Trees are essential for our city. They clean the air, absorb rainwater and carbon, provide shade, and help cool built-up areas. Ottawa’s urban tree canopy is an important part of sustaining vibrant, livable, and unique neighbourhoods and promotes health and well-being equitably for all of the City’s residents and visitors! 

Did you know that 40% of Ottawa’s urban area is private property? That’s why we need to work together to grow our tree canopy. The City of Ottawa’s Plant Your Place! program makes it easy for residents to plant trees on private property. Through the Plant Your Place! program, trees are available to residents free of charge. 

There are two ways to participate

1. City-Wide Tree Distribution

Free trees to pick up and plant yourself, for any City of Ottawa resident.

Steps to Participate in the City-Wide Tree Distribution stream:

  • Step 1. Register to verify eligibility.
  • Step 2. Choose your tree.
  • Step 3. Choose your pick up location and time.
  • Step 4. Pick up your tree and plant it at home!

Click here to register!


2. Full-Service Tree Planting in Priority Areas

Free trees with site visits and tree planting by forestry professionals, for residents living in Priority Areas identified in the City’s Tree Equity Analysis.

 Steps to Participate in the Full-Service Tree Planting stream:

  • Step 1: Register to verify eligibility.
  • Step 2: Confirm planting address eligibility and book a site visit.
  • Step 3: Meet with forestry professional at the site visit.
  • Step 4: An approved tree is professionally planted at no cost on your property.

Click here to register!

Participants in both program streams receive educational resources on tree care and maintenance to help their trees thrive for years to come.

Plant Your Place! supports the goals of Ottawa’s Urban Forest Management Plan and works towards the vision for Ottawa’s urban forest: healthy, diverse, resilient, and always growing.

Not sure which Ward you live in?

No problem! Click the button below to find out your ward before submitting a tree request form.

Find Your Ward!Trouvez votre arrondissement !