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Expert Tree & Shrub Planting
At Morris Landscaping & Tree Service, we proudly provide professional tree and shrub planting services throughout Edmonton and the surrounding areas. Whether you’re tackling a residential project or a large-scale commercial undertaking, we’re here to help you every step of the way. We partner with municipalities and developers to provide planting services for street trees in new and existing neighbourhoods. From helping you select the ideal trees and shrubs for your space to giving them a strong start with expert planting, we ensure every detail is handled with care.
Homeowners can count on us for everything from adding a few well-placed trees, shrubs, or perennials to transforming an entire property with thoughtful plantings. If you’ve recently built a new home and need to satisfy landscaping requirements, we’re ready to help turn your outdoor space into something special. For our commercial and municipal clients, we offer efficient, full-service planting solutions tailored to meet your unique project goals.


What sets us apart is our team’s dedication to doing the job right. We pride ourselves on staying up-to-date with the latest planting best practices to ensure every tree and shrub we plant has the chance to thrive in its new environment. Our staff undergoes rigorous training to ensure consistent quality and attention to detail, giving you peace of mind that your investment is protected and your landscape will flourish.
After planting, we also provide care and watering guides to help you properly nurture your new additions. Our experts are happy to advise you on maintaining the health of your trees and shrubs, giving you the tools to enjoy a beautiful, thriving landscape season after season. Request a quote today to get started on transforming your landscape.
Hassle Free Tree & Shrubs Planting By Certified Arborists
Trust our ISA Certified Arborists to select and plant healthy trees and shrubs that enhance the beauty and health of your property. Reach out to our experts for advice on the best trees for your project. Request a quote to get started.
Trusted Professionals For Your Tree & Shrub Planting
Morris Landscaping & Tree Service is here for all your tree and shrub planting needs. We bring years of experience to every project, ensuring your landscaping thrives from the start. Our team of ISA Certified Arborists and experienced planters are equipped to guide you in selecting and planting the best trees and shrubs for your property.
We prioritize local partnerships, supporting Alberta tree nurseries to offer a diverse selection of trees suited and acclimated to our cold climate. Our family-owned business is committed to quality and customer satisfaction, ensuring your landscape flourishes.

Areas We Serve for Tree & Shrub Planting
Morris Landscaping & Tree Service offers expert tree and shrub planting across Edmonton and surrounding regions including Beaumont, Leduc, and Sherwood Park. Request a quote today.
We Have All Your Tree & Shrub Planting Needs Covered
Tree Planting
Tree planting is more than just digging a hole and setting a tree in place—it’s about establishing the environment for a tree to thrive for decades.
At Morris Landscaping, we take every step to ensure your tree is positioned properly, from selecting the ideal location with ample sunlight and drainage to planting at the correct depth for long-term stability. Not only do we supply high-quality, locally grown trees accustomed to our Edmonton climate, but we also handle delivery and installation, so you don’t have to lift a finger.
Whether you’re adding a single feature tree to your yard or planning multiple trees for a larger project, we’ll plant each one with precision and care. Our trained team follows the best practices to prevent transplant stress and encourage quick establishment for healthy growth. Rest assured, your tree will be off to the best possible start under our guidance.
Shrub Planting
Shrubs are the perfect way to complement your landscaping, adding structure, colour, and year-round interest to your outdoor spaces. The process begins with helping you choose the right shrubs for your needs, whether you’re looking to create privacy, define pathways, or accentuate natural features on your property.
We source hardy, region-appropriate shrubs from trusted nurseries, ensuring your new additions are prepared to thrive in Edmonton’s distinct climate. During planting, we pay close attention to soil preparation, spacing, and placement to allow your shrubs room to flourish while enhancing the overall appearance of your yard.
Our team can handle everything from simple residential shrub installations to large-scale commercial planting projects with the same level of precision and professionalism. With a planted shrub from Morris Landscaping, you’ll enjoy beautiful results that stand the test of time.
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Tree And Shrub Planting FAQs
How much does tree planting cost in Edmonton?
The most common trees that we plant in Edmonton area are either grown in a pot, or have been dug from a field and are transported in a wire basket, i.e. B&B, or ball and burlap.
Supply, delivery, and install of most potted trees range from $400.00 to $600.00 in Edmonton.
Supply, delivery, and install of most caliper tree planting ranges from around $800.00 to $1,200.00 in Edmonton.
Difficult access, larger sized trees, or certain slow-growing varieties of trees are more expensive. If you are located further from us or from the tree nursery, the cost may be more as well. Planting multiple trees at the same site can reduce the price. Send us your list of trees and your project details for a quote.
When is the best time to plant trees?
The very best time to plant trees in our Edmonton climate is in the spring or early summer. This provides your new tree the very best chance to establish and grow in its new location and to prepare, or “harden-off,” before winter arrives.
The second best time to plant trees in Edmonton is in early fall. In the fall, trees switch from growing branches and leafy growth to growing roots. The combination of cooler weather and less leafy growth in the fall means that your tree will have less stress and transplant better than in the summer heat.
