Inspections

Tree inspections by an ISA certified arborist.

Shrub Identification

Plant Database

The University of Connecticut has developed a site dedicated to the identification and appropriate use of landscape plants. The site is intended as a learning tool and should prove to be be a valuable reference for arborists, landscapers, and other plant professionals.

The database is searchable by either common or latin name as well attributes (including landscape use) of plants ‘Interactive Plant Selector’, and displayed as individual pages containing:

  • common names
  • latin names and pronunciations
  • ID features
  • habitat
  • seasonal foliage, flowers, and fruit
  • landscape use
  • liabilities (insects, disease, etc.)
  • methods of propagation
  • photos including close-ups of leaves, flowers, and bark (for most)

Users should be aware that some plants listed are not readily available and may actually be difficult to find.

The site can be reached at ⇒ http://www.hort.uconn.edu/Plants/

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Tree Identification

Tree Identification Book 2nd Ed.

A great reference, yours FREE for use in identifying British Columbia trees. Published through financing made available by the Canada – British Columbia Partnership Agreement on Forest Resource Development: FRDA II.

The book is well illustrated covering topics including:

  • anatomy of a tree, identifying all parts
  • key indicators of species identification
  • British Columbia's fourteen (14) biogeoclimatic zones
  • ecosystems
  • environmental tolerance

This is great reading for anyone interested in Landscaping, Arboriculture, or British Columbia's forests.

The book can be read online or downloaded in it's entirety as a PDF from ⇒ http://www.for.gov.bc.caread more =>

What about Property Damage?

We can discuss any specific challenges to working on the trees at your property, but generally NO, we will not damage your property while working on your trees.

We can use cranes to remove or trim trees; lifting the debris out to the road.

Wood and branches can be lowered by use of ropes and plywood can be put on lawns and sides of houses and plants to help protect the area and reduce the risk of any damage.

Disclaimer: If discussed prior to the job.

Is Ivy dangerous to trees?

Initially no, but as it grows it can girdle and deform the trunk and limbs.

The ivy can grow thick and mask any defects in the tree. It can also add immense canopy weight which can lead to tree and limb failures.

Here's a link to more info:
⇒ Arbor Ecology Ltd. – Ivy, friend or foe?

All in a day's work

When 2 men with chain saws in a pick-up just isn't enough… you know who to call.