A dwarf Alberta spruce that’s turning brown at the top is telling you there’s a problem with the trunk or the roots. Check to see if weed whackers have sliced the trunk, or animals have chewed the bark. If most of the bark is gone from the base of the trunk, the tree will have […]
Category: Alberta
Do Spruce Trees Grow In Alberta?
The dwarf Alberta spruce is an evergreen conifer with a classic pyramidal Christmas tree shape that rarely exceeds 13 feet. How to Grow and Care for the Dwarf Alberta Spruce. Common Names Dwarf Alberta spruce, dwarf white spruce Botanical Name Picea glauca ‘Conica’ Family Pinaceae Plant Type Tree Mature Size 10 to 13 ft. tall, […]
What Does Poison Ivy Look Like In Alberta?
Red streaks or general redness where the plant touched the skin. Small bumps or larger raised areas (hives). Blisters that may leak fluid. Is there any poison ivy in Alberta? Poison ivy can be found in every province except Newfoundland. How can you tell if it’s poison ivy? Tips to Identify Poison Ivy Compound leaves […]
Was Parts Of Yellowstone Filmed In Alberta?
According to The Salt Lake Tribune, the upcoming season was filmed almost exclusively in Montana. Where are the outdoor scenes in Yellowstone filmed? It’s why fans may be shocked to learn that the Paramount Network filmed 70 to 75 percent of Yellowstone’s scenes on Utah sound stages, right up until Season Four—spending only a fourth […]
Is High River Alberta A Nice Place To Live?
High River is the only municipality in Western Canada to be named on the Top 10 list of best places to live in Canada. It will be no surprise to residents that our quality of life, year ’round events, natural beauty and unique shops make High River both a great destination for a visit, and […]
Are There Any Hardwood Trees In Alberta?
Trembling aspen, commonly called white poplar, is the most widely distributed wood species in North America and is a commercially important hardwood species that grows throughout Alberta. Does Alberta have oak trees? Bur Oak. This one is almost a native. Currently found in creek valleys in southern Saskatchewan, Manitoba, and a bit in SE Alberta. […]
What Is The Tallest Tree In Alberta?
Rocky Mountain Douglas fir. The Rocky Mountain Douglas fir is Alberta’s largest tree, known to attain heights of up to 150 feet and diameters over three feet. The tree may live up to four hundred years. Where is the oldest tree in Alberta? Whirlpool PointThe limber pine tree in this story is real. It grows […]
How Many Trees Are Planted In Alberta Each Year?
In 2021, Alberta’s forest companies planted over 100 million trees in our forests. That number amounts to planting three trees for every one that is harvested, or 23 trees for every Albertan – or an impressive 100,000 trees for every grizzly bear in Alberta. How many trees are planted in Canada each year? Tree Planting […]
Can You Grow A Fig Tree In Alberta?
Figs are nutritious, tasty and can be used in a variety of dishes and recipes. What’s more, fig trees are fairly easy to grow, even in Edmonton. Can fig trees survive winter? Although some planting tricks (such as planting your fig against a south-facing wall) can help figs survive most winters without extra care, wrapping […]
What Type Of Sage Grows In Alberta?
Silver Sagebrush is the most common sagebrush in Alberta. What sage is native to Alberta? Big Sagebrush, Alberta’s largest and most aromatic sage, is most easily identified by it’s 3 toothed leaves. In this area plants hardly reach a height higher than 3 feet but under ideal conditions the plant has been known to reach […]