Sample of trees available for purchase as part of the Neighbourhood Tree Planting Program. Photo via the City of Kingston.
With the spring weather on the way, the City of Kingston is offering homeowners the chance to improve their curb appeal and add to the city’s canopy by purchasing trees to plant on their property.
The City’s Neighbourhood Tree Planting Program (NTPP) is an annual program that makes discounted trees available for residents to enhance their property and help grow Kingston’s tree canopy, which is the layer of leaves, branches and stems that covers the earth below. It is a critical part of our ecosystem that provides shade, filters air, reduces heat, and offers habitats for species.
“Purchasing and planting a tree has many benefits for individual property owners and Kingston as a whole,” said Troy Stubinski, Public Works Operations Manager.
“Trees store greenhouse gases, give off oxygen, help remove pollutants from groundwater and help prevent soil erosion. They do many important jobs for us, and all while beautifying our community and promoting wellbeing for all.”
According to the release, 11 different species of trees are available for purchase during the month of March:
Autumn Blaze MapleCanadian ServiceberryColorado Blue SpruceCortland Apple treeEastern RedBudEastern White PineMacintosh AppleNorthern Red OakPaper BirchSugar MapleWhite Spruce
The City said that trees are available on a first-come, first-served basis, while supplies last. Property owners within the City can purchase up to three trees per property for $20 each (HST included).
Last year, Kingstonist caught up with Marty Mayberry, Supervisor of Forestry for the City of Kingston, to see just how the NTPP is working out. At that time, Mayberry said that the City has sold over 14,000 trees to Kingston residents since the program began in 2021. Read more about the City’s tree canopy, including how to care for trees, on our previous coverage here.
Orders can be placed online, by phone, or in person at select City locations. Visit CityofKingston.ca/NeighbourhoodTrees for more details.
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