Tree Species Selection - New Neighbourhoods

Let's grow together and help enrich Saskatoon's urban forest. Homeowners and businesses can request the City plant a tree free of charge in the boulevard(s) adjacent to their property.

The table below lists the tree species available for new neighbourhoods. Homeowners and businesses may list their three choices of tree species on the online form. Requests are filled subject to availability and suitability to the site.


American Elm High-headed, spreading tree with unique umbrella shape Ideal for street boulevards and providing shade Height: 18 to 24 metres Spread: 12 to 21 metres	Japanese Elm More compact and uniform Elm variety Dark green, textured foliage turns orange-burgundy in fall Highly resistant to Dutch Elm Disease Excellent for shade Height: 19 metres Spread: 9 metres	White Ash Large, compact, oval headed tree Long leaflets of attractive green foliage Yellow fall colour Dark brown winter buds Height: 16 metres Spread: 12 metres

Green Ash Fast growing Pyramidal form Green leaves that yellow in fall Adapts well to various soil types Height: 15 metres Spread: 8 metres	Celebration Maple Cross between silver and red maple Fast growing Upright and compact growth form Crisp green foliage turns golden yellow with red in fall Tolerant of many sites Height: 14 metres Spread: 6 metres	Manitoba Maple (Boxelder) Very hardy and able to withstand difficult urban conditions Leaves are light green on top and greyish green on the bottom that turn yellow in fall Bark is dark brown and furrowed Height: 12 to 15 metres Spread: 12 to 15 metres

Little Leaf Linden Great shade tree Graceful heart-shaped leaves that turn a golden yellow in fall Fragrant flowers and disease free Pollution tolerant Height: 12 metres Spread: 9 metres	Harvest Gold Linden Upright oval form Interesting exfoliating bark Fragrant pale yellow flowers in spring Consistent golden fall colour Height: 12 m Spread: 8 m	Amur Cherry Fast growth rate Glossy, dark green foliage turns gold-orange in fall Small clusters of delicate white blooms in June Glossy burgundy bark adds interest year-round Mostly fruitless with occasional small, sterile red fruit Height: 7 metres Spread: 4 metres

Flowering Crabapple Small tree with oval form Dark, glossy green leaves Ornamental fruit Height: 6 to 8 metres Spread: 6 Metres	Japanese Tree Lilac Showy low-headed tree with sturdy, compact and dense form Cream coloured flowers in early summer Cherry-like bark Height: 6 to 8 metres Spread: 4 to 6 metres	Amur Maple Small, low-headed ornamental tree Dark green three-lobed leaves Fall foliage can range from yellow to an outstanding red Height: 3 to 5 metres Spread: 3 to 5 metres

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Tree Species Selection - New Neighbourhoods