Gardens & Trees
Free Tree Giveaway
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Call 905-546-2489 or
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Monday to Friday 8:30 am to 4:30 pm
Gardens & Trees
Free Tree Giveaway
A variety of native tree species are being given away to plant on your side yard or backyard. Trees will be approximately 1 meter tall.
Pre Registration Required.
The City of Hamilton is giving away free trees to Hamilton Residents. Plant a native tree or shrub on your property to improve air quality, fight climate change and increase property value. Trees will be approximately 1 metre tall. Shade and ornamental native trees and shrubs will be available. Trees must be planted on private property, preferably at the side or back of your home.
If you miss your tree pick up date for any reason, your ticket will be cancelled and no longer valid. Please register for future Free Tree Giveaway dates available.
Pick-up Dates & Locations
Mohawk College
135 Fennell Avenue West
General Parking 9
9 am to 2 pm
- Saturday May 25, 2024
- Saturday June 1, 2024
Bayfront Park
325 Bay Street North,
Parking Lot
9 am to 2 pm
- Saturday June 8, 2024
- Saturday June 15, 2024
Giveaway Details
- 1 tree per property. Pre-registration required.
- Must present drivers license or property tax bill.
- Shade and ornamental native trees and shrubs will be available, approximately 1 meter tall.
- Park your vehicle and pick up your tree. Rain or shine.
- Homeowner is responsible to plant, water and maintain private tree.
- Call or click before you dig - OntarioOneCall.ca
Native Tree Species
Shade Trees
- Chinquapin Oak
- Common Hackberry
- Sugar Maple
- Tulip
- Eastern White Pine
Ornamental Trees
- Kentucky Coffee
- Blue Beech
- Service Berry
Deciduous Shrubs
- Northern Bush 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.
Chinquapin Oak
Quercus muehlenbergii
Tree and planting Information
- Deciduous
- Flowers are an early season food source for insects
- Acorns are a food source for birds and mammals
- Provides nesting habitat and shelter
- Host plant for hundreds of insect species
Where to Plant
- Clay tolerant
- Dry to medium
- Full sun, tolerates part sun
Common Hackberry
Celtis occidentalis
Tree and planting Information
- Deciduous
- Flowers are an early season food source for insects
- Fruits are a food source for birds; provides nesting habitat and shelter
- Host plant for several insect species.
Where to Plant
- Clay tolerant
- Dry to medium moisture
- Prefers full sun
Sugar Maple
Acer saccharum
Tree and planting Information
- Deciduous
- Flowers are an early season food source for insects
- Seeds are a food source for mammals; provides nesting habitat and shelter
- Host plant for many insect species.
Where to Plant
- Clay tolerant
- Dry to medium moisture
- Grows best in full sun but tolerates shade
Tulip Tree
Liriodendron tulipifera
Tree and planting Information
- Deciduous
- Flowers are a food source for insects and hummingbirds
- Seeds are a food source for mammals; provides nesting habitat and shelter
- Host plant for several insect species
Where to Plant
- Clay tolerant
- Medium moisture
- Full sun, tolerates part sun
Eastern White Pine
Pinus strobus
Tree and planting Information
- Conifer
- Cones are a food source for birds and small mammals; provide nesting habitat and shelter.
Where to Plant
- Clay tolerant
- Sand or sandy loam prefered
- Medium moisture
- Full or part sun
Kentucky Coffee
Gymnocladus dioicus
Tree and planting Information
- Deciduous
- Provides nesting habitat and shelter
Where to Plant
- Clay tolerant
- Medium moisture
- Full sun
Blue Beech
Carpinus caroliniana
Tree and planting Information
- Deciduous
- Flowers are an early season food source for insects
- Fruits are a food source for birds and small mammals, provides shelter
- Host plant for several insect species
Where to Plant
- Clay tolerant
- Medium moisture
- Full sun, part sun, or shade
- Prefers moist, full shade conditions
Service Berry
Amelanchier laevis
Tree and planting Information
- Deciduous
- Flowers are an early season food source for insects
- Fruits are a food source for birds and small mammals
- Provides nesting habitat and shelter
- Host plant for several insect species
Where to Plant
- Clay tolerant
- Prefers moist loams
- Dry to medium moisture
- Full or part sun
Northern Bush Honeysuckle
Diervilla lonicera
Tree and planting Information
- Deciduous
- Flowers are a food source for insects and hummingbirds
- Seeds are a food source for birds; provides shelter
- Host plant for several insect species
Where to Plant
- Clay tolerant
- Prefers dry, sandy soil
- Dry to medium moisture
- Full sun, part sun or shade
American Witch Hazel
Hamamelis virginiana
Tree and planting Information
- Deciduous
- Flowers are a food source for late season moths
- Seeds are a food source for birds and small mammals
- Provides habitat and shelter
- Host plant for many insect species
Where to Plant
- Clay tolerant
- Medium moisture
- Full sun, part sun, or shade
Do I need to arrive at 9 AM to get the tree I want?
No. You have pre-registered for a tree species and one will be reserved for you to pick up any time between 9:00 AM and 2:00 PM on the pick-up day.
I did not pre-register for a tree, can I walk up on pick-up day?
No. Each tree has been reserved and there will be no extra trees available.
Can I send someone to pick up the tree on my behalf?
Yes. You may send a member of your household to pick up the tree on your behalf. They will need the confirmation email from Eventbrite and proof of residence (ex. drivers license, property tax bill).
Can I change the tree species I want when I get to the pick-up?
No. Each tree has been reserved and there will be no extra trees available. You must take the tree species you pre-registered for.
I am no longer able to pick up my tree, what do I do?
Please cancel your ticket through Eventbrite. The registration will be cancelled and the tree can then be reserved by someone else.
I do not live in Hamilton, can I still get a tree?
No. The free tree giveaway is restricted to residents of Hamilton and the tree must be planted on private property within the City of Hamilton.
I forgot to pick up my tree, how can I get it?
Unfortunately if you do not pick up your tree on your pick-up day, your ticket will been cancelled and will no longer be valid. Please register for future Free Tree Giveaway dates available
How do I plant my tree?
Information on how to plant and care for your tree will be included in the confirmation email sent after you pre-register.
How do I change or cancel my order?
In your confirmation email, click "Go to My Tickets" and select "Cancel Order." If you would like to change your selected tree species prior to registration closing you will need to cancel your order and place a new one.
Can I get a tree if I live in a condo?
Yes, if you have a driver’s license or property tax bill indicating you reside in Hamilton you qualify to register for the Free Tree Giveaway.
I have additional questions, who can I contact?
Contact the Call Centre 905-546-2489 or email [email protected] if you have additional questions.
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