This week, the City of London is giving away over 2,000 trees to residents as part of London’s annual celebration of National Tree Day on September 25.
Residents can visit the Carling Heights Optimist Community Centre, located at 656 Elizabeth Street, between 8 a.m. and 7 p.m. on Wednesday to choose from 12 different types of native trees, while supplies last. This year’s trees include a variety of native tree species including conifers, ornamental and deciduous trees residents can plant at home.
"National Tree Day is a wonderful opportunity for Londoners to contribute to the beauty and sustainability of our city," says Mayor Josh Morgan. "By planting more trees on our properties, we’re not only enhancing our neighbourhoods, but we’re also supporting our local ecosystem and taking meaningful steps toward a greener future."
The City plants approximately 5,000 trees each year.
It is important to protect and maintain newly planted trees for the first year after they’ve been planted. Explore more information about how to best care for new trees at london.ca/trees.
The City is committed to providing accessible accommodations for residents. If you require an accommodation to obtain or plant your tree, please call 519-661-2489, extension 4457.
List of available trees (while supplies last):
- Canada Plum
- Red Maple
- Sugar Maple
- Silver Maple
- Serviceberry
- White Birch
- Eastern Redbud
- Tulip Tree
- Sycamore
- White Spruce
- White Pine
- Pawpaw