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The Orillia Power Distribution Corporation is concerned as to the type of tree and the location of trees you may be planting.
Trees that are planted, near or under power lines will eventually require trimming by OPDC personnel. Tree trimming is necessary to maintain safe clearances between electrical power lines and branches. This ensures a dependable power supply, with minimal power outages and safety of the general public.
If your power lines are buried into your house or are near your property, please remember always to call first for underground locates. This service is free during normal working hours. Call (705) 326-7315 Ext. 233
The Orillia Power Distribution Corporation has developed a list of compatible trees and shrubs that may be planted in close proximity to our power lines.
COMPATIBLE TREES AND SHRUBS
The following is a list of compatible trees and shrubs that may be placed in close proximity to hydro lines:
FLOWERING SHRUBS
Corkscrew Hazel
Smoketree
Showy Forsythia
Common Witchhazel
Sea-Buckhorn
Showy Hydrangea
Beauty Bush
Alpine Current
Arnold Red Honeysuckle
Golden Mock-Orange
Spirea
Staghorn SumacCommon Elder
Common Lilac
ArrowoodWayfaring Tree
Nannyberry
High Bush-Cranberry
Peking Cotoneaster
Shrub Roses
DECIDUOUS TREES
Amur Maple
Downy Servicberry
Young’s Weeping Birch
Weeping Caragana
Russian Olive
Rudolph Crabapple
White Angel Crabapple
Purple-Leaf Sandcherry
Japanese Tree Lilac
Camperdown Elm
EVERGREEN TREES & SHRUBS
Mountbatten Juniper
Mugo Pine
Upright Japanes Yew
Black Cedar
Juniperus Virginiana Varieties
This is a short list of acceptable species of trees which are suitable for this area.
1. Crimson Maple 10 meters or 35 feet high
Deep red leaves through the summer, but the form is narrowly columnar instead of full and rounded. (Do not plant under power lines.)
2. Amur Maple (Small) 6 meters or 20 feet high
One of the first trees to leaf out in the spring, with glossy green leaves through the summer and a very deep red colour early in the fall. Easy to transplant and quite adaptable to a wide range of soils.
3. Serviceberry (Small) 7 meters or 25 feet high
Is one of the first trees to bloom in the spring with small white flowers like Apple Blossoms. It is very pleasing in a naturalistic planting and can have outstanding fall colour. The fruit is edible, similar to blueberries both in appearance and in taste, and attractive to birds. It is tolerant of many soil types and full sun.
4. Crab Apple (Small) 9 meters or 30 feet high
White flowers are followed by red edible fruit. There are many varieties of crab apple trees that are suitable for this area and used in landscape settings.
5. Ginkgo 12 meters or 40 feet high
An ancient tree known for its insect, pollution and disease resistance. Leaves are a beautiful yellow in the fall. Slow growing, long living narrow columnar tree. (Do not plant near power lines.)
6. Lilac Tree 8 meters or 26 feet high
A sturdy and slow growing tree with compact oval growth habit. Large clusters of white flowers appear in July.
These species will grow in a variety of soil conditions but will perform better in sandy loam.
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