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Urban Tolerant Trees

Bald cypress has soft, feathery needles.
Nov 15, 2012

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 of Louisiana would not often be the first location to look.
Grown naturally, the tree lilac develops into a very large shrub.
Sep 15, 2012

Japanese tree lilac ideal for urban conditions

The Japanese tree lilac helps to keep our streets vibrant as things heat up in summer.
Swamp white oak.
Aug 15, 2012

Oaks offer great variety for urban areas

The oaks (Quercus spp.) are a large genus with nearly 600 species known worldwide.
Mature height is about 20 metres.
Jul 15, 2012

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 migration and trade routes.
The serviceberry is an early spring bloomer.
Jun 15, 2012

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 trunk.
May 15, 2012

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 Agricultural Adaptation Council.
 The shape of the fruit gives this tree its other name, hop hornbeam.
May 15, 2012

Ironwood offers some interesting features

If you are not yet appreciative of bark, perhaps ironwood will win you over.
Apr 15, 2012

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.
The hackberry fruit is nutritious and delicious.
Mar 15, 2012

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 lime leaves covered in weird bumps.
Feb 15, 2012

Ash (Fraxinus) — a look ahead

Is it truly the end for this versatile genus?
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