; image by Dogwood Arts

KNOXVILLE -- In September 2022, the National Association of Realtors launched a nation-wide Tree-Planting initiative with a goal of planting 1.5 million trees across the country. As a part of this goal, the Knoxville Area Association of Realtors (KAAR) is working with Dogwood Arts to plant 500 trees in the Knoxville region in 2023 through the Bazillion Blooms program. These trees will not only beautify the landscape across the Knoxville community, but also clean our air, reduce stress, and conserve the environment. KAAR members will purchase trees directly through the Association to be distributed and planted in December 2023.

These 500 trees will join the over 13,000 dogwood trees that have been added to our community in just 13 years through the Dogwood Arts Bazillion Blooms program.

Bare-root trees (2-4ft tall) are also on sale now to the general public for $25 each (or $20 each when five or more are purchased). The trees are disease-resistant, April-blooming, and available in either white or pink flowering varieties. Orders can be placed year-round, but trees are distributed in the fall to coincide with optimal planting time for successful growing. Gift and Memorial trees can be purchased year-round through Dogwood Arts and include a handwritten commemorative card mailed to the recipient of the purchasers’ choosing. Find out more at www.dogwoodarts.com/bazillionblooms.

About KAAR: Founded in 1912, the Knoxville Area Association of REALTORS® has served the real estate interests of our members and the public for over 100 years. More than 5,000 REALTORS® hold active membership in KAAR, specializing in every aspect of the real estate industry, including residential, commercial, property management, and appraisal services. Members of the Knoxville Area Association of REALTORS® are also members of our state association (Tennessee REALTORS®) and the National Association of REALTORS®. Our membership is also comprised of more than 150 individuals associated with affiliated area industries, including mortgage banking, property inspection, title and closing services, and insurance.

Dogwood Arts, presented by ORNL Federal Credit Union, is a 501(c)3 organization with a mission to promote and celebrate our region’s art, culture, and natural beauty