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Residential greening campaign | tree plantings

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The 2026 season is about to begin.
Stay tuned for the upcoming store opening.

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 visit

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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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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TERMS AND CONDITIONS

Please note that the information below is a simplified version of the municipalities’ regulatory guidelines. This text was not written by the City. This text has no legal standing. For more information, please contact your municipality directly.

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Summary of tree planting by-laws 🌳

  • It is prohibited to plant a tree in the municipal right-of-way and at less than 1.5 meters (5′) of any boundary of it.
    • Exception on some trees that must be planted at less than 15m from a main building, a street line, an underground public utility infrastructure or conduit, or a sanitary facility, given their invasive root system:
      • Silver maple (Acer saccharinum);
      • Hemlock maple (Acer Negundo);
      • White poplar (Populus alba);
      • Cottonwood (Populus deltoides);
      • Lombardy poplar (Populus nigra);
      • Willow (Salix spp.);
      • Bay willow (Salix alba pentandra);
      • Weeping willow (Salix alba tristis);
      • Aspen (Populus tremula);
      • Chinese elm (Ulmus parvifolia);
      • American elm (Ulmus americana);
      • Ash (Fraxinus sp.).
  • Unless arboriculturally inspected, the following tree species are not authorized for planting or replanting, given their widespread diseases:
    • Ash;
    • Beech;
    • Elms;
    • Butternut.
  • Minimum distance between the retaining wall and any building: 3 m.
  • Corner Lot Regulations:
    • “On a corner lot, the fences must not exceed 90cm (3.0′) in height measured in relation to the centre of the street for a triangular space where the sides are 9 meters (29.5′) long and correspond to the boundaries of the street right-of-way forming an intersection.”
  • Underground should be checked before planting.
  • Choose a tree planting location that will not interfere with a septic system component.

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Summary of tree planting by-laws 🌳

  • It is prohibited to plant a tree in the municipal right-of-way.

  • Tree regulations near an intersection: For properties situated at the intersection of two streets, a triangle of visibility free from any obstacle higher than 1 meter measured from street level must be respected. This triangle must be 6 meters away from the side of each intersection; this is measured from the point of intersection of the two street lines or their extensions.

  • Distance from fire hydrants, service entrances, lamp posts:

    • No tree may be planted within 3 meters of the edge of a road, a public utility underground conduit (sewer, aqueduct, catch basin or water valve) or a lamp post on public property.

    • A radius of 1.2 must be kept completely clear around a fire hydrant.

    • No tree, part of a tree or bush may obscure a traffic sign.

  • While the regulations do not stipulate a setback distance to respect from installations on private property, the planting site should allow for a minimum distance according to the width at maturity and the type of root system for the species of tree selected.
  • Distance from a building: No distance to respect from a building (but provide a minimum setback depending on the species of tree to be planted).
  • Distance from a parking area: No distance to respect from a parking area (but provide a minimum setback depending on the species of tree to be planted).
  • Distance from a fence: No distance to respect from a fence (but provide a minimum setback depending on the species of tree to be planted).
  • Distance from a walkway: No distance to respect from a walkway (but provide a minimum setback depending on the species of tree to be planted).

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Summary of tree planting by-laws 🌳

  • Distance from the public right-of-way on the resident’s property: 1 meter.
  • Distance from a lamp post, fire hydrant, or service entrance: 2 meters.
  • Distance from a building: 3 meters.
  • Avoid planting a fruit tree where its fruits could fall on the public right-of-way (sidewalk or street).

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Summary of tree planting by-laws 🌳

  • Distance from the public right-of-way on the resident’s property: 1.5 meters/5 feet
  • Distance from a building, low wall or parking area: 3 meters/10 feet
  • Distance from fire hydrants, public street lights, traffic signs, keyholes or underground infrastructures: 3 meters/10 feet
  • Distance from a fence: 1.5 meters/5 feet
  • Distance from the sidewalk: 60 cm/24 inches of lateral clearance from a sidewalk or street if no sidewalk exists and this for any tree or shrub
  • Corner Lot Regulations: Permitted planting of trees or shrubs if there is no foliage between 1 meter and 4.5 meters from the ground surface “and this is within the area of vertical projection of the crown (or top) of the tree or shrub.”
  • It is prohibited to plant a tree in the municipal right-of-way.

