Free Tree Giveaway

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Monday to Friday 8:30 am to 4:30 pm

Free tree giveaway
A variety of native tree species are being given away to plant on your side or backyard.
2 gallon pots – approximately 1 meter tall. While quantities last!
No pre-registration required.
The City of Hamilton is giving away free trees to Hamilton Residents. Plant a native tree on your property to improve air quality, fight climate change and increase property value. 2-gallon shade and ornamental native trees will be available. Trees must be planted on private property, preferably at the side or back of your home.
Pick-up Dates & Locations
- Saturday April 29, 2023 - 7 am to 12 noon (while quantities last)
Turner Park 344 Rymal Road East - Saturday May 6, 2023 - 7 am to 12 noon (while quantities last)
Turner Park 344 Rymal Road East - Saturday May 13, 2023 - 7 am to 12 noon (while quantities last)
Turner Park 344 Rymal Road East
Giveaway Details
- Drive-thru contactless pickup. Rain or shine.
- 2-gallon shade and ornamental native trees will be available, approximately 1 meter tall.
- 1 tree per property. While quantities last.
- Must present drivers license or property tax bill.
- Homeowner is responsible to plant, water and maintain private tree.
- Call or click before you dig - OntarioOneCall.ca
Native Tree Species
Ornamental Trees:
- Blue Beech
- Cherry Birch
- Cucumber Magnolia
- Dogwood
- Paw Paw
- Redbud
- Service Berry
Shade Trees:
- American Beech
- Basswood
- Black Gum
- Chinquapin Oak
- Common Hackberry
- Hop Hornbeam
- Kentucky Coffee
- Paper Birch
- Sycamore
- Tulip
- White Oak
- White Pine
- White Spruce
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.