Alder is one of my favourite trees, mainly because red alder (Alnus rubra) was the first species on which I attempted to prune Before I became an arborist, I worked in the logging industry on the coast of BC, flying in and out of remote locations to assess the quality of logs for various forest...
Cotoneaster lucidusWhat would we do without the ubiquitous cotoneaster It makes a great hedge with lively fall colour, and an interesting specimen plant for a corner of the shrub bed The waxy leaves and tightly branching growth habit provide excellent plant material for hedging and shapingPruning...
Nanking Cherry – Prunus tomentosaSour Cherry – Prunus cerasusNanking Cherry is one of my favourite shrubs Their cascading early pink flowers are a very welcome sight in the Spring And of course, I enjoy the bright red fruits in the summer, which I often snack on while I’m pruning a client’s...
Amur Cherry – Prunus mackii‘Schubert’ Chokecherry – Prunus virginiana ‘Schubert’The chokecherries are planted for their beautiful spring flowers and in the case of ‘Schubert’, their contrasting purple foliage I do not recommend that my clients plant ‘Schubert’ and Mayday trees...
In all cases, tree removal is best handled by the professionals at Wild Rose Tree Service We have the equipment, experience, and expertise to remove your trees safelyRemoval is recommended when:The tree is dead or dying (ie more than 50% dead branches)The tree is considered hazardous and failure...