Database

Ulmus americana ‘Brandon’

Tree: Elm

Height: 50-60′	Width: 30-33′
Sun: Full Sun	Zone: 3

Fast-growing, vase-shaped, long lived and hardy tree. More compact selection of American Elm with great prairie hardiness. Dark-green, saw-toothed foliage turns yellow-golden in fall. Excellent shade or privacy tree for large areas and makes a good boulevard tree. Very adaptable and tolerant of most urban pollution, and once established, dry conditions and some standing water. Fertilize in spring with a good compost or all purpose fertilizer before new growth emerges. To prevent Dutch Elm disease, pruning Elm, including dead or dying branches, is prohibited from April 1 to September 30 (peak beetle activity occurs at this time) and should be done late winter/early spring.

Available in select potted and caliper sizes.

Gleditsia triacanthos ‘Harve’

Tree: Honeylocust

Height: 36′	Width: 33′
Sun: Full Sun	Zone: 3

Exotic-looking tree with finely textured, compound, green foliage that turns yellow in fall. Upright, open canopy with horizontally tiered branches. Specimen tree in sheltered areas. Requires well-protected, sunny area to thrive in Zone 3; drought and salt tolerant once established. Fertilize in spring with a good compost or all purpose fertilizer before new growth emerges. Prune as necessary while dormant; late winter/early spring is best; dead branches can be removed anytime.

Available in select potted sizes.

Acer palmatum Tree: Caragana

Height: 3-5′	Width: 3-4′
Sun: Full Sun	Zone: 2

Top grafted, graceful, weeping, specimen tree. Yellow, pea-like blooms in early summer, along feathery, fern-like green foliage that turns yellow in fall. Very hardy; drought and salt tolerant once established. Intolerant of wet, low-lying areas. Fertilize in spring with a good compost or all purpose fertilizer before new growth emerges. Prune as necessary while dormant; late winter/early spring is best; suckers and dead branches can be removed anytime. Available in select potted sizes.

Crataegus x mordenensis ‘Snowbird’

Tree: Hawthorn

Height: 20′	Width: 16-20′
Sun: Full Sun	Zone: 3

Green, glossy, lobed leaves and upright, spreading form on this small tree. Fragrant, double white flowers in spring turn into red, ornamental fall berries. Interesting, twisted trunk with some thorns. Good as a specimen tree. Drought tolerant once established; prefers well-drained soil. Fertilize in spring with a good compost or all purpose fertilizer before new growth emerges. Prune after flowering if necessary; suckers and dead branches can be removed anytime.

Available in select potted and caliper sizes.

Crataegus x mordenensis ‘Toba’

Tree: Hawthorn

Height: 20′	Width: 16-20′
Sun: Full Sun	Zone: 3

Upright, spreading canopy on this small tree. Glossy, green foliage with fragrant, double spring flowers that open white and mature to pink, followed by red, ornamental fall berries. Interesting, twisted trunk with some thorns. Showy specimen tree. Drought tolerant once established; prefers well-drained soil. Fertilize in spring with a good compost or all purpose fertilizer before new growth emerges. Prune after flowering if necessary; suckers and dead branches can be removed anytime.

Available in selected potted sizes.

Elaeagnus angustifolia

Tree: Russian Olive

Height: 23-30′	Width: 20-23′
Sun: Full Sun	Zone: 3

Very hardy, fast growing tree with striking silver foliage that provides great color contrast. Scented, small, yellow spring blooms followed by silver berries. Used as a colour-contrast specimen tree or for screens and windbreaks. Requires well-drained soil; very high tolerance to salt, heat, and drought once established. Fertilize in spring with a good compost or all purpose fertilizer before new growth emerges. Prune as necessary while dormant; late winter/early spring is best; suckers and dead branches can be removed anytime.

Available in select potted and caliper sizes.

Fraxinus excelsior ‘Excel’ Tree: Ash

Height: 40-50′	Width: 33-40′
Sun: Full Sun	Zone: 3

Very hardy, seedless selection. Upright, rounded crown with compact, green leaflets that mature to yellow in early fall. Great low-maintenance shade or windbreak tree. Plant 12-15′ apart when using as a windbreak. Alkaline and drought tolerant once established. Fertilize in spring with a good compost or all purpose fertilizer before new growth emerges. Requires little pruning, if necessary prune while dormant; late winter/early spring is best; dead branches can be removed anytime. Available in select potted and caliper sizes.

Fraxinus pennsylvanica ‘Rugby’

Tree: Ash

Height: 50′	Width: 23-30′
Sun: Full Sun	Zone: 2

Very hardy, seedless tree with a tight, narrow, dense canopy. Dark green foliage turns yellow-gold in early fall. Excellent low-maintenance shade, street, median, or windbreak tree. Plant 12-15′ apart when using as a windbreak. Alkaline soil tolerant; drought tolerant once established. Fertilize in spring with a good compost or all purpose fertilizer before new growth emerges. Requires little pruning, if necessary prune while dormant; late winter/early spring is best; dead branches can be removed anytime.

Available in select potted and caliper sizes.

Malus ‘Almey’

Tree: Ornamental Crabapple

Height: 16-20′	Width: 13′
Sun: Full Sun	Zone: 3

Hardy, upright, small ornamental tree with burgundy new foliage that mature to bronze-green. Large, deep-rose, spring flowers mature to small, green-red, ornamental fruit. Good specimen tree for small yards. Needs well-drained soil but tolerates many other soil types. Fertilize in spring with a good compost or all purpose fertilizer before new growth emerges. If necessary, prune immediately after flowering so next spring’s flower buds can form, for major pruning wait until late winter; suckers can be removed anytime.

Available in select potted sizes.

Caragana arborescens ‘Pendula’

Tree: Caragana

Height: 4-5′	Width: 3-4′
Sun: Full Sun	Zone: 2

Top grafted, weeping, specimen tree with yellow, pea-like blooms in early summer. Dense, small green leaves turn yellow in fall. Very hardy; drought and salt tolerant once established. Intolerant of wet, low-lying areas. Fertilize in spring with a good compost or all purpose fertilizer before new growth emerges. Prune as necessary while dormant; late winter/early spring is best; suckers and dead branches can be removed anytime.

Available in select potted sizes.

Malus baccata ‘Rosthern’ Tree: Ornamental Crabapple

Height: 16-20′	Width: 6′
Sun: Full Sun	Zone: 2

Narrow, columnar growth habit on this hardy, ornamental tree. Fragrant, white spring blooms cover the tree and are followed by small, red, ornamental fruit that persists into winter. Good showy accent tree for narrow spaces and small yards. Green foliage turns yellow in fall. Great feature tree or for small areas. Needs well-drained soil but tolerates many other soil types. Fertilize in spring with a good compost or all purpose fertilizer before new growth emerges. If necessary, prune immediately after flowering so next spring’s flower buds can form, for major pruning wait until late winter; suckers can be removed anytime. Available in select potted and caliper sizes.

Malus x adstringens ‘Durleo’

Tree: Ornamental Crabapple

Height: 20′	Width: 10-13′
Sun: Full Sun	Zone: 2

Upright, columnar, showy tree with masses of pink spring blooms that mature to small, purple-red, ornamental fruit that persists into winter. Striking, bronze-purple foliage that adds great colour contrast. Showy specimen tree for small yards. Needs well-drained soil but tolerates many other soil types. Fertilize in spring with a good compost or all purpose fertilizer before new growth emerges. If necessary, prune immediately after flowering so next spring’s flower buds can form, for major pruning wait until late winter; suckers can be removed anytime.

Available in select potted and caliper sizes.

Malus x ‘DurLawrence’ Tree: Ornamental Crabapple

Height: 10-20′	Width: 5-10′
Sun: Full Sun	Zone: 2

Small, oval, hardy ornamental tree with little to no fruit. Bright pink spring blooms and bronze-red foliage which matures to green, then yellow-orange in fall. Great specimen tree for small areas. Needs well-drained soil but tolerates many other soil types. Fertilize in spring with a good compost or all purpose fertilizer before new growth emerges. If necessary, prune immediately after flowering so next spring’s flower buds can form, for major pruning wait until late winter; suckers can be removed anytime. Available in select potted sizes.

AMalus x ‘Jefgreen’ Tree: Ornamental Crabapple

Height: 16-20′	Width: 5-6′
Sun: Full Sun	Zone: 2

Columnar, very compact tree with disease resistant, green, purple-tipped foliage that turns yellow-golden in fall. Pink buds open to pink-white, single blooms in spring and are followed by small, red fruit in fall. Great as a small accent tree or for narrow spaces. Prefers moist, well-drained soil but tolerates many other soil types. Fertilize in spring with a good compost or all purpose fertilizer before new growth emerges. If necessary, prune immediately after flowering so next spring’s flower buds can form, for major pruning wait until late winter. Available in select potted sizes.

Malus x ‘Jeflite’

Tree: Ornamental Crabapple

Height: 20-26′	Width: 13-16′
Sun: Full Sun	Zone: 2

Upright, dense, ornamental tree with dark green, glossy foliage turns yellow-orange in fall. Red buds open to white, fragrant spring blooms that mature to tiny, red, ornamental fall fruit that persists into winter. Highly disease resistant. Showy specimen tree for small yards. Needs well-drained soil but tolerates many other soil types. Fertilize in spring with a good compost or all purpose fertilizer before new growth emerges. If necessary, prune immediately after flowering so next spring’s flower buds can form, for major pruning wait until late winter; suckers can be removed anytime.

Available in select potted and caliper sizes.

Malus x ‘Makamik’ Tree: Ornamental Crabapple

Height: 20-26′	Width: 16-20′
Sun: Full Sun	Zone: 2

Rounded, spreading, hardy tree covered with large, pink-red, spring blooms that mature to small, purple-red ornamental fruit that persists into winter. Bronze foliage turns yellow-orange in fall. Good accent tree. Needs well-drained soil but tolerates many other soil types. Fertilize in spring with a good compost or all purpose fertilizer before new growth emerges. If necessary, prune immediately after flowering so next spring’s flower buds can form, for major pruning wait until late winter; suckers can be removed anytime. Available in select potted sizes.

Malus x ‘Selkirk’

Tree: Ornamental Crabapple

Height: 20′	Width: 16-20′
Sun: Full Sun	Zone: 2

Rounded, spreading, hardy tree with fragrant, pink spring blooms that mature to small, red, ornamental fruit that persists into winter. Red-green foliage turns yellow-orange in fall. Used as a specimen tree. Needs well-drained soil but tolerates many other soil types. Fertilize in spring with a good compost or all purpose fertilizer before new growth emerges. If necessary, prune immediately after flowering so next spring’s flower buds can form, for major pruning wait until late winter; suckers can be removed anytime.

Available in select potted sizes.

Caragana arborescens ‘Sutherland’

Tree: Maple

Height: 16′	Width: 5-7′
Sun: Full Sun	Zone: 2

Tall, narrow, upright, multi-stemmed tree; excellent for small spaces. Yellow, pea-like blooms in early summer with green foliage that turns yellow in fall. Useful as a screen when planted in a row or used as a vertical accent. Very hardy; drought and salt tolerant once established. Intolerant of wet, low-lying areas. Fertilize in spring with a good compost or all purpose fertilizer before new growth emerges. Prune as necessary while dormant; late winter/early spring is best; suckers and dead branches can be removed anytime.

Available in select potted and caliper sizes.

Betula platyphylla ‘Jefpark’

Tree: Birch

Height: 26-30′	Width: 6-8′
Sun: Full Sun	Zone: 3

Columnar, very dense and narrow tree. White, papery bark with green foliage turning gold-yellow in fall. Good specimen tree for narrow spaces or used as a privacy screen in a wind-protected area. Birch need very moist, rich, fertile, and well-drained soil. Fertilize in spring with a good compost or all purpose fertilizer before new growth emerges. Prune as necessary only when tree is in full-leaf, about beginning of July.

