Ask Categories: Evergreens; Cultivar/Species

Emerald Cedar browning

My five year old cedars have been great up to now but last fall I noticed a section on one tree where the tips started turning brown. It’s now spring and the brown area is getting wider. I’m worried about…

Can these Cedars be saved from snow damage?

These two ornamental cedars leaned over during a heavy snowfall. Can they be saved? Are they at the end of their lives? Planted in 2004 and grew quickly to about 10m tall.…

Thuja Green Giant pruning

I planted 3-4’high thuja green giants last spring 5’ apart. And they are growing like weeds, so the conditions are good. I want the trees to grow to their full height for a screen from my neighbours. AT the moment…

Type of tree for privacy hedge

HI I live near High Park and want to plant a privacy hedge but am suffering from info overload. The area is mostly sunny with a small pocket of partial shade. I want a fast growing 12 foot plus height…

Privacy Bush

I am looking for a full sun, non invasive bush for privacy that grows to about 5 ft. tall. Any thoughts?…

Evergreen climbing plant for balcony

I am looking for an evergreen climbing plant that will survive Toronto winters on a north facing balcony. However, I completely understand this might not be possible with the given conditions. If that is the case, can you recommend some…

Winterizing cedar and blue point juniper in containers

Hello, I live in Bloor West Village, in a condo/ terrace south facing. My trees are subject to high winds on the east side (cedar) trees. The juniper trees are partially protected by the BBQ unit. The Juniper containers are…

Privacy Bush/Flowers

Hi there, We are looking to plant a bush, flowers, etc along our 20 foot chain link fence in our backyard. The area gets sun in the summer from about 10am-4 pm. We want to plant something that offers alot…