Bio-indicators and tolerant tree species have been confirmed as eco-sustainable tool for monitoring and abatement of atmospheric air pollutants. This study was designed to estimate the potential of six common tree species growing at residential areas of Ota industrial estate and Canaanland in Ota, Ogun State, Nigeria; using air pollution tolerance index (APTI) and anticipated performance index (API) model. The APTI results ranged between 2.98 and 12.0 which fell within APTI category of< 11 for sensitive species, and 12-16 intermediate sensitive species as such they were classified as bio indicators of air pollution. Also, API confirmed Mangifera indica and Syzygium malaccense as very good performers while Terminalia catappa and Carica papaya were considered as moderate performers suitable for green belt development programmes. Further comparative screening of green infrastructure using APTI-API model and big-leaf resistance model, as well as application of green walls and roofs in the study locations is recommended.