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Summary of tree planting by-laws 🌳

  • Distance :
    • from a fire hydrant, a service entrance and a lamp post from public property : 2 meters;
    • from a building, parking lot, fence or sidewalk: no restriction, but ideally 1.5 meters;
  • Regulations :
    • on corner lots: a visibility triangle free of any obstacle over 0.8 metres in height measured from street level must be respected;
    • despite the preceding paragraph, a structure supported by a single post or not attached to the ground may encroach into the visibility triangle, provided it is at least 2.7 metres above ground level. This visibility triangle must have a minimum side length of 10 metres at street intersections; it is measured from the point of intersection of the two sidewalk chains or their extension;
  • It is forbidden to plant a tree in the municipal right-of-way.
  • The replacement tree must reach a minimum height of 14 meters at maturity for deciduous trees, and 12 meters for conifers.

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Summary of tree planting by-laws 🌳

  • Distance after the public road right-of-way on the resident’s property: 60 cm.
  • Distance from a building: 3 meters.
  • Distance from a parking lot: 1 meter.
  • Distance from a fence: 0.5 metres.
  • Distance from the sidewalk: 0.6 metres.
  • Distance from a fire hydrant or streetlight: 3 meters.
  • Corner Lot Regulations: “For any lot located at the intersection of two streets, no construction, fence, hedge or other development may exceed 90 cm (3.0′) in height measured in relation to the center of the street, and this for a triangular space whose sides corresponding to the right-of-way lines of the intersecting public roads are not less than 6 metres (19.7′). In addition, in the same space, no sign may be erected so as to reduce the visibility of motorists and pedestrians.”
  • It is prohibited to plant a tree in the municipal right-of-way.

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Summary of tree planting by-laws 🌳

  • Distance from fire hydrants, service entrances, lamp posts: at least 2 meters, ideally 3 meters.
  • Distance from a building: No restriction but ideally 3 meters.
  • Distance from a parking lot: No restriction but ideally 1 meter.
  • Distance from a fence: No restriction but ideally 1 meter.
  • Distance from the sidewalk: Minimum spacing of 1 meter.
  • Regulations on trees near an intersection, corner lots: On any corner lot, there shall be left a triangle of visibility with two (2) of the sides being the inside lines of sidewalks and curbs of a minimum of 7 meters. Within this sight triangle, no tree or shrub shall exceed 1.0 meter in height.
  • List of tree species whose planting is prohibited in the borough:
    • Poplars (Populus sp.);
    • Willows (all high-stem willow);
    • Silver maple (Acer saccharinum);
    • American Elm (Ulmus American) and Siberian Elm (U. pumila);
    • Ash (Fraxinus sp.);
    • Black locust (Robinia pseudoacacia).
  • It is prohibited to plant a tree in the municipal right-of-way.

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Summary of tree planting by-laws 🌳

  • Distance from a fire hydrant, a service entrance and a lamp post from public property : 2 meters.
  • Distance from a building : No restriction but ideally 2 meters.
  • Distance from a parking lot : No restriction but ideally 2 meters.
  • Distance from a fence or dividing line : No restriction but ideally 2 meters, especially for large-scale trees.
  • Distance from the sidewalk or street curb : Minimum 3 meters. It is prohibited to plant a tree in the municipal right-of-way.
  • Regulations near an intersection : On a corner lot, at the intersection of street curb lines, a triangular-shaped space must be maintained in which all (…) plantings over seventy-five centimetres (75 cm) in height are prohibited. This triangle is formed on two sides by the street curb lines and their extensions. The third side of the triangle is a line joining the ends of the other two sides. The length of the side of this triangle formed by the street border must be fifteen meters (15 m), except for a local street in a residential area, where the length must be ten meters (10 m).
  • A minimum of two (2) trees must be maintained on a lot with a frontage of eighteen meters (18 m) or less, and a minimum of three (3) trees on a lot with a frontage of more than eighteen meters (18 m). There must be at least one tree in the front yard and one tree in the back yard.
  • Any new construction project, major intervention, or landscaping project, as well as any felling, with or without a certificate of authorization, of a tree with a diameter at breast height (DBH) of 10 cm or more, on land that does not comply with the above provisions, must include the planting of trees to ensure compliance.
  • Obligation to plant trees : Any replacement tree must reach a minimum height of five meters (5 m) at maturity and, at the time of planting, have:
    • A diameter of thirty-five millimeters (35 mm) at fifteen centimeters (15 cm) above ground level for deciduous trees;
    • A height of at least one meter fifty (1.50 m) for conifers.
  • Planted trees must be kept in good condition and remain alive for twelve (12) months and be replaced if necessary.
  • List of tree species whose planting is prohibited in the borough:
    • Poplars (Populus sp.);
    • Willows (all high-stem willow);
    • Silver maple (Acer saccharinum);
    • Buckthorn (Rhamnus);
    • Ash (Fraxinus sp.).

