Elm Tree Pruning

The annual ban on pruning elm trees is upon us. As of April 1, the ban is in effect to protect the province’s elm trees by helping stop the spread of Dutch elm disease (DED). The ban is in effect until August 31. DED is caused by a fungus that’s spread by elm bark beetles. […]

The province’s annual ban on pruning elm trees, to prevent Dutch elm disease, begins on April 1st and goes to August 31st. During this time, pruning elm trees is illegal. The ban occurs at the time when the elm bark beetles are most active. The beetles transmit DED. Fresh cuts from trimming trees can attract […]