Yard Tree Planting Program

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Thank you to everyone who participated this year. All trees are currently out of stock. Staff are working hard to get more, so check back soon to see if orders reopen.
 



About the program

West Vancouver residents will soon have the opportunity to add a new tree to their yard or balcony through the Yard Tree Planting Program, an initiative aimed at expanding the District’s urban forest.

The program offers 200 deciduous trees to eligible private property owners on a first-come, first-served basis.

The program is aligned with the goals outlined in the District’s Urban Forest Management Plan, specifically the objective to promote the voluntary planting of approximately 320 private trees per year.

By increasing tree coverage on private land, the initiative supports local biodiversity, improves air quality, and helps mitigate the effects of climate change. 
 

Tree pick up

Residents can pick up their tree at the West Vancouver Memorial Library on Saturday, September 26, 2026. This date was selected to coincide with the optimal planting season, ensuring the best chances for the trees to thrive.

Pickup details will be posted closer to that date. 
 

Why participate?

New trees planted on your property can:

  • provide energy-saving shade and cooling for your home
  • reduce air and noise pollution
  • capture rainwater to reduce flooding
  • hold soil to stabilize slopes
  • increase the tree canopy coverage in your neighbourhood
  • make your neighbourhood more livable
     

Trees species

Trees ordered:

  • Betty Magnolia
  • Kousa Dogwood
  • Pink Kousa Dogwood
  • Paperbark Maple
  • Hearts of Gold Redbud
  • Japanese Stewartia
  • Vine maple
  • Orangeola Japanese Maple
  • Golden Spirit Smoke Bush

To learn more about each tree species noted above, view the PDF below.
Yard Tree Planting Program: Tree Options Guide
 

The Yard Tree Planting project is funded in part by the Government of Canada.