Syringa reticulata cvs Tree lilac is a useful specimen tree for small spaces as it only grows to be about 15′ tall by 10′ wide after many years It is tough, disease and insect resistant, and can tolerate drought That being said, it prefers a moist, well-drained soil The fragrant, white...
Larix sibirica (Siberian Larch) Larix laricina (Tamarack) I first encountered larch in Southeastern BC, where I noticed sporadic trees left standing amidst a giant clear-cut logging operation I found out later that they were larch, protected in that area as a species-at-risk Later I...
Acer tataricum Acer tataricum ‘Gar Ann’ PP15023 (Hot Wings Tatarian Maple) I like this tree for many reasons It fits well in a small to medium-sized yard It has nice reddish samaras in summer and excellent red fall colour It is hardy, insect and disease resistant, and if properly...
Gleditsia triacanthos var inermis ‘Harve’ Honeylocust was a familiar tree for me when I lived in Vancouver and on Vancouver Island It is widely planted on boulevards, parking lot planters, and other less-than-desirable locations It is a disease-resistant tree, and tolerates drought and...
This is a very common disease of hawthorns and juniper shrubs The disease requires two hosts to complete its life cycle, and the symptoms look very different on the two host species In the spring, the hawthorn leaves emerge and appear healthy Soon after flowering, the rust spots start...