Are you eligible?
A Tree for My Neighbourhood’s goal is to help residents increase Montreal’s tree canopy. You must meet the following conditions to be eligible to purchase a tree through our campaign:
You are a duly authorized landowner, manager or tenant of a property located on the Island of Montreal or in Pincourt.
You are planting your tree to increase the City’s tree canopy.
You agree to plant the tree in the ground within two weeks of receiving it.
A Tree for My Neighbourhood is not the right choice if you wish to purchase a tree for the following reasons:
You are not planning on planting your tree on the Island of Montreal.
You are planting the tree to replace a recently felled tree.*
You wish to keep your tree in a pot (on your balcony, for example).
*To replace a recently felled tree, check with your municipality about replacement programs you may be eligible for as well as the city’s requirements in terms of size. Our trees are generally smaller than the size requested by municipalities.
For an ash tree replacement, see this page: Apply for a subsidy for a felled ash tree
You agree to:
Plant your tree at the address indicated on the purchase form.
Make sure that the tree is not planted on the city’s right-of-way. You can view your property lines using the online service at https://appli.mern.gouv.qc.ca/infolot/ or by asking your borough/municipality.
Contact Info-excavation (free service) to find out where to plant your tree without damaging underground utilities at 1-800-ON-EXCAVE (1-800-663-9228) or https://www.info-ex.com/en/planting-trees/ This service locates all underground utilities of member companies (electrical, telephone and natural gas lines, cables, etc.).
Respect the required distances from structures such as fences, power lines, house walls, etc. Refer to the Tree Info Sheets on our website or available here Choose the Right Tree or Shrub tool | Hydro-Québec (hydroquebec.com)
Accept that someone will come by to make sure that the tree is in the correct location and check its health. Inspections by the Éco-quartiers and by an external firm mandated by the City of Montreal may take place up to two times.
Comply with the regulations in effect in your borough/municipality regarding tree planting.
Our financial contributors
These great prices are made possible thanks to financial contributions from the cities of Montreal, Côte-Saint-Luc, Kirkland and Pincourt, as well as the Government of Canada via the 2 Billion Trees program, which cover part of the cost of the trees. Residents of other cities on the Island of Montreal can purchase regular trees for $85, fruit trees for $100, conifers for $110 and exceptional trees for $125.
These financial contributions are granted on a conditional basis and require that the buyer comply with the aforementioned agreements.
An inspection takes place every year to ensure that the trees are planted in the designated location and that they are healthy. This also provides the opportunity for a follow-up on your tree and care tips.
Our trees
The fruit trees that are available through the A Tree for My Neighbourhood campaign are between three and five years old. Many of them will produce fruit in the near future (within one to two years depending on the species and variety). On average, our fruit trees are between 1 and 2 meters tall when they are distributed. Occasionally, they are larger than expected.
Important: Some fruit trees are not self-pollinating and need another tree of the same species in the neighbourhood to produce fruit. You can consult the Tree Info Sheets to learn about pollination requirements for certain trees.
Our deciduous trees (regular and some exceptional trees) are three to five years old and are typically between 1 and 3 meters tall when they are distributed. Occasionally, they are larger than expected. The height, width and bearing of the trees at maturity is indicated on each of the Tree Info Sheets.
Our conifers are between six and seven years old. As conifers typically have a slow growth rate, ours are typically 1 to 1.25 meters tall when they are distributed.
*Approximate height at delivery
The Tree Info Sheets indicate the required distance between where you plant your tree and Hydro-Québec power lines. You can also ask your city/borough about these distances.
