Shubie Tree Experts

04/09/2026

No better way to spend a beautiful spring day than climbing in the tree tops!

03/23/2026

Aside from completing the survey you can help by making your property part of the solution! Reach out to Shubie Tree Experts, we can help you meet your tree management needs while maintaining habitat for wildlife.

Halifax lives up to its reputation as the city of trees, but did you know that current design guidelines don’t include recommendations for wildlife-friendly shrubs or other plants?

We and allies at the Bird Friendly Halifax Coalition are compiling a list of species to recommend as additions to HRM’s “Red Book”, the document that guides municipal design among developers, consultants, and contractors. We want to know what you want to see in HRM’s urban forest. Design principles that benefit nature, like the use of native species and layered habitats, won’t work long term if they conflict with public values or desires. Tell us what you think by filling out our online survey.

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02/18/2026

Here’s to all the snow covered trees keeping our city beautiful! Lots of love for this old beech in downtown Dartmouth.

01/30/2026

Below -20 C with windchill but that doesn’t stop us! With the sun in the sky it was a pleasure climbing these old beeches and sugar maples. As a matter of fact this time of year is best to prune mature trees since they are dormant. Reduces their stress and makes it easier for us to see everything without leaves. Give us a call to book your winter pruning. 902-220-9600

01/18/2026

These are two different cross sections of branch unions from the same red maple tree. The first photo illustrates a well formed union where the wood fused and strengthened as the tree grew. The second photo is an included bark union that failed in our recent high winds.

As professional arborists we have the training required to identify these weak points in a tree’s canopy and mitigate the risk of failure. An even better solution is to perform stuctural pruning before trees reach maturity. This allows us to prevent weak unions from forming.

If you are considering planting this spring be sure to inspect the nursery stock closely for poor structure, or better yet, give us a call for a free quote!

01/06/2026

How many pruning cuts do you see? There may be half a dozen or so obvious ones but that is only a fraction of the cuts that have been made to keep this tree safe and healthy over its many pruning cycles. A combination of heading cuts, reduction cuts and removal cuts of diseased or damaged branches all contribute to the form of veteran trees like this ash. When in leaf one would hardly notice, but often a trained eye can spot dozens of wounds. Some sealed over and many at different stages of that process. Here’s to all the arborists out there who advocate for pruning and preserving old trees!

11/26/2025

Blue skies over Armdale yesterday! This little pulley is one of my favourite tools. It is so versatile and makes it quick and easy to dial in the rigging set up for those awkward branches overhanging obstacles.

10/04/2025

Think before you cut!

07/26/2025

Give us a call to book a free quote!

07/21/2025

Do you have a view upon which tree branches are encroaching? Give us a call.

Trees and views often seem to be at odds with each other but here at Shubie Tree Experts we find solutions that offer you a stunning view without eliminating the valuable shade, storm water management and habitat your trees have to offer.

07/21/2025

Early summer is the best time to prune your flowering shrubs to ensure a vigorous bloom next year. The lilac or rhodo that you love? It will likely outgrow its space if left to its own devices. Stay on top of your landscape with regular pruning.