When can elm trees be trimmed in Saskatoon?

When can elm trees be trimmed in Saskatoon?

The annual ban on pruning elm trees in Saskatchewan to help curb the spread of Dutch elm disease (DED) begins April 1, continuing until August 31. During this period, it is illegal to prune elm trees.

When should elm trees be pruned?

Pruning Elm Trees Safely. Prune only during the early spring to prevent elm bark beetles. Many experts claim that the scent of pruned elm bark attracts beetles, which can carry Dutch Elm Disease. Only trim your elm tree in the early spring, preferably before March 31st if you live in the Northern Hemisphere.

Can you burn elm wood in Saskatchewan?

No Elm Firewood in Saskatchewan Firewood is one of the largest spreaders of DED; elm bark beetles on infected firewood hitch a free ride with unsuspecting campers and homeowners, spreading the disease. Avoid elm when cutting or buying firewood; Don’t store pruned elmwood to burn in a fireplace later.

How do you trim a large elm tree?

Maintenance Pruning The U.S. Forest Service recommends you reduce the length of branches to two-thirds the diameter of the elm’s trunk. It is also important to remove dead branches to clean up and clear out the tree’s canopy. If an elm branch is broken, remove it entirely or cut it back to the nearest lateral branch.

What causes Dutch elm disease?

The disease is caused by the invasive fungal pathogen, Ophiostoma novo-ulmi, and occurs throughout Minnesota. Elm bark beetles spread the DED fungus when feeding.

What is the life expectancy of an elm tree?

American elm is a long-lived species, often reaching 175 to 200 years, with some older than 300 years.

Can you trim elm trees in summer?

If you are a Canopy Protection Program member with an Elm tree, rest assured you have a customized health plan to prevent the infection and spread of Dutch Elm disease. *In specific situations based on the recommendation of the Arborist, Elms can be pruned during Spring, Summer, and Fall.

How can you tell if a tree has Dutch elm disease?

How to identify Dutch elm disease

• Leaves on one or more branches in the outer crown of the tree turn yellow, wilt and then turn brown.
• Fallen leaves are strewn over the lawn in spring or summer.
• Symptoms often first appear in late spring and early summer but can occur any time during the growing season.

Can you burn elm trees?

If an elm tree is diagnosed with DED, all wood must be burned or buried. It cannot be chipped. Elm wood not infected with DED can be chipped into pieces not more than 5 cm.

Can I cut down an elm tree?

All trees, including elm, should only be trimmed while they’re dormant, usually beginning in October or November and ending by March. Pests like bark beetles are also inactive during fall and winter, reducing the risk of spreading disease.

Can you cut elm tree roots?

Generally, you can safely prune roots that are 3-5 times the diameter away from your tree. So, if your tree has a diameter of 3 feet, only cut tree roots 9-15 feet away from the tree. Mark the area you’ll cut, and dig a hole all the way around the root until it is completely exposed. Use a root saw to prune the tree.

When can you prune elm trees in Saskatchewan?

The annual ban on pruning elm trees in Saskatchewan begins April 1 and continues until August 31. This is when the elm bark beetles that spread Dutch elm disease (DED) are most active.

How many elm trees are there in Saskatoon?

He estimates there are more than 100,000 elm trees in Saskatoon, including privately-owned trees, making it one of the larger forests in North America that has been free from Dutch elm disease. The disease has been present in other parts of Saskatchewan since the 1980s.

Why is there a ban on pruning elm trees?

The annual ban on pruning elm trees is in place to reduce the risk of spreading Dutch elm disease (DED), a fungus that kills elm trees. The tiny elm bark beetles that carry DED are most active during the ban period, and fresh cuts from pruning can attract the insects to healthy trees.

Could Dutch elm disease have spread to Saskatoon’s Montgomery neighbourhood?

A single tree in Saskatoon has been confirmed as having Dutch elm disease, which has destroyed millions of trees across North America since it was introduced in North America. The city is concerned the disease, which has been identified in one tree in the Montgomery neighbourhood, could have spread to adjacent trees. (Chanss Lagaden/CBC)