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Request a tree

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 nameNative to OntarioSizeUrban ToleranceFall colours
BasswoodYesLargeModerateNo
Coffeetree, KentuckyYesLargeHighYes
Ginkgo, Autumn GoldNoMediumHighYes
Ginkgo, MaidenhairNoLargeHighYes
Ginkgo, Princeton SentryNoMediumHighYes
Hackberry, CommonYesMediumHighYes
Honey Locust, SkylineNoMediumHighYes
IronwoodYesMediumModerateYes
Lilac, IvoryNoSmallModerateNo
Linden, CorinthianNoMediumHighYes
Linden, GreenspireNoMediumHighYes
Maple, Autumn BlazeNoLargeModerateYes
Maple, BlackYesLargeModerateYes
Maple, EndowmentNoLargeModerateYes
Maple, Freeman’sNoLargeModerateYes
Maple, Green ColumnNoLargeHighYes
Maple, LegacyNoLargeModerateYes
Maple, RedYesLargeLowYes
Maple, SugarYesLargeLowYes
Oak, BurYesLargeHighYes
Oak, RedYesLargeHighYes
Oak, WhiteYesLargeHighYes
Planetree, BloodgoodNoLargeHighNo
Planetree, ExclamationNoLargeHighNo
Redbud, EasternYesMediumModerateNo
Serviceberry, AlleghenyYesSmallModerateYes
Serviceberry, DowneyYesSmallModerateYes
Tree, TulipNoLargeLowYes

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