Summer Maple Care
- water newly planted & established maples as needed, frequency will increase during hot, dry conditions
- consider using tree watering bags to reduce risk of water stress
- fertilize established trees as recommended, but not newly planted trees
- monitor for presence of insects or other pests
- check for seed development on mature sugar maple trees if interested in harvesting or know of others interested in collecting sugar maple seed (seed matures in mid/late September)
- add or restore mulch as needed & clear surrounding weeds
- the recommended time for pruning young maples is mid-July through early August
- seek assistance if trees appear to be stressed
Maple Leaves Forever is pleased to provide a complete seasonal guide to maple tree planting and ongoing care!
Help restore a part of Canada’s natural heritage.
Plant Native Canadian maple trees along your rural roadside or laneway.
Maple Leaves Forever offers a25% maple tree rebate towards eligible plantings.
Rebate Applications for Fall Planting open August 15, 2026.
In Memory of our Founder, Ken Jewett
September 23, 1930 – November 26, 2025
“Hey, I am out of here. Do not fret, I have had a wonderful life!”
– Ken Jewett
With heavy hearts, the team at Maple Leaves Forever mourns the passing of our Founder, Ken Jewett, who died on November 26, 2025, at the age of 95. Ken leaves an extraordinary legacy of maple-lined roadsides across Ontario. He will be deeply missed by his loving family and by all of us at Maple Leaves Forever.
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
Latest from the News Blog
Indigenous Origins of Sugaring
By Peter Kuitenbrouwer for MLF ENEWS First Nations taught settlers how to get sweetener from a sugar maple tree The skill of how to tap sugar maple tr…
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2026 Ontario Envirothon
From Deb Pella Keen: On May 27, I was honoured to be part of the Ontario Envirothon championship as a judge on the final day. Almost 500 students…
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Spring 2026 Update from Deb Pella-Keen: “Thaw circles” and Mulmur Tree Memorial
As winter begins to loosen its hold, subtle signs of seasonal change emerge across the landscape. One of the most telling is the appearance of “thaw c…
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Maple Leaves Forever proudly sponsors Ontario Envirothon 2026
For more than eight years, Maple Leaves Forever (MLF) has been an integral supporter of the Ontario Envirothon. It’s a unique program which…
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