A recent study found that certain trees remove particles from the air. Birch, the best-performing tree, removed 79 percent of ultrafine particles from the air, while yew and elder each captured around 70 percent. The researchers suggest the ideal species be maintained as hedges, about the height of an adult human. Learn more about trees... Continue reading→
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Tree Support Systems: Cabling in Action
With so much snow in the winter of 2016-17, the damage to trees throughout the city is evident. Mature trees in particular are at risk of sustaining broken limbs or toppling over. During a recent bout of snow, we received a request to save a fallen Vine maple, an indigenous tree of both sentimental and aesthetic... Continue reading→
Crown shyness
A natural phenomenon called “crown shyness” occurs because the uppermost branches of certain tree species don’t like to touch one another. No one knows for sure if trees are trying to reduce the spread of harmful insects, protect their branches from cracking in the wind, or maximize photosynthesis. This peaceful video captures an aerial view... Continue reading→
Fall Maintenance Tips: Mulch
Fall is quickly approaching and as we focused on in last weeks tips section, tree planting season is upon us. Today we will go through some the benefits of mulch for your trees, especially newly planted trees. To read our article on Tree Planting click here: https://www.arbutustree.ca/new-tree-planting/ General Mulch Benefits: There are some significant benefits which... Continue reading→
Why plant trees in square holes
Did you know planting trees in square holes makes them grow stronger and faster? Round holes promote a circular root structure that can result in the stunting of your trees. Square holes encourage the roots to spread out at the corners and grow into the surrounding earth. And before before you fill the hole up... Continue reading→
New Tree Planting
Fall is quickly approaching and this is the best time to plant trees! Given that you may wish to plant trees during this time here are some guidelines to think about. Trees add value and are always an asset to your property- please read our article How Much are my Trees Worth? for more information. If you want to plant a small tree yourself, follow these simple steps: 1. Dig a hole 2-3 times wider than the root ball 2. Cut or straighten any circling roots so as not to choke off other roots. This is called ‘girdling’ 3. Make sure the tree is straight in the hole before filling- this is hard to fix once buried 4. Fill the hole gently but firmly, making sure not the bury the root flare (where the trunk expands at the base of the tree) 5. Stake the tree if necessary to help develop a stronger, straighter trunk and root system 6. Mulch the base to maintain a good, moist environment for your tree. Remember, choosing the right... Continue reading→
Fall Tips: Tanglefoot
What is tanglefoot wrap? You’ve probably seen those weird sticky bands that are around trees come fall and winter. In actuality, “weird sticky thing” is not the proper name, they called a tanglefoot! Heres what a new one looks like: I know I always grew up wondering what they were, well if you still wonder... Continue reading→
Top Reasons To Prune Your Trees In Fall
Fall is soon to be upon us and pruning your trees is of vital importance for the health of your tree throughout the winter and the invigoration of your garden come spring time Continue reading→
Trees can make you happier and safer
Research suggests that being around trees is good for our mental and social well-being. Being in close relationship to trees can improve our health, lower the risk of cardiovascular disease, and decrease stress and anxiety. Planting trees can also lead to less crime in neighbourhoods. In one study, burglary rates went down 6.3 percent for... 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→
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