Available in select potted and caliper sizes.

Malus x ‘Thunderchild’

Tree: Ornamental Crabapple

Height: 16-20′	Width: 16′
Sun: Full Sun	Zone: 2

Rounded, spreading, small tree with purple foliage. Dark pink, spring blooms are followed by small, purple-red, ornamental fall fruit that persist into winter. Very fireblight resistant. Good specimen tree for small areas. Needs well-drained soil but tolerates many other soil types. Fertilize in spring with a good compost or all purpose fertilizer before new growth emerges. If necessary, prune immediately after flowering so next spring’s flower buds can form, for major pruning wait until late winter; suckers can be removed anytime.

Available in select potted and caliper sizes.

Acer saccharinum ‘Silver Cloud’

Tree: Maple

Height: 50′	Width: 30-40′
Sun: Full Sun	Zone: 3

Fast growing, hardy maple for the prairies. Upright, oval shape with silvery-green foliage maturing to yellow in fall. Smooth, gray bark. Great for large areas, as a shade or specimen tree. Prefers moist, well-drained soil. Fertilize in spring with a good compost or all purpose fertilizer before new growth emerges. Prune as necessary only when tree is in full-leaf, about beginning of July.

Available in select potted and caliper sizes.

Acer negundo Tree: Maple

Height: 40-50′	Width: 25-30′
Sun: Full Sun	Zone: 2

Very hardy, fast growing maple with a large, irregular growing canopy. Smooth, grey-brown bark and compound leaves that are bright green, maturing to yellow in fall. Excellent shade or shelterbelt tree. Very adaptable to different soil types, tolerant of drought and wet sites alike. Fertilize in spring with a good compost or all purpose fertilizer before new growth emerges. Prune as necessary only when tree is in full-leaf, about beginning of July. Available in select potted, caliper and bareroot sizes.

Acer palmatum

Tree: Maple

Height: 6-10′	Width: 6-10′
Sun: Full Sun	Zone: 5

Dense, rounded canopy on this specimen tree. New emerging, crimson spring foliage turns dark purple-red, then scarlet in fall. Only survives as a patio plant in Zone 3 climates. Fertilize in spring with a good compost or all purpose fertilizer before new growth emerges. Prune as necessary only when tree is in full-leaf, about beginning of July.

Available in select potted sizes.

Acer platanoides ‘Crimson King’

Tree: Maple

Height: 33-40′	Width: 26-30′
Sun: Full Sun	Zone: 4

Striking, deep-purple, lobed foliage on an oval, dense canopy. Tiny yellow spring blooms and grey bark. Prefers acidic soil that is moist and well-drained. Good large specimen tree. Needs a sheltered location in zone 3. Fertilize in spring with a good compost or all purpose fertilizer before new growth emerges. Prune as necessary only when tree is in full-leaf, about beginning of July.

Available in select potted sizes.

Acer platanoides ‘Crimson Sentry’ Tree: Maple

Height: 26′	Width: 13-16′
Sun: Full Sun	Zone: 4

Upright, columnar, densely leafed specimen tree. Green-yellow spring flowers and purple-red foliage maturing to deep purple in fall. Good specimen plant for narrow spaces. Needs a sheltered location in zone 3. Prefers acidic soil that is moist and well-drained. Fertilize in spring with a good compost or all purpose fertilizer before new growth emerges. Prune as necessary only when tree is in full-leaf, about beginning of July. Available in select potted sizes.

Acer platanoides ‘Deborah’

Tree: Maple

Height: 40-45′	Width: 30-35′
Sun: Full Sun	Zone: 4

Oval, rounded tree with attractive, true maple-leaf foliage that emerges bright red, matures to deep maroon and finally to dark green in summer, then golden yellow to orange in fall. Small, yellow flower clusters in spring before the foliage appears and smooth, grey bark. Good specimen tree. Prefers moist, acidic, well-drained soil but is very adaptable. Fertilize in spring with a good compost or all purpose fertilizer before new growth emerges. Prune as necessary only when tree is in full-leaf, about beginning of July.

Available in select caliper sizes.

Acer rubrum ‘Bailsta’ Tree: Maple

Height: 50-60′	Width: 33-40′
Sun: Full Sun	Zone: 4

Upright, rounded, dense canopy with thick, glossy, dark-green leaves that turn intense shades of orange, red and yellow in fall. Used as a large specimen tree. Needs a sheltered location in zone 3. Prefers acidic soil that is moist and well-drained. Fertilize in spring with a good compost or all purpose fertilizer before new growth emerges. Prune as necessary only when tree is in full-leaf, about beginning of July. Available in select potted sizes.

Acer saccharinum ‘Silver Queen’ Tree: Maple

Height: 40-50′	Width: 40-50′
Sun: Full to Part Sun	Zone: 3

Large, rounded, tree with dark-green foliage and silver-white underside maturing to a yellow fall colour. Excellent shade or privacy tree. Prefers moist, well-drained soil but adapts to a variety of soils once established. Fertilize in spring with a good compost or all purpose fertilizer before new growth emerges. Prune as necessary only when tree is in full-leaf, about beginning of July. Available in select potted sizes.

Betula platyphylla ‘Fargo’

Tree: Birch

Height: 20-30′	Width: 8-10′
Sun: Full Sun	Zone: 3

Columnar, narrow, showy tree. Dense, pointy, green foliage turns yellow in fall. Papery bark matures to yellow-white. Good specimen tree for narrow spaces or used as a privacy screen in a wind-protected area. Birch need very moist, rich, fertile, and well-drained soil. Fertilize in spring with a good compost or all purpose fertilizer before new growth emerges. Prune as necessary only when tree is in full-leaf, about beginning of July.

Available in select potted and caliper sizes.

Acer tataricum ‘Gar Ann’

Tree: Maple

Height: 20-23′	Width: 13-16′
Sun: Full Sun	Zone: 3

Dense, upright-spreading form on this prairie hardy maple. Green, serrated foliage turns yellow to orange in fall. Bright red samaras stand out in summer. Great medium-sized specimen tree or used as a boulevard tree. Drought and alkaline soil tolerant once established. Fertilize in spring with a good compost or all purpose fertilizer before new growth emerges. Prune as necessary only when tree is in full-leaf, about beginning of July.

Available in select potted and caliper sizes.

Acer x freemanii ‘Jeffersred’

Tree: Maple

Height: 50′	Width: 40′
Sun: Full Sun	Zone: 4

Large, oval shaped tree with green, deeply lobed foliage that turns brilliant red in fall. Large specimen tree. Does best in a wind-protected, warm, southern location in zone 3. Prefers moist, well-drained soil but is drought tolerant once established. Fertilize in spring with a good compost or all purpose fertilizer before new growth emerges. Prune as necessary only when tree is in full-leaf, about beginning of July.

Available in select potted sizes.

Acer x freemanii ‘Sienna’

Tree: Maple

Height: 50′	Width: 30-40′
Sun: Full Sun	Zone: 4

Vigorous, large, pyramidal-shaped tree with green foliage turning yellow-red in fall. Used as a large specimen tree. Needs a sheltered location in zone 3. Prefers moist, well-drained soil. Prefers acidic soil that is moist and well-drained but is drought tolerant once established. Fertilize in spring with a good compost or all purpose fertilizer before new growth emerges. Prune as necessary only when tree is in full-leaf, about beginning of July.

Available in select potted sizes.

Aesculus glabra

Tree: Ohio Buckey

Height: 26′	Width: 20-23′
Sun: Full Sun	Zone: 2

Very hardy, rounded, slow-growing accent tree. Dense canopy of large, palm-shaped green leaves that turn yellow to orange-red in fall. Masses of white-yellow, orchid-like spring blooms followed by large, brown, inedible seed capsules. Best fall colour with warm, sunny temperatures. Excellent as a showy specimen tree. Tolerates a wide variety of well-drained soil conditions. Fertilize in spring with a good compost or all purpose fertilizer before new growth emerges. Prune as necessary while dormant; late winter/early spring is best.

Available in select potted and caliper sizes.

Betula papyrifera

Tree: Birch

Height: 40′	Width: 20-30′
Sun: Full Sun	Zone: 2

Rounded, dense, hardy tree. Oval, toothed green foliage turns yellow in fall. Reddish bark matures to white, papery texture with age. Can be grown as single or multi-stemmed clumps. Great specimen tree or used in groupings for a natural look. Birch need very moist, rich, fertile, and well-drained soil. Fertilize in spring with a good compost or all purpose fertilizer before new growth emerges. Prune as necessary only when tree is in full-leaf, about beginning of July.
Available in select potted and caliper sizes.

Betula pendula ‘Lacinata’

Tree: Birch

Height: 40-50′	Width: 26-30′
Sun: Full Sun	Zone: 3

Elegant, weeping, dense tree with delicate, serrated green foliage that turns yellow in fall. Attractive, peeling bark turns white with maturity. Great as a large specimen or shade tree. Birch need very moist, rich, fertile, and well-drained soil. Fertilize in spring with a good compost or all purpose fertilizer before new growth emerges. Prune as necessary only when tree is in full-leaf, about beginning of July.

Available in select potted and caliper sizes.

Betula pendula ‘Youngii’

Tree: Birch

Height: 10-20′	Width: 6-16′
Sun: Full Sun	Zone: 3

Hardy, small, slow growing, graceful tree with irregular, weeping branches. Round, serrated, green foliage turns yellow in fall. Attractive white bark peels with maturity. Used as a small specimen tree. Birch need very moist, rich, fertile, and well-drained soil. Fertilize in spring with a good compost or all purpose fertilizer before new growth emerges. Prune as necessary only when tree is in full-leaf, about beginning of July.

Available in select potted sizes.

Malus x ‘Spring Snow’

Tree: Ornamental Crabapple

Height: 20-26′	Width: 13-16′
Sun: Full Sun	Zone: 2

Fruitless, rounded, dense, hardy ornamental tree. Entire tree is covered with fragrant, white spring blooms that start out as pink buds. Glossy green foliage turns yellow in fall. Great low-maintenance specimen tree. Needs well-drained soil but tolerates many other soil types. Fertilize in spring with a good compost or all purpose fertilizer before new growth emerges. If necessary, prune immediately after flowering so next spring’s flower buds can form, for major pruning wait until late winter; suckers can be removed anytime.

Available in select potted and caliper sizes.

Malus x ‘Pink Spires’

Tree: Ornamental Crabapple

Height: 16-20′	Width: 13-16′
Sun: Full Sun	Zone: 2

Narrow, dense tree covered with showy, pink, spring blooms that mature to small, purple-red fruit that persist over winter. In spring leaves open purple-red then turn green-bronze and finally yellow-orange in fall. Good specimen tree for narrow areas and small yards. Needs well-drained soil but tolerates many other soil types. Fertilize in spring with a good compost or all purpose fertilizer before new growth emerges. If necessary, prune immediately after flowering so next spring’s flower buds can form, for major pruning wait until late winter; suckers can be removed anytime.

Available in select potted sizes.

Ulmus americana

Tree: Elm

Height: 50-60′	Width: 40-50′
Sun: Full Sun	Zone: 3

Stately, fast growing, hardy tree with a spreading, vase-shaped canopy. Dense, saw-toothed, dark green foliage turns yellow-golden in fall. Excellent shade tree for large areas such as parks. Very adaptable and tolerant of most urban pollution, and once established, dry conditions and some standing water. Fertilize in spring with a good compost or all purpose fertilizer before new growth emerges. To prevent Dutch Elm disease, pruning Elm, including dead or dying branches, is prohibited from April 1 to September 30 (peak beetle activity occurs at this time) and should be done late winter/early spring.

Available in select potted sizes.

