• There will be no charge to the homeowner (supply and planting will be provided by the City).
• The program applies only to homes with street frontage (the space between your property line and the roadway).
• The property owner must water the tree for the first three years of its life. Care instructions will be provided.
• Trees will be a minimum size of 50 millimeters diameter, or two to three metres in height.

• Is there enough space? (Other trees or obstacles must be a minimum of 6 metres away)
• Are there overhead or underground utilities?
• Does the soil quality appear to be acceptable for tree growth?
• Are there any conflicting uses on the planting site?
• Has the request been made by the property owner or the person who pays taxes on the property?
• Is there a conflict with traffic safety requirements or City maintenance such as snow removal?

• The location must be approved by City staff
• The tree species must be selected in accordance with the City’s list of approved tree species found in Section three of the Tree Planting Provisions document (PDF) 
• The resident is responsible for co-ordination, planting and all associated costs
• The normal 12-month warrantee on the tree must be signed over to the City 
• Maintenance to the tree after it is planted is managed by the City

For more information on this process, download the Application Package (PDF).