Tree Planting and Removal
Body Content Commemorative Tree Planting
The City of Brampton has a Tree Dedication Program that provides an opportunity for trees to be planted in neighbourhood parks to commemorate a special occasion. For more information on this program, as well as other City of Brampton Memorial Programs, click here.
The City of Brampton's Urban Forestry Section is responsible for the planting of trees on public properties within the City. Trees that are removed by the Urban Forestry Section are added, if appropriate, to the tree planting list for the next calendar year.
Spring Planting Season:
Occurs between April 15 and June 15.
Fall Planting Season:
Occurs between September 15 and November 15, (This may be extended if weather permitting)
Click here for information on New Subdivision Street Tree planting.
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The City of Brampton will remove trees only when deemed necessary.
Trees will be considered for removal only when they are located on City property and are found to be dead, diseased, in severe decline, damaged beyond the point of repair, interfering with City infrastructure, or are found to be an undesirable species.
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Tree Planting Advice and Techniques
Trees require an investment to provide their many benefits to people. The biggest cost of trees and shrubs occurs when they are purchased and planted. Initial care includes watering, fertilizing and early maintenance activities and later in the tree’s life cycle, leaf, branch, and whole tree removal and disposal can be expensive.There are many factors to consider to ensure the best possible outcome. Click here to view Tree Planting Instructional Diagram.
 How to Plant Your New Tree |
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- Select the right tree for the right place. Proper tree planting begins with planning.
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- Prepare a planting area as deep as the root-ball and 2 to 5 times wider than the root-ball diametre by loosening the soil.
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- Dig a hole in the middle of the area, and set the root-ball even with the ground level. The bottom of the root-ball should rest on solid undisturbed soil (this prevents settling).
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- Make sure the sides of the hole are rough and uneven.
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- Place the tree in the hole. If the tree is in a container, remove the container. Place the root-ball in the centre of the hole and adjust the tree so it's straight and at the proper level. Note: Do not bury the trunk. It should be planted at the same level as in the container.
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- Now is the time to make any adjustment
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- Backfill with the original soil.
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- Tamp gently with your foot to firm up the soil.
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| | Tree Care for Your Newly Planted Tree |
- Monitor your tree for insect and disease problems, and dead or broken limbs.
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- Regular watering is important. New trees need about 5 to 10 gallons of water per week for about two years, if the rainfall is low.
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- Do not drown trees by over watering.
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- Do not apply fertilizer at time of planting. Sprinkle a balance fertilizer over the planting area the following spring. Too much fertilizer will injure the tree.
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- Always follow the manufacturer’s direction or contract a local arborist for proper diagnosis.
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- Apply a 10 cm (4 inches) layer of organic mulch, such as back mulch or wood chips, around the trees and shrubs.
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- Do not pile mulch around the base of the tree. Over mulching trees can lead to rotting around the base of the trunk.
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- Keep mulch 5 cm (2 inches) away from the trunk.
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- Lawn clippings or leaves are poor mulch materials because they compress and mat together restricting air and water movement.
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- Prune only dead, damaged, diseased or crossed or rubbing branches. Never prune tree near power lines. Contact a local arborist for this service.
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| | Why is the tree being planted? | Do you want the tree to provide shade, fruit, or seasonal color, or act as a windbreak or screen? Maybe more than one reason?
| | What is the size and location of the planting site? | Does the space lend itself to a large, medium, or small tree? Are there overhead or belowground wires or utilities in the vicinity? Do you need to consider clearance for sidewalks, patios, or driveways? Are there other trees in the area? Make sure there is adequate room for the tree you select to grow to maturity, both above and below ground.
| | Which type of soil conditions exist? | Is the soil deep, fertile, and well drained, or is it shallow, compacted, and infertile?
| | Which type of maintenance are you willing to provide? | Do you have time to water, fertilize, and prune the newly planted tree until it is established, or will you be relying on your garden or tree service for assistance?
| | How hardy does the tree have to be? | Hardiness is the plant’s ability to survive in the extreme temperatures of the particular geographic region in which you are planting the tree. Plants can be cold hardy, heat tolerant, or both. Most plant reference books provide a map of hardiness zone ranges. Check with your local garden center for the hardiness information for your region. Before you make your final decision, make sure the plant you have selected is “hardy” in your area.
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