Every year, in the spring and fall, the City of Quebec distributes free trees to citizens who wish to contribute to increasing the canopy.
From 8:30 a.m. to 11 a.m., Saturday, six species of trees will be offered to citizens: Red maple, decorative crabapple, Japanese lilac, American linden, English oak, Virginia creeper (only at ExpoCité).
Interested parties can visit six distribution points across the city.
Distribution locations
| Neighborhood | Address |
|---|---|
| Beauport | Beauport Outdoor Center – Camping Beauport 95, rue de la Sérénité, G1C 8G7 |
| Charlesbourg | Charlesbourg multipurpose parking lot 800, rue de la Sorbonne, G1H 1H1 |
| La Cité-Limoilou | P2 parking (ExpoCité site) * Entrance via Avenue du Colisée 250, boulevard Wilfrid-Hamel, G1L 4W7 |
| Haute-Saint-Charles | Aréna des Deux Glaces parking lot 1515, rue de l’Innovation, G3K 2P9 |
| The rivers | Lebourgneuf Community Center 1650, boulevard La Morille, G2K 2L2 |
| Sainte-Foy–Sillery-Cap-Rouge | Sainte-Foy outdoor base * Entrance via rue Einstein 3137, rue Laberge, G1X 4B5 |
As with other distributions, only one tree is given per address, first come, first served
recalls the City.
Proof of residence is also required from people who would like to purchase a tree. Tenants must present a letter of permission from the landlord to plant a tree
also indicated the City.
The tree must also be planted on the territory of Quebec City. The City also offers guidelines for properly planting the tree on its website. In particular, she suggests installing a tutor and a harness for the first year.
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The City recommends digging a hole twice as wide as the pot or root ball and of the same depth.
Photo: Quebec City
Since 2008, Quebec City has distributed 40,000 trees during distribution days. At the end of 2024, the City will reach 40% of its goal of planting 130,000 trees by 2029.
With information from Flavie Villeneuve
