Subsidized Tree Planted on your Property ️

Posted on 09/05/2025
Stella Chao


  • Get a tree planted in your backyard at a subsidized cost.

  • The City has partnered with Local Enhancement and Appreciation of Forests (LEAF) to offer backyard tree planting services to Toronto residents.

  • LEAF offers native deciduous trees, evergreen trees or shrubs, with either a full-service planting option or a do-it-yourself option.

  • Find more information on the City’s Urban Forestry Grants & Incentives webpage. LEAF provides residents with the choice of a five to eight foot tall native deciduous tree or a two to four foot tall native evergreen tree.

  • The full-service option is for backyards only and costs range from $160 to $230 per tree (+HST).

  • More information is available at toronto.ca/TreeGrants.