Support a greener Vancouver this BC Forest Week, discounted tree sale launches today

The Vancouver Board of Parks and Recreation’s fall tree sale has 21 varieties of trees, including ornamental, deciduous, coniferous, and fruit trees. This year’s online tree sale falls during BC National Forest Week (September 20 to 26). Residents can celebrate by taking an active role in growing Vancouver’s urban canopy.

Discounted trees, such as Japanese maples, magnolias, yuzus, figs, plums, and cherries, were selected by the Park Board's Urban Forestry team to provide a wide range of benefits, such as climate adaptability, food production, and pollinator habitat suitable to Vancouver’s unique growing conditions.

Quantities are limited, so each household can purchase up to three trees at $28 each (taxes and fees included). Trees can only be bought online and must be picked up at Hillcrest Nat Bailey Stadium (southern gravel parking lot) on Sunday, September 27 from 9am to 2pm. Visit vancouver.ca/tree-sale for what you need to know before you buy or pick up your tree.

These trees are meant to be planted on private property in Vancouver to support the City and Park Board’s effort to increase urban canopy cover from 25% to 30% by 2050. This goal is ambitious, but achievable with the help of Vancouver residents.

Vancouver’s urban forest includes all trees in parks, streets, and private yards. It is vital for cleaning the air, managing rainwater, providing homes for wildlife and birds, and improving people's overall health and well-being.