Transplanting a Ludwig Spaeth Lilac tree (grafted)

Today I transplanted a Ludwig Spaeth lilac tree-bought at a garden center. The version is one which has the lilac grafted on to a tree trunk – the overall plant is about 7 feet high with a trunk about 2.5…

Silver Maple growing from the bottom of the tree

I recently bought a new silver maple that was kept in a fridge (buds started). I dug a huge hole, filled it with top soil and planted the tree with a couple of handfuls of bone meal. I water it…

Plant a tree at road-allowance (City of Toronto)

I cannot find specific rules for planting tree at road allowance in Toronto. Can I plant my own tree which is not from https://www.toronto.ca/data/parks/pdf/trees/street-tree-brochure.pdf such as different variety (not listed) Fagus Sylvatica Tri-Color (European Beech)? I believe it was required…

Star Magnolia

Hi! I just bought a magnolia shrub from Home Depot, it is 2 ft tall, says on the label, star magnolia. I am very excited, to plant in the front of our house, a city property, by the side walk…