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Thanks so much for your in-depth response! Out here in Durham Region the new developments are still being planted with Norways, but they aren't really self-seeding, so maybe sterile cultivars are being used? On the other hand I have seen Rosa rugosa used in naturalization projects which is not...

Does the City have any comprehensive plan to address invasive species in natural areas? My mind immediately goes to the near-monocultures of Norway Maples in many ravines.

And home to the best native plantings in the entire city!

I agree the park is okay but has some wasted potential; what improvements do you propose?

Another 'fake swamp' he could be referring too is the Spadina Quay Wetlands? Anyways, I completely agree with all of this; furthermore I find that the more naturalized parks like Brickworks and Corktown Commons are very busy with people in addition to wildlife, and I expect that the Lower Don...

I saw this on Twitter, and it makes me wonder how widespread this sentiment is against parks that incorporate some sort of naturalization? I personally really enjoy to see the return of ecosystems that were lost during the city’s growth and the use of native plants to support local wildlife, but...

Will there be any vegetation under the glass canopy? I feel like there's some good potential for zone pushing with the slightly warmer microclimate.

Harbingers of spring!

I assume it would flower in mid to late summer? I've never seen the tree at that time of year, so I can't say whether or not it has bloomed.

Here it is on Google Maps; when I'm in the area I'll check on how it's handling the winter, as the last time I saw it was in May.

I have actually seen one relatively large southern magnolia planted right up against a house in Forest Hill; when available I will share a picture here.

Perfect; this really clears up why pretty much all of them seem to be slowly dying in the same way.

Here is some green to brighten up your feed: some giant Northern Red Oaks (Quercus rubra) I saw last year!

Thank you so much for your detailed answer!

Sorry for the confusing initial statement; I have seen them planted more and more in parks, and in newer developments, but they often languish and slowly die, seemingly without fail. Does the City take an inventory of the success/fail rate of each species?

Why is the city so insistent on planting Pin Oaks? It is very infrequently that I see them chosen and they are not failing spectacularly.