Native Species

Thinking about planting a tree on your property? There are many trees that are native to Southern Ontario and well-suited to local conditions, including:

• Balsam Fir (Abies Balsamea)
• Red Maple (Acer Rubrum)
• Sugar Maple (Acer Saccarum)
• Silver Maple (Acer Saccharinum)
• Common Hackberry (Celtis Occidentalis)
• Red Cedar (Juniperus Virginiana)
• Eastern Larch (Larix Laricina)
• Tulip Tree (Lirodendron Tulipifera)
• White Spruce (Picea Glauca)
• White Pine (Pinus Strobus)
• Sycamore (Platanus Occidentalis)
• White Oak (Quercus Alba)
• Bur Oak (Quercus Macrocarpa)
• Red Oak (Quercus Rubra)
• American Basswood (Tilia Americana)
• Eastern Hemlock (Tsuga Canadensis)

For a detailed list and planting tips, visit the Ontario Tree Atlas website.

Oakvillegreen, the town's largest residents' association, has been working for almost a decade to protect our environment, promote sustainable planning and make sure that new development pays for itself. Learn more about Oakvillegreen and their tree planting initiatives.