dense foliage for privacy

Hi I want a tree that is for privacy It must have the following criteria dense foliage full sun 10-12 ft tall 10 foot wide deciduous near a foundation in Toronto My research comes up with a Japanese maple as…

Acer palmatum ‘Twombly’s Red Sentinel’

Hello master gardeners. I bought one Acer palm, twombly red sentinel last year. i was under impression that like other japanese maple my tree will grow red leaves all the time but no ! leaves of my tree tuened green…

Perennial tree in a container

Hello master gardeners, I have a large condo patio that I fill with annuals every spring among a few perennials. I have a few staple perennials planted like lilacs, hostas, and boxwoods. I’m looking to create a Japanese garden look…

Replant tree under bylaw 813-20

The white birch in front of my house died year and a half ago. We received permission to remove it and per the tree bylaw has to replant another tree. The arborist suggested a tulip tree for the report and…

Tree transplant from garden into container

I have a self seeded Japanese Maple, about two feet tall. It is growing into another self seeded Japanese Maple which is much larger, approx 3-4’ tall. I would like to separate the smaller one from the larger one, and…

Cedar Hedge removal

We have a tiny townhouse patio area that is separated by a very old and non-performing cedar hedge that has over the years not been properly maintained. The hedge will need to be removed. My question is can the cedars…

Short, all season tree for small garden

Attached is my small backyard garden. the Japanese maple is not doing well, as you can see. can u suggest a few options for a nice all seasons blue evergreen or some tree that is colorful and there form spring…

Trees planted near house foundation

Hi, My landscaper planted a coral bark Japanese maple (Sango Kaku) and an Euonymus standard in my front lawn, about 1~2 feet away from the house foundation. I am wondering whether this could pose a threat to the house as…

Dwarf ornamental trees resistant to “wilt”

Are you able to recommend a dwarf ornamental tree possibly weeping varieties resistant to wilt. I have lost two Japanese maples. The space faces south, gets 65-75% sun (large maple provides some sunblock) and sits in front of a cedar…