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Residential greening campaign | tree plantings

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Ensemble on verdit is a GRAME campaign to plant trees on residential properties in participating areas.

The 2025 season is over!

Order your tree

Need to replace a felled tree? Looking to spruce up your property? We offer a residential tree planting service in just a few simple steps.

Choose and order your tree(s)

Before ordering your tree(s), be sure to read our section Before you buy. Once you’ve viewed our available tree species, it’s time to make your choice! You’ll be able to select the tree(s) best suited to your needs and complete your order online.

Receive confirmation of your order

After completing your online order, you will receive an order confirmation and a guide to the next steps by e-mail.

Get ready for our tour

A few days before the planting of your tree(s), you will be contacted by e-mail to advise you of the planting date. Make sure you’ve followed our step-by-step guide to get ready. Don’t forget to identify the location where you want your new tree(s) to be planted, making sure there is no underground infrastructure. Make sure the location is easily accessible.

Planting your tree(s)

On the day scheduled for planting, an employee will come and plant your tree(s) at the designated location. More details will be provided in the e-mail confirming your planting date.

Take care of your tree(s)

Once planting is complete, you’ll receive an e-mail with tips on how to care for your new tree(s). These tips can be accessed at any time in the Maintenance tips. And that’s it! You can now enjoy the benefits of your tree(s).

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Guide to good tree care practices

It is important to water the tree every other day during the first week after planting. Thereafter, during the first year regular watering (once a week) is important. Water-soaked soil will enable the roots to spread further. In times of drought, watering is particularly important.

Recommended watering method:

  • Fill the planting tray (mulch donut) with water and wait until all the water has soaked into the soil. Repeat a second time.
  • Another option is to water the tree with a low-flow hose for 15 to 30 consecutive minutes.

In autumn, before the frost, water conifers well, as they generally need to build up reserves for the winter.

It is important to water the tree every other day during the first week after planting. Thereafter, during the first year, regular watering (once a week) is important. A well-watered soil will enable the roots to spread further. In times of drought, watering is particularly important.

Recommended watering method:

  • Fill the planting tray (mulch donut) with water and wait until all the water has soaked into the soil. Repeat a second time.
  • Another option is to water the tree with a low-flow hose for 15 to 30 consecutive minutes.

In autumn, before the frost, water conifers well, as they generally need to build up reserves for the winter.

Staking is not necessary. It’s best not to add one, to encourage the tree to develop a self-supporting trunk. In this way, it will develop a stronger trunk. The first few years are always the most important in a tree’s development.

Staking is recommended, however, when the tree is planted in a windy location. It is installed on the south-western side of the tree to counter the strong winds that usually blow from this direction. The tie should be installed at the end of the stake and designed to prevent the trunk from bumping into the stake. The stake is removed after the first or second year of cultivation.

Cutting the lawn can damage the tree. It’s advisable not to cut the grass with a trimmer or lawnmower beyond the watering trough (mulch). Simply remove opportunistic plants, such as dandelions, by hand, that could hinder your tree’s growth.

Adding compost and mycorrhizae at planting is enough to meet the tree’s needs. Over time, the tree will find all the nutrients it needs in the soil, with the help of living organisms that help create nutrients for the tree. You can leave fallen leaves at the foot of the tree.These will create a natural, regular fertilizer.

In principle, the trees purchased have already received an initial training pruning that ensures the tree develops a single central trunk and well-arranged branches. For more complex pruning, it is advisable to call in an expert in order to make cuts that do not injure the tree and that promote its growth. Pruning can cause water to penetrate the injured area, creating an infection that could be problematic for the tree. We recommend training pruning 3 to 5 years after planting.

If the bark is broken, please call in an expert as soon as possible for personalized advice and work to ensure the tree’s best chance of survival.

A trunk protector is recommended for the first few years after planting, from autumn to spring. It prevents rodents from injuring the tree during periods of frost, when food is scarcer. A trunk protector will be supplied when your tree(s) are planted.

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Discover our essences

Consult our list of tree species available for planting, carefully selected by our experts. Please note that not all species are available for all territories.

