Bald cypress is practical choice for urban areas
While searching for a tree species that is suitable for withstanding the stresses of urban environments in Ontario, the swamps...
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Japanese tree lilac ideal for urban conditions
The Japanese tree lilac helps to keep our streets vibrant as things heat up in summer.
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Oaks offer great variety for urban areas
The oaks (Quercus spp.) are a large genus with nearly 600 species known worldwide.
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Kentucky coffeetree is a native of Ontario
This species was likely moved into the province by aboriginal peoples, as natural, established populations are found predominantly along human...
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Serviceberry offers multi-seasonal interest
Serviceberries are found across Canada. There are five or six species. It can be multi-stemmed or grown with a single...
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Ironwood offers some interesting features
If you are not yet appreciative of bark, perhaps ironwood will win you over.
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Final report approved on alternatives to ash
The final report on the Alternatives to Growing Ash and Norway Maple Trees in Nurseries has received approval from the...
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Ginkgo is truly a tree worth planting for future generations
I have seen ginkgo grow out of the gangly youth stage, and approach the loveliness of the well-branched maturing tree.
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Common hackberry is not grand, but it’s a survivor
You may know the common hackberry (Celtis occidentalis) as the brave little tree that survives parking lot islands, its pale...
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Blue ash — Fraxinus quadrangulata
The second in a series of articles highlighting 29 urban tolerant trees as recommended alternatives to ash and Norway maple.
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List of urban-tolerant trees for nurseries now online
A list of 29 alternative trees to white and green ash (Fraxinus americana and F. pennsylvanica) and Norway maple (Acer...
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