Large Tree Installations | Large Trees – Tight Spaces

We have been busy! We were in downtown Toronto hoisting 26 of our large Hornbeam Trees up 66 floors to the top of the new (under construction) Shangri-La Hotel. That was scary going up the side of the building in the construction elevator! The trees weren’t scared though! They came up via the fastest crane that I have seen yet. These trees will have the pleasure of growing right along side a view of the CN Tower. But almost beside the top of it. The Globe and Mail were there to take pictures check it out on their website – “The best pictures in the last 24 hours”. As well as the pictures below! We had a new load of Norway Spruce and White Pine come in – nice big specimens. Talk about instant garden! There are some pictures listed below of the installation – and I hope to get back on site today to view the finished landscape. But from the pictures you can see the effect of providing and instant screen. We will be starting to receive our shipments from the west coast where they have experienced alot of rain – so the product is looking extremely lush and green, it shall be arriving next week. Some of our unique perennial selections and ground covers will be starting to arrive today and within the next couple of days. I will keep you updated with photos as they come in. On a personal note – I have a pet peeve. If you live in suburbia as I do – you know that backyards can be in close proximity. And of course you can’t pick your neighbours. I like our neighbours – they are nice people. But we like to entertain on our deck in the yard. And when you come out our back doors to go onto the deck you get the a glimpse of our neighbours yard. They have planted a toilet. Yes people – a toilet. A real toilet. With plants coming out if it. Let’s just say – I am not amused. Please don’t think about this idea as a landscape feature – it is not.

The trees coming up fast!

Very fast trees!

A view of Toronto

Alond side the CN Tower

Overhead – Top of Toronto grwoing site!

Instant Screen

Our beautiful Spruce and Pine Trees

Great large mature specimen

Naturalized effect

Can hardly wait to see the finished product

Another tree to go in…

Done!

Landscape Feature?

We are busy getting our nursery in order and are bringing in fresh plants almost everyday. Surprisingly our crews are busy on job sites moving and transplanting large trees. It seems like homeowners and developers are looking for that instant garden feel. Although I am very familiar with the ‘Moving Tree’ process – I am still awed by the sight of a 50 foot tree leaving our yard and driving down the high way! The end result is truly amazing! One day there is nothing on the client’s house or business and then it is transformed into a space that looks like this tree had been there for years. I have inserted some pictures for your interest. However, there is more on our website if you would like further information. I have been taking pictures all week – but the ones I took this morning are the best. I decided to go to our other nursery facility to see the ‘sights’. Although my job is take pictures of our nursery material I couldn’t help but a take a few photos of the Trillium’s and Violets that cover the forest floor as well. In the early morning the rows of Serviceberries and Ornamental Pears looked stunning – covered with masses of blooms – all in white. The Dawn redwoods are just starting to send out their new growth and it is that beautiful chartreuse colour. The Red Japanese Maples are just leafing out and are the most brilliant red. The Redbuds are in bloom with the best fuchsia colour – the pictures don’t even come close to doing them justice! I have taken so many pictures (74 this morning alone) – it will be hard to decide which ones to share with you!