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Richmond residents and city staff participating in a past tree sale.
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Richmond’s 3rd annual tree sale cultivates urban greenery
Published 11:52 PDT, Fri September 6, 2024
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The City of Richmond is excited to announce its annual tree sale, providing residents with a unique opportunity to enhance their home gardens and contribute to Richmond's urban forest. This year's sale offers a diverse selection of trees, including new fruit and non-fruit species. With 1,000 trees available at a subsidized price of $15.00 each, residents can access affordable, high-quality options while contributing to the beautification of their surroundings.
The following nine species are available (chosen for their suitability in Richmond's unique urban environment) on a first come, first served basis:
- assorted apples (M. domestica)
- assorted fruiting cherries (Prunus spp.)
- assorted plums (P. domestica)
- assorted pears (pyrus communis)
- serviceberry (Amelanchier alnifolia)
- vine maple (Acer circinatum)
- kousa dogwood (Cornus kousa)
- persimmon (Diospyros kaki)
- assorted magnolia (Magnolia spp.)
The trees are nursery-grown, come in five-gallon pots and range from three to six feet tall.
Purchasing a tree
Trees are being offered to City of Richmond residents only. They may purchase a maximum of two (2) trees per residence starting at 8:30 a.m. on Monday, Sept. 9 to 5 p.m. on Friday, Oct. 4 through the MyRichmond online portal.
When purchasing, residents must select a 90-minute time slot for tree pick up day. Visit richmond.ca/TreeSale for available times.
Residents can buy a tree for $15.00, a subsidized priced set to ensure cost is not a barrier, while also helping to partially offset the city's cost to purchase the trees.
Tree pick up
- Date: Saturday, Oct. 5, 2024
- Time: Between 10 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. (during selected 90 minute time slot)
- Location: City of Richmond Works Yard, 5599 Lynas Lane
Residents will be asked to provide their confirmation receipt and proof of residency at time of pick up.
City staff will provide a tree-planting brochure and planting advice, and will respond to any tree-planting related questions. Pick up will proceed rain or shine.
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