Beautify your yard this spring with NeighbourWoods trees

March 31, 2026

Help preserve and grow Kelowna’s urban forest, while beautifying your property, by planting a NeighbourWoods tree this spring! The popular program returns on April 7, providing residents an opportunity to get up to two new trees for their yard. Since the program began, 8,300 NeighbourWoods trees have been planted in our community, helping shape a greener Kelowna.

“Every tree we plant is an investment in a healthier, more resilient Kelowna,” said Todd Cashin, Urban Forestry Supervisor. “Trees cool our neighbourhoods during hot summer days, improve air quality, and provide important habitat for birds and other wildlife. This spring there are over 900 trees available, and each one will help strengthen the urban canopy for decades to come.”

This spring, the City of Kelowna is offering eight varieties which include: Bur Oak; Curb Appeal® Linden; Ginkgo; Hackberry; Hot Wings® Tatarian Maple; Ivory Silk Tree Lilac (limit one per household); Parkland Pillar Birch; and Sugar Maple. Kelowna residents can purchase up to two trees per household at a discounted rate of $50 + GST per tree.

Trees will be available for pre-order starting April 7 at 8 a.m. until April 29, or until they are sold out. The first 100 people to place an order will receive a free gator bag! These easy-to-use, slow-release watering bags help ensure newly planted trees get the steady moisture they need to grow strong and healthy.

Ordering a NeighbourWoods tree is easy:

View the eight tree descriptions online at kelowna.ca/neighbourwoods.
Order your tree(s) of choice:
- Visit kelowna.ca/neighbourwoods to order online. Residents must have an active online recreation account through rec.kelowna.ca in order to do so. To create an online account, select the “New Customer” button.
- If you require assistance or would prefer to set up your account by phone, please email [email protected] or call 250-469-8800.

All orders will be available for pick up on May 6 from 11 a.m. – 7 p.m. The City reminds those picking up their trees to bring their receipt (if applicable), proof of residency and a vehicle that is appropriate for transporting a tree.

For more information about the NeighbourWoods program, visit kelowna.ca/neighbourwoods.