new growth

Inspect Your Maple Trees

flowering_mapleWith the heavy rains we have had recently and with all the new growth of suckers and leaves, some maples may be in danger of splitting. Look at your maples closely and if something does not look quite right, give us a call. Large branches have been known to suddenly fall and as they are very, very heavy, it can be dangerous.

Balsams or “Grand Firs” are also very heavily burdened with cones right now, as well as new growth. The tops can snap suddenly with the excess weight.

Why worry, when you can receive expert advice and help if you need it?

disease

Get Rid of Tree Canker Quickly

Black Knot FungusTree Canker or Black Knot is caused by a fungus and affects a wide range of species including plums, cherries and apricots. Spore release is heaviest at blossom time. Prune and destroy infected branches before bud break.

Prune at least 2-4 inches below each knot. If pruning or removal of major limbs is not possible then you must cut away the knot down to healthy wood at least 1/2 inch beyond the knot.

Infected trees usually require pruning on an annual basis until the disease is completely eradicated. Knots will continue to grow until they girdle the branch and kill it. Severe infections can eventually kill the tree.

If you notice Black Knot on your trees, give us a call at your earliest convenience!

dormant spray

Is it too late to spray your fruit trees?

Cherry BlossomsIf your buds are starting to pop, it is too late. Trees need to be dry for a week after spraying and cannot suffer a frost. Best now to wait till the autumn.

You can be pruning now, but not hedge trimming. Wait for late August or early September, especially for Leyland Cedars.

You can lime your lawn now, too.

In the vegetable garden, it is a good time to plant peas. A cold frame is a good idea this early in the year. We are going to wait another couple of weeks for the broad beans.

Full Service Tree Company

A New Year a New Web Site

The third generation!
The third generation!
Happy to introduce our new web site to the Cowichan Valley! We are a full service tree and garden service. Our service area is the whole Cowichan Valley, from Mill Bay to Lake Cowichan to Saltair!

Godolphin Tree Service is a company that spans three generations, that was established in 1978.

If your trees are looking ragged and unkempt you still have time to get them pruned before the spring!