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Frequently asked questions

BEFORE purchase

If your municipality participates in the Ensemble on verdit program, you can purchase your replacement tree from our online store. We’ll even plant it for you!

The Boroughs of Lachine, Baie d’Urfé, Beaconsfield, Côte Saint-Luc, Dollard-des-Ormeaux, Dorval, Kirkland, Mont-Royal, Pincourt and Pointe-Claire are participating in the 2025 edition of the program.

Start by reading the information provided by your municipality with your felling permit and/or on the website, and consult our FAQ.

  • The tree itself, respecting the minimum size required by your municipality;
  • Planting inputs (soil, mulch, mycorrhizae);
  • A trunk protector for winter;
  • A tree-planting service provided by GRAME’s team of professionals;
  • Customer service to answer all your questions;
  • A one-year guarantee on the health of the tree;
  • Advice on tree care.

Not included:

  • Advice on tree location. Due to the high volume of orders received, it is the owner’s responsibility to take the necessary steps to choose a tree location. Advice on this subject is available in the FAQ section. You can also contact ensembleonverdit@grame.org if you have any specific questions.
  • A stake. A stake is only recommended if your tree is planted in a windy location. You can buy one at an additional cost at the same time as your tree.

The trees are subsidized by participating municipalities, enabling you to plant trees at a lower cost.

Each municipality subsidizes trees to a different extent, depending on the size of the tree at planting, and the type of planting (replacement or new tree). It’s therefore normal for the price the customer pays for a tree to vary depending on the municipality and the type of plantation.

Trees can only be purchased from our online store. Our tree nursery is not open to the public, so it is not possible to see the trees before they are planted.

You will receive a tree corresponding to the species and size you have selected in the online store.

Trees all have different needs, particularly in terms of sunlight and space requirements. These criteria must be respected to ensure the right tree in the right place.

To choose the right tree, determine the space you have available for it, taking into account its mature size (available in the species data sheets in the online store) and the specific characteristics of your land.

Finally, all that’s left to do is choose a tree you’ll enjoy for years to come.

To determine the right location, you first need to know the characteristics of the tree and your land. Here are a few questions to ask yourself:

Is my plot sunny, shady or somewhere in between?

  • If the site where you want to plant a tree seems to get sun almost all day long, it’s sunny. If it seems to be in the shade most of the time, it’s shady. And if it’s shady and sunny on the same day, it’s somewhere in between.

Are there any underground infrastructures?

Does the tree’s foliage pose a risk of reaching neighbors or gutters?

  • Consider the mature height and width of the tree you are going to select.

Is the tree near a parking lot?

  • Please take into consideration the seeds or fruits of the tree you are going to select.

What are the limits of my property?

  • Refer to your house plan or contact your municipality.

Once you’ve determined the specific characteristics of your land, it’s easier to choose the right tree species for your needs. To choose one or more tree species that match the characteristics of your land, consult the tree species data sheets available in our online store.

ATTENTION: If you have had a tree felled, we will not be able to plant the replacement tree in the same location. The presence of roots will hinder the planting process and the growth of the new tree. A distance of 3 metres (10 feet) is required between the planting site and where the felled tree was located.

Unfortunately, we may not have the tree you’re looking for in store.

GRAME only plants trees purchased through the Ensemble on verdit online store.

You have several choices:

  • We receive many supplies during the season, so it’s possible that a tree you’re interested in may become available later. You can continue to check the online store from time to time during the season.
  • You can buy your tree at a nursery if you want a specific species that isn’t available through the Ensemble on verdit program, but be sure to follow the instructions on your felling permit or contact your municipality for more options.
  • Please note: GRAME only plants trees that have been purchased through the Ensemble on verdit online store.

When planted, trees are around 2 to 2.5 metres tall for deciduous trees and 1.5 metres tall for conifers.

The mature height of a tree depends on the species. The height of each species is available online store.

Consult the tree species datasheets available in the online store to find out which species have an average size to suit the space available on your plot.

You may purchase the number of replacement trees required by your felling permit, or as many as you wish in municipalities that accept the purchase of new trees (not for replacement).

However, there may be specific criteria for your municipality. If this is the case, the information will be available on the store specific to your municipality.

