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Tree Removal

When you are looking to remove a tree on your property, a permit may be required and your replacement tree will need city approval. The experts at Greenbloom Landscape Design can help you obtain the right permits and have your trees removed and the new ones replanted without you needing to worry.

What to Know Before You Remove a Tree

Toronto Tree Removal & Cutting Services

  • When Do You Need Permission to Remove A Tree?
    • The tree is on the street.
    • The tree is in an area that is regulated under the Ravine and Natural Feature Protection By-law.
    • The tree on your property has a diameter of 30cm or more.
  • Are There Any Other Instances That Require Permits?
    • You require a permit for activities that could cause injury, destruction, or removal of the previously mentioned trees such as:
      • Demolition, construction, alteration or replacement of buildings, driveways, sidewalks, patios, retaining walls, decks, raised gardens, or sheds.
      • Installing large stones or boulders.
      • Altering the grade of your property.
      • Applying or disposing of any substance that may affect the health of the tree.
      • Cutting, crushing, breaking, or stripping roots, branches, and the trunk of the tree.
      • Nailing or stapling anything to a tree.
      • Stringing cables through or installing lights on a tree.
  • What Are the City By-Laws for Tree Removal?
    • Toronto Municipal Code Chapter 813 deals with trees and can be found here.
  • What Tree Types Can I Replace My Removed Tree With?
    • The following chart indicates accepted trees in Toronto:
Tree NameGrowth SizeHardinessNative To
Black MapleLargeHardySouthern Ontario
Red MapleMediumHardySouthern Ontario
Silver Maple LargeVery HardySouthern Ontario
Sugar Maple LargeSensitiveSouthern Ontario
Ohio Buckeye MediumSensitiveSouthern Ontario
Hackberry MediumVery HardySouthern Ontario
Kentucky Coffeetree LargeVery HardySouthern Ontario
Tulip Tree LargeSensitiveSouthern Ontario
Cucumber Tree MediumSensitiveSouthern Ontario
Black Gum MediumSensitiveSouthern Ontario
Ironwood MediumHardySouthern Ontario
White Spruce MediumSensitiveSouthern Ontario
White Pine Large SensitiveSouthern Ontario
White Oak Large SensitiveSouthern Ontario
Swamp White Oak MediumHardySouthern Ontario
Bur Oak MediumHardySouthern Ontario
Chinquapin Oak LargeHardySouthern Ontario
Red Oak LargeHardySouthern Ontario
Northern Catalpa LargeHardyNorth America
Yellow-Wood SmallModerately Hardy North America
Sweet Gum MediumSensitiveNorth America
Black Locust MediumHardyNorth America
Freeman Maple MediumVery HardyEurope, Asia, Hybrids, Cultivars
Ruby Red Horse Chestnut MediumModerately HardyEurope, Asia, Hybrids, Cultivars
Horse Chestnut MediumHardyEurope, Asia, Hybrids, Cultivars
Japanese Katsura MediumModerately HardyEurope, Asia, Hybrids, Cultivars
Turkish Hazel MediumModerately HardyEurope, Asia, Hybrids, Cultivars
European Beech LargeSensitiveEurope, Asia, Hybrids, Cultivars
Ginkgo LargeVery HardyEurope, Asia, Hybrids, Cultivars
Skyline Honey Locust MediumVery HardyEurope, Asia, Hybrids, Cultivars
Dawn Redwood LargeSensitiveEurope, Asia, Hybrids, Cultivars
London Plane-Tree LargeModerately HardyEurope, Asia, Hybrids, Cultivars
English Oak LargeHardyEurope, Asia, Hybrids, Cultivars
Redmond Linden LargeHardyEurope, Asia, Hybrids, Cultivars
Little Leaf Linden LargeHardyEurope, Asia, Hybrids, Cultivars
Valley Forge Elm LargeHardyEurope, Asia, Hybrids, Cultivars
  • What Do I Do About A Damaged or Diseased Tree on My Boulevard?
    • Contact 311 in Toronto and they will address your concerns for you.
  • How Do I Remove A Tree from My Boulevard?
    • Contact 311 in Toronto and they will discuss it with you further.

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