Sorbus americana

Tree: Mountain Ash

Height: 20-26′	Width: 16-20′
Sun: Full Sun	Zone: 3

Small, oval, slow-growing ornamental tree. White, spring flower clusters mature to red berries in fall that persist into winter and attract birds. Compound, green foliage turns orange to scarlet red in fall. Smooth, gray bark. Great specimen tree for small yards. Mountain ash need fertile, well-drained soil, light sandy is preferred; do not plant in low-lying, wet areas or in compacted soil. Fertilize in spring with a good compost or all purpose fertilizer before new growth emerges. Little pruning needed, if necessary prune in late winter/early spring while tree is dormant, dead branches can be removed anytime.

Available in select potted sizes.

Quercus macrocarpa

Tree: Oak

Height: 33-50′	Width: 30-33′
Sun: Full Sun	Zone: 2

Long-lived, slow-growing, hardy and reliable tree. Dark green, glossy, lobed foliage turns yellow to amber in fall; rounded, open canopy. Acorn nuts and corky, ridged bark appear with maturity. Specimen or street tree for large areas. Prefers moist, well-drained, fertile soil but tolerates drought once established. Great street tree as it is resistant to air pollutants. Fertilize in spring with a good compost or all purpose fertilizer before new growth emerges. If necessary, prune while dormant, in late winter/early spring, dead branches can be removed anytime.

Available in select potted and caliper sizes.

Quercus x warei ‘Long’

Tree: Oak

Height: 40′	Width: 15-20′
Sun: Full Sun	Zone: 4

Long-lived, vigorous-growing, columnar, dense tree. Dark green, lobed foliage has a silvery underside and yellow-brown fall colour. Great as a vertical accent or specimen tree; prefers a sheltered area in zone 3. Resistant to air pollution; tolerates wet or dry conditions once established. Fertilize in spring with a good compost or all purpose fertilizer before new growth emerges. Very little pruning necessary, if needed prune in late winter/early spring while tree is dormant, dead branches can be removed anytime.

Available in select potted sizes.

Salix alba ‘Sericea’

Tree: Willow

Height: 40-50′	Width: 20-30′
Sun: Full Sun	Zone: 3

Fast growing, hardy tree with a rounded canopy. Silvery, narrow foliage and reddish-green twigs that mature to yellow-orange bark with age. Flowering catkins appear in spring. Good large shelterbelt tree for wet areas; aggressive root system, do not plant near buildings. Plant 12-15′ apart when used as a windbreak. Willows do great in wet or low-lying areas and are adaptable to many soil conditions, including poor soil. Prune when needed in late winter/early spring, while dormant; suckers and dead branches can be removed anytime.

Available in select bareroot, potted and caliper sizes.

Salix alba ‘Vitellina’

Tree: Willow

Height: 40-50′	Width: 30-33′
Sun: Full Sun	Zone: 3

Very hardy, fast growing, low-branched tree. Dense, glossy, bright green foliage matures to yellow in fall. Golden branches are especially showy in winter. Great windbreak or shelterbelt tree; avoid planting near buildings because of its aggressive root system. Plant 10-12′ when using as a windbreak tree. Willows do great in wet or low-lying areas and are adaptable to many soil conditions, including poor soil. Fertilize in spring with a good compost or all purpose fertilizer before new growth emerges. If necessary, prune back branches to encourage new growth in late winter/early spring; suckers and dead branches can be removed anytime.

Available in select bareroot sizes.

Salix pentandra

Tree: Willow

Height: 40-50′	Width: 30-40′
Sun: Full Sun	Zone: 3

Fast growing, rounded, hardy tree. Shiny, dark green, dense foliage is retained long into the season, turning yellow in fall. Interesting, furrowed bark. Excellent large-area shade tree or for shelterbelt use. Plant 10-12′ apart when planting as a windbreak. Avoid planting close to buildings because of its aggressive root system. Willows do great in wet or low-lying areas and are adaptable to many soil conditions, including poor soil. Fertilize in spring with a good compost or all purpose fertilizer before new growth emerges. Prune when needed in late winter/early spring, while dormant; suckers and dead branches can be removed anytime.

Available in select bareroot, potted and caliper sizes.

Salix x ‘Prairie Cascade’

Tree: Willow

Height: 33-40′	Width: 26-30′
Sun: Full Sun	Zone: 3

Fast growing, graceful weeping, hardy tree. Golden branches and glossy, dark green, dense foliage that matures to yellow in fall. Great specimen tree for large areas; avoid planting close to buildings because of its aggressive root system. Willows do great in wet or low-lying areas and are adaptable to many soil conditions, including poor soil. Fertilize in spring with a good compost or all purpose fertilizer before new growth emerges. Little pruning necessary; if needed prune in late winter/early spring, while dormant, dead branches can be removed anytime.

Available in select potted sizes.

Sorbus aucuparia ‘Fastigiata’ Tree: Mountain Ash

Height: 20′	Width: 7-10′
Sun: Full Sun	Zone: 3

Narrow, columnar, slow growing accent tree. Dense, compound, dark-green foliage that turns a striking yellow to orange-red in fall. Clusters of white spring flowers turn into orange-red berries in fall that persist into winter and attract birds. Excellent specimen tree or used for narrow and small spaces. Mountain ash need fertile, well-drained soil, light sandy is preferred; do not plant in low-lying, wet areas or in compacted soil. Fertilize in spring with a good compost or all purpose fertilizer before new growth emerges. Little pruning needed, if necessary prune in late winter/early spring while tree is dormant, dead branches can be removed anytime. Available in select potted sizes.

Prunus virginiana ‘Spur’ Tree: Ornamental Cherry & Plum

Height: 18-20′	Width: 13-15′
Sun: Full Sun	Zone: 3

Oval, dense, small, very hardy tree known for its foliage colour. Foliage emerges green in spring, matures to purple in summer and then purple-red in fall; gray coloured trunk. Long clusters of white spring flowers turn into small, black fruit that attracts birds. Great colour contrast specimen tree. Requires moist, well-drained soil. Fertilize in spring with a good compost or all purpose fertilizer before new growth emerges. Prune right after flowering; for major pruning wait until late winter/early spring is best; prune suckers as soon as they appear, dead branches can be removed anytime. Available in select potted sizes.

Sorbus aucuparia ‘Rossica’

Tree: Mountain Ash

Height: 26-30′	Width: 13′
Sun: Full Sun	Zone: 3

Upright, oval, showy accent tree. Dense, feather-shaped, compound, green leaves turns a beautiful orange-red in fall. White, spring bloom clusters turn into bright orange, ornamental fall berries that persist into winter and attract birds. Shiny, grey bark. Attractive specimen tree for small yards. Mountain ash need fertile, well-drained soil, light sandy is preferred; do not plant in low-lying, wet areas or in compacted soil. Fertilize in spring with a good compost or all purpose fertilizer before new growth emerges. Little pruning needed, if necessary prune in late winter/early spring while tree is dormant, dead branches can be removed anytime.

Available in select potted and caliper sizes.

Sorbus decora

Tree: Mountain Ash

Height: 20-26′	Width: 16-20′
Sun: Full Sun	Zone: 3

Small, slow-growing, showy ornamental tree. Clusters of white spring blooms turn into red berries that persist into winter and attract birds. Dark-green, lobed foliage turns a brilliant orange-red in fall. Showy specimen tree for small yards. Mountain ash need fertile, well-drained soil, light sandy is preferred; do not plant in low-lying, wet areas or in compacted soil. Fertilize in spring with a good compost or all purpose fertilizer before new growth emerges. Little pruning needed, if necessary prune in late winter/early spring while tree is dormant, dead branches can be removed anytime.

Available in select potted sizes.

Syringa reticulata

Tree: Tree Lilac

Height: 16-20′	Width: 16-20′
Sun: Full Sun	Zone: 3

Small, rounded, dense, specimen tree. Beautiful show of large panicles of creamy-white, fragrant flowers in early summer; needs full sun for best flowering. Dark green, heart shaped foliage turns yellow to light purple in fall with cherry brown bark. Non-suckering tree that does great in small areas, or as a feature tree. Prefers well-drained soil; drought tolerant once established. Fertilize in spring with a good compost or all purpose fertilizer before new growth emerges. Little pruning is needed; if required, prune right after blooming so next years flower buds can set, dead branches can be removed anytime.

Available in select potted and caliper sizes.

Syringa reticulata ‘Ivory Silk’ Tree: Tree Lilac

Height: 23-26′	Width: 16-20′
Sun: Full Sun	Zone: 3

Small, upright, oval, ornamental tree. Many showy, creamy-white, fragrant blooms in early summer and cherry-like bark; needs full sun for best flowering. Dense, dark green foliage matures to yellow in fall. Non-suckering and low maintenance: great as a feature tree and for small yards. Prefers well-drained soil; drought tolerant once established. Fertilize in spring with a good compost or all purpose fertilizer before new growth emerges. Little pruning is needed; if required, prune right after blooming so next years flower buds can set, dead branches can be removed anytime. Available in select potted and caliper sizes.

Syringa reticulata ‘Bailnce’ Tree: Tree Lilac

Height: 16-20′	Width: 16-20′
Sun: Full Sun	Zone: 3

Rounded, spreading crown on this ornamental tree. Exceptionally heavy bloomer of fragrant, large panicles of creamy-white flowers in early summer with few seed heads. Dense, large, dark-green foliage matures to yellow in fall; attractive cherry-like bark. Non suckering and pest free making it great it for small yards or as a feature tree. Prefers well-drained soil; drought tolerant once established. Fertilize in spring with a good compost or all purpose fertilizer before new growth emerges. Little pruning is needed; if required, prune right after blooming so next years flower buds can set, dead branches can be removed anytime. Available in select potted sizes.

Tilia cordata Tree: Linden

Height: 30′	Width: 26′
Sun: Full Sun	Zone: 3

Pyramidal, dense, elegant tree. Small clusters of fragrant, yellow flowers in early summer. Heart-shaped, dark-green leaves mature to yellow in fall; straight, smooth trunk. Very low maintenance making it an excellent shade, lawn, or street tree. Sometimes known as basswood or lime tree. Prefers moist, well-drained, fertile soil; avoid very dry or very exposed sites. Fertilize in spring with a good compost or all purpose fertilizer before new growth emerges. Requires very little to no pruning; if needed, prune while dormant in late winter/early spring, dead branches can be removed anytime. Available in select potted sizes.

Tilia x flavescens ‘Dropmore’

Tree: Linden

Height: 33-40′	Width: 23-33′
Sun: Full Sun	Zone: 3

Dense, pyramidal, hardy tree. Tiny clusters of fragrant, light-yellow blooms in early summer. Smooth, gray bark and straight trunk with large, heart-shaped, dark-green foliage that turns yellow in fall. Very low maintenance making it an excellent shade, lawn, or street tree. Sometimes known as basswood or lime tree. Prefers moist, well-drained, fertile soil; avoid very dry or very exposed sites. Fertilize in spring with a good compost or all purpose fertilizer before new growth emerges. Requires very little to no pruning; if needed, prune while dormant in late winter/early spring, dead branches can be removed anytime.

Available in select potted and caliper sizes.

Prunus x nigrella ‘Muckle’

Tree: Ornamental Cherry & Plum

Height: 13-16′	Width: 10′
Sun: Full Sun	Zone: 2

Small, rounded, ornamental tree covered with bright red buds that turn into clusters of pink, fragrant blooms in spring. Glossy, green, pointy foliage emerges after blooms open and turns yellow-orange in fall. Very hardy, non-fruiting, specimen tree great for small areas. Prefers moist, well-drained soil. Fertilize in spring with a good compost or all purpose fertilizer before new growth emerges. Little pruning necessary, if needed prune right after flowering; for major pruning late winter/early spring is best, dead branches can be removed anytime.

Available in select potted and caliper sizes.