Trees certainly can be planted throughout the summer successfully, but they will require extra care and watering to make it through the summer heat.
My new house requires a caliper tree? What is a caliper tree?
The caliper of a tree is the measurement of a tree’s trunk just above the ground (six inches above the root flare). Deciduous trees are measured by the caliper measurement of their trunk. Coniferous trees are measured by their height.
Your new home or property may require a certain number of trees that are a certain size to meet your municipal landscaping requirements: for example, a 2-inch caliper deciduous tree, or a 2.5 meter tall coniferous tree.
What are deciduous and coniferous trees?
Deciduous trees are trees that lose their foliage in the winter, such as Apples, Oaks, Elms, and all other leafy trees that grow in Edmonton. Coniferous, or evergreen, trees keep their foliage all year and include trees such as Pines, Fir, or Spruce.
I already have someone for my final grading for my new house. Can I just have you install trees and shrubs?
Yes. Feel free to email over a list of what you would like, or call and request to talk with an estimator to get some recommendations.
Where do you get your trees?
The vast majority of the trees we source are grown by local nurseries here in Alberta. We prefer to plant locally grown trees to provide our clients with the assurance that their new tree will thrive in our cold Edmonton climate. In upcoming years, we are excited that some of our trees will be grown at our own tree farm here in Edmonton.
I found a tree at a local nursery that I would like to have planted. Can you help?
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What tree should I plant in Edmonton?
Planting the right tree in the right location is an important decision. The right tree in the right spot is an investment that can add beauty and value to your property. It is important to select a tree that fits your desired goals with the lifespan and mature size of the tree in mind. We are happy to make recommendations for great trees that fit your needs. If you would like to learn more, below are a few important factors to consider when selecting a tree for your yard.
Tree Mature Size:
Most trees will be roughly similar size when they are purchased at the nursery, but the mature size of one may be vastly different from another. Your ornamental crab apple might only get twenty-five feet tall, but your Bur oak could get over one-hundred feet tall!
Speed of Growth:
Trees grow at very different rates. Once established, a bur oak will grow around one foot per year, whereas a Swedish Aspen or poplar could grow as much as six feet in a year! However, as the saying goes, trees that grow fast die fast, and trees that grow slow die slow. If you need shade or privacy quickly, a fast growing tree can be the best option. If you have space and want a beautiful tree that will age along with you for the next century, a slow growing tree such as an oak may be the best.
Site Conditions:
The planned planting location can impact what tree will grow well. Not only should the prospective location have appropriate space for your future tree, but the amount of light and exposure and the drainage and soil quality should be taken into account. Most trees desire sunny locations with good soil drainage. Some trees like Mountain Ash won’t tolerate locations with sitting water, whereas other trees like most willows thrive in wet spots.
Hardiness Zones:
Choose a tree that is cold-hardy enough to thrive in our climate. Trees that have a hardiness zone rating of 3 or less will grow well in Edmonton. Certain areas outside Edmonton are categorized as zone 2 to zone 3. The most updated maps have listed Edmonton as zoned 4a but we would still recommend plants that are zone 3 or lower, as we still can have “test winters” where we see a lot of dieback or death on zone 4 trees. See this link to learn about Edmonton climate zones on the Edmonton Horticultural society website: https://edmontonhort.com/know-your-climate-zone/.
Tree Maintenance:
All trees require some maintenance, but some trees require more maintenance than others. Some trees, such as some cultivars of crab apples, produce ornamental fruit or seeds that can be messy, while other trees such as poplars can send up suckers throughout your yard. Some of the best trees are higher maintenance, but you may not want a higher maintenance tree for a rental property, for example. Ask us about the most prominent or impending pests or disease in the Edmonton area.
Disease:
Certain trees are susceptible to diseases that are currently prevalent in Edmonton. It is important to pick a tree that is less likely to become infected by a pest or disease in the near future. A few of the most common current diseases are listed on the City of Edmonton Website. If you are planning to have us install your trees, we are happy to provide advice regarding your tree selection so you can avoid the most disease prone tree selections.
Tree Provenance:
Where your trees are grown prior to being transplanted in your yard makes a difference in how well your trees will grow. A tree grown locally in Alberta will already be used to our climate, especially our winters, and will be more likely to transplant with less stress or chance of dieback or transplant failure. Trees grown in warmer climates are often less expensive since they grow faster and sometimes even look more shapely and lush with longer new growth from each season, but these trees are more likely to suffer stress or winterkill in their first winter in Edmonton as they acclimatize to our cold winters than the exact same tree grown locally near Edmonton.
How do I care for my tree after it is planted?
After we plant your tree, we provide a tree care guide with instructions for the first few years as your new tree establishes in its new location. The tree care guide contains the information regarding how to water properly, when to remove tree stakes, and how to help your tree survive our harsh winters.
For further information on trees and how to care for them, the International Society of Arboriculture also provides information for tree owners at the following link: https://www.treesaregood.org/treeowner.