The City of Richmond is excited to announce its annual tree sale, providing residents with a unique opportunity to enhance their home gardens and contribute to Richmond’s urban forest. This year’s sale offers a diverse selection of trees, including new fruit and non-fruit species. With 1,000 trees available at a subsidized price of $15.00 each, residents can access affordable, high-quality options while contributing to the beautification of their surroundings.
The following nine species are available (chosen for their suitability in Richmond's unique urban environment) on a first come, first served basis:
- assorted apples (M. domestica)
- assorted fruiting cherries (Prunus spp.)
- assorted plums (P. domestica)
- assorted pears (pyrus communis)
- serviceberry (Amelanchier alnifolia)
- vine maple (Acer circinatum)
- kousa dogwood (Cornus kousa)
- persimmon (Diospyros kaki)
- assorted magnolia (Magnolia spp.)
The trees are nursery-grown, come in five-gallon pots and range from three to six feet tall.
Purchasing a tree
Trees are being offered to City of Richmond residents only. They may purchase a maximum of two (2) trees per residence starting at 8:30am on Monday, September 9 to 5:00pm on Friday, October 4 through the MyRichmond online portal.
When purchasing, residents must select a 90-minute time slot for tree pick up day. Visit richmond.ca/TreeSale for available times.
Residents can buy a tree for $15.00, a subsidized priced set to ensure cost is not a barrier, while also helping to partially offset the City’s cost to purchase the trees.
Tree pick up
- Date: Saturday, October 5, 2024
- Time: Between 10:00am to 2:30pm (during selected 90 minute time slot)
- Location: City of Richmond Works Yard, 5599 Lynas Lane
Residents will be asked to provide their confirmation receipt and proof of residency at time of pick up.
City staff will provide a tree-planting brochure and planting advice, and will respond to any tree-planting related questions. Pick up will proceed rain or shine.
The City’s commitment to sustainable tree management
The City’s urban forest canopy grows every year as new trees are planted throughout the community. In addition to replacing trees removed due to decline, age or storm damage, the City is also adding trees each year through capital projects in both new and existing park projects, such as the Minoru Lakes Renewal, Terra Nova Rural Park and Garden City Lands.
For more information:
- Visit tree sale info and FAQs at richmond.ca/TreeSale.
- Review the Public Tree Management Strategy to 2045 to learn about the City’s commitment for growing and managing the urban forest on City-owned, public land.
- Learn about the City’s Tree Protection Bylaw.