Prunus virginiana ‘Bailey Select’

Tree: Ornamental Cherry & Plum

Height: 26′	Width: 20′
Sun: Full Sun	Zone: 3

Fast growing, rounded, dense, hardy tree with a light gray trunk. Clusters of long, white, spring flowers cover the tree in spring and change into small, red-black fruit in summer that attracts birds. Green foliage matures to purple in early summer, adding great colour contrast. Good specimen or privacy tree. Drought tolerant once established; requires moist, well-drained soil. Fertilize in spring with a good compost or all purpose fertilizer before new growth emerges. Prune right after flowering; for major pruning late winter/early spring is best; prune suckers as soon as they appear, dead branches can be removed anytime.

Available in select potted and caliper sizes.

Populus balsamifera Tree: Poplar & Aspen

Height: 40-50′	Width: 30-35′
Sun: Full Sun	Zone: 2

Fast growing, upright, hardy tree. Fragrant, sticky buds in spring open to glossy, blue-green foliage that matures to yellow in fall; smooth bark becomes furrowed with age. Mainly used as shelterbelt or windbreak tree that prefers to be in a wet location. Plant 15′ apart when used as a windbreak. Poplars grow best in moist, rich soil but can grow in a wide variety of soils and are very adaptable. Fertilize in spring with a good compost or all purpose fertilizer before new growth emerges. Prune while dormant as needed, late winter/early spring is best; suckers should be pruned down as soon as they appear. Available in select bareroot and potted sizes.

Populus x canescens ‘Tower’

Tree: Poplar & Aspen

Height: 33-40′	Width: 6-8′
Sun: Full Sun	Zone: 2

Columnar, dense, fast growing, hardy tree.
Green leaves with silvery underside mature to yellow in fall. Disease resistant, seedless tree with a spreading habit. Excellent screen, windbreak or privacy tree. Plant 3-4′ apart, minimum, when planting as a windbreak. Poplars grow best in moist, rich soil but can grow in a wide variety of soils and are very adaptable. Fertilize in spring with a good compost or all purpose fertilizer before new growth emerges. Prune while dormant as needed, late winter/early spring is best; suckers should be pruned down as soon as they appear.

Available in select bareroot, potted and caliper sizes.

Populus ‘Sargentii’

Tree: Poplar & Aspen

Height: 60′	Width: 30-33′
Sun: Full Sun	Zone: 3

Fast growing, rounded, hardy tree with high, spreading branches. Heart-shaped, green foliage becomes yellow in fall. Smooth, grey-brown bark matures to furrowed with age. Great shelterbelt or windbreak tree. Plant 15′ apart when using as a windbreak. Poplars grow best in moist, rich soil but can grow in a wide variety of soils and are very adaptable. Fertilize in spring with a good compost or all purpose fertilizer before new growth emerges. Prune while dormant as needed, late winter/early spring is best; suckers should be pruned down as soon as they appear.

Available in select bareroot, potted, and caliper sizes.

Populus tremula ‘Erecta’

Tree: Poplar & Aspen

Height: 33-40′	Width: 5-6′
Sun: Full Sun	Zone: 2

Fast growing, narrow, columnar, hardy tree with twisted branches. New foliage emerges bronze, matures to green, then yellow in fall. Great screen, windbreak, or privacy tree, especially in urban areas as it has little to no suckers. Plant 3-4′ apart, minimum, when planting as a solid ‘wall’ or windbreak. Aspen grow best in moist, rich soil but can grow in a wide variety of soils and are very adaptable. Fertilize in spring with a good compost or all purpose fertilizer before new growth emerges. Prune while dormant as needed, late winter/early spring is best; suckers should be pruned down as soon as they appear.

Available in select bareroot, potted and caliper sizes.

Populus tremuloides

Tree: Poplar & Aspen

Height: 50′	Width: 20-26′
Sun: Full to Part Sun	Zone: 2

Rounded, wide canopy on this hardy, fast growing tree. Smooth, pale bark is almost white and a great feature. Dark green, rounded foliage known for trembling in light wind, turns a warm yellow in fall. Attractive planted in groups; sometimes sold as ‘clumps’ or multistem. Good specimen tree or for naturalization and reclamation projects. Aspen grow best in moist, rich soil but can grow in a wide variety of soils and are very adaptable. Fertilize in spring with a good compost or all purpose fertilizer before new growth emerges. Prune while dormant as needed, late winter/early spring is best; suckers should be pruned down as soon as they appear.

Available in select potted and caliper sizes.

Populus tremuloides ‘Prairie Skyrise’ Tree: Poplar & Aspen

Height: 33-40′	Width: 5-7′
Sun: Full Sun	Zone: 2

Fast growing, very dense, columnar tree. Deep green foliage that matures to golden-yellow in fall. Disease resistant; excellent as screen or windbreak tree, especially in urban or small areas, as it has little or no suckers. Plant 3-4′ apart, minimum, when planting as a solid ‘wall’ or windbreak. Aspen grow best in moist, rich soil but can grow in a wide variety of soils and are very adaptable. Fertilize in spring with a good compost or all purpose fertilizer before new growth emerges. Prune while dormant as needed, late winter/early spring is best; suckers should be pruned down as soon as they appear. Available in select potted sizes.

Populus x ‘ACWS151’ Tree: Poplar & Aspen

Height: 40-50′	Width: 10-13′
Sun: Full Sun	Zone: 3

Fast growing, dense, columnar, very hardy tree. Long living, disease resistant selection. Green, heart shaped foliage turns yellow in fall. Excellent windbreak, shelterbelt, or shade tree. Plant 6-7′ part when using as a windbreak. Poplars grow best in moist, rich soil but can grow in a wide variety of soils and are very adaptable. Fertilize in spring with a good compost or all purpose fertilizer before new growth emerges. Prune while dormant as needed, late winter/early spring is best; suckers should be pruned down as soon as they appear. Available in select potted sizes.

Populus x ‘Assiniboine’

Tree: Poplar & Aspen

Height: 50′	Width: 16-20′
Sun: Full Sun	Zone: 2

Fast growing, upright, somewhat narrow, hardy tree. Large, heart shaped leaves turn yellow in fall. Excellent shelterbelt or windbreak tree. Plant 12′ apart when using as a windbreak. Poplars grow best in moist, rich soil but can grow in a wide variety of soils and are very adaptable. Fertilize in spring with a good compost or all purpose fertilizer before new growth emerges. Prune while dormant as needed, late winter/early spring is best; suckers should be pruned down as soon as they appear.

Available in select bareroot, potted and caliper sizes.

Populus x ‘Brooks’ Tree: Poplar & Aspen

Height: 40-50′	Width: 30′
Sun: Full Sun	Zone: 3

Fast growing, upright, hardy tree. Rough bark with dark, shiny leaves that turn yellow in fall. Mainly used as shelterbelt tree on acreages. Plant 15′ apart when using as a windbreak. Poplars grow best in moist, rich soil but can grow in a wide variety of soils and are very adaptable. Fertilize in spring with a good compost or all purpose fertilizer before new growth emerges. Prune while dormant as needed, late winter/early spring is best; suckers should be pruned down as soon as they appear. Available in select bareroot and potted sizes.

Populus x canadensis ‘Prairie Sky’

Tree: Poplar & Aspen

Height: 40-50′	Width: 5-12′
Sun: Full Sun	Zone: 3

Fast growing, columnar, dense, very hardy and long living tree. Deep green foliage turns yellow in fall. Upright form makes it great for windbreaks and shelterbelts. Plant 5-10′ apart when using as a windbreak. Poplars grow best in moist, rich soil but can grow in a wide variety of soils and are very adaptable. Fertilize in spring with a good compost or all purpose fertilizer before new growth emerges. Prune while dormant as needed, late winter/early spring is best; suckers should be pruned down as soon as they appear.

Available in select bareroot, potted and caliper sizes.

Prunus pensylvanica

Tree: Ornamental Cherry & Plum

Height: 16-20′	Width: 10′
Sun: Full Sun	Zone: 2

Small, upright, oval, hardy feature tree that is great for small yards. Before foliage emerges, tree is covered in white spring blooms which turn into small, red, sour, edible cherries in late summer that can be used for jelly. Self-fertile. Attractive reddish bark; shiny green foliage turns yellow to orange-red in fall. Good specimen tree for small yards. Needs well-drained, sandy soil. Fertilize in spring with a good compost or all purpose fertilizer before new growth emerges. Little pruning needed; if necessary prune after flowering, for major pruning wait until late winter/early spring, dead branches can be removed anytime.

Available in select potted sizes.

Populus x jackii ‘Northwest’ Tree: Poplar & Aspen

Height: 50-60′	Width: 30-40′
Sun: Full Sun	Zone: 3

Very large, fast growing, broad tree. Large, dark-green, heart shaped foliage matures to yellow in fall. Very hardy selection that is recommended for shelterbelts, windbreaks or shade in a large area. Plant 15′ apart when using as a windbreak. Poplars grow best in moist, rich soil but can grow in a wide variety of soils and are very adaptable. Fertilize in spring with a good compost or all purpose fertilizer before new growth emerges. Prune while dormant as needed, late winter/early spring is best; suckers should be pruned down as soon as they appear. Available in select bareroot and potted sizes.

Populus x ‘Tristis’ Tree: Poplar & Aspen

Height: 40-50′	Width: 26-30′
Sun: Full Sun	Zone: 3

Fast growing, rounded, very hardy tree. Strongly fragrant balsam scented buds in spring followed by dark green foliage, then yellow in fall. Excellent acreage tree for shelterbelt or windbreak. Plant 12′ apart when using as a windbreak. Poplars grow best in moist, rich soil but can grow in a wide variety of soils and are very adaptable. Fertilize in spring with a good compost or all purpose fertilizer before new growth emerges. Prune in late winter/early spring as needed, suckers should be pruned down as soon as they appear. Available in select bareroot and potted sizes.

Prunus maackii

Tree: Ornamental Cherry & Plum

Height: 26′	Width: 20-23′
Sun: Full Sun	Zone: 3

Small, rounded tree with striking, coppery-golden, exfoliating bark that adds winter interest. Clusters of white spring blooms are followed by black, tiny fruit that attracts birds. Green foliage turns bright yellow in fall. Specimen tree with multi-seasonal interest. Prefers moist, well-drained soil. Fertilize in spring with a good compost or all purpose fertilizer before new growth emerges. Needs little pruning; if necessary prune after flowering, for major pruning wait til late winter/early spring, dead branches can be pruned anytime.

Available in select potted and caliper sizes.

Prunus maackii ‘Ming’

Tree: Ornamental Cherry & Plum

Height: 10-15′	Width: 10-12′
Sun: Full Sun	Zone: 3

Small, compact, hardy specimen tree. Clusters of white, spring blooms cover the tree, maturing to small, ornamental, black fruit. Green, glossy foliage turns yellow to orange in fall with exfoliating, reddish bark that adds winter interest. Great small specimen tree with multi-seasonal interest. Prefers moist, well-drained soil. Fertilize in spring with a good compost or all purpose fertilizer before new growth emerges. Needs little pruning; if necessary prune after flowering, for major pruning wait til late winter/early spring.

Available in select potted and caliper sizes.

Prunus nigra ‘Princess Kay’

Tree: Ornamental Cherry & Plum

Height: 16′	Width: 10-12′
Sun: Full Sun	Zone: 2

Spectacular show of double, white, fragrant spring blooms cover the tree before green foliage emerges. Yellow-orange fall colour and small, sparse, if any, yellow-red, ornamental fruit. Purple/black bark with white markings add winter contrast. Great as a hardy specimen tree for small yards. Do not plant in low-lying areas; prefers well-drained soil. Fertilize in spring with a good compost or all purpose fertilizer before new growth emerges. Prune immediately after flowering if necessary; for major pruning wait until late winter/early spring, suckers and dead branches can be pruned anytime.

Available in select potted and caliper sizes.

