Linden Tree

 This  Linden Tree was planted in a Calgary backyard

 in the summer of 2023.

October 2023

Weeping Caragana

Planted in the front flower bed with

 full sun exposure at the Lakehouse in Norglenwold.

A Weeping Caragana is a deciduous tree with a strong central leader and a shapely form and gracefully arching branches.

Planted August 29, 2023

 

Showy Mountain Ash

Showy Mountain Ash planted in the northeast corner

 of our yard in the summer village of Norglenwold.

  Planted on August 29, 2023.

August 29, 2023

Picture taken for perspective. 
Find Charlie and the new tree.

Wichita Blue Juniper

Planted as a privacy hedge 

behind the brick fence in 2018.

July 17, 2022

July 17, 2022

July 17, 2022

July 17, 2022

July 17, 2022

 

Birch Tree

This weeping birch tree is growing in the front yard of a Mount Royal Calgary home. 

The weeping birch is an enormous and magnificent tree from northern Europe, growing upwards of 80 feet.

The lifespan of a European weeping birch varies and is put at somewhere between 30 to 50 years.

Estimates are that this tree could be as old as the house which was built in 1952 so this tree could be up to 70 years old.  

July 17, 2022

July 17, 2022

July 17, 2022

July 17, 2022

July 17, 2022

July 17, 2022

July 17, 2022

 

Interesting fact-Weeping birch https://www.monumentaltrees.com/en/can/saskatchewan/reginabeach/16197_reginabeach/

October 2023

Japanese Maple Tree

Boylston, MA 
May 10, 2021

 

Magnolia Tree

Moving to a new home in late fall means discovering all kinds 

of surprises in early spring.  Plant identification can be both 

challenging and fun.

This bud could very well be the bud of a magnolia tree.  

Lots of research and observation may identify this tree more precisely.  

The blossoms are about 3 inches wide and the tree is about 15 to 20 feet high.

So far thinking Sweetbay Magnolia or Star Magnolia.

March 2021

March 2021

 

April 7, 2021

April 7, 2021

April 7, 2021

April 7, 2021

April 8, 2021

April 8, 2021

April 8, 2021

Lone Star Linden Tree

June 16, 2021

Lone Star Linden Tree planted in the backyard at Norglenwold.

Cold Hardiness to -40

Average Size 30 feet x 12 feet

Flowering time Early Summer

Selected for its slightly smaller form and intense fall foliage colour of clear yellow.  A popular tree with a desired size and shape suitable for most smaller landscapes. 

 Lone Star is a very hardy little leaf linden with green heart shaped leaves. It has a neat and dense pyramidal crown. Moderate grower with yellow fall colour. Small yellow-greenish, inconspicuous flowers appear in summer and have a rich heavy scent, which make them much visited by bees.

 

Cherry Tree and Peach Tree

Planting fruit trees has become a tradition!

March 2021

Lapins Sweet Cherry March 2021

Elberta Peach March 2021

 

Cherry Tree leafed out and waiting for blossoms.  April 21,2121

Peach Tree Blossoms  April 21, 2121

Peaches on their way
May 19, 2021

Peach Blossoms
April 28, 2022

Cherry Blossoms
April 28, 2022

September Ruby Apple Tree

A new September Ruby Apple Tree planted on May 17, 2020 in the sunny backyard in Norglenwold to celebrate Grandmaman and Papa's 46th anniversary on May 18, 2020.  Tristan dug the hole and planted the tree.  Ethan sawed down the no longer growing Mountain Ash tree with his DIY bucksaw and Reegan watered the tree.  Kevin helped Ethan saw up the old tree and Tristan and Grandpa hauled the branches to the neighborhood bin.