LEAF Backyard Tree Planting Program Brochure
LEAF Backyard Tree Planting Program Brochure
LEAF Backyard Tree Planting Program Brochure
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deciduous<br />
black maple<br />
(Acer nigrum)<br />
Height: 45 ft<br />
Spread: 30 ft<br />
vibrant fall colour<br />
hackberry<br />
(Celtis occidentalis)<br />
Height: 40 ft<br />
Spread: 25 ft<br />
attracts butterflies and birds<br />
red oak<br />
(Quercus rubra)<br />
Height: 45 ft<br />
Spread: 35 ft<br />
vibrant fall colour<br />
black walnut<br />
(Juglans nigra)<br />
Height: 50 ft<br />
Spread: 35 ft<br />
bright yellow fall colour<br />
honey locust<br />
(Gleditsia triacanthos)<br />
Height: 35 ft<br />
Spread: 25 ft<br />
bright yellow fall colour<br />
serviceberry<br />
(Amelanchier laevis)<br />
Height: 15 ft<br />
Spread: 10 ft<br />
edible berries<br />
blue beech<br />
(Carpinus caroliniana)<br />
Height: 20 ft<br />
Spread: 15 ft<br />
vibrant fall colour<br />
ironwood<br />
(Ostrya virginiana)<br />
Height: 25 ft<br />
Spread: 15 ft<br />
distinctive bark<br />
silver maple<br />
(Acer saccharinum)<br />
Height: 50 ft<br />
Spread: 35 ft<br />
majestic and hardy<br />
bur oak<br />
(Quercus macrocarpa)<br />
Height: 50 ft<br />
Spread: 35 ft<br />
majestic form<br />
Kentucky coffeetree<br />
(Gymnocladus dioicus)<br />
Height: 45 ft<br />
Spread: 35 ft<br />
unique form, threatened species<br />
sugar maple<br />
(Acer saccharum)<br />
Height: 45 ft<br />
Spread: 30 ft<br />
vibrant fall colour<br />
eastern redbud<br />
(Cercis canadensis)<br />
Height: 15 ft<br />
Spread: 15 ft<br />
beautiful spring flowers<br />
Freeman maple<br />
(Acer freemanii)<br />
Height: 40 ft<br />
Spread: 25 ft<br />
excellent form, red fall colour<br />
grey dogwood<br />
(Cornus racemosa)<br />
Height: 15 ft<br />
Spread: 12 ft<br />
vibrant fall colour<br />
pagoda dogwood<br />
(Cornus alternifolia)<br />
Height: 15 ft<br />
Spread: 15 ft<br />
unique horizontal branching<br />
paper birch<br />
(Betula papyrifera)<br />
Height: 35 ft<br />
Spread: 20 ft<br />
interesting white bark<br />
red maple<br />
(Acer rubrum)<br />
Height: 40 ft<br />
Spread: 25 ft<br />
vibrant fall colour<br />
swamp white oak<br />
(Quercus bicolor)<br />
Height: 40 ft<br />
Spread: 35 ft<br />
uncommon, long living<br />
tamarak<br />
(Larix laricina)<br />
Height: 50 ft<br />
Spread: 20 ft<br />
needles turn yellow and fall<br />
tulip tree<br />
(Liriodendron tulipifera)<br />
Height: 50 ft<br />
Spread: 30 ft<br />
large yellow summer flowers<br />
Illustrations: J Ryan Halpenny<br />
York Region<br />
<strong>Backyard</strong> <strong>Tree</strong><br />
<strong>Planting</strong> <strong>Program</strong><br />
Get a subsidized tree<br />
for your backyard.<br />
We make it easy!<br />
www.yourleaf.org<br />
Find out more about our other programs such as hands on stewardship events, guided tree tours,<br />
presentations, workshops or our <strong>Tree</strong> Tenders Volunteer Training <strong>Program</strong> at www.yourleaf.org.
