Mountain Ash Trees in Ontario Mountain ash trees are a genus of small trees and shrubs. There are many varieties and cultivars of the mountain ash, with the most common in Ontario being the American mountain ash and showy mountain ash. Despite being called an ‘ash’ tree, the mountain ash is actually part of the […]

When choosing an arborist in Ontario for your property’s care, you are presented with a number of options. There are many companies out there that specialize in landscaping or construction and offer tree care services on the side. You may think tree care companies and arborists are all alike and that only reputation sets some

Road salt is a key measure for making it through a Canadian winter safely. It is a big part of what keeps roads and sidewalks clear of winter snow and ice so we can travel easily even in the worst winter weather. However, road salt brings with it some unwanted side effects for our trees

The yellow birch is Ontario’s largest native birch tree. It lives an average of 150 years, with some documented as living up to 300 years. The yellow birch is a staple of Ontario’s forests and one of the largest hardwoods in northeastern North America. The twigs and leaves of the yell birch give off the