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Welcome to the 2025 Native Plant Sale!


Thanks for your interest in our annual Native Plant Sale! Our annual sale runs through March 1st- April 30th, with pickup on May 10th (just in time for Mother's Day!). Follow Oakvillegreen on social media or sign up for our newsletter to keep up to date.


 We offer a variety of native trees and shrubs, as well as ready-to-plant pollinator kits of varying sizes to fit your garden or balcony needs.

PICK UP

Pickup is limited to Saturday, May 10, 2025 at the Town of Oakville Municipal Greenhouses (1100 Cornwall Rd, ON L6J 8B1). Enter through the westernmost driveway (look for signage).

If you cannot pick up your order on Saturday, May 10, 2025, it is your responsibility to make alternate arrangements for pickup on Friday, May 9, 2025. You must contact Oakvillegreen via email (info@oakvillegreen.org) to arrange this option. Any plant material not claimed after Saturday, May 10, 2025, cannot be held and will be donated.


DELIVERY

Delivery is limited to addresses within the Town of Oakville at a cost of $10. Delivery will take place on Friday, May 9 and Saturday, May 10, 2025. We cannot guarantee delivery for a specific time within this two-day delivery period. 

  • What does my purchase support?

    Oakvillegreen is a non-partisan environmental charity that has been helping protect and restore nature through community education and local action since 2000. Your purchase enables local action, education and advocacy to create a GREENER Oakville. Since 2015, this sale has added thousands of native trees, shrubs and plants to Oakville gardens. This sale annually contributes roughly 3,000 sq ft of pollinator-friendly habitat throughout Halton region. 

  • I’ve ordered a tree, will it fit in my car at the time of pickup?

    Trees and shrubs will be planted in a 1-2-gallon container at the time of pickup, with an average height of 3-5 ft. Trees and shrubs will comfortably fit on the floor of the backseat of a car.

  • I’ve received my order, when should I plant them? There is a frost warning, should I hold off on planting them?

    Native plants and trees are hardy and will thrive in the Southern Ontario climate. Typically, plants can be planted immediately but will withstand staying out of the ground if needed. Store outdoors in a shady location, away from direct sunlight. If there is a frost warning, keep perennial plants protected indoors. We recommend light watering or moistening the soil as necessary.

  • How do I tell which perennial species I've received?

    Here is a guide with the species name, photo at pickup, and photo are maturity. Keep it handy for future years for help identifying plants in case you forget which plants were planted where. 

  • What is the best method for planting?

    We recommend compost or fine mulch on the surface around the perennial, tree, or shrub after planting, to help plants get a good start by preventing drying and keeping out unwanted plants (weeds). We also suggest labelling plants in your garden to avoid accidental uprooting later on.

  • How should I care for for my new tree or shrub?

    Here is a helpful video on best practices for planting a new tree or shrub. As specified in the video, mulching is advised to keep roots moist, cool in the summer, and insulated in winter. You should plan to mulch each spring and fall. Place mulch in a donut shape around the tree, ensuring mulch is kept away from the base of the tree or shrub to prevent rotting. Beware of weedtrimmers, as they can damage trees and shrubs. Instead, remove grass and weeds by hand to avoid damage.

  • How should I care for my new perennials?

    In future years, your native perennials will not need additional watering as they are adapted to the normal weather conditions of the area. However, this growing season, you should water your new native perennials to ensure proper root establishment.