What is arboriculture?
Arboriculture is defined as the cultivation of trees and shrubs

Common trees in Calgary
Apple, poplar, spruce, pine, lilac, green ash, amur cherry, choke cherry, mayday, birch, aspen, and willow

Best time to prune trees and trim bushes
Contrary to common belief, winter is one of the best times to prune, while roots lay dormant. early spring and late fall are also ideal times of the year to trim and prune, though most requests for tree care are made in the summertime

Common tree diseases in Calgary
Black knot fungus, fire blight, needle cast, cankers, bronze leaf disease, and juniper-hawthorn rust

Common tree pests in Calgary
Aphids, spider mites, leaf rollers, scales, borers, and adelgid

Find more information
Visit the city of Calgary's Managing Calgary's Trees, and the International Society of Arboriculture's Tree Care Information