Our Spring 2021 Newsletter
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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→
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→
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→
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→
Prune your trees and bushes in the right place
When a branch is cut back to the main trunk, to a lateral branch or to a lateral bud, a higher concentration of hormones in these areas causes the wound to heal rapidly. When a stub is left, the distance from the hormonal source increases and the wound heals slower, if it heals at all.... Continue reading→
Top 5 Shade Trees to Cut Your Hydro Bill in Vancouver
Discover five shade trees perfect for Vancouver, BC, that can help reduce your Hydro bill by providing natural cooling. Continue reading→
When trees and buildings meet
The current revival of green architecture began in the 1970s, when architects and engineers began to incorporate green roofs and other energy saving measures into their projects. Green roofs can be as much as 4.4 degrees Celsius cooler. If used across a neighbourhood, green roofs can reduce the temperature by 7 degrees Celsius. Trees can... Continue reading→
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