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Expert tips and insights for tree care and maintenance.
Our arborists debunk myths and offer insider tips to keep your trees healthy and happy.

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Our arborist-approved articles on maintaining the health and beauty of trees in urban forests. From pruning techniques to pest management, these essential tips help keep your trees thriving year-round.

 

LATEST POSTS
September 24, 2025 by Wade

5 Smart Tips to Keep Apple Maggots Out of Your Backyard Apples

If you’ve ever bitten into a homegrown apple only to find a brown, winding tunnel inside, you’ve ...

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September 15, 2025 by Norm

Fall Tree Care

Fall is soon to be upon us and pruning your trees is of vital importance for the health of your ...

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Apple leaf with pathogenic rust
September 12, 2025 by Wade

What’s Wrong With My Tree? How Disease Diagnosis Helps Trees Thrive

Trees are part of what makes Vancouver, Vancouver. They soak up the rain, offer summer shade, and ...

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 POPULAR POSTS
July 28, 2025 by Admin

Top 5 Shade Trees to Cut Your Hydro Bill in Vancouver

When summer heat strikes in Vancouver, air conditioning often leads to higher Hydro bills. However, ...

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July 31, 2025 by Joel Spooner

Tree Preservation – The How’s and Why’s of Cabling

The wonderful thing about trees is that they are all unique, no tree is the same and they all grow ...

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July 28, 2025 by Admin

Mulching 101: How to Mulch Your Trees the Right Way

Mulching is one of the simplest and most effective ways to care for your trees. When done ...

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ART & ARBOR

Seasonal Newsletter
 

Welcome to Arbutus Tree Service's Art & Arbor newsletter, where we blend 30+years of tree care expertise with the art of maintaining healthy outdoor spaces. Explore arborist insights on maintaining trees and landscapes that enhance the beauty and value of your home.

July 28, 2025 by Admin

Winter 2021 Newsletter

This edition focuses on winter care for fruit trees in Vancouver, highlighting the use of dormant ...

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July 28, 2025 by Admin

Support the Protection of Stanley Park​

Support the Protection of Stanley Park Arbutus Tree Service is committed to preserving Vancouver’s ...

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July 28, 2025 by Wade

Arbutus Quarterly Newsletter: Summer 2023

Summer Soils Edition Learn about the fungi in the wood wide web and how this can help support soil ...

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