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Summary of tree planting by-laws 🌳

  • Distance from fire hydrants, service entrances, lamp posts: 2.5 meters.
  • Distance from a building: No minimum distance from a building
    • Exception on some trees that must be planted at more than 15 meters from a building or a pipe :
      • Willows
      • Poplars
      • Silver Maple
  • Distance from a parking lot: No minimum distance from a parking lot.
  • Distance from a fence or property line: Minimum spacing of 1 meter.
  • Distance from a sidewalk: 2.5 meters from the sidewalk or 3 meters from the curb if there is no sidewalk.
  • Tree regulations near an intersection: 6 meters by 6 meters visibility triangle, no vegetative trees over one meter.
  • No tree may be planted in the municipal right-of-way. Check your property limits with your certificate of location.
  • The following species may not be planted on the property:
    • Virginia cherry “Schubert” – Prunus virginiana “Schubert”;
    • Box elder – Acer negundo;
    • Norway maple – Acer platanoides;
    • Ash (all) – Fraxinus (all);
    • Buckthorn (all) – Rhamnus (all);
    • Staghorn sumac – Rhus typhina.

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Summary of tree planting by-laws 🌳

  • It is prohibited to plant a tree in the municipal right-of-way.
  • A tree should not be planted in a visibility triangle, even if there are no obstacles.
  • It is prohibited to plant a tree within:
    • 1.5 meters of a building;
    • 1 meter of any paved area;
    • 2 meters of an underground sewer or water main;
    • 5 meters of any other tree;
    • 1 meter from any property line, including public right-of-way (you may contact your municipality to find out the extent of the public right-of-way on your property).

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Summary of tree planting by-laws 🌳

  • It is prohibited to plant the following tree species within 10 meters of a main building, a swimming pool, a street right-of-way, a water or sewer line, a well, or a septic system:

    • Silver maple;

    • Giguère maple;

    • Poplar;

    • Willow;

    • Aspen;

    • Ash.

  • All trees must be planted at a minimum distance of:
    • 3 m from an electrical pole;
    • 3 m from a streetlight;
    • 2 m from a fire hydrant;
    • 2 m from water and sewer lines;
    • 2 m from any electrical or telephone cable;
    • 3 m from any high-voltage electrical cable;
    • 1.5 m from a fire hydrant (dual connection);
    • 0.5 m from a street right-of-way (1.5 m at an intersection).

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 2026 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.

The 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: The 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 the GRAME is not responsible for any damage (a tutorial is available here);
  • Clearly indicate where you want the 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 email at least one week before the planting date. As soon as we know when it will take place, you will be notified. Therefore, there is no need to call us to find out your planting date, since if you haven’t received it, we don’t have that information yet. In any case, planting will take place during the 2026 season, that is, before November 2026.

You have a one-year replacement warranty on planted trees, provided you meet the criteria set out in the the terms and conditions and that you follow the procedure requested by the 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 Dominique Savio;

  • Pépinière Soleil;

  • Pépinière Jasmin;

  • Pépinière Lemay;

  • Pépinière Jardin 2M.

For the 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 the GRAME website to find out more about how you can support the GRAME and its greening projects.

More questions? Contact us now!

Email: ensembleonverdit@grame.org Phone number: 438.505.8378