Free Tree Giveaway

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.
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Native Tree Species

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.