Trees · Ontario

Toronto Low-Canopy Neighbourhood Free Trees and Shrubs

Run by City of Toronto (delivered by LEAF)

OpenLast checked October 22, 2026
What you get
Residential properties: up to one free tree (or two free cedars or one pair of pawpaw trees) and up to three free shrubs per property per year
Who qualifies
Private properties (residential, multi-unit, commercial or institutional) in Toronto neighbourhoods with less than 28.4% tree cover that the City identifies as equity-deserving, shown on LEAF's eligibility map.
Where
Properties in eligible low-canopy neighbourhoods of Toronto.
Status
Open. Three-year initiative.
Type of payment
Free item
Official program page

What you do

Get a free native tree and free shrubs planted or delivered for your yard if you live in an eligible low-canopy Toronto neighbourhood.

Requirements

  • Address must fall inside the highlighted area on the eligibility map
  • Space must allow for the tree or shrubs
  • Cannot be used to meet a City of Toronto tree permit replanting requirement
  • Multi-unit, commercial and institutional properties get up to two trees (or four cedars) and five shrubs per year

How to apply

  1. 1Enter your address on the map on LEAF's Low-Canopy page
  2. 2Choose a LEAF planting program (full service or DIY)
  3. 3Apply through LEAF's Planting on Private Property page

Sources

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Source: Sow, “Toronto Low-Canopy Neighbourhood Free Trees and Shrubs,” Yard rebates directory, checked October 22, 2026, https://www.usesow.com/rebates/ontario/toronto-low-canopy-free-trees

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