City replants NeighbourWoods program

The program to encourage Kelowna residents to plant trees is back.

There are six varieties to choose from in the 2023 NeighbourWoods initiative, with pre-orders starting Wednesday, Aug. 30 and continuing until Sept. 18, or until they are sold out.

Kelowna residents are invited to purchase one of the varieties at a cost of $60 + GST.

This season’s varieties include the Galaxy Magnolia, Hot Wings Tatarian Maple, Ivory Silk Japanese Tree Lilac, Redpointe Maple, Showy Mountain Ash and the Tuxedo White Ash.

There is a limited number of each tree species available for purchase. Please note that trees are restricted to one per household per year due to demand.

“We love delivering the NeighbourWoods program every year,” Tara Bergeson, Urban Forestry Supervisor, said. “It might not feel like it today, but by the time the trees are ready for pick up at the end of September, it will be the perfect time to plant trees in our region, due to cooler fall weather. After what our region has been through this fire season, we hope residents will find some joy in helping grow the urban forest in our community this fall.”

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