TREE SELECTION
We currently offer 10 choices of trees in our Free Tree Project, the majority of which are native but with a few that aren't. This allows you to select a tree appropriate for the location it's being planted in, and helps to keep our local canopy diverse. Tree diversity limits the loss of trees from disease and insects and increases the sustainability of our urban forest. And as arborists, it's our job to help keep trees healthy! If you’d like help in selecting a tree best suited to your specific location feel free to ask us, we’d be happy to help! Below you will find a brief description of the trees currently offered in our Free Tree Project. As we have partnered with a local nursery due to their quality stock, we cannot guarantee availability, but we try to keep the list as up-to-date as possible. We hope you enjoy choosing your tree!
CHOOSE YOUR TREE
American Larch
(Larix laricina)
Fast growing moist soils. Beautiful, bright yellow fall colour. Deciduous conifer. Zone 2, native species, full sun, 150 cm.
Black Cedar
(Thuja occidentalis ’Nigra’)
Dark green foliage, pyramidal form, good choice for tighter hedging. Zone 3, full sun or partial shade,150 cm.
White Pine
(Pinus strobes)
OUT OF STOCK
Open conical habit. Soft, light green needles. Zone 3, native species, full sun or partial shade, 150 cm.
White Spruce
(Picea glauca)
Hardy specimen, pyramidal, grey-green foliage. Tolerant of cold exposed areas. Zone 2, native species, full sun, 150 cm.
Redpointe Maple
(Acer rubrum ‘Frank Jr’)
OUT OF STOCK
Bright red fall colour and broadly pyramidal. Fast growth rate and strong branch angles ease growth. Zone 5, full sun, 50 mm.
Paper Birch
(Betula papyrifa)
White, peeling bark. Fast growing. Prefers moist soil. Spring planting recommended. Zone 2, native species, full sun, or partial shade, 50 mm.
Iron wood
(Ostrya virginiana)
Medium sized ornamental tree with long trunk. Slow growing, will grow well in shady areas. Zone 4, native species, full sun, partial shade, or full shade, 50 mm.
Service Berry
(Amelanchier canadensis)
OUT OF STOCK
Covered with masses of white flowers in early spring with brilliant flaming orange-red foliage in fall. Red berry holds into winter and attracts birds. Zone 4, native species, full sun or partial shade, 150 cm clumps.
Eastern Redbud
(Cercis canadensis)
OUT OF STOCK
Upright vase shaped understory tree. Vibrant pink flowers in spring with small, brown seed pods in fall. Needs a sheltered location. Zone 5, native species, full sun or partial shade, 175 cm.
Apple Tree
OUT OF STOCK
Variety depends on the time of season. Talk to us for more information.
Select a Tree
If your tree removal has qualified for the Free Tree Project, you can select the tree of your choosing here. If you have any questions, just give us a call!