City of Duncan Tree Sale

The City of Duncan is hosting its first ever Tree Sale — and you're invited!

The sale is limited to residents of the City of Duncan. Please check here to make sure you live in the City of Duncan. Maximum of one tree per property.

📅 When? Wednesday, June 4, 2025 starting at 10 a.m.- First come, first served
📍 Where? McAdam Park Parking Lot
🕙 Time? 10:00 a.m. until 3 p.m. or we sell out!
💰 Cost? $20 per tree — cash only

✅ Who’s eligible?

City of Duncan property owners or tenants with property owners permission
Trees must be planted in the ground on private property within city boundaries
One tree per property (this includes building stratas)

📌 What to bring:

$20 Cash
Valid photo ID
Proof of address (Driver's Licence, BC Services Licence,Utility Bill, or any other card issued by a Canadian government (federal, provincial/territorial or local) with your photo, name and current address)
Tenants: Bring a signed agent authorization form from your landlord. Forms available online or at City Hall.
A way to get your tree and soil home!

We will be verifying addresses on site.

It’s first come, first served, so don’t miss your chance to green your space and support a healthier, leafier Duncan!

If you have questions you can post them in the Question Box, email Planning@duncan.ca or call the City at 250-746-6126.

Please see full list of tree varieties and descriptions below, there are a limited number of each.

Species	10-Year Height and Width	Description
Chi-Chi Ginko Tree	10-15' x 3-4'	Dense small tree, fan-shaped habit, slow grower Great golden fall colour. Sun
Dogwood
Satomi Chinese Dogwood	10-15' x 10-15'	Lovely specimen, white/pink undertone to soft pink to rose pink flowers. Colour is unstable from year to year. Spreading habit. Red fruit late summer. Sun or partial shade
Summer Passion Dogwood	20-30' x 20-25'	Evergreen Dogwood with outstanding glossy foliage and copper-red new growth. 4 inch wide creamy-yellow flowers in June. Shade or partial shade.
Fruit
Apple-Spartan	15-30' x 15-20'	Med. Size, very dark red skin, crisp flesh. Good dessert, keeper. Flowers frost resistant. Great for Van. Island. Ripens mid to late. Full sun, well drained soil
Apple- Ambrosia	10-12' x 10-12'	Creamy flesh, crisp, juicy, fine texture with balance of sweet/tart. New BC variety. Ripens mid to late season. Full sun, well drained soil; attracts butterflies, birds, and bees.
Cherry-Lapin	10-20' x 10-15'	Large, dark red skin and flesh, highly rated. Ripens late, 10 days after Van. Full sun, well drained soil
Pear-Bosc	18-20' x 12-13'	Requires well-drained, loamy soils and full sunlight. Med. size fruit, narrow neck, heavily russeted skin. Juicy, sweet, great flavour. 14-18' Vigorous, productive tree.
Plum
Hawthorn
Crimson Cloud Hawthorn	15-20' x 15'	Scab resistant, ornamental tree, very showy red and white flowers in May/June, attractive fruit in fall. Sun
Toba Hawthorn	12-20' x 12-15'	Very showy when in bloom in late spring, double soft pink flowers, small berries in fall. Sun
Japanese Stewartia	20-40' x 20-40'	Attractive exfoliating bark, fall color, and delicate blooms, deciduous tree with multiseason interest, full sun to part shade, moist well drained soils.
Katsura	20-30' x 15-20'	Attractive tree with changing foliage color, no pest or disease problems, aromatic leaves in fall. Sun or light shade
Magnolia
Butterflies Magnolia	15-20' x 10-15'	The most superior 'yellow' magnolia available, blooms in spring. Sun or partial shade
Genie Magnolia	12-15' x 5-6'	Striking black buds open into fragrant, tulip shaped blooms of dark maroon, may rebloom in midsummer Sun or partial shade
Maple
Amur Maple	10-20' x 10-20'	Deciduous multi-stemmed tree. Green 3-lobed leaves turn yellow and red in fall. Full sun to part shade in evenly moist, well-drained soil. Very hardy.
October Glory Maple	30-40' x 15-30'	Fast growing shade tree, wonderful fall colour late in the season. Sun.
Ts'alhulhp (Big Leaf Maple)	40-100' x 20-30'	Native tree, very vigorous. Very large, green leaves turn bright yellow in fall. Use for planting in naturalized areas. Full sun. Prefers well-drained soil but can grow in heavy clay soil
Vine Maple	10-15' x 10-15	Small, deciduous tree. Very similar habit to Japanese Maples, more sun tolerant Fall colours of orange/red/yellow. Highly ornamental native plant. Prefers afternoon shade in evenly moist, well-drained soil.
P'hwulhp' (Garry Oak)	40-70' x 30-50'	Native to Southern B.C., has a deep, non- invasive root system. Beautiful mature shape. Sun and well-drained soil.
Sourwood	20-30' x 15-20'	Great tree for fall display, white flower clusters & good fall color at the same time Prefers sun and acidic soil
Thq'iinlhp (Western Hemlock)	60-80' x 20-30'	Evergreen, native species. Large growing tree, BC FireSmart recommends planting 10 m from structures.
Western Crabapple	15'-25 x 15-25'	Our only native crabapple. Excellent tree for bird and wildlife habitat Forms a small tree or large shrub. White flowers in early spring followed by oblong fruit. Can tolerate winter wet and summer drought.
Xpey' (Western Red Cedar-Excelsa)	35' x	Evergreen, smaller variety of Western Red Cedar, commonly used in hedging, prefers moist, well drained soils. Sun or partial shade. BC FireSmart recommends planting 10 m from structures.

Click here to learn more about the protecting City's Urban Forest.

Click here to learn more about the City's General and Strategic Tree Rebate Programs.

Click here to learn more about BC FireSmart Best Practices.

Urban trees are an important part of our cities. They offer many benefits that help both the environment and the people who live there. Trees help manage rainwater by soaking it up, which can prevent flooding. In the summer, they provide shade and keep streets and homes cooler. In the winter, they block cold winds, making it easier to stay warm.

Trees also clean the air by filtering out pollution, absorb carbon dioxide (a greenhouse gas), and give us oxygen to breathe. They provide homes and food for birds, animals, and other plants, helping to protect nature even in the city.

On top of that, being around trees can improve our mood and mental health, give us a stronger connection to our neighborhood, and some trees are especially important in different cultures for their meaning or traditional uses. Plus, trees make our communities more beautiful and can even raise the value of nearby homes.