You can ask us to plant a free tree on City owned property in front of your home or business.
Planting is seasonal, and it can take up to 18 months for us to order and plant your requested tree.
When we receive your request, we will visit the property to see which tree species is best suited for the location.
We consider tree height and width, growing space requirements, soil and moisture and distance from overhead wires, driveways, sidewalks or buildings. Learn more about site requirements:
Available trees
| Common name | Native to Ontario | Size | Urban Tolerance | Fall colours |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Basswood | Yes | Large | Moderate | No |
| Coffeetree, Kentucky | Yes | Large | High | Yes |
| Ginkgo, Autumn Gold | No | Medium | High | Yes |
| Ginkgo, Maidenhair | No | Large | High | Yes |
| Ginkgo, Princeton Sentry | No | Medium | High | Yes |
| Hackberry, Common | Yes | Medium | High | Yes |
| Honey Locust, Skyline | No | Medium | High | Yes |
| Ironwood | Yes | Medium | Moderate | Yes |
| Lilac, Ivory | No | Small | Moderate | No |
| Linden, Corinthian | No | Medium | High | Yes |
| Linden, Greenspire | No | Medium | High | Yes |
| Maple, Autumn Blaze | No | Large | Moderate | Yes |
| Maple, Black | Yes | Large | Moderate | Yes |
| Maple, Endowment | No | Large | Moderate | Yes |
| Maple, Freeman’s | No | Large | Moderate | Yes |
| Maple, Green Column | No | Large | High | Yes |
| Maple, Legacy | No | Large | Moderate | Yes |
| Maple, Red | Yes | Large | Low | Yes |
| Maple, Sugar | Yes | Large | Low | Yes |
| Oak, Bur | Yes | Large | High | Yes |
| Oak, Red | Yes | Large | High | Yes |
| Oak, White | Yes | Large | High | Yes |
| Planetree, Bloodgood | No | Large | High | No |
| Planetree, Exclamation | No | Large | High | No |
| Redbud, Eastern | Yes | Medium | Moderate | No |
| Serviceberry, Allegheny | Yes | Small | Moderate | Yes |
| Serviceberry, Downey | Yes | Small | Moderate | Yes |
| Tree, Tulip | No | Large | Low | Yes |
After-hours contact numbers
Bylaw enforcement
519-837-2529
Emergency locates (ON1Call)
1-800-400-2255
Noise complaints
Guelph Police
519-824-1212
Operations
(e.g. traffic lights, road obstructions)
519-837-5628
select “1” for emergencies
Parks
519-837-5626
Parking exemptions
519-836-7277
Power outages
Guelph Hydro
519-822-3010
Railway concerns
519-501-3221
Spills
Guelph Environmental Protection Officer
519-837-5629
Ministry of the Environment Spills Action Centre
1-800-268-6060
Wastewater Services
519-837-5629
Water Services
519-837-5627