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The City of Orillia’s Tree Planting Program aims to preserve and expand the municipal tree canopy by planting trees within the municipally owned road allowance throughout the City. 

Trees are typically planted mid to late fall and residents are encouraged to contact the Environmental Services and Operations Department to request a boulevard planting.  The City will determine whether there is sufficient space, absence of utility and line of sight conflicts and appropriate conditions to support the tree’s growth.  Please be aware that not all requests can be accommodated.

The City benefits greatly by these additional plantings and so does your neighbourhood! 

Help the City do its part to fight climate change, reduce air pollution, benefit and improve neighbourhoods, human health and wildlife habitat by caring for street trees.

Use these guidelines to keep your street tree healthy until it is established:

City of Orillia Tree Program Pamphlet

  • Water your tree weekly for the first year from late spring to early fall; after the first year, water the tree weekly only when it hasn't rained much.
  • Check soil periodically to determine moisture content.  Soil should be moist, not drenched or muddy.
  • Scratch the surface of the soil to ensure that water has penetrated the root ball and tree pit area.  If the soil is dry, water again until moist throughout the root ball.
  • During periods of drought it is especially important to water your new street tree to prevent desiccation and wilting.
  • Do not let the planting dry out completely.
  • Protect your tree from mechanical damage from grass trimmers, lawn mowers, bicycles and cars.
  • Fertilize during the second year after the tree was planted.  Use brand name tree fertilizers and follow the fertilizer manufacturer's recommended application rates.
  • Keep weed killers, solvents and cleaning agents away from your tree.

Contact the Environmental Services and Operations Department at enviroservices@orillia.ca or 705-326-1502.  The City's Tree Planting Program seeks out new municipal right-of-way plantings to enhance and maintain the City's vibrant tree canopy.

 

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