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Make your neighbourhood greener by requesting a tree

Through the City’s public tree planting program, residents can help grow Mississauga’s urban forest.

Environment | June 30, 2026

Trees are important. They help clean the air, give shade, support wildlife, help soak up rain and manage flooding.

Residents can help grow Mississauga’s urban forest. Through the City’s free public tree planting program, residents can request a new or replacement tree on City property, including streets and parks.

This work builds on the City’s ongoing efforts to protect, enhance, restore and expand Mississauga’s urban forest. Mississauga is home to about 2.1 million trees. The City protects and maintains trees on City property through inspections, pruning, watering, mulching, long-term planning and tree by-laws.

As Mississauga grows, planting new trees is essential to ensure every neighbourhood benefits from a healthy, resilient urban forest for decades to come. Every new tree helps strengthen a larger urban forest.

City staff taking care of a new tree. — New trees need extra care to survive and thrive in the city.

Request a tree for City streets or parks

Residents can request a new or replacement tree on City streets or in parks.

Requests are free and can be submitted by calling 311 or filling an online form.

How the City reviews tree requests

After receiving a request, the City’s Forestry team reviews and inspects the location within 30 business days to:

Check if there is enough space to safely plant a new or replacement tree and decide where it should go.
Choose the right type of tree based on the space and soil available, the variety of trees in the neighbourhood and utility infrastructure, such as overhead wires.

What happens next?

If the request is approved, the City will schedule the tree planting. Most trees are planted in the spring or fall, so timing may vary.

Care for new trees

After planting, the City will water the new trees during their growing season for the next two years. Residents can help with watering their street trees where possible, especially during hot summer weather, and by watching for signs of stress or poor tree health.

The City offers residents easy-to-follow advice on watering, mulching, staking and general tree care to help trees grow strong and stay healthy overtime.

Learn more below or call 311: