Scarborough residents know: this part of the city is special, which is why you want an arborist in Scarborough who knows the area! Scarborough’s neighbourhoods, especially along Lake Ontario and the Bluffs, can have their own special considerations for tree care.
The weather in Scarborough is often a few degrees cooler than in the centre of the city. That’s partly due to proximity to the lake, as well as large areas of green space and many mature trees that bring the temperatures down. Neighbourhoods like Cliffside, Cliffcrest, Birch Cliff and Guildwood especially see the lake effect on temperatures.
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Scarborough’s microclimate doesn’t only affect temperatures. Intense weather, like wind and ice storms, often hits Scarborough harder. This means it’s especially important to stay on top of tree pruning and hazards. Regular maintenance helps keep your property safe during storms.
Scarborough gardeners already know that they should stick to a different growing zone than residents in downtown Toronto when picking their plants (while central Toronto and most of the GTA is Zone 5, Scarborough residents do best picking plants suited to Zone 6).
Scarborough soil contains a lot of clay. This makes water drainage slower. However, clay soil retains moisture well and has a lot of nutrients. Moisture-tolerant trees do best in soil with a lot of clay. If your trees and plants are having growing issues, an arborist can conduct a soil test in your yard. We can give recommendations on soil amendments if needed to provide a better growing environment for your plants.
With so many trees in Scarborough, you can find a diversity of common Toronto and GTA trees here. Some of the trees common in Scarborough include sugar maple, red maple, silver maple, white ash, black oak, white oak, bur oak, American beech, hawthorn, ironwood, bitternut hickory, and black walnut.
Manitoba maple and Norway maple are also common. However, these are not native Ontario trees and are considered invasive species here.
Crabapples are one of the more common tree species in the area. They were commonly planted during postwar residential development in the area. However, crabapples are not a very long-lived tree. Many of these trees are now coming to the end of their lifespan and need removals or extra care.
Scarborough is also home to many large trees that are focal points in their neighbourhoods. Like this American elm in West Rouge, one of the city’s largest, a rare survivor of Dutch elm disease in the second half of the 20th century.
There are also well-loved oaks, northern catalpas, spruces, and other large trees across Scarborough. Many of these large trees remain from the time when Scarborough was farmland. Since Scarborough still had lots of farming into the 20th century, many of these large trees remain where other parts of Toronto saw large farm trees removed.
The Cliffcrest Scarborough Village SW Residents’ association is so devoted to their large trees, they’ve started a ribbon campaign to mark some of these trees. Assisted by students at Bliss Carman Senior Public School, large, majestic trees have been marked with ribbons so neighbours and passersby can identify them. You can view a map of these trees on the residents’ association website.
For tree removal requests, we’ll conduct an assessment of your tree and the problem. In many cases, it may be possible to preserve a tree with pruning, pest treatment, or cabling. If removal is the best option for your tree, we’ll guide you through the process.
This includes submitting a Toronto tree removal permit application for your tree. Once your removal permit is approved, we will safely remove the tree and remaining debris from your property.
Trees close to the waterfront and affected by lake winds and mist need special care. With our roots in Scarborough, we understand the effects of the lake and Rouge River watershed on climate and soils. We can provide specific recommendations on care for your trees and planting new species.
Trees backing onto the Bluffs, or onto ravines in the Rouge or Guild areas, especially need consideration when it comes to removals. Tree removals, or construction and landscaping work, in ravine areas require special permits by Toronto bylaw.
Scarborough yards tend to see many of the same pest issues and diseases as the rest of the city. But a few that are particularly prevalent here include:
If you have confirmed or suspect a major pest infestation on your trees, it’s important to have a professional come diagnose and treat the issue before it gets worse.
Trees are one of the great things that give Scarborough so much character. Keep your property beautiful by caring for your trees. We know Scarborough trees. If you have a tree issue, contact Vista Tree Management for your free consultation today!
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Digging out after the storm and worried about your trees? Here’s what you need to know about ice storm tree damage: https://vistatree.ca/ice-storm-tree-damage/
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Can you do tree work in the winter! Yes, you can (and we can!)! Read our latest blog post to learn more about what types of tree work can happen in winter weather and how you can get ahead by hiring an arborist in the winter:
https://vistatree.ca/why-choose-winter-tree-work/
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We`re hiring for an Arborist Crew Lead ($36-$47.50/hr plus extras), Arborist Climber ($27-$34/hr) and Arborist Apprentices ($24-$28/hr) for the 2023 Season! Come join our growing team in the new year. We`re a family-friendly, living wage employer with the best benefits in the GTA. Applications will be reviewed on an ongoing basis, international applications accepted until January 5 2023 for Crew Lead and Climber positions.
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Beware tree hazards during the storm! We are taking emergency calls already. This tree broke at the trunk this morning on to the homeowners bedroom, it’s about 24in diameter at the break and 40ft long over two houses. Do not approach fallen trees or trees on wires, call a professional arborist for everyone’s safety. You can reach us for emergency calls at 416-624-0770 or 416-757-0505.
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Some tight rigging on this spreading multi-stem oak! Extensive dieback throughout the canopy unfortunately condemned this tree in a cluster of dozens of oaks in Etobicoke.
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Fallen tree on a house and another set to fail at any moment. We were down by the lakeshore today plucking this tree off the roof and removing the other beside it - both stone dead ash. #treeremoval #hazard #toronto #mississauga #stormdamage #arbirist #treecare
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