IS THIS A WALLNUT TREE
I have this small tree that started growing in my garden and I was wondering if I should keep it or remove it; apparently they become very big. If it is a wallnut, what kind is it? I am not…
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Emerald Cedar Trees and Compost
We live in Scarborough, zone 5. We are trying to prepare to plant 16 emerald cedar trees (4-5 feet in height) in our backyard facing west. We have ordered some bulk ‘triple mix’ but we think that they might have…
Planting a Magnolia Tree in my front yard
I’d like to plant a Magnolia tree in my front yard in East York. I haven’t been able to find anything about city requirements or bylaws (I have a fire hydrant on my lawn). 311 wasn’t helpful.
Are there species…
Fruit of Cornus kousa ‘Satomi’
Am thinking of buying this tree have read online that the fruit falls in early fall and is messy. My question is – do birds in Toronto and/or squirrels or other animals eat the fruit? Or will i get a…
Japanese lilac
My Japanese lilac was impacted by the snow this winter and fell to the ground. I have tried to secure it to my fence in an attempt to right it but it has fallen again. It is so top heavy…
Japanese maple and small black bugs
I live in downtown Toronto and I have a japanese maple that is just starting to bud. I have noticed that there are tiny black bugs on the buds…
Serviceberry cultivars
I am considering planting a serviceberry in front of a somewhat exposed window. I am trying to sort through the different varieties and cultivars. The location is almost full sun much of the day and shade in the afternoon, somewhat…
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…
Is this tree diseased?
This is the branch of my Tulip tree. Is it diseased? Should I have it taken down? I live in the east end of Toronto (Pape and Danforth neighbourhood).…
Sourcing a Sassafras tree
I am a hobby gardener with an acreage in Zone 4b/5a. I’ve been trying to get a Sassafras tree for years with no success. Are you aware of any retailer in Ontario that stocks these right now? Several, like Connon…