<strong>LEAF</strong> – Local Enhancement & Appreciation of Forests<br />
<strong>LEAF</strong> is a not-for-profit organization dedicated to the protection and improvement of<br />
the urban forest. Since 1996 <strong>LEAF</strong> has helped citizens plant over 17,000 native trees and<br />
shrubs in their neighbourhoods.<br />
<strong>Planting</strong> the right tree<br />
in the right place.<br />
We want you to be happy with your tree and we<br />
work to ensure it will have the best chance of<br />
reaching maturity. That’s why we:<br />
• ensure that every tree we plant has enough<br />
room to grow both above and below ground<br />
• assess your backyard for soil and light conditions<br />
• recommend planting locations and species that<br />
will enable you to enjoy your tree now and into<br />
the future<br />
Southern and Central York Region<br />
For residents of Markham, Vaughan, Richmond<br />
Hill, Aurora and Newmarket, we offer a full-service<br />
subsidized program which includes:<br />
• 30 minute yard consultation with an arborist<br />
• 5 to 8 foot tall native tree<br />
• full planting service<br />
• tree care guide<br />
• $150 – $220 inclusive<br />
www.yourleaf.org<br />
416-413-9244<br />
Northern York Region<br />
For residents of East Gwillimbury, Georgina, King<br />
Township, and Whitchurch-Stouffville we offer a<br />
Do-It-Yourself subsidized program which includes:<br />
• online workshop with videos to help you select<br />
and care for your tree<br />
• 3 to 8 foot tall native trees that you plant yourself<br />
• various delivery and pick up options<br />
• tree care guide<br />
• prices from $25 to $150<br />
Native shrubs also available to all residents of York<br />
Region through both programs.<br />
Contact us to book your consultation.<br />
Native Garden Kits<br />
We make it easy for you to create natural<br />
habitat in your yard with shade, songbird<br />
or butterfly kits.<br />
• native shrubs, perennials<br />
• mulch<br />
• design options with native plant guide<br />
Edible Garden Kits<br />
Customizable kits featuring fruit or nut producing<br />
trees and shrubs including heritage apples,<br />
apricots, plums, cherries, and more.<br />
shrubs<br />
American highbush cranberry<br />
American hazelnut<br />
arrowwood<br />
bayberry<br />
black chokeberry<br />
bush honeysuckle<br />
buttonbush<br />
common ninebark<br />
common snowberry<br />
common witch-hazel<br />
eastern white cedar<br />
elderberry<br />
fragrant sumac<br />
grey dogwood<br />
lowbush blueberry<br />
meadowsweet<br />
nannyberry<br />
northern wild raisin<br />
pagoda dogwood<br />
pasture rose<br />
purple flowering raspberry<br />
pussy willow<br />
red osier dogwood<br />
serviceberry<br />
spicebush<br />
St. John’s wort<br />
Visit our website for descriptions and photos.<br />
Emerald Ash Borer (EAB) in York Region<br />
Over 700,000 urban trees will be affected by<br />
this pest in the next 10-15 years. We need to<br />
Printer is ISO 14001 certified.<br />
act now to spread the word about treatment<br />
options and the need to plant new trees in our<br />
neighbourhoods. Contact us to get more<br />
information and to find out how you can help<br />
defend our urban forest.<br />
trees<br />
evergreen<br />
eastern hemlock<br />
(Tsuga canadensis)<br />
Height: 40 ft<br />
Spread: 15 ft<br />
loved by birds<br />
eastern white cedar<br />
(Thuja occidentalis)<br />
Height: 20 ft<br />
Spread: 7 ft<br />
excellent year round privacy<br />
white pine<br />
(Pinus strobus)<br />
Height: 50 ft<br />
Spread: 15 ft<br />
provincial tree of Ontario,<br />
white spruce<br />
(Picea glauca)<br />
Height: 40 ft<br />
Spread: 15 ft<br />
loved by birds,<br />
year round privacy<br />
deciduous<br />
Printer is ISO 14001 certified.<br />
basswood<br />
(Tilia americana)<br />
Height: 45 ft<br />
Spread: 25 ft<br />
aromatic summer flowers<br />
black cherry<br />
(Prunus serotina)<br />
Height: 40 ft<br />
Spread: 25<br />
berries attract birds