Tree Sale

Help achieve our city-wide tree planting targets by 2030!

To achieve our city-wide tree planting targets by 2030, we need to work with residents to plant 3,300 trees on private land (eventual canopy cover of 22% on private land). We offer a total of 300 trees per year with 150 trees available per sale at a designated location (Ryall Park, City Hall, Westburnco, Grimston Park and Queen's Park). This approach ensures that the trees are affordable and are distributed equitably over time to meet our 2030 goal.

Select trees based on their height and spread at maturity. These numbers will help you estimate the location needs of your new tree.

Do you live in an apartment or condominium? Balcony spaces can host a tree too - consider container-growing one of our recommended balcony species!

Instructions on properly planting a tree.

Please plant the tree at least 2 meters from any City property line. This will ensure that ownership of the tree remains clear throughout the tree's life. Following a similar guideline for planting distances from adjacent private properties is also recommended.

Please do not plant trees on City property. Tree planting on City property is done by the City staff and takes into consideration existing or planned infrastructure, environmental needs, and neighbourhood characteristics.

Height: 3 - 4 m
Spread: 1 m
Growth Rate: Medium
Flower: Purple-red
Sun: Full sun
Moisture: Average amount of water
Fruit: None

Shipping Size: 2.0 m tall in a # 5 pot (20 L)

One of the many beautifully flowered deciduous magnolias available, Burgundy Star results from a cross between a Lily magnolia and Vulcan magnolia. Flowers are large and have a mild fragrance. Growth is narrow and upright, and the tree is shorter at maturity making it suitable for areas with limited space.  

Height: 2 - 3 m
Spread: 0.5 - 1 m
Growth Rate: Slow
Sun: Full sun
Moisture: Average amount of water
Flower & Fruit: Inconspicuous

Shipping Size: 0.5 m tall in a # 5 pot (20 L)

Suitable for container growing in sunny areas with limited space, this tree is a dwarf and slow growing. Grows well in a variety of soil conditions with foliage turning yellow in fall. This tree is one of our balcony tree choices! 

Height: 2 - 3 m
Spread: 2 - 3 m
Growth Rate: Slow
Sun: Partial sun
Moisture: Average amount of water
Attracts: Birds
Fruit: Small winged samara

Shipping Size: 1.0 m tall in a # 5 pot (20 L)

A dwarf and weeping in form, this slower growing laceleaf maple is noted for its reddish purple leaves that hold their colour through mid-summer. Makes a good container tree, and is one of our balcony tree choices!

Height: 4 – 6 m
Spread: 4 – 6 m
Growth Rate: Slow to Medium
Sun: Partial sun
Moisture: Average amount of water
Attracts: Birds
Fruit: Small winged samara

Shipping Size: 2.0 m tall in a # 5 pot (20 L)

The standard Japanese maple that we all know so well; vase-shaped when young, and spreading with age.  Makes a great accent tree or focal point in a landscape.

Height: 4 - 6 metres
Spread: 4 - 6 metres
Growth Rate: Slow
Flower: White
Sun: Full sun or partial shade
Moisture: Average amount of water
Fruit: Red berry

Shipping Size: 2.0 m tall in a #5 pot (20 L)

The popular Kousa Dogwood is back with its characteristic four-petaled bracts that peak in June over a green-leaf backdrop. There is good winter interest in this tree too with bark that exfoliates. A great accent tree on its own in the landscape or as part of a group of other tree and plants.

Height: 4 - 6 m
Spread: 4 - 6 m
Flower: Light Pink
Sun: Partial sun
Moisture: Average amount of water
Attracts: Birds
Fruit: Pods with round seeds

Shipping Size: 1.0 m tall in a # 5 pot (20 L)

A fragrant-flowering variety of the well-known Star magnolia.  Protect from windy locations, but provide some sun if possible.  Smaller than Star magnolia, this tree is good for home landscapes less space.  Maintain the tree form with pruning treatments in later years.

Height: 5 - 7 m
Spread: 4 - 6 m
Growth Rate: Slow
Flower: White
Sun: Full sun or partial shade
Moisture: Average amount of water
Fruit: Small round seed

Shipping Size: 2.5 m tall in a #5 pot (20 L)

A popular garden tree, relatively small in size with a hanging white flower clusters. There is good winter interest with bark that fissures with age revealing an orange inner bark. A great accent tree on its own in the landscape or as part of a group of other tree and plants.