Trees · Ontario
Burlington Free Tree Giveaway
Run by City of Burlington
- What you get
- Free trees and shrubs (more than 2,000 given away in May 2026)
- Who qualifies
- Burlington residents.
- Where
- Residents of Burlington.
- Status
- Seasonal. 2026 spring giveaway held in May; the City also runs fall giveaways.
- Type of payment
- Free item
What you do
Register for the City's free tree and shrub giveaway and plant them on your property.
Requirements
- Advance registration has been required in past giveaways
How to apply
- 1Watch burlington.ca for the next spring or fall giveaway and register
Sources
- https://www.burlington.ca/en/news/city-achieves-forestry-milestones-and-fourth-tree-city-of-the-world-designation.aspx (official page)
- https://www.burlington.ca/en/news/city-of-burlington-giving-away-500-trees-as-part-of-annual-fall-tree-giveaway.aspx
Last checked October 22, 2026. See something out of date? Tell us.
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Source: Sow, “Burlington Free Tree Giveaway,” Yard rebates directory, checked October 22, 2026, https://www.usesow.com/rebates/ontario/burlington-free-tree-giveaway
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