Neighbourhood Tree Planting Program

Acer x freemanii 'Autumn Blaze'

Tree shape: Average height of 15 metres at maturity, average crown spread of 10 metres. 

Foliage: Deciduous tree; leaves turn a brilliant bright red colour in the fall. 

Growing: Requires full sun exposure, adaptable to varying soil types. 

Fun facts: This fast-growing tree provides excellent shade for an open space. 

Amelanchier Canadensis 

Tree shape: Average height of five metres at maturity, average crown spread of five metres. 

Foliage: Deciduous tree; white flowers in the spring, turning deep greenish purple in the summer, followed by a brilliant transition to deep red in the fall. 

Growing: Prefers full to partial sun, adaptable to varying soil types. 

Fun facts: An icon for garden lovers, the Serviceberry is an extremely minimal maintenance tree and fits well into landscape designs. 

Picea pungens var. glauca

Tree shape: Average height of 10 to 15 metres at maturity, average crown spread of seven to 10 metres. 

Foliage: Coniferous tree; dense needle foliage with a silvery blue colour. 

Growing: Prefers full sun exposure, adaptable to varying soil types. 

Fun facts: It provides excellent wind coverage and stands out in urban settings. This tree can be seen during the holidays in Springer Market Square. 

Malus domestica 'Cortland'

Tree shape: Mature heights of two to four metres, tight crown at juvenile age, pruning to encourage umbrella shape to support the weight of the fruit as the tree matures. 

Foliage: Deciduous tree; deep green leaves throughout the summer, turning a yellowish brown in the fall.  

Growing: Requires full sun exposure, adaptable to varying soil types.  

Fun facts: A cross between the Ben Davis and McIntosh apple, medium to large fruit, crisp sweet flavour; slow to oxidise making it great for salads, fruit trays and peeled and sliced on its own.

Cercis canadensis

Tree shape: Average height of 10 metres at maturity, average crown spread of 12 metres.

Foliage: Deciduous tree; unique heart shaped green leaves, vibrant pink spring blossoms in the spring.  

Growing: Prefers full sun exposure, will tolerate part shade, thrives in loam to clay loam soils. 

Fun facts: Great landscape tree, flowers early in the spring before leaf out; leaves, flowers and seeds are edible.  

Pinus strobus

Tree shape: Average height of 20 metres at maturity, average crown spread of less than five metres. 

Foliage: Coniferous tree; long dark green needles, soft to the touch, and emits a lovely fragrance. 

Growing: Shade tolerant during early growth, prefers sandy soils, but may be adaptable to varying soil types. 

Fun facts: This iconic Canadian species was made famous by artist Tom Thompson, who portrayed the White Pine in many of his renowned paintings. 

Malus domestica 'McIntosh'

Tree shape: Average height 2-5 metres at maturity, crown spread averaging 5 metres.

Foliage: Deciduous tree; green leaves turning bright yellow in the fall, with white flowers in the spring.

Growing: Full sun exposure, grows best on a well drained site.

Fun facts: Known as Canada’s national apple, first discovered in Southern Ontario in the early 19th century.

Quercus rubra

Tree shape: Average height of 20 to 30 metres at maturity, average crown spread of 10 to 15 metres. 

Foliage: Deciduous tree; deep forest green leaves throughout the summer, transitioning to a deep red and brown in the fall. 

Growing: Prefers full sun, tolerates moderate shade, adaptable to varying soil types and moisture levels. 

Fun facts: One of the largest tree species found in the Kingston area, some of which are best seen today around Lake Ontario Park. This majestic tree is tolerant of most urban conditions and provides excellent shade with some sun mixture. 

Betula papyrifera 

Tree shape: Average height of 10 metres at maturity, average crown spread of five to 10 metres. 

Foliage: Deciduous tree; vibrant green leaves throughout the summer, turning a bright yellow in the fall. 

Growing: Requires full sun exposure, adaptable to varying soil types. 

Fun facts: Most recognizable for the beautiful white peeling bark that denotes the tree year-round. 

Acer saccarhum 

Tree shape: Height of up to 35 metres at maturity, average crown spread of 10 to 15 metres. 

Foliage: Deciduous tree; deep yellowish-green leaves during summer months, turning a vibrant red, orange, or yellow in the fall. 

Growing: Prefers full sun exposure and deep rich soils. 

Fun facts: Best known for the delicious maple syrup its sap produces; the Sugar Maple has become an icon in Canadian culture. 

Picea glauca

Tree shape: Average height of 10 to 15 metres at maturity, average crown spread of five metres. 

Foliage: Coniferous tree; dark green needles with dense branching. 

Growing: Shade tolerant, adaptable to varying soil types, sensitive to frost damage during early growth. 

Fun facts: An icon of the Canadian north, this hearty tree can grow nearly anywhere. It can be grouped to act as a wind break or privacy screen, and its dense branching offers a great hideout for different types of wildlife including birds, squirrels, and chipmunks. 

Yes, you can. Property owners are limited to two tree purchases per property per sale, so even if you purchased trees during the last sale, you may do so again during this one. 

Yes, you can. Property owners are limited to three purchases per property per sale, however, you may purchase trees during both sales periods. 

If you submitted an order for a tree and have not received a confirmation email, check your junk mail folder. If it is still not there, please submit a service request.

Trees will vary in size; the average size of a deciduous variety at the time of pick up will be about two metres tall and half a metre wide, weighing between nine to 18 kg (20-40 lbs.). The average size of a coniferous variety at the time of pick up will be about half  metre tall and half a metre wide, weighing 18 kg (40 lbs.) or more.

If you place an order, you must be available to pick it up during one of the designated dates. Specific dates and times will be emailed two weeks prior to pick up. Failure to pick up your trees during the specified pickup dates will result in your trees being included as part of the City’s planting supply. No refunds will be issued for trees not collected. 

All trees ordered through the Neighbourhood Tree Planting Program are final sale and orders cannot be cancelled. 

There are no refunds for trees. A tree-planting guide will be provided during pick-up dates.