Be careful to take into account the regulations, the space required for the different species, and the limits of your property if you wish to buy several trees.

Yes, this is possible. However, if you are not the owner of the land, you must obtain the necessary permissions before planting the tree.

Before planting

Trees can be planted all season long, even in summer. All you need to do is adapt your care to the temperature. In hot weather, good watering is essential to help the tree take root and adapt to its new environment.

This depends on the deployment of the species you’ve chosen and their mature size. You’ll also need to take into account the specifics of your site, but in general it’s best not to plant a new tree within 3 meters of an existing one.

For small to medium-sized trees, a distance of 3 to 5 meters is recommended, while for large trees a distance of at least 7 meters is preferable.

Exchanges are possible up to 10 days after tree purchase. Visit campaign terms and conditions for more details.

As the owner of the property where the tree will be planted, you have responsibilities. It’s important to:

  • Check for underground structures (wires, pipes)
    info-ex is a free service that lets you find out if there are any structures under your property.
  • Consult municipal bylaws on tree planting.
  • Check the sunlight and space requirements of the species you’re interested in.

These steps allow you to make an informed decision about the location of your new tree. Details of the owner’s responsibilities are available in the program terms and conditions.

  • Read the campaign terms and conditions if you haven’t already done so;
  • Visit your municipality’s on tree planting in your municipality;
  • If you’re planting your tree in front of your house, determine your lot lines and public rights-of-way (An additional fee will be applied if the city requests the relocation of a tree planted on public rights-of-way);
  • Check free of charge for the presence of underground structures under your property, as GRAME is not liable for any damage (a tutorial is available here);
  • Clearly indicate where you would like GRAME to plant your tree, either with a flag, stick, sign or other clear object, especially if you won’t be present on the day of the planting. Note that travel expenses will be charged if the planting team has to return to plant due to a lack of clear indications.

Info-Excavation is a free service for locating underground structures. Before doing any work on your property, including planting a tree, you must make a request to info-excavation. You’ll receive information from them about any underground structures beneath your property, so you can make an informed choice about where to plant your tree.

You can include :

  • The hole will be 0.5 metres deep
  • The work will be carried out with a shovel, without the use of machinery.

From video tutorials are available to help you complete your application.

CAUTION: GRAME is not responsible for any damage to underground structures during planting or tree growth.

It is possible to request a refund for a tree or trees purchased up to 10 days after purchase. Planted trees cannot be refunded. If the refund period has passed, but you do not wish to receive the service, the tree becomes the property of GRAME. Refunds are made to the credit card used online for the initial purchase.

To find out more about the Ensemble on verdit campaign, click here.

after planting

We will notify you by e-mail at least one week before the planting date. As soon as we know when it will take place, we’ll let you know. So there’s no need to call us to find out your planting date, because if you haven’t received it, we don’t have that information yet. In any case, planting will take place during the 2025 season, i.e. before November 2025.

You have a one-year replacement guarantee on the trees planted, provided you meet the criteria set out in the terms and conditions and follow the procedure requested by GRAME.

After planting, you may have specific questions about your tree.

You can refer to our best practices guide, to the tips available in our newsletter during the season, or to an expert at your local nursery for further information. GRAME’s customer service team is always available to advise you or direct you to the right resources.

We ask all residents to take good care of their trees. It is the responsibility of each resident to consult the Good Tree Care Guide section of our website to take care of your tree.

You should also inform subcontractors carrying out work on the planting site of these good practices (e.g. take care with lawnmowers and snow removal).

Once the tree has been planted, exchanges are not possible. If the tree dies of natural causes, consult the terms and conditions for details of how to activate the warranty.

  • Pépinière Yvon Auclair et fils

  • Dominique Savio Nursery

  • Pépinière Soleil

For GRAME, it’s important to work with nurseries that share our environmental values, particularly with regard to increasing biodiversity in our urban forests. What’s more, working with several nurseries enables us to offer you a wider variety of tree species.

Yes, it’s possible! Visit our website GRAME website to learn more about how you can support GRAME and its greening projects.

More questions? Contact us now!

Email: ensembleonverdit@grame.org Phone number: 438.505.8378