Prunus padus commutata

Tree: Ornamental Cherry & Plum

Height: 26-33′	Width: 26′
Sun: Full Sun	Zone: 3

Rounded, dense, hardy tree known for its beautiful, fragrant display of white spring flowers that cover the entire tree in long clusters. Green, pointy foliage leafs out early and turns yellow to orange in fall. Small, black fruit in summer attracts birds. Great accent, shade, or privacy tree. Does not tolerate standing water; does best in well-drained soil. Fertilize in spring with a good compost or all purpose fertilizer before new growth emerges. Prune as necessary in late winter/early spring; suckers and dead branches can be removed anytime.

Available in select potted and caliper sizes.

Prunus padus ‘Sweetheart’

Tree: Ornamental Cherry & Plum

Height: 16-18′	Width: 6-10′
Sun: Full Sun	Zone: 3

Upright, small, hardy tree with long clusters of light pink, fragrant spring flowers that mature to black, small fruit in summer and attracts birds. Pointy, green and burgundy foliage with a smooth, brown-grey bark. Great specimen or small yard tree. Does not tolerate standing water; does best in well-drained soil. Fertilize in spring with a good compost or all purpose fertilizer before new growth emerges. Prune as necessary in late winter/early spring; suckers and dead branches can be removed anytime.

Available in select potted sizes.

Acer ginnala Tree: Maple

Height: 16-20′	Width: 12-16′
Sun: Full to Part Sun	Zone: 3

Small, graceful tree with glossy-green, lobed foliage that turns a brilliant orange to scarlet-red in fall. Small, yellow spring blooms. Good as a small specimen tree. Prefers acidic, well-drained soil. Very hardy and drought tolerant once established. Fertilize in spring with a good compost or all purpose fertilizer before new growth emerges. Prune as necessary only when tree is in full-leaf, about beginning of July. Available in select potted and caliper sizes.

Clematis ‘Jackmanii’

Vines: Clematis

Height: 10′	Width: 2-4′
Sun: Full to Part Sun	Zone: 3

Very popular, hardy climbing vine with large (4-6″), deep violet-purple, velvety open blooms with yellow stamens from summer to early fall. Veined, green, oval foliage on this dependable clematis. Good cut flower. Requires a support structure to climb such as a trellis or wall. Clematis prefer moist, well-drained soil: keep roots cool in summer and protected in winter by covering them with compost or mulch. Fertilize in spring with an all purpose fertilizer before new growth emerges. Blooms new wood (current seasons). Group C/3 pruning: must be pruned back late winter/early spring before new growth begins and old vines should be removed. Prune back heavily to about 1′ above ground level, leaving about 2-3 buds per stem. If desired, can be pruned back after first flush of flowers to encourage more blooms and better branching.

Available in select potted sizes.

Physocarpus opulifolius ‘Dart’s Gold’

Shrub: Ninebark

Height: 4-5′	Width: 4-5′
Sun: Full to Part Sun	Zone: 2

Very hardy, compact shrub with attractive, lobed golden-yellow foliage that matures to lime green in summer, then gold-bronze in fall. Button-like, white flower clusters in spring turn into showy, red seed capsules in fall. Papery, peeling brown bark adds winter interest. Great as a specimen plant or for mass plantings. Best foliage colour in full sun. Tolerant of a wide variety of soil conditions; is drought tolerant once established. Fertilize in spring with a good compost or an all purpose fertilizer before new growth emerges. Flowers on old wood: prune after flowering to maintain shape. To rejuvenate an old plant, cut back strongly in late winter/early spring.

Available in select potted sizes.

Potentilla fruticosa ‘Bailmeringue’

Shrub: Potentilla

Height: 2-3′	Width: 2-3′
Sun: Full to Part Sun	Zone: 3

Rose-like, pale yellow, double flowers with gold eyes bloom from summer throughout fall. New variety of Potentilla with a tidy, compact, round shape that needs little pruning. Small, finely-textured green foliage. Great specimen plant, used in borders or in mass plantings. Tough, adaptable plant that is drought and chinook tolerant and deer resistant. Tolerant of a wide variety of soil conditions but should be kept moist until established: during drought will benefit from extra watering. Fertilize in spring with a good compost or an all purpose fertilizer before new growth emerges. Blooms on new wood: little pruning needed but if desired prune in winter/early spring before new growth emerges or in fall when plant is dormant.

Available in select potted sizes.

Potentilla fruticosa ‘Bailcitrus’

Shrub: Potentilla

Height: 2-3′	Width: 2-3′
Sun: Full Sun	Zone: 2

Double, gold to lemon-yellow blooms cover this small, hardy shrub from summer until fall. Green, fine-textured, small foliage on a compact, upright form. Great as a specimen plant, used in mass plantings or as a low hedge. Tough, adaptable plant that is drought and chinook tolerant and deer resistant. Tolerant of a wide variety of soil conditions but should be kept moist until established: during drought will benefit from extra watering. Fertilize in spring with a good compost or an all purpose fertilizer before new growth emerges. Blooms on new wood: little pruning needed but if desired prune in winter/early spring before new growth emerges or in fall when plant is dormant.

Available in select potted sizes.

Potentilla fruticosa ‘Abbotswood’

Shrub: Potentilla

Height: 2-3′	Width: 2-3′
Sun: Full Sun	Zone: 2

Masses of large white blooms cover this dense, spreading shrub from late spring until fall. Blue-green small foliage that turns yellow in fall. Great as a specimen plant, used in mass plantings or as a low hedge. Hardy, adaptable plant that is drought and chinook tolerant and deer resistant. Tolerant of a wide variety of soil conditions but should be kept moist until established: during drought will benefit from extra watering. Fertilize in spring with a good compost or an all purpose fertilizer before new growth emerges. Blooms on new wood: annual pruning helps keep the shrub looking tidy and encourages new growth. Cut back one-third of the plant in late winter/early spring before new growth emerges or in fall when plant is dormant.

Available in select potted sizes.

Physocarpus opulifolius ‘SMPOTW’

Shrub: Ninebark

Height: 3-4′	Width: 3-4′
Sun: Full to Part Sun	Zone: 3

Upright, compact shrub with dark bronze-maroon, small, serrated foliage. Clusters of button-like, white flowers all along the branches in late spring emerge from pink flower buds. Showy red seed capsules in fall and peeling bark that adds winter interest. A very bushy shrub that is great as a colour contrast plant. Best foliage colour in full sun. Tolerant of a wide variety of soil conditions; is drought tolerant once established. Fertilize in spring with a good compost or an all purpose fertilizer before new growth emerges. Flowers on old wood: prune after flowering to maintain shape. To rejuvenate an old plant, cut back strongly in late winter/early spring.

Available in select potted sizes.

Physocarpus opulifolius ‘SMNPOTWG’

Shrub: Ninebark

Height: 3-4′	Width: 3-4′
Sun: Full to Part Sun	Zone: 3

Showy, compact shrub with small, serrated foliage that emerges as bright gold and matures to lime green. Clusters of button-like, white blooms cover the branches in spring as they emerge from pink flower buds. Showy red seed capsules in fall and peeling bark. Upright, dense growth habit: great colour contrast plant for small areas. Best foliage colour in full sun. Tolerant of a wide variety of soil conditions; is drought tolerant once established. Fertilize in spring with a good compost or an all purpose fertilizer before new growth emerges. Flowers on old wood: prune after flowering to maintain shape. To rejuvenate an old plant, cut back strongly in late winter/early spring.

Available in select potted sizes.

Physocarpus opulifolius ‘Seward’

Shrub: Ninebark

Height: 5-6′	Width: 5-6′
Sun: Full to Part Sun	Zone: 3

Serrated, rich purple foliage emerges crimson in spring and turns red in fall, on this compact, rounded, hardy shrub. Profuse clusters of button-like, pinkish-white flowers cover ends of branches in early summer. Showy red seed capsules in fall and peeling bark which adds winter interest. Best foliage colour in full sun. Tolerant of a wide variety of soil conditions; is drought tolerant once established. Fertilize in spring with a good compost or an all purpose fertilizer before new growth emerges. Flowers on old wood: prune after flowering to maintain shape. To rejuvenate an old plant, cut back strongly in late winter/early spring.

Available in select potted sizes.

Physocarpus opulifolius ‘Nugget’

Shrub: Ninebark

Height: 6-7′	Width: 3.5-5′
Sun: Full to Part Sun	Zone: 3

Compact shrub with new foliage emerging golden-yellow then maturing to a showy, lime-green. Clusters of button-like, white flowers appear along stems in early summer, followed by brown seed capsules in fall. Peeling, cinnamon-brown bark adds winter interest. Can be pruned into a round, compact shape or left to have a vase-shaped habit. Best foliage colour in full sun. Tolerant of a wide variety of soil conditions; is drought tolerant once established. Fertilize in spring with a good compost or an all purpose fertilizer before new growth emerges. Flowers on old wood: prune after flowering to maintain shape. To rejuvenate an old plant, cut back strongly in late winter/early spring.

Available in select potted sizes.

Physocarpus opulifolius ‘Monlo’

Shrub: Ninebark

Height: 7-8′	Width: 6-7′
Sun: Full to Part Sun	Zone: 2

Very hardy, upright rounded shrub with dark purple, serrated foliage that turns golden-bronze in fall. Arching branches are covered with button-like, white flower clusters in late spring/early summer that turn into showy, red seed capsules in fall. Papery, peeling bark adds winter interest. Very dependable, tough variety that adds great colour contrast as a specimen plant or in mass plantings. Can be pruned into a round, compact shape or left to have a spreading, arching habit. Best foliage colour in full sun. Tolerant of a wide variety of soil conditions; is drought tolerant once established. Fertilize in spring with a good compost or an all purpose fertilizer before new growth emerges. Flowers on old wood: prune after flowering to maintain shape. To rejuvenate an old plant, cut back strongly in late winter/early spring.

Available in select potted sizes.

Physocarpus opulifolius ‘Mindia’

Shrub: Ninebark

Height: 7-8′	Width: 7-8′
Sun: Full to Part Sun	Zone: 3

Striking shrub with coppery, orange-red, new foliage in spring that matures to a rich red, then scarlet in fall. Clusters of button-like, white flowers emerge from pink buds and cover ends of branches in early summer, followed by showy red seed capsules in fall. Peeling bark and reddish branches add winter interest. Hardy, rounded shrub that adds great colour contrast to your yard. Can be pruned into a round, compact shape or left to have a vase-shaped habit. Best foliage colour in full sun. Tolerant of a wide variety of soil conditions; is drought tolerant once established. Fertilize in spring with a good compost or an all purpose fertilizer before new growth emerges. Flowers on old wood: prune after flowering to maintain shape. To rejuvenate an old plant, cut back strongly in late winter/early spring.

Available in select potted sizes.

Physocarpus opulifolius ‘Donna May’ Shrub: Ninebark

Height: 3-4′	Width: 3-4′
Sun: Full to Part Sun	Zone: 4

Small, upright shrub with dense, deep burgundy, serrated foliage. Clusters of small, button-like, pinkish-white flowers in spring. Showy red seed capsules in fall and peeling bark. Great colour contrast shrub for small areas. Best foliage colour in full sun. Tolerant of a wide variety of soil conditions; is drought tolerant once established. Fertilize in spring with a good compost or an all purpose fertilizer before new growth emerges. Flowers on old wood: prune after flowering to maintain shape. To rejuvenate an old plant, cut back strongly in late winter/early spring. Available in select potted sizes.

Physocarpus opulifolius ‘Center Glow’

Shrub: Ninebark

Height: 8′	Width: 7-8′
Sun: Full to Part Sun	Zone: 3

Colorful shrub with newly emerging red foliage that has a yellow-green center and matures to a rich burgundy. Clusters of button-like, white blooms emerge from pink buds in early summer, followed by showy red seed capsules in fall. Peeling bark adds winter interest. Upright, rounded form on this hardy shrub. Best foliage colour in full sun. Tolerant of a wide variety of soil conditions; is drought tolerant once established. Fertilize in spring with a good compost or an all purpose fertilizer before new growth emerges. Flowers on old wood: prune after flowering to maintain shape. To rejuvenate an old plant, cut back strongly in late winter/early spring.

