Free Tree Giveaway
For more information
Call 905-546-2489 or
Email askcity@hamilton.ca
Monday to Friday 8:30 am to 4:30 pm
Free Tree Giveaway - May & June 2024
A variety of native tree species are being given away to plant on your side or backyard. Trees will come in 2 gallon pots, approximately 1 meter tall.
Event details and registration to be confirmed.
The City of Hamilton is giving away free trees to Hamilton Residents. Plant a native tree on your property to improve air quality, fight climate change and increase property value. 2-gallon shade and ornamental native trees will be available. Trees must be planted on private property, preferably at the side or back of your home.
2024 Tree Giveaways will take place in May and June. Registration information to be confirmed.
Giveaway Details
- Park and Pick up (idling not permitted).
- Event is Rain or shine.
- 2-gallon shade and ornamental native trees will be available, approximately 1 meter tall.
- 1 tree per property. Pre-registration is required.
- Must present drivers license or property tax bill.
- Homeowner is responsible to plant, water and maintain private tree.
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Native Tree Species
Shade Trees
- Chinquapin Oak
- Common Hackberry
- Kentucky Coffee
- Sugar Maple
- Tulip
- Eastern White Pine
Ornamental Trees
- Blue Beech
- Service Berry
Deciduous Shrubs
- Honeysuckle
- American Witch Hazel
Ornamental Trees are trees with characteristics such as flowers, attractive foliage, bark or shape and a mature height normally under 12m.
Shade Trees are a larger tree normally reaching a height above 12m. Its primary role is to provide shade through its spreading canopy of dense foliage.