Urban tree program City of Kelowna trees for sale now

If anyone is in City of Kelowna or has friends family there — note this program (link below)

trees are for sale now

i like the « benefits of urban trees » section of website link below

I don’t know characteristics of these tree names listed (see attached jpg)

a leafy bit of hope during this continuing smoke and wildfire situation in Okanagan region of BC
https://www.kelowna.ca/parks-recrea...d=Unc4oJ6Efsr92gosa4dTtLb9DjWAazqyJq-dhguH42M

benefits
https://www.kelowna.ca/parks-recreation/urban-trees-wildlife/urban-trees

 

When you click the + plus sign, does it expand to give the characteristics?

 

Yes. Depending on how much detail Georgia Strait is looking for. But more about each could of course be found by looking at printed or web depictions elsewhere.

On another subject I see checking just the first growth category the weedy Norway maple is included. So, I assume other problematic trees appear elsewhere in the menu of supposedly acceptable kinds. I have seen unsuitable choices on other municipal approved/recommended tree lists. Which would seem to defeat their purpose.

 

There do seem to be a few head scratchers, particularly if considered through a climate change or likely pests of the future perspective.

 

Interesting feedback

I wonder what would be ideal public sidewalk trees in this climate —- for RonB this is similar to Yakima or Wenatchee WA State

My list assuming a short list of climate zone approved trees

easy to establish
Size vs utility wires
FireSmart
Low water
Easy maintenance (dropped fruit etc)
Wildlife friendly
Disease resistance
Doesn’t invade water / sewage systems
Attractive (ie not requiring brutal haircuts)

just curious - thank you

 

For the record I am acquainted with the environmental conditions of interior British Columbia. As elsewhere your best bet would be to visit any climatologically relevant demonstration or display plantings there may be, see what looks good. This one is noteworthy if there is nothing more adequate closer to you:

Urban Forestry Program Finch A. Finch Arboretum - City of Spokane, Washington (spokanecity.org)