Available in select potted sizes.

Potentilla fruticosa ‘Gold Drop’

Shrub: Potentilla

Height: 1.5-2′	Width: 2.5-3′
Sun: Full Sun	Zone: 2

Small, golden-yellow flowers cover this compact, dwarf shrub from summer until frost. Bright green, small, fern-like foliage with a rounded growth habit. Great specimen plant for small areas or as a very low hedge or used in mass plantings. Tough, adaptable plant that is drought and chinook tolerant and deer resistant. Tolerant of a wide variety of soil conditions but should be kept moist until established: during drought will benefit from extra watering. Fertilize in spring with a good compost or an all purpose fertilizer before new growth emerges. Blooms on new wood: annual pruning helps keep the shrub looking tidy and encourages new growth. Cut back one-third of the plant in late winter/early spring before new growth emerges or in fall when plant is dormant.

Available in select potted sizes.

Philadelphus x virginalis ‘Minnesota Snowflake’ Shrub: Mockorange

Height: 6-7′	Width: 5-6′
Sun: Full to Part Sun	Zone: 3

Sweetly fragrant, large, double white blooms cover the arching branches of this upright, vase-shaped shrub in late spring/early summer. Dark green foliage stays on well into fall: a large shrub that is great as a background plant. Best flowering in full sun. Prefers moist, well-drained soil but is drought tolerant once established. Fertilize in spring with a good compost or an all purpose fertilizer before new growth emerges. Blooms on old wood: if needed, prune to shape right after flowering so next years flower buds can form. Available in select potted sizes.

Philadelphus x ‘Snow Dwarf’

Shrub: Mockorange

Height: 2-3′	Width: 2-3′
Sun: Full to Part Sun	Zone: 4

Dwarf shrub with sweetly fragrant, double white flowers in late spring/early summer. Dark green foliage on upright branches; a dense, compact shrub. Excellent for small spaces. Best flowering in full sun. Prefers moist, well-drained soil but is drought tolerant once established. Fertilize in spring with a good compost or an all purpose fertilizer before new growth emerges. Blooms on old wood: if needed, prune to shape right after flowering so next years flower buds can form.

Available in select potted sizes.

Philadelphus ‘Snowwhite Fantasy’ Shrub: Mockorange

Height: 5-6′	Width: 4-5′
Sun: Full to Part Sun	Zone: 4

Large, 2″ size, bright white, citrus-scented blooms cover the gracefully arching branches of this compact shrub. Double flowers start blooming in late spring and sometimes repeat bloom in summer, but then as single blooms. Dark green foliage on this dense, specimen plant. Best flowering in full sun. Prefers moist, well-drained soil but is drought tolerant once established. Fertilize in spring with a good compost or an all purpose fertilizer before new growth emerges. Blooms on old wood: if needed, prune to shape right after flowering so next years flower buds can form. Available in select potted sizes.

Philadelphus ‘Snowbelle’

Shrub: Mockorange

Height: 3-4′	Width: 2-3′
Sun: Full to Part Sun	Zone: 3

Showy, dwarf shrub that is covered in very sweetly fragrant, white, double blooms in late spring/early summer. Most prolific bloomer of all Mockorange. Compact habit with dense, dark green foliage. Great specimen shrub for small areas. Best flowering in full sun. Prefers moist, well-drained soil but is drought tolerant once established. Fertilize in spring with a good compost or an all purpose fertilizer before new growth emerges. Blooms on old wood: little pruning necessary but if needed, prune to shape right after flowering so next years flower buds can form.

Available in select potted sizes.

Philadelphus lewisii ‘Waterton’

Shrub: Mockorange

Height: 6-7′	Width: 5′
Sun: Full to Part Sun	Zone: 3

Hardy, native to SW Alberta, showy shrub with single, fragrant white blooms in late spring/early summer. Blooms cover arching branches and make this large, upright rounded shrub a good background specimen plant. Best flowering in full sun. Prefers moist, well-drained soil but is drought and chinook tolerant once established. Fertilize in spring with a good compost or an all purpose fertilizer before new growth emerges. Blooms on old wood: if necessary, prune to shape right after flowering so next years flower buds can form.

Available in select potted sizes.

Philadelphus lewisii ‘Blizzard’

Shrub: Mockorange

Height: 4-5′	Width: 4-5′
Sun: Full to Part Sun	Zone: 2

Showy, sweetly fragrant clusters of single white blooms cover this hardy specimen shrub in late spring/early summer. Compact, very hardy shrub with oval, serrated green foliage on arching stems. Best flowering in full sun. Prefers moist, well-drained soil but is drought tolerant once established. Fertilize in spring with a good compost or an all purpose fertilizer before new growth emerges. Blooms on old wood: if necessary, prune to shape right after flowering so next years flower buds can form.

Available in select potted sizes.

Lonicera x xylosteoides ‘Miniglobe’ Shrub: Honeysuckle

Height: 3-4′	Width: 3-4′
Sun: Full Sun	Zone:  3

Small, rounded shrub with dense, blue-green, fuzzy foliage. Inconspicuous, creamy-white blooms in summer are followed by small, red ornamental fall berries. Hardy shrub that is excellent as a hedge or foundation plant. Prefers moist, well-drained soil but is drought and salt tolerant once established: do not let stand in water. Fertilize in spring with a good compost or an all purpose fertilizer before new growth emerges. Little pruning needed but shearing can give it a more formal appearance: prune in early spring before new growth emerges. Available in select potted sizes.

Lonicera x xylosteoides ‘Clavey’s Dwarf’

Shrub: Honeysuckle

Height: 4-5′	Width: 4-5′
Sun: Full Sun	Zone: 3

Compact, rounded shrub with creamy-white blooms in spring followed by ornamental red berries in fall that attract birds. Very hardy, adaptable shrub with oval, blue-green, fuzzy foliage. Great hedge or foundation plant. Prefers moist, well-drained soil but is drought and salt tolerant once established: do not let stand in water. Fertilize in spring with a good compost or an all purpose fertilizer before new growth emerges. Little pruning needed but shears well: prune in early spring before new growth emerges.

Available in select potted sizes.

Lonicera tatarica ‘Honeyrose’ Shrub: Honeysuckle

Height: 8-10′	Width: 6-8′
Sun: Full Sun	Zone: 3

Tall, upright shrub with showy, pink, tubular blooms in spring that attract hummingbirds; followed by bright red, ornamental berries in mid to late summer. Bushy, rounded shrub with oval, blue-green foliage: resistant to aphids. Prefers moist-well-drained soil but is drought tolerant once established. Fertilize in spring with a good compost or an all purpose fertilizer before new growth emerges. Little pruning needed: if plant becomes old, cut to ground level in spring to promote healthy new growth. Available in select potted sizes.

Lonicera tatarica ‘Arnold Red’

Shrub: Honeysuckle

Height: 8′	Width: 8′
Sun: Full Sun	Zone: 3

Hardy, fast-growing shrub with showy, fragrant, reddish-pink, tubular spring blooms that attracts hummingbirds. Abundant, ornamental, red berries in late summer/ fall attracts birds. Upright, spreading form with oval, blue-green foliage; resistant to aphids. Prefers moist, well-drained soil but is drought tolerant once established. Fertilize in spring with a good compost or an all purpose fertilizer before new growth emerges. Little pruning needed: if plant becomes old, cut to ground level in spring to promote healthy new growth.

Available in select potted sizes.

Hydrangea paniculata ‘SMHPFL’

Shrub: Hydrangea

Height: 4-6′	Width: 4-6′
Sun: Part Sun/Shade	Zone: 3

Hardy, panicle hydrangea with stunning, large blooms that start as white in summer, slowly change to pink, then red in in fall. Excellent fresh or dried cut flower. Large, upright shrub with strong stems and green, pointy leaves. A south/east-facing spot, sheltered from the hot afternoon sun is preferred: mulching the roots in winter protects in cold, exposed locations. Does best in moist, well-drained soil but is very adaptable. Fertilize in spring with a good compost or an all purpose fertilizer before new growth emerges. Blooms on NEW wood: before new growth emerges in spring, cut plant back to one-third of its total height to encourage new growth and the coming seasons blooms.

Available in select potted sizes.

Potentilla fruticosa ‘Coronation Triumph’

Shrub: Potentilla

Height: 4′	Width: 3′
Sun: Full Sun	Zone: 2

Bright yellow blooms cover this hardy plant from late spring until fall. One of the earliest and longest blooming Potentillas. Grey-green, small, finely textured foliage with a dense, spreading habit that is great when used in borders or for mass plantings and low hedges. Tough, adaptable plant that is drought and chinook tolerant and deer resistant. Tolerant of a wide variety of soil conditions but should be kept moist until established: during drought will benefit from extra watering. Fertilize in spring with a good compost or an all purpose fertilizer before new growth emerges. Blooms on new wood: annual pruning helps keep the shrub looking tidy and encourages new growth. Cut back one-third of the plant in late winter/early spring before new growth emerges or in fall when plant is dormant.

Available in select potted sizes.

Potentilla fruticosa ‘Gold Star’

Shrub: Potentilla

Height: 1.5-2′	Width: 2.5-3′
Sun: Full Sun	Zone: 2

Large, golden-yellow blooms cover this hardy shrub from summer until fall. Largest blooms of all Potentillas. Green, finely textured foliage and a compact, dense growth habit. Great border plant or used as a very low hedge or in mass plantings. Tough, adaptable plant that is drought and chinook tolerant and deer resistant. Tolerant of a wide variety of soil conditions but should be kept moist until established: during drought will benefit from extra watering. Fertilize in spring with a good compost or an all purpose fertilizer before new growth emerges. Blooms on new wood: annual pruning helps keep the shrub looking tidy and encourages new growth. Cut back one-third of the plant in late winter/early spring before new growth emerges or in fall when plant is dormant.

Available in select potted sizes.

Hydrangea paniculata ‘Bulk’ Shrub: Hydrangea

Height: 5-6′	Width: 3-5′
Sun: Part Sun/Shade	Zone: 3

Stunning, early-blooming, panicle hydrangea that blooms about a month before other hydranges. Large, lacecap blooms that start out white in June, turn pink in summer and then dark pink in fall: great for fresh or dried cut flowers. Upright, showy shrub with green foliage that takes on a gold to burgundy fall hue. A south/east-facing spot, sheltered from the hot afternoon sun is preferred: mulching the roots in winter protects in cold, exposed locations. Does best in fertile, moist, well-drained soil. Fertilize in spring with a good compost or an all purpose fertilizer before new growth emerges. Blooms on NEW wood: before new growth emerges in spring, cut plant back to one-third of its total height to encourage new growth and the coming seasons blooms. Available in select potted sizes.

Prunus tenella

Shrub: Ornamental Almond, Cherry, Plum, Sand Cherry

Height: 4-5′	Width: 4-5′
Sun: Full Sun	Zone: 2

Rosy-pink, single flowers emerge from rose flower buds and cover the branches in spring before the foliage appears. Slender, glossy green foliage turns yellow to orange-bronze in fall; has small, inedible, fuzzy nuts. Upright, suckering shrub that is great for group or mass plantings or as a specimen shrub. Drought and chinook tolerant once established: prefers well-drained soil and does not do well in standing water. Fertilize in spring with a good compost or an all purpose fertilizer before new growth emerges. Blooms on old wood: annual pruning right after flowering helps keep the shrub dense and compact; any winter die back can be pruned out as needed.

Available in select potted sizes.

