As you can see, this is a Smoke Bush, Smoke Tree or Cotinus, which in this case, grows 3′ a year!
That day it was getting its annual trim. About 20 minutes after this photo was taken, the job was done, the cleanup was perfect, not a leaf on the ground!
We pride ourselves not only on our professional services, but on our after care of your property.
This work had to be considered very carefully. The tree had outgrown its location years ago and because it was between two houses in a subdivision, it had to be taken out carefully in pieces!
Balsams are also referred to as Grand Firs, but in this part of the world, we just call them Balsam!
This job was a simple one, which opened up the view from this gracious garden, to the lake. The light has improved as well as the view. Our job is not simply to top or fell trees, also but to help you create vistas where you want them. And that is not all.
Our cleanup after every job is as perfect as we can get it!
Call us at Office:(250)-748-4489 for an appointment, or Cell: 250-732-0755, to speak with Don.
This was a very interesting job. The homeowner’s property included one large fir and a smaller maple tree that were growing at the edge of a steep bank. At the bottom of the bank was someone’s house, on the street behind. They were concerned that in some atmospheric river event, that the bank might become unstable and that the trees would be at risk of falling onto the neighbouring property. It was impossible to get equipment into the back yard, however.
We employed a large crane and as we cut the trees, the sections were attached to the crane, which moved them into the front yard where they could be dealt with.
Watch the video of lifting the tree section.
With the late spring, many of the fruit trees have not budded by now. There is still a small window of time to spray dormant spray for pest control later in the year.
“Dormant oil sprays are used on fruit trees before the buds begin to swell and suffocate insects and their eggs nesting in branches. Using dormant oil on fruit trees doesn’t completely eliminate the problem with these pests, but it is the best way to cut off most of the population, leaving a simpler problem later in the season.”
Read more at Gardening Know How: What Is Dormant Oil: Information About Dormant Oil Sprays On Fruit Trees https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/edible/fruits/fegen/dormant-oil-information.htm
Some Western Red Cedars are under serious stress in these recent drought like conditions over the summer. And in fact, some are actually dying. If you have a red cedar on your property, please check it out, particularly if it is close to your house.
If you have any concerns whatsoever, we are qualified to do dangerous tree risk assessment. Please call us at (250) 748-4489.