Orders Open Annually on October 1
SOLD OUT - 2022 ORDERS ARE CLOSED
The County of Wellington is distributing over 150,000 trees this year. The County, along with its partner Conservation Authorities, and the Ministry of Natural Resources and Forestry promote the planting of trees and care of forests in Wellington County. Seedlings are distributed free to residents of Wellington County, local environmental groups, service clubs, schools and Wellington's local municipalities.
Order early for best selection! Please keep in mind that this order form is not connected to a live inventory. We do our best to fulfill all species and quantities requested, however they are NOT GUARENTEED.
Tree Deliveries
Once your order has be scheduled on a delivery route, you will receive an additional email prior to receiving your seedlings.
Deliveries will begin in the South end of Wellington County, working towards the North. This allows us to provide trees to customers in the warmest areas first, where the weather is more appropriate for planting earlier in the season. Deliveries are weather dependent.
DELIVERY OF RODENT GUARDS WILL BE DELAYED - Due to a supply chain issue, customers who purchased rodent guards with their tree order will receive them at a later date. Customers will be contacted with more information.
Eligibility Requirements
- Trees must be planted in Wellington County within one of the seven member municipalities.
Note: The City of Guelph is a separate single tier municipality.
- Trees may not be used for resale.
The minimum order is 10 trees (1 bundle) however, larger orders of 50 to 100+ trees are strongly encouraged. Trees are available on a first come, first serve basis.
2022 Tree Species - SOLD OUT | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
*fewer than 500 available |
Tree Protection and Mulch Mats - SOLD OUT FOR 2022 |
Rodent guards are protective pieces of plastic designed to wrap around the trunk of a tree (usually a deciduous species). They offer protection against rodents (like voles) that eat tree bark. They are available to order for $1 each plus tax. All sales are final.
Mulch mats are woven coconut fibre mats that are placed on the ground at the base of the seedling. They offer protection against competition (like grasses) and help to retain moisture in the soil. They are 45 cm square and available to order for $1 each plus tax. All sales are final. |
Planting and Care Instructions |
Download our Planting and Care Instructions |
Online Tree Order Form Hardcopy PDF Order Form
Do You Need Some Tree Advice?
The Ontario Tree Atlas can help you:
- Identify native Ontario tree species using pictures of bark, fruit, cones, leaves and needles
- Learn which species grow best in your area, including tips on when and how to plant a tree
- Understand what types of soil and sun exposure will help a tree thrive
Choosing the Right Tree, A Landowner's Guide to Putting Down Roots (PDF)
Updates |
September 22, 2021 - Posted above is the list of trees that will be available in 2022. Order early for best selection. |
Planting Assistance (Due to COVID-19 this option may not be available in 2022) |
Orders of 500+ trees have the option of asking for planting assistance. The Green Legacy Programme may be able to pair you with a local school group to help get all those trees in the ground. These orders may also be eligible for upgrades to potted stock. Let us know on your tree request form if you're interested. |
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Other Useful Tree Links:
- Seedling Planting and Care Instructions (PDF)
- Pruning Trees and Shrubs (Grand River Conservation Authority)
- Salt Resistance Trees (Grand River Conservation Authority)
- Hardwood Intercropping Systems
- Managing Ash in Farm Woodlots
- Designing and Caring for Windbreaks (Ministry of Natural Resources and Forestry)
- TD Urban Forests - Value of Trees in Toronto
- Windbreaks: A Strategy for Crop Protection and Income Generation (Ministry of Agriculture, Food and Rural Affairs)
- Field Windbreaks (Grand River Conservation Authority)
- Planting Under or Around Powerlines and Electrical Equipment (Electrical Safety Authority)