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We have many Ohio buckeye species planted around Calgary - these trees have smaller leaves and leaflets. The species planted in Cameron avenue are definitely horse chestnut because of the massive leaves/leaflets and distinct bark.Haha it definitely is, didn't notice your pic there!
There are a few Horse Chestnuts in spots around the city, some relatively large. Victoria is full of them and they are massive!
The epic tree-lined streets like 19th Avenue NW and others in Crescent heights and the rest of the 'North hill' that was quoted above were only planted in the 1960sOne thing I've often wondered about are some truly spectacular streets in relatively new suburbs in Calgary, like Midnapore (see below), which wasn't built until the late 1970s. Were these trees really only planted 40 years ago?View attachment 317372
These streets were planted with poplars which grow very fast and have a broad canopy spread. They mature very fast compared to other trees because they are adapted to our climate. Sadly these trees are short lived and have heart rot early on leading to structural damage.The epic tree-lined streets like 19th Avenue NW and others in Crescent heights and the rest of the 'North hill' that was quoted above were only planted in the 1960s
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Those are indeed American Elms:Aren't these elm trees? Sorry, I am terrible as an armchair horticulturalist, I really struggle with identification, but I feel like I can tell a poplar from an elm. However, I am fully prepared to admit defeat and take the commensurate level of embarrassment i if these are in fact poplars:
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Those are elms along side 19th avenue. the ones that were in the picture https://skyrisecities.com/forum/attachments/317372/ are poplars. Bit of confusion… whoops!Aren't these elm trees? Sorry, I am terrible as an armchair horticulturalist, I really struggle with identification, but I feel like I can tell a poplar from an elm. However, I am fully prepared to admit defeat and take the commensurate level of embarrassment i if these are in fact poplars:
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No worries on the confusion. So, were the elms planted in the 60s on the street I linked to, or was that in reference to the poplars in your picture?Those are elms along side 19th avenue. the ones that were in the picture https://skyrisecities.com/forum/attachments/317372/ are poplars. Bit of confusion… whoops!
I was referring to the picture of Midnapore and the poplars - not 19th avenue NE with Elms!No worries on the confusion. So, were the elms planted in the 60s on the street I linked to, or was that in reference to the poplars in your picture?
A few along the 16 Ave NE freeway too. They struggle to establish, but once they do, are great and provide some nice contrast. The native Wolf Willow is related to the Russian Olive, though it is a shrub, not a tree. They have the same textures and colours as Russian Olive and produce a nice thicket. Would also be a great choice along the freeways of the city.Would love to see more Russian Olive around the city. There are a few along the off ramp of McKnight and Deerfoot by the Italian store that look really good.
