About the program
West Vancouver residents will soon have the opportunity to add a new tree to their yard or balcony through the Yard Tree Planting Program, an initiative aimed at expanding the District’s urban forest.
The program offers 200 deciduous trees to eligible private property owners on a first-come, first-served basis.
The program is aligned with the goals outlined in the District’s Urban Forest Management Plan, specifically the objective to promote the voluntary planting of approximately 320 private trees per year.
By increasing tree coverage on private land, the initiative supports local biodiversity, improves air quality, and helps mitigate the effects of climate change.
2026 tree pick up
Residents can pick up their tree at the West Vancouver Memorial Library on Saturday, September 26, from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. This date was selected to coincide with the optimal planting season, ensuring the best chances for the trees to thrive.
If you ordered a tree, you will receive an email with specific pick-up instructions.
If you didn't order a tree, you will have a chance to pick up one of our extra trees on the day of the event starting at 12 p.m. These trees are first come, first served, while supplies last. Available extra trees:
- Paperbark maple
- Hearts of Gold Redbud
- Japanese Stewartia
- Vine Mape
Staff and tree experts will be at the event to answer your questions and help make your tree planting a success!
Why participate?
New trees planted on your property can:
- provide energy-saving shade and cooling for your home
- reduce air and noise pollution
- capture rainwater to reduce flooding
- hold soil to stabilize slopes
- increase the tree canopy coverage in your neighbourhood
- make your neighbourhood more livable
Trees species
Trees ordered:
- Betty Magnolia
- Kousa Dogwood
- Pink Kousa Dogwood
- Paperbark Maple
- Hearts of Gold Redbud
- Japanese Stewartia
- Vine maple
- Orangeola Japanese Maple
- Golden Spirit Smoke Bush
To learn more about each tree species noted above, view the PDF below.
Yard Tree Planting Program: Tree Options Guide
