Trees are very important for the well-being of a community and our environment. They improve the quality of our neighbourhoods, air, trails, and other areas around the Township.
All of us are responsible for their care and ensuring they can thrive in our community. Residents can help take care of trees by:
Dead Tree Removal |
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Please use our online Dead Tree Removal Request Form to request dead tree removal. Please note staff will only contact you if they require further information. Tree removals are conducted on a hazard priority basis. Contact Trees@wilmot.ca for more information. |
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Watering & Care |
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When the Township plants a new tree on the boulevard, it is important to water it appropriately so it can grow to be a mature healthy tree. We typically plant trees in the fall to maximize their chances of surviving, and it is critical to water them at this time. You should water a newly planted tree every week for the following two years after it is planted. When trees are transplanted, they lose the majority of their root system, which can lead to discolouration and overall poor health. If you water weekly for two years in the spring, summer and fall, your tree will re-establish its roots and should grow to be healthy. The following documents from the University of Minnesota and the Virginia Polytechnic Institute provide excellent information on caring for newly planted trees: |
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Pruning (Trimming) |
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Proper tree pruning while your tree is young will make it more likely to resist damage from wind or ice and make it much easier to maintain. Low-growing branches can obstruct driveways or sidewalks, which can raise accessibility concerns and other issues. Here are some tree pruning tips:
These are called the scaffold limbs (main tree branches)
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Emerald Ash Borer (EAB) |
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Emerald ash borer is an invasive beetle that has caused millions of trees in North America to die, including in Waterloo Region. The Township of Wilmot has removed several trees that have died because of this infestation over the past decade. Some qualities of an infested tree include: loss in canopy size, large lesions, feeding holes from different birds and new twig growths on the trunk. |
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Spongy Moth |
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The European Spongy Moth is an invasive species that presents a challenge to the health of forests and trees across the Northeastern United States and Southwestern Ontario, including here in the Township of Wilmot. Outbreaks of Spongy Moth occur every 7 to 10 years, intensifying the level of damage to foliage they are normally responsible for. Residents are expected to manage pests on their property, including trees fronting their property. To control the pest, it is important to understand its life cycle. The most effective methods will vary based on the time of year and the size and type of tree in question. We encourage residents to periodically inspect trees on or in front of their property for signs of Spongy Moth and take the appropriate actions detailed below.
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Boulevard Tree Species |
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The list is as follows:
DetailsStandard Serviceberry (Amelanchier Arborea)
Redmond Linden (Tillia Americana)
Red Oak (Quercus Rubra)
Bur Oak (Quercus Macrocarpa)
Rubrum Maple (Acer Rubrum)
Ginkgo (Male) (Ginkgo Biloba)
Freeman Maple (Acer x Fremanii)
Honeylocust (Gledistsia Triacanthos)
Hackberry (Celtis Occidentalis)
Ironwood (Ostrya Virginiana)
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New Developments (Subdivisions) |
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If you live in a new development (subdivision), please check with your builder and/or developer before requesting a tree from the Township. |
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