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Tree Planting Service in Alberta

Late Winter/Early Spring
Generally in Alberta, deciduous and coniferous trees and shrubs are harvested in the early spring before they break dormancy by cutting a good sized rootball and placing the harvested tree or shrub in a plastic or peat and wood fibre pot, or larger trees in a burlap-lined wire basket. Trees and shrubs packaged in these types of containers can then be handled, delivered and planted out into a landscape anytime until the ground freezes, with minimal transplant shock. Trees and shrubs can be kept safely in these containers for up to two years or more, with proper maintenance. Conifers can also be dug in late August, after the new growth has hardened off and matured for the year. Finally, deciduous material can also be dug and harvested late in the year, after leaves are shed, but this is often a very narrow window of opportunity.

Click here to learn how to plant a tree and avoid the most common planting mistakes.

Trees recommended for small yards in Hardiness Zones 2 and 3 include Amur Maple, various fruit varieties, Bakerli Spruce, Bristlecone Pine, Flowering Crabapples, Grafted Caragana, Hawthorn, Japanese Tree Lilac, Montgomery Spruce, Muckle Plum, Pyramidal Mountain Ash, Showy Mountain Ash, Swedish Aspen, and Tower Poplars.

Trees beautify our surroundings, increase property values, and help save energy.

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Photo GalleryFrom backyard bushes to rural farmscapes, from patios and decks to hedgerows, poplars to roses, ponds and waterfalls to tree and stump removal, For Trees does it all. Check the Photo Gallery of our work, then call 403-335-8965 for any of your yard needs.
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The Ohio Buckeye is a unique, beautiful, slow growing tree. In early summer it has clusters of creamy yellow flowers and in fall offers a prickly nut-like ornamental fruit and pumpkin-orange foliage. Ohio Buckeye needs moist but not wet conditions. It enjoys full sun and slightly acid soil. Extremely hardy, before the last Ice Age, Ohio Buckeyes grew all over Alberta. Getting your trees and shrubs from For Trees is simple. All you have to do is decide what tree you want and where you want the tree. Our arborists will make sure the tree you select is appropriate for the climate and hardiness zone for your area. Stop by our nursery east of Didsbury and have a look around. We will help you find the right tree for your yard and landscape. If you want, we will bring the trees you have selected to your home and plant them for you! If you want to plant your own trees, make sure you read the How to Plant a Tree article from the ISA. Tree Services
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What tree should I plant?
The Nanking Cherry has pink buds that open into white spring flowers. Glossy red cherries in the summer. It needs full sunlight and well-drained soil. Makes delicious jelly and wine.On a hot summer day, what is more appealing than sitting under the shade of a beautiful tree? Aesthetics and human enjoyment are only two of the reasons for planting trees and shrubs. Ecological, environmental, and economic benefits make up the balance of tree and shrub value.

By selecting the right plant for the right place, trees and shrubs provide shelter from the heat of the sun and protection from cold winds. They screen eyesores, reduce noise pollution, and trap dust and air pollution. They also increase your property value by up to 15%!

Tree Planting Checklist
The right tree adds beauty and value to your home and minimizes maintenance. Before choosing a tree, consider the following checklist.

  • Selection
    • Why are you planting the tree? (e.g. shade, attract wildlife, screen a neighbouring view, flowers, colour)
    • Will the tree add to your property value?
  • Space
    • What is the height of the tree at maturity?
    • What is the shape of the tree? (upright, rounded, spreading)
  • Placement
    • Can the tree mature without crowding buildings and other plants?
    • Will the roots uplift sidewalks or driveways or damage foundations?
    • Will the tree block visibility in driveways or intersections?
    • What are the future uses of the site?
    • WIll the tree overhang a neighbour's property?
  • Growing conditions
      Before placing the tree in the hole, check to see that the hole has been dug to the proper depth.
    • Will the tree survive local climate and soil conditions? Does it require shade or sun? A wet or dry spot?
    • Is there enough soil area to give the tree the nutrients it needs to survive?
    • Is the tree's wood strong enough to endure ice and wind without breaking?
  • Maintenance
    • Is the tree susceptible to disease or insects?
    • Will the tree require frequent spraying?
    • If near a deck or patio, does the tree drop fruit or seeds?
  • Utility considerations
    • Can the tree mature without growing into overhead power lines?
    • Are you making sure to plant the tree away from underground lines?
For assistance answering any of these questions, call For Trees Company today.
Call For Trees Toll Free in Alberta: 1-877-390-TREE (8733)

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