WHO WE ARE:
The Poplar Hill & District Lions Club is continuing the annual sale of roadside trees that was started by Trees Middlesex Centre in 2011.

WHAT WE OFFERED IN THE FALL:
The objective is to encourage the planting of native deciduous species along the roads of Middlesex Centre. By ordering in bulk and applying for grants from Middlesex Centre to subsidize the cost, we can provide trees to residents at a significant discount.

WHY WE ARE DOING IT:
Trees planted along the roads over 100 years ago have provided shade, windbreaks, have been homes to wildlife, enhance the environment and add scenic appeal to the community. These trees have reached the end of their lifespan and most have been removed. New trees are now needed to replace them.

HOW IT IS DONE:
Trees are ordered by mid November and are distributed when they are ready in the spring. Pre-paid trees can be picked up at the Poplar Hill Park along with planting instructions. These bare-root trees are generally 6-8 ft. and should be planted on private property, not on the municipal right-of-way. 

WHAT’S AVAILABLE:
This time, offered the following species. Next year may be different.
Red Maple Acer rubrum
Sugar Maple Acer saccharum
Autumn Blaze Maple Acer x freemanii
Red Oak Quercus ruba
American Sycamore Platanus occidentalis

HOW YOU BENEFIT:
This is a great opportunity for residents of Middlesex Centre to beautify their properties and replace the old trees that must be removed. Ideally, trees should be planted along the roadside on private property just off the municipal right-of -way (33 feet from the centreline of concession roads) but any location that can clearly be seen from the road is acceptable.
Locations such as corners where they can block the view should be avoided.

While some trees are slow growing (e.g., oaks), others can gain two feet or more per year (e.g., sycamore).