Help restore a part of Canada’s natural heritage.
Plant Native Canadian maple trees along your rural roadside or laneway.
Maple Leaves Forever offers a 25% maple tree rebate towards eligible plantings.
Rebate Applications for Fall Planting are due November 4th.
Fall Maple Care
- Water newly planted trees and young trees slowly & deeply, before adding mulch & staking (if necessary)
- Fall is the second best time to plant trees; plant early enough that trees can establish before winter sets in
- Collect mature seed from sugar maple trees if desired
- Enjoy the fall colours!
- Rake & dispose of fallen leaves if foliar disease was a problem during the growing season
- Prune to remove dead, cracked or broken branches.
- Replenish mulch around the base of the trees
- Inspect trees for presence of animal/insect-damage, disease or vandalism, install rodent & deer protection as needed
- After leaves fall is a good time to inspect for LDD Moth and treat trees
- Wrap the trunk of trees to prevent frost cracks, if recommended for your geographic area
Maple Leaves Forever is pleased to provide a complete seasonal guide to maple tree planting and ongoing care!
Our Impact
Over the past two decades, Maple Leaves Forever has supported the planting of over 136,760 Native Canadian Maple trees!
That’s equivalent to 1,258 km (782 miles) of maple-lined Ontario roadside. That’s more than the driving distance from Sault St Marie to Ottawa!
MLF also sponsors the following environmental & tree planting initiatives: Ontario Envirothon, One Bench One Tree, Grand Trees Climate Change Solutions and Highway of Heroes Tribute.
Our Goals
Awareness
Enhancing public awareness of the importance and benefits of planting Native Canadian Maple trees
Support
Supporting the planting and care of Native Canadian Maple trees through our Rebate program, educational material and partnerships
Advocacy
Promoting planting of Native Canadian Maple trees through landowners, nurseries, landscapers and government policies.
How can you help?
Ontario Landowners
Plant Native Canadian Maples on your property – you may be eligible for our
Maple Tree Rebate!
Ontario Nurseries
Get in Touch
to become one of our nursery partners and sell Native Canadian Maples
Ontario Landscapers
Use Native Canadian species
– especially maples where appropriate –
in your planting plans.
Political Leaders
Include Native Canadian Maples in planting projects, and create policies that ensure maple planting is encouraged across Canada.
News
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