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Arbutus Quarterly Newsletter: Fall 2023
Falling and Felling Edition Leaving the Leaves? It’s harder than it sounds and also easier than you think. Dig into the trend and learn how to make it work for you. Learn why some deciduous leaves do not drop and follow Norm to Haida Gwaii as he crawls into a bear den. Click here or...Continue reading→
Arbutus Quarterly Newsletter: Summer 2023
Summer Soils Edition Learn about the fungi in the wood wide web and how this can help support soil health. We also focus on Summer Tree Care including tips for watering. Pruning this summer? Here’s what you need to know.
Spring 2021 Newsletter
Our Spring 2021 Newsletter
How much is your tree worth?
A single tree featured in a home yard has a higher dollar value than a tree in the middle of a forest. Trees rated by an assessor like Arbutus Tree Service as having perfect form and in peak health are more valuable than diseased, poorly shaped specimens. Well-cared-for trees are more valuable than trees with...Continue reading→
“Naomi’s Tree” inspired a book and numerous grafts
A cherry tree that inspired award-winning Canadian author Joy Kogawa was damaged in a fierce windstorm that swept across southern British Columbia. The backyard tree is the focus of Kogawa’s children’s book “Naomi’s Tree”, which became a symbol of her desire to return home after she and thousands of other Japanese Canadians were interned during...Continue reading→
7 tips for buying a home with large trees
Buying a home with mature trees offers numerous benefits, from increasing property value to enhancing curb appeal. Homes with mature, healthy trees can see a significant increase in property value. Research shows that trees can add anywhere from 3% to 15% to the value of a property (Realtor). However, it’s crucial to assess the condition...Continue reading→
Finding native trees and plants for your yard
Why should we embrace native species? Scientists and environmentalists advise us to see plants in the context of ecosystems, not just exterior decorations that need to be kept as pristine as possible. Supporting a kaleidoscope of life requires local species of willow, cottonwood, red alder and maple. Tangible benefits are not limited to local wildlife....Continue reading→
Hugging the Arbutus tree
Botanist Diana Beresford-Kroeger recommends that people living on the West Coast “should hug the broad-leafed and cinnamon-coloured Arbutus tree (Arbutus menzeisii), especially in April or May”. That’s when it produces buds and come into flower. She suggests you put your hands on the trunk of the tree and lean against it and breathe in the...Continue reading→
Surprise trees in the Sahara Desert
Satellite imagery has become the biggest tool for counting the world’s trees. A recent survey showed that a part of the Sahara “where no one would expect to find many trees” actually had “quite a few hundred million”. While forested areas are relatively easy to spot from space, trees that aren’t gathered in thick green...Continue reading→
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