Rosa acicularis

Shrub: Rose

Height: 3.5-4′	Width: 3.5-4′
Sun: Full Sun	Zone: 2

•Native shrub rose that is the floral emblem of Alberta. Showy, single pink blooms with yellow stamens from May to July on thick, thorny branches. Flowers are usually followed by red, pear-shaped rosehips that are high in Vitamin C and can be steeped for tea. Green, serrated foliage turns yellow in fall. Very cold hardy shrub that is often used for reclamation. Fertilize in spring with a good compost or an all purpose fertilizer before new growth emerges. Roses need full sun for best flower production and a well-ventilated area; very adaptable to poor soils and drought tolerant once established. Avoid getting the foliage wet when watering, instead water at soil level. Flowers on older stems: in spring cut out any winter die back, any shaping should be done right after flowering but you will lose rose hips. Cut at a 45 degree angle rather than straight across, above an outward facing bud. Regular deadheading of finished flowers will promote more flower buds.
•Available in select potted sizes.

Ribes aureum

Shrub: Currant

Height: 5-6′	Width: 5′
Sun: Full to Part Sun	Zone: 2

Yellow, tubular, clove-scented blooms cover this native plant in spring and attract hummingbirds. Deeply lobed, green foliage on arching branches turns red-purple in fall. Small black berries attract birds in late summer. Good for a hedge or screen: suckers somewhat. Very hardy: tolerates a wide variety of soils and is drought tolerant in well-drained soil once established. Fertilize in spring with a good compost or an all purpose fertilizer before new growth emerges. Can be pruned into a hedge: shearing can be done anytime, more aggressive pruning should be done in late winter/early spring before new growth emerges.

Available in select potted sizes.

Ribes alpinum

Shrub: Currant

Height: 4-5′	Width: 5-6′
Sun: Full to Part Sun	Zone: 2

Glossy, lobed green foliage on a dense, rounded shrub that makes an excellent hedge. Small, inconspicuous yellow flowers in spring followed by occasional, tiny red berries on female plants; yellow fall foliage. Very hardy: tolerates a wide variety of soils and is drought tolerant in well-drained soil once established. Fertilize in spring with a good compost or an all purpose fertilizer before new growth emerges. Can be pruned into a formal hedge: shearing can be done anytime, more aggressive pruning should be done in late winter/early spring before new growth emerges.

Available in select potted sizes.

Rhus typhina ‘Bailtiger’

Shrub: Sumac

Height: 5-6′	Width: 5-6′
Sun: Full Sun	Zone: 4

Very showy, chartreuse coloured new leaves mature to bright yellow and then to orange-red in fall for a stunning colour display. Downward-pointing, serrated, compound foliage has a tropical look. Fuzzy, rosy-pink stems and ornamental, large, red seed panicles on female plants that turn crimson. Suckers less than other sumacs and does well as a specimen plant or in mass plantings. Tolerates a wide range of soils and is drought tolerant once established. Fertilize in spring with a good compost or an all purpose fertilizer before new growth emerges. Prune as needed in late winter/early spring before new growth emerges: unwanted suckers can be removed anytime.

Available in select potted sizes.

Rhus glabra laciniata

Shrub: Sumac

Height: 7-8′	Width: 7-8′
Sun: Full Sun	Zone: 3

Tropical-looking, divided, feathery green foliage turns a scarlet red to purple in fall. Red, velvety, conical seedheads (on female shrub) are very showy, appearing in late summer/fall and persist into winter; smooth stemmed branches. Upright, mounded shrub that spreads by suckering: great for mass plantings or reclamation. Very hardy and tolerates a wide range of soils; drought tolerant once established. Fertilize in spring with a good compost or an all purpose fertilizer before new growth emerges. Prune as needed in late winter/early spring before new growth emerges: unwanted suckers can be removed anytime.

Available in select potted sizes.

Rhus aromatica ‘Gro Low’

Shrub: Sumac

Height: 1.5-2′	Width: 5-7′
Sun: Full to Part Sun	Zone: 3

Aromatic, dense, glossy green foliage on a low, spreading habit: beautiful scarlet-orange fall colour. Small yellow flowers in spring followed by showy, velvety red berries on female plants. Spreads settings roots wherever branches touch the ground: great fast-growing ground cover for slopes or banks or used for erosion control. Very hardy, tolerates a wide range of soils and is drought tolerant once established. Fertilize in spring with a good compost or an all purpose fertilizer before new growth emerges. Prune as needed in late winter/early spring before new growth emerges: unwanted suckers can be removed anytime.

Available in select potted sizes.

Prunus x cistena

Shrub: Ornamental Almond, Cherry, Plum, Sand Cherry

Height: 5-7′	Width: 5-7′
Sun: Full Sun	Zone: 3

Showy, reddish-purple foliage all season on smooth, purple branches. Small, fragrant, pinkish-white blooms in spring before the leaves are fully opened. Some tiny, inconspicuous ornamental fruit that attracts birds. Great hardy, colour contrast shrub with an upright, oval habit: best foliage colour in full sun. Not a pollinator for fruit trees or shrubs. Drought tolerant once established: prefers well-drained soil and does not do well in standing water. Fertilize in spring with a good compost or an all purpose fertilizer before new growth emerges. Blooms on old wood: annual pruning right after flowering helps keep the shrub dense and compact; any winter die back can be pruned out as needed.

Available in select potted sizes.

Prunus triloba ‘Multiplex’ Shrub: Ornamental Almond, Cherry, Plum, Sand Cherry

Height: 6-8′	Width: 8-10’′
Sun: Full Sun	Zone: 3

Beautiful double, pink flowers cover the branches in early spring before foliage emerges, making it one of the showiest spring shrubs. Toothed green foliage turns yellow-bronze in fall making it a multi-seasonal colour contrast shrub with no fruit. Best flower display in a sunny, sheltered area. Drought tolerant once established: prefers well-drained soil and does not do well in standing water. Fertilize in spring with a good compost or an all purpose fertilizer before new growth emerges. Blooms on old wood: annual pruning right after flowering helps keep the shrub dense and compact; any winter die back can be pruned out as needed. Available in select potted sizes.

Prunus tomentosa ‘Pink Candles’ Shrub: Ornamental Almond, Cherry, Plum, Sand Cherry

Height: 6-8′	Width: 5-8′
Sun: Full to Part Sun	Zone: 2

Upright and spreading branches on this showy, hardy shrub. Beautiful, pink blossoms cover entire plant in spring before small, toothed, fuzzy, green foliage appears; yellow fall colour. Small, bright-red, tart, juicy berries with a small pit; ripens in summer. Fruit can be used for jellies and wine making. Self-pollinating. Attracts birds. Peeling, red-brown bark. Great accent shrub or used as hedging. refers moist, well-drained soil. Fertilize in spring with a good compost or an all-purpose fertilizer before new growth emerges. Not much pruning is necessary, if needed, prune in late winter while shrub is dormant; suckers or dead, broken, and diseased branches, can be removed anytime. Available in select potted sizes.

Prunus tomentosa

Shrub: Ornamental Almond, Cherry, Plum, Sand Cherry

Height: 6-8′	Width: 6-10′
Sun: Full to Part Sun	Zone: 2

Upright, wide-spreading, showy, hardy shrub.
Stunning, light-pink blooms cover the branches in spring before small, toothed, fuzzy, green foliage appears; bright yellow fall colour. Small, bright-red, tart, juicy berries with a small pit; ripens in summer. Fruit is mainly used for jellies and sometimes in wine making. Attracts birds. Peeling, red-brown bark adds winter interest. Great as accent shrub or used as hedging. Self-pollinating. Also used to
pollinate early-blooming Plum trees (Brookgold Plum, Pfitsen #5 Plum) and Apricot trees. Prefers moist, well-drained soil. Fertilize in spring with a good compost or an all-purpose fertilizer before new growth emerges. Not much pruning is necessary, if needed, prune in late winter while shrub is dormant; suckers or dead, broken, and diseased branches, can be removed anytime.

Available in select potted sizes.

Potentilla fruticosa ‘Yellow Gem’

Shrub: Potentilla

Height: 18″-1′	Width: 2-3′
Sun: Full Sun	Zone: 2

Large, bright yellow blooms from summer until fall, on this low-growing, spreading shrub. Grey-green, small, finely-textured foliage with new red stems and a compact habit. Great as a groundcover or for mass plantings. Tough, adaptable plant that is drought and chinook tolerant and deer resistant. Tolerant of a wide variety of soil conditions but should be kept moist until established: during drought will benefit from extra watering. Fertilize in spring with a good compost or an all purpose fertilizer before new growth emerges. Blooms on new wood: annual pruning helps keep the shrub looking tidy and encourages new growth. Cut back one-third of the plant in late winter/early spring before new growth emerges or in fall when plant is dormant.

Available in select potted sizes.

Potentilla fruticosa ‘Goldfinger’

Shrub: Potentilla

Height: 4-5′	Width: 4′
Sun: Full Sun	Zone: 2

Showy, large, dark yellow blooms cover plant from summer until frost on this hardy plant. Coarse, dark green foliage with a tall, open, spreading growth habit. Good as a low hedge or used in mass plantings. Tough, adaptable plant that is drought and chinook tolerant and deer resistant. Tolerant of a wide variety of soil conditions but should be kept moist until established: during drought will benefit from extra watering. Fertilize in spring with a good compost or an all purpose fertilizer before new growth emerges. Blooms on new wood: annual pruning helps keep the shrub looking tidy and encourages new growth. Cut back one-third of the plant in late winter/early spring before new growth emerges or in fall when plant is dormant.

Available in select potted sizes.

Potentilla fruticosa ‘Uman’

Shrub: Potentilla

Height: 2′	Width: 2′
Sun: Full to Part Sun	Zone: 2

Orange and yellow bi-colour blooms from summer until frost: colour fades to golden in full sun and summer heat. Dense, compact, tidy shrub with small, fine-textured bright green foliage. Good as a specimen plant, low hedge or in mass plantings. Tough, adaptable plant that is drought and chinook tolerant and deer resistant. Tolerant of a wide variety of soil conditions but should be kept moist until established: during drought will benefit from extra watering. Fertilize in spring with a good compost or an all purpose fertilizer before new growth emerges. Blooms on new wood: annual pruning helps keep the shrub looking tidy and encourages new growth. Cut back one-third of the plant in late winter/early spring before new growth emerges or in fall when plant is dormant.

Available in select potted sizes.

Potentilla fruticosa ‘Morden Snow’

Shrub: Potentilla

Height: 2-2.5′	Width: 2-3′
Sun: Full Sun	Zone: 2

Showy, double white flowers with yellow eyes bloom from summer until frost. Tidy, compact shrub with small, finely-textured green foliage. Great as a border shrub, used as a low hedge or in mass plantings. Tough, adaptable plant that is drought and chinook tolerant and deer resistant. Tolerant of a wide variety of soil conditions but should be kept moist until established: during drought will benefit from extra watering. Fertilize in spring with a good compost or an all purpose fertilizer before new growth emerges. Blooms on new wood: annual pruning helps keep the shrub looking tidy and encourages new growth. Cut back one-third of the plant in late winter/early spring before new growth emerges or in fall when plant is dormant.

Available in select potted sizes.

Potentilla fruticosa ‘Snowbird’

Shrub: Potentilla

Height: 2-3′	Width: 2-3′
Sun: Full Sun	Zone: 2

Single white blooms cover this compact shrub from summer until frost: flowers become double with age. Green, small, fine-textured foliage. Good as a border plant or used for low hedges. Tough, adaptable plant that is drought and chinook tolerant and deer resistant. Tolerant of a wide variety of soil conditions but should be kept moist until established: during drought will benefit from extra watering. Fertilize in spring with a good compost or an all purpose fertilizer before new growth emerges. Blooms on new wood: annual pruning helps keep the shrub looking tidy and encourages new growth. Cut back one-third of the plant in late winter/early spring before new growth emerges or in fall when plant is dormant.

