The above photo of a Great Horned Owl in a Cottonwood tree is a great reminder that trees not only benefit urban settings by adding natural beauty, but provide habitat for wildlife. Surprisingly, these owls start nesting in our coldest month of the year, January, and...
Cryptomeria trees are known as Sugi in Japan and are called the Japanese Cedar or Japanese Redwood in English. As ornamentals, they make stunning additions to landscapes and xeriscapes. These coniferous evergreens belong to the Cypress family and are popular...
Arborists understand tree biology and identification in order to assess and nurture wild and urban forests. Starting as an apprentice means on-the-job training to develop the essential skills needed to practice in the trade. After an apprentice has met their training...
As we progress into the summer months and temperatures rise, it’s not uncommon to see sun scorched leaves and stressed plants. Some trees are more suited to the humidity of our west coast, and some trees thrive in the semi-arid desert zones throughout the...
Cherry trees are popular for commercial and backyard gardens, providing us with delicious fruit. Think cherry smoothie, cherry pie and homemade cherry ice cream. When ripe, they are great to eat right off the tree. Just give them a quick but thorough wash with clean...
Some of the oldest and largest trees on earth grow in the Great Bear Rainforest, commonly Sitka spruce, Douglas fir and Western Red Cedar. These trees can grow 70 metres tall and live for hundreds of years. Their fragrant oil produced by steam distillation, is used...
