Linden are handsome, sturdy shade trees and a favourite along Edmonton streets. We prune and care for linden, and help with the sticky honeydew that aphids leave under them.
Littleleaf linden and American linden, sometimes called basswood, are neat, dense, well-shaped shade trees that handle city life well, which is why you see them as boulevard and yard trees across Edmonton. They are tougher and longer-lived than many ornamentals and have a lovely tidy form.
Their most common nuisance is aphids. Aphids feeding in a linden canopy rain down honeydew, a sticky residue that coats cars, decks and anything below and can grow black sooty mould. The tree itself usually shrugs it off, but the mess is real. Good care means managing pests, thinning the dense crown for light and air, and keeping the structure strong.
Opening the dense canopy for light and air.
Looking at the pests behind the sticky mess.
See detailsBuilding and keeping a strong branch framework.
Clearing the shoots linden throw up around the base.
Cleaning up wind and snow damage.
Safe removal of a declined or poorly placed linden.
More on thisLinden are worth keeping in good shape. Here is why to prune them well.
ISA Certified expertise means the right cut and the right call for the health of your tree.
The correct equipment and rigging for the site, so the work is done without damage or risk.
We take away every branch and chip, so all you notice is the tree gone and the yard tidy.
A free on-site assessment and a clear written price, with nothing added later.
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Our crew does the job safely with the right equipment.
We clear all debris and leave your property spotless.
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