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Old North · Between Downtown and WesternTree care in Old North
Historic stately homes and mature trees, with the Thames along the west and north edge. Big old trees close to old houses need careful decisions and careful work.
Trees in Old North
Start with what the tree actually needs.
Large trees close to homes call for spider lift and rigging work over roofs and in tight yards. Old North is inside London’s Urban Growth Boundary, so London’s tree rules apply.
Every recommendation is based on the tree, not on selling work. If pruning, cabling or monitoring is reasonable, we’ll say so. If removal is the safest option, we’ll say that clearly too.
Old North at a glance
- Area
- Between Downtown and Western
- Parks
- Gibbons Park & Doidge Park
- River
- The Thames along the west and north edge
Neighbourhood facts: City of London, NeighbourGood London profiles (neighbourgoodlondon.ca), checked 25 Oct 2026.
Services in Old North
How we help Old North homeowners.
The same crew, equipment and evidence-first advice we bring to every London job.
Certified Arborist Assessment
Not sure what a tree needs? Jason assesses it on site and explains every option. $150, one primary tree.
Pruning & Tree Care
Pruning with a purpose: risk reduction, clearance, formative pruning, cabling and bracing.
Tree Removal
When removal is the right decision: rigging, spider lift, clean-up and stump grinding.
Plant Health Care
Roots, soil, pests and disease: mulching, AirSpade work and testing when there’s a reason.
By-law notes
Removing a large tree in Old North?
Old North is in the City of London. Private trees 50 cm+ in diameter at 1.4 m inside the Urban Growth Boundary generally need a permit. Trees of any size in a Tree Protection Area need one too.
Not sure where to start?
Quote or assessment?
If you already know the work you want, a free quote is the right place to start. If you’re trying to work out what should be done, start with the assessment.
A big old tree in Old North?
Start with the step that fits your question. Every door leads to the same calm, evidence-first advice.
Prefer to talk? Call 226-224-5877 · Mon to Fri, 8:00 am to 6:00 pm · info@koalatree.ca