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Request free boulevard trees through Delta’s Trees for Tomorrow
Delta, British Columbia, Canada
Request free boulevard trees through Delta’s Trees for Tomorrow. Delta homeowners can request one or two trees on municipal land beside or in front of their home through Trees for Tomorrow.
Key information
Delta homeowners can request one or two trees on municipal land beside or in front of their home through Trees for Tomorrow. The city checks the site and utilities, purchases and plants suitable trees, while residents commit to watering them for three years.
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Key facts and next steps
| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| What is Trees for Tomorrow? | It is Delta's program for homeowners to request one or two trees on municipal property immediately beside or in front of their own property. It is a boulevard-tree program, not a giveaway for any private-garden location. |
| How do I apply? | Complete the Trees for Tomorrow application and submit it by the mail, fax, email or drop-off instructions on the form. Identify the property and selected trees clearly so staff can assess the actual location. |
| What does the city do when planting? | The program describes city planting, stabilization and additional soil where required. The resident is not asked to independently install the supplied municipal tree without the city's site review. |
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Choose a tree and site
What is Trees for Tomorrow?
It is Delta's program for homeowners to request one or two trees on municipal property immediately beside or in front of their own property. It is a boulevard-tree program, not a giveaway for any private-garden location.
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Who pays for the trees?
The city describes the program as free. Delta purchases and plants suitable requested trees. Residents take on the watering and care duties described by the program rather than receiving an unrestricted cash benefit.
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Can I choose any tree species?
Choose from the program's eligible tree list. Staff check whether the selected tree fits the site. A resident's preferred species is reviewed for suitability instead of automatically approved.
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Submit the request
How do I apply?
Complete the Trees for Tomorrow application and submit it by the mail, fax, email or drop-off instructions on the form. Identify the property and selected trees clearly so staff can assess the actual location.
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Who checks whether the site is suitable?
Delta staff review the planting location and contact the applicant if there are concerns. This review covers the municipal planting area, not a general approval to plant or remove trees elsewhere.
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Who checks underground utility conflicts?
The city says staff contact BC One Call and confirm there are no utility conflicts. Do not begin digging or position a tree based only on a map or a preferred garden layout.
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Planting, watering and care
What does the city do when planting?
The program describes city planting, stabilization and additional soil where required. The resident is not asked to independently install the supplied municipal tree without the city's site review.
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How long must I water the new tree?
The city's program asks residents to water it for three years while it becomes established. It also asks them to follow the care directions and report concerns arising after planting.
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Can I top or heavily prune a municipal tree later?
No general pruning permission is created by the planting program. The trees page says topping is prohibited and tree work must follow city standards. Ask the city about the planted tree before changing it.
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Who can answer a Trees for Tomorrow question?
Email treesfortomorrow@delta.ca or call Engineering at 604-946-3260. Give the address and proposed planting area so staff can review site-specific questions rather than an unrelated tree elsewhere.
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