Toronto & GTA 2026 pricing guide
Emerald Cedar Planting Cost in Toronto (2026)
Planning a cedar privacy hedge? Use this transparent guide to understand tree prices, professional planting, delivery, warranties, and the site conditions that can affect your final cedar installation cost in Toronto and the GTA.
$65–$215
Tree + standard planting, each
3–9 ft
Emerald Cedar sizes available
Toronto & GTA
Local installation service
Current NorthCedar listed prices as of July 29, 2026. Prices are before HST and may change. Site-specific extras are not included.
The quick answer
How much does Emerald Cedar planting cost in Toronto?
At NorthCedar’s current 2026 prices, an Emerald Cedar costs between $40 and $160, depending on height. Standard professional planting adds $25 to $55 per tree. That puts the basic combined cost at $65 to $215 per installed tree, before HST and any delivery, warranty, removal, soil, or difficult-access charges that apply to the property.
For many Toronto cedar privacy hedge projects, tree size and quantity create most of the budget. A shorter hedge using 4–5 ft cedars can begin around $750 before HST for ten trees and planting. A longer hedge or taller trees can move the project into several thousand dollars.
These numbers are useful for planning, but an exact cedar tree installation quote should account for access, existing roots, hard or rocky soil, grading, disposal, and the amount of site preparation required.
Transparent price breakdown
2026 Emerald Cedar tree and planting prices
The installed subtotal below combines one tree with standard planting. All amounts are in Canadian dollars and exclude HST, delivery where applicable, optional warranty, and site-specific work.
| Tree height | Tree price | Planting | Installed subtotal |
|---|---|---|---|
| 3–4 ft | $40 | $25 | $65 |
| 4–5 ft | $50 | $25 | $75 |
| 5–6 ft | $75 | $35 | $110 |
| 6–7 ft | $85 | $35 | $120 |
| 7–8 ft | $130 | $55 | $185 |
| 8–9 ft | $160 | $55 | $215 |
For the live calculator and current warranty options, visit the NorthCedar pricing page.
Example budgets
What can a complete cedar privacy hedge cost?
These examples show the tree and standard planting math using current prices. The number of trees your property needs depends on the measured hedge length and the spacing recommended for the selected size and privacy goal.
4–5 ft trees
Small 10-tree hedge
- Trees
- $500
- Planting
- $250
- Subtotal
- $750
- HST (13%)
- $97.50
- Example total
- $847.50
5–6 ft trees
Medium 20-tree hedge
- Trees
- $1,500
- Planting
- $700
- Subtotal
- $2,200
- HST (13%)
- $286
- Example total
- $2,486
6–7 ft trees
Large 30-tree hedge
- Trees
- $2,550
- Planting
- $1,050
- Subtotal
- $3,600
- HST (13%)
- $468
- Example total
- $4,068
Examples exclude optional warranty, non-qualifying delivery, plant removal, soil amendment, mulch, irrigation, disposal, and unusual site conditions.
Why quotes vary
Seven factors that affect cedar installation cost
Hedge length and spacing
A measured property line and a sensible spacing plan determine the quantity. Buying too few creates visible gaps; crowding too many increases cost and competition for water and nutrients.
Tree height
Taller Emerald Cedars create privacy sooner, but they cost more to grow, transport, handle, and plant. Smaller stock is more economical and can establish quickly with consistent care.
Soil and digging conditions
Compacted clay, construction debris, stones, large roots, or very wet soil can require more preparation than an open bed with workable soil.
Property access
Narrow gates, stairs, long carries, limited parking, or work behind a finished landscape can add handling time—especially for larger cedars.
Site preparation
Old hedge removal, stump or root clearing, trench preparation, grading, excess-soil disposal, and bed widening should be identified before the installation day.
Warranty choice
NorthCedar includes a 15-day warranty. Optional one-season coverage adds 30% of the tree price, while one-year coverage adds 50% of the tree price.
Delivery and extras
Qualifying orders receive free local delivery in selected GTA areas. Confirm charges for other locations and optional additions such as mulch, soil amendments, or irrigation.
Budget and privacy
Should you buy smaller or taller Emerald Cedars?
Smaller trees reduce the upfront cedar privacy hedge cost and are easier to handle. With good planting and reliable watering, they can establish strongly—but the screen takes longer to fill in.
Taller cedars provide more immediate screening and visual impact. They also have larger root balls, a higher purchase price, and less tolerance for missed watering during establishment. Choose the smallest size that still meets your privacy timeline.
A practical value checklist
- Compare total installed cost, not only the tree price.
- Measure the hedge line before selecting quantity.
- Budget for correct aftercare, especially watering.
- Resolve drainage or access problems before delivery.
- Ask what the installation and warranty actually include.
Compare quotes properly
What should a cedar planting quote include?
A low headline price is not useful if important work is left unclear. Before choosing a cedar installation Toronto contractor, make sure the written quote identifies:
Protect the investment after installation
The installation day is only the beginning. Newly planted Emerald Cedars need consistent root-zone moisture while they establish, especially during hot, windy Toronto weather. Soil should remain evenly moist—not permanently saturated.
Use the NorthCedar cedar watering guide for a practical first-season schedule. Once the hedge is established, light seasonal shaping can help maintain density; our Ontario cedar trimming guide explains when and how to prune without cutting into bare wood.
Emerald Cedar planting cost FAQ
How much does Emerald Cedar planting cost in Toronto in 2026?
NorthCedar’s current tree-and-planting prices start at $65 per installed 3–4 ft cedar and range to $215 per installed 8–9 ft cedar, before HST, delivery outside qualifying local areas, optional warranty, and any unusual site work. The final cost depends mainly on tree height, quantity, access, soil, and site preparation.
How much does a cedar privacy hedge cost?
A hedge of ten 4–5 ft Emerald Cedars is $750 before HST for the trees and standard planting at current listed prices. A twenty-tree hedge using 5–6 ft cedars is $2,200 before HST. Delivery, warranty, removal, difficult access, or soil work may change the final quote.
Is delivery included with cedar installation in Toronto?
NorthCedar offers free delivery on orders over $200 plus HST in Richmond Hill, Markham, Vaughan, Thornhill, and Newmarket. Delivery is available across the GTA; the cost for other locations should be confirmed when requesting a quote.
What is included in professional cedar tree installation?
Standard planting focuses on correct placement, spacing, planting depth, root preparation, backfilling, and initial care guidance. Confirm site-specific needs such as removal of old plants, hard digging, excess-soil disposal, amendments, mulch, or irrigation when requesting the quote.
Which Emerald Cedar size gives the best value for a privacy hedge?
Four- to six-foot cedars often balance purchase price, easier establishment, and useful initial screening. Taller trees provide faster privacy but cost more and require more careful handling and watering. The best choice depends on your budget, desired privacy timeline, and site.
Do Emerald Cedars need a warranty?
NorthCedar includes a 15-day warranty and offers optional one-season and one-year coverage. A warranty can reduce replacement risk, but it does not replace correct watering and aftercare. Review the warranty terms and homeowner responsibilities before choosing coverage.
Get an exact cedar installation quote
NorthCedar supplies and professionally plants Emerald Cedars across Toronto and the Greater Toronto Area. Send us your hedge length, preferred tree height, property location, and a few clear site photos for a detailed quote.