The annual $20 tree giveaway

Category : Environment
April 16, 2025

The annual $20 tree giveaway is back! This year, Montreal West residents may purchase a tree for a $20 administrative fee until April 30, 2025 at 4:30 p.m. A limited quantity of trees will be made available on a first come, first serve basis. Maximum of one tree per household.

The trees will be delivered in mid-May, an e-mail will be sent to let you know the exact date. The tree will be placed in front of your property on that day. Residents must plant the trees themselves on their property; instructions will be provided. Please note that these trees cannot be planted on the municipal right-of-way, i.e. the space between the property line and the sidewalk.

Which tree species are available?

The tree species being offered this year are indicated below. You will be asked to provide your second and third choice of species in the unlikely event that your first choice is not available.

  • Canadian Serviceberry
  • White Spruce
  • Thornless Common Honey-Locust
  • American Hophornbeam

Click here for tree specs (size, exposure, foliage, etc.)

How do I order a tree?

Trees can be ordered directly from Amilia. When you place your tree order, you will be able to pay for the tree by credit card in the online checkout. You will be required to create an Amilia account or log into your existing Amilia account with the Town. Alternatively, you may call Public Works at 514-485-8597 to place an order.

Orders will be accepted until April 30 at 4:30 p.m. or until quantities have run out. Only payments by Visa or Mastercard will be accepted.

Tips and tricks

  • To find out how to plant a tree and ensure its survival, we recommend you read this article: How to plant a tree – Tree Canada
  • Make sure you choose a tree that’s suited to your property and choose a planting site that respects safe planting distances with the electrical wires. Check out the Hydro-Quebec website to measure safe planting distances

For all other questions, please contact environment@montreal-west.ca or call the Public Works reception at 514-485-8597.