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Nursery Work – Maple pollination, collection of seed and sapling development

Sugar maple trees seldom flower until they are at least 22 years old, and flowering is heavier at later ages. Typically, both male and female flowers are produced on the same tree. Maple trees are considered to be wind-pollinated. Flying insects may also play a role in pollination. The production of seed begins with pendulous clusters of yellowish flowers that… READ MORE »Nursery Work – Maple pollination, collection of seed and sapling development

Sugar maple seed was in short supply last fall – could affect seedling and sapling availability in coming years

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We note with some concern that very few Sugar Maple trees produced any seed in 2014. This has the potential to impact on the numbers of seedlings and saplings our supplying nurseries will have available in the near future. The production of seedlings requires at least two years to grow a seedling of sufficient size for field planting. Saplings require… READ MORE »Sugar maple seed was in short supply last fall – could affect seedling and sapling availability in coming years

MLF Founder receives Environmental Award of Excellence from Landscape Ontario

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Maple Leaves Forever Founder Ken Jewett received the “Environmental Award” at Landscape Ontario’s Awards of Excellence on January 6th, 2015. Landscape Ontario’s Environmental Award goes to an organization or individual for outstanding contributions and achievement in maintaining or promoting a sustainable healthy environment. The Award provides an opportunity for the horticulture industry in Ontario to recognize environmental stewardship and leadership.… READ MORE »MLF Founder receives Environmental Award of Excellence from Landscape Ontario

City of Ottawa commits to planting certified Native Maples from MLF nursery partners

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Maple Leaves Forever advisor Carl Mansfield and founder Ken Jewett met recently with City of Ottawa Forestry Services Staff: Manager David Barkley, Section Manager Tracey Schwets  and Landscape Architect Kendra Labrosse. It was a very positive meeting. The discussion focused on the City of Ottawa  purchasing and planting of Native Canadian Maples. They now state on their 2015 tenders for… READ MORE »City of Ottawa commits to planting certified Native Maples from MLF nursery partners

Carl Mansfield joins Maple Leaves Forever

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Carl Mansfield has joined Maple Leaves Forever in a consulting capacity to provide technical support to MLF by acting as a contact and liaising with MLF, its customers and its Nursery Partners. Carl brings with him thirty years of comprehensive experience dedicated to the production of bare root seedlings and nursery stock at provincial nurseries in Ontario. He is well-known… READ MORE »Carl Mansfield joins Maple Leaves Forever

MLF answers question about sick maple tree

A few weeks ago, we received a Tweet from one of our contacts asking: @MLeavesForever any ideas why the top branches of my #maple grow well at first then top most leaves brown buds die? A tree expert and friend of Maple Leaves Forever, Carl Mansfield, looked into this question for us: I checked a few references to confirm my… READ MORE »MLF answers question about sick maple tree

Thank you from Collingwood Trails Committee for MLF’s contribution

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Last spring the Collingwood Trail Committee planted 25 maple trees to recognize 25 years of trails in the community. Maple Leaves Forever assisted with this project. A sign recognizing donors to the project was installed at the site of the planting in September. Maple Leaves Forever is proud to have been a part of this project.

NCC CEO Mark Kristmanson – maple planted in memory of War of 1812

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National Capital Commission CEO Mark Kristmanson sent us this note and photo: “I thought you might enjoy the attached photo showing the planting of a “TRUE” Canadian maple on the official site of the War or 1812 Monument. Soil samples from 10 key War of 1812 battlefield sites, as well as water samples from the Atlantic and Pacific oceans, Lake… READ MORE »NCC CEO Mark Kristmanson – maple planted in memory of War of 1812

Maple Leaves Forever celebrates National Tree Day with planting at Sunnybrook Hospital on September 24th

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In cooperation with Tree Canada, Maple Leaves Forever celebrated National Tree Day on September 24th with a planting project at Sunnybrook Hospital, Toronto. Hospital employees and MLF founder Ken Jewett planted 25 ten-gallon pot maple trees (sugar/red/silver) and one large caliper-sized ceremonial sugar maple tree, in celebration of the benefits of the planting and taking care of trees, and making… READ MORE »Maple Leaves Forever celebrates National Tree Day with planting at Sunnybrook Hospital on September 24th

Celebrate National Tree Day by planting a Native Canadian tree!

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Canada’s National Tree Day, Wednesday, September 24th, is a great time to celebrate the benefits of native trees, and to plant them! Planting native trees contributes to our urban and rural tree canopy, providing shade cover and all the other benefits of native trees. When selecting a native species, we encourage Canadians to purchase a genuine Native Canadian maple tree… READ MORE »Celebrate National Tree Day by planting a Native Canadian tree!