Brant Plants
Trees help regulate temperature, absorb CO2, enhance the beauty of our parks, provide homes for wildlife, increase property values, create walkable neighborhoods, and improve water quality. The County of Brant values these benefits and encourages tree planting for a healthier, greener community.
On this page:
- Brant Plants Tree Sale
- Caring for your Tree
- Funding for Brant Plants
- Earth Week Tree Planting Community Event
- Tree Planting Programs
Brant Plants Tree Sale
The Brant Plants Tree Sale is back for 2026!
- Registration for the Spring Tree Sale is open online on COBConnect. All users must have an account to register.
- Trees are available on a first come, first served basis for County of Brant residents.
Pickup Policy:
- All registrants must pick up their trees on May 6th, 2026. Pickup location and information will be sent when a tree is purchased.
- If you are unable to attend, please notify forestry@brant.ca.
- Refunds will not be issued for missed pickups
- Any remaining after that will be planted in local parks, cemeteries or other green spaces to support our Climate Action and Tree Planting Initiatives.
This program supports the County of Brant Climate Action Plan and helps strengthen our local tree canopy. Let’s grow a greener future together!
Brant Plants Trees available for purchase:
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Black Cherry |
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Bur Oak |
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| Canada (American) Plum |
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Eastern Redbud |
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Eastern White Cedar |
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| Elderberry |
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Kentucky Coffee Tree |
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Northern Red Oak |
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Pawpaw |
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| River Birch |
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| Serviceberry |
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| Shagbark Hickory |
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Tulip Tree |
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Caring for your Tree
It is important to care for newly planted trees for the first two to three years while they become established.
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Timing: Best times for planting are during the dormant seasons – early spring or late fall Location: Choose a spot with appropriate sunlight and shelter from strong winds Planting Steps: 1. Dig a hole twice the width or the root ball and as deep as the root ball itself 2. Place the tree in the hole, ensuring the root flare is at ground level 3. Backfill with soil, gently tamping down 4. Water thoroughly after planting |
| How to water your new tree |
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| How to mulch your new tree |
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1. Choose the right mulch: Organic mulches like wood chips and bark are commonly used 2. Prepare the Area: Remove any grass, weeds or debris from around the base of the tree. This prevents competition for water and nutrients 3. Apply the Mulch: Apply a layer of mulch 2 to 4 inches thick. Too thin of a layer may not be adequately suppress weeds or retain moisture, while too thick a layer can cause problems like root rot 4. Keep mulch away from the trunk: Mulch should be placed in a donut shape around the truck of the tree to help retain moisture and reduce weeds. Avoid creating a “mulch volcano” which is a mound of mulch piled against the trunk |
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Funding for Brant Plants
The County of Brant is proud to announce that it has been awarded $79,440 in funding by the Federation of Canadian Municipalities’ Green Municipal Fund (GMF) Growing Canada’s Community Canopies initiative, financed by the Government of Canada and administered by the Federation of Canadian Municipalities (FCM).
This funding will support a two-year community tree planting initiative that will help strengthen Brant’s urban forest canopy, enhance biodiversity, and promote climate resilience. Planting will take place in the fall of 2025 and spring of 2026, across parks, cemeteries, and natural spaces throughout the County, focusing on areas with lower canopy cover and higher population density. Watch for the "Trees are being planted soon!" signs being placed around the County.
Native species such as tulip trees, maples, oaks, elms, and dogwoods will be planted for their ability to thrive in local conditions and support wildlife and pollinators.
Earth Week Tree Planting Community Event
There’s nothing better than getting your hands a little dirty for a great cause. Every tree we plant helps clean our air, create wildlife habitat, and make our community even more beautiful for generations to come.
Join us for the 11th Annual County of Brant Community Tree Plant — and help us reach our goal of planting 1,000 trees!
Date: April 18, 2026
Time: 10:00 am to 1:00 pm
Location: Rising Park, Glen Morris (5 Brook Street, Glen Morris)
Age: All ages
Whether you’re a seasoned green thumb or just love being outdoors, this is your chance to make a real impact — one shovel at a time!
- No registration required — just drop in!
- Warm lunch will be provided!
- Don’t forget your shovel, gloves, closed-toe footwear, and rain gear (just in case!).
Special thanks to the Glen Morris Horticulture Society, the Glen Morris Lions Club, the Grand River Conservation Authority, Brant Tree Coalition and Brant Waterways for their time and efforts!
Tree Planting Programs
Commemorative Tree Planting
Planting a tree in a public park is a beautiful way to remember a loved one or celebrate a life event. Commemorative trees can only be planted in parks and include the installation of a plaque. Applicants may request a specific park location for their commemorative tree to be reviewed and approved by the County of Brant Forestry Division. Visit our Memorialization webpage for more information.
Infill Tree Planting
The County of Brant manages the planting of new trees on boulevards, in parks and cemeteries throughout the County. These trees are planted in areas that not managed by any adjacent landowners.
New Subdivision Tree Planting
In newly constructed subdivisions, the developer or the builder is responsible for street tree planting. Developers are required to submit a street tree planting plan to the County of Brant for approval. The selection and placement of the trees in a new subdivision is based on County of Brant specifications.