Available in select potted sizes.

Potentilla fruticosa ‘Red Robin’

Shrub: Potentilla

Height: 1.5-2′	Width: 2.5-3′
Sun: Full to Part Sun	Zone: 3

Reddish-orange blooms cover this compact, rounded shrub from late spring until fall. Red flower colour fades to orange and holds its colour better in partial shade. Dense, green, finely textured foliage: great as a border plant, used as a low hedge or in mass plantings. Tough, adaptable plant that is drought and chinook tolerant and deer resistant. Tolerant of a wide variety of soil conditions but should be kept moist until established: during drought will benefit from extra watering. Fertilize in spring with a good compost or an all purpose fertilizer before new growth emerges. Blooms on new wood: annual pruning helps keep the shrub looking tidy and encourages new growth. Cut back one-third of the plant in late winter/early spring before new growth emerges or in fall when plant is dormant.

Available in select potted sizes.

Potentilla fruticosa ‘Red Ace’

Shrub: Potentilla

Height: 2-3′	Width: 3-3.5′
Sun: Full to Part Sun	Zone: 3

Vermillion-red blooms with yellow undersides from summer until fall on a bushy, compact growth habit. Small, finely textured green foliage. Red bloom colour changes to orange-yellow in full sun and in summer heat: will retain its colour better in light to part shade. Great as a specimen shrub, mass plantings or as a low hedge. Tough, adaptable plant that is drought and chinook tolerant and deer resistant. Tolerant of a wide variety of soil conditions but should be kept moist until established: during drought will benefit from extra watering. Fertilize in spring with a good compost or an all purpose fertilizer before new growth emerges. Blooms on new wood: annual pruning helps keep the shrub looking tidy and encourages new growth. Cut back one-third of the plant in late winter/early spring before new growth emerges or in fall when plant is dormant.

Available in select potted sizes.

Potentilla fruticosa `Pink Beauty

Shrub: Potentilla

Height: 2.5-3′	Width: 2.5-3′
Sun: Full to Part Sun	Zone: 2

Clear-pink blooms cover shrub from summer until frost: colour fades in full sun and intensifies in cool weather. Compact, bushy shrub with small, fine-textured green foliage. Good as a specimen plant, low hedge or in mass plantings. Tough, adaptable plant that is drought and chinook tolerant and deer resistant. Tolerant of a wide variety of soil conditions but should be kept moist until established: during drought will benefit from extra watering. Fertilize in spring with a good compost or an all purpose fertilizer before new growth emerges. Blooms on new wood: annual pruning helps keep the shrub looking tidy and encourages new growth. Cut back one-third of the plant in late winter/early spring before new growth emerges or in fall when plant is dormant.

Available in select potted sizes.

Potentilla fruticosa ‘Orange Whisper’

Shrub: Potentilla

Height: 2-3′	Width: 2-3′
Sun: Full to Part Sun	Zone: 2

Light orange, single blooms from summer through fall on this shrub that has a dense, rounded growth habit. Soft green, small, finely-textured foliage. Orange bloom colour fades to yellow in full sun and summer heat: will retain colour better in light to part shade. Great border plant or used in mass plantings. Tough, adaptable plant that is drought and chinook tolerant and deer resistant. Tolerant of a wide variety of soil conditions but should be kept moist until established: during drought will benefit from extra watering. Fertilize in spring with a good compost or an all purpose fertilizer before new growth emerges. Blooms on new wood: annual pruning helps keep the shrub looking tidy and encourages new growth. Cut back one-third of the plant in late winter/early spring before new growth emerges or in fall when plant is dormant.

Available in select potted sizes.

Potentilla fruticosa ‘Kobold’

Shrub: Potentilla

Height: 2-3′	Width: 2-3′
Sun: Full Sun	Zone: 2

Fluorescent yellow blooms from summer through fall on a dense, compact form. Small, finely-textured, green foliage. Great as a border plant, low hedge or in mass plantings. Tough, adaptable plant that is drought and chinook tolerant and deer resistant. Tolerant of a wide variety of soil conditions but should be kept moist until established: during drought will benefit from extra watering. Fertilize in spring with a good compost or an all purpose fertilizer before new growth emerges. Blooms on new wood: annual pruning helps keep the shrub looking tidy and encourages new growth. Cut back one-third of the plant in late winter/early spring before new growth emerges or in fall when plant is dormant.

Available in select potted sizes.

Potentilla fruticosa ‘Katherine Dykes’

Shrub: Potentilla

Height: 2-3′	Width: 3-4′
Sun: Full Sun	Zone: 2

Showy, soft yellow blooms from summer until frost on spreading, arching branches. Silvery-green, finely-textured foliage. Great in borders, low hedges or mass plantings. Tough, adaptable plant that is drought and chinook tolerant and deer resistant. Tolerant of a wide variety of soil conditions but should be kept moist until established: during drought will benefit from extra watering. Fertilize in spring with a good compost or an all purpose fertilizer before new growth emerges. Blooms on new wood: annual pruning helps keep the shrub looking tidy and encourages new growth. Cut back one-third of the plant in late winter/early spring before new growth emerges or in fall when plant is dormant.

Available in select potted sizes.

Potentilla fruticosa ‘Jefman’

Shrub: Potentilla

Height: 2-3′	Width: 2-3′
Sun: Full to Part Sun	Zone: 3

Abundant, orange flowers with a hint of red that bloom from summer through fall. Compact, rounded shrub with green, finely-textured foliage. Great border shrub, as a low hedge or in mass plantings. Tough, adaptable plant that is drought and chinook tolerant and deer resistant. Tolerant of a wide variety of soil conditions but should be kept moist until established: during drought will benefit from extra watering. Fertilize in spring with a good compost or an all purpose fertilizer before new growth emerges.
Blooms on new wood: little pruning needed but if desired prune in winter/early spring before new growth emerges or in fall when plant is dormant.

Available in select potted sizes.

Potentilla fruticosa ‘Jackmanii’

Shrub: Potentilla

Height: 3.5-4′	Width:3.5-4′
Sun: Full Sun	Zone: 2

Large, deep yellow blooms from summer into fall on this large, upright shrub. Vigorous variety with deep green to blue-green, fine textured foliage that is larger than most Potentilla. Good as a border plant, low hedge or in mass plantings. Tough, adaptable plant that is drought and chinook tolerant and deer resistant. Tolerant of a wide variety of soil conditions but should be kept moist until established: during drought will benefit from extra watering. Fertilize in spring with a good compost or an all purpose fertilizer before new growth emerges. Blooms on new wood: annual pruning helps keep the shrub looking tidy and encourages new growth. Cut back one-third of the plant in late winter/early spring before new growth emerges or in fall when plant is dormant.

Available in select potted sizes.

Hydrangea paniculata ‘ILVOBO’ Shrub: Hydrangea

Height: 2-3′	Width: 3-4′
Sun: Part Sun/Shade	Zone: 3

Mounded, dwarf hydrangea shrub with large, conical, white blooms in summer that sometimes to pinkish in fall. Panicle blooms make a great fresh or dried cut flower. Strong, short stems with coarse, pointed green foliage. Excellent specimen shrub for small areas. A south/east-facing spot, sheltered from the hot afternoon sun is preferred: mulching the roots in winter protects in cold, exposed locations. Does best in moist, well-drained soil but is very adaptable. Fertilize in spring with a good compost or an all purpose fertilizer before new growth emerges. Blooms on NEW wood: before new growth emerges in spring, cut plant back to one-third of its total height to encourage new growth and the coming seasons blooms. Available in select potted sizes.

Hydrangea arborescens ‘Annabelle’

Shrub: Hydrangea

Height: 4′	Width: 4′
Sun: Part Shade	Zone: 3

Very large, white, globe-shaped bloom clusters adorn the tops of this showy shrub in summer. Rounded, prairie-hardy shrub with big, heart-shaped, green foliage. Mophead flower that is excellent for cutting and drying. An east-facing spot, sheltered from the hot afternoon sun is preferred: mulching the roots in winter protects in cold, exposed locations. Does best in fertile, moist, well-drained soil. Fertilize in spring with a good compost or an all purpose fertilizer before new growth emerges. Blooms on NEW wood: cut plant to a few inches from ground level in spring, before new growth emerges, to encourage new growth and the coming seasons blooms.

Available in select potted sizes.

Rosa ‘Canada Blooms’

Shrub: Rose

Height: 3-4′	Width: 2-3′
Sun: Full Sun	Zone: 4

Very fragrant, bright pink, double blooms with a high flower petal count that makes it resemble a Hybrid Tea rose. Repeated bloomer from June to September. Dense, dark green foliage on strong stems; great cut flower. Canadian Special Event rose. Requires a sheltered area in zone 3: cover roots with mulch in fall and add good snow cover in winter. Requires moist, well-drained soil. Fertilize in spring with a good compost or an all purpose fertilizer before new growth emerges. Roses need full sun for best flower production and a well-ventilated area; prefers moist, well-drained soil. Avoid getting the foliage wet when watering, instead water at soil level. Blooms on new wood: may cut back heavily in spring before growth emerges to promote new growth and better flower production, with heavy winter die back, prune back as low as the root system. Cut at a 45 degree angle rather than straight across, above an outward facing bud. Regular deadheading of finished flowers will promote more flower buds, ending a few weeks before end of summer.

Available in select potted sizes.

Berberis thunbergii ‘Royal Cloak’ Shrub: Birch

Height: 4-5′	Width: 4-5′
Sun: Full to Part Sun	Zone: 3

Dwarf, graceful, weeping form on this hardy, slow-growing shrub. Very fine, thread-like, green foliage that turns golden-yellow in fall. Showy specimen plant with dark-brown bark that peels with age. Birch require moist, rich, fertile, and well-drained soil. Fertilize in spring with a good compost or an all purpose fertilizer before new growth emerges. Prune as necessary in July only. Available in select potted sizes.

Clethra alnifolia ‘Ruby Spice’ Shrub: Summersweet

Height: 5′	Width: 5′
Sun: Part Sun/Shade	Zone: 3

Compact, slow-growing, hardy shrub. White buds open to showy, sweetly-fragrant spikes of rosy-pink blooms in late summer. Glossy, green leaves mature to a golden-yellow in fall. Prefers moist, slightly acidic soil. Benefits from mulching around base to protect roots in winter in exposed locations. Fertilize in spring with a good compost or all purpose fertilizer before new growth emerges. Prune as needed in late winter/early spring while shrub is still dormant. Available in select potted sizes.

Caragana pygmaea

Shrub: Caragana

Height: 2-3′	Width: 4-5′
Sun: Full Sun	Zone: 2

Globe shaped, spreading habit on this spiny, very hardy shrub. Fine-textured, light green foliage matures to yellow in fall. Masses of small, pea-like, yellow flowers along arching branches in late spring/early summer. Great as an accent plant or low, barrier hedge because of its spiny branches. Heat, drought, salt and alkaline tolerant: does well in poor soil. Nitrogen fixing roots meaning they restore nitrogen from the air back into the soil. Fertilize in spring with an all purpose fertilizer before new growth emerges. Prune as necessary in late winter/early spring.

Available in select potted sizes.

Caragana frutex ‘Globosa’

Shrub: Caragana

Height: 2-3′	Width: 2-3′
Sun: Full Sun	Zone: 2

Dwarf, globe-shaped, slow-growing and very hardy shrub. Dense, bright green, oval foliage matures to yellow in fall. Occasional small, yellow flowers appear in spring. Excellent small accent plant, used in groupings or as a low hedge: good alternative for the less hardy boxwood plant. Non-suckering. Heat, drought, salt and alkaline tolerant: does well in poor soil. Nitrogen fixing roots meaning they restore nitrogen from the air back into the soil. Fertilize in spring with an all purpose fertilizer before new growth emerges. Low maintenance plant; if necessary, prune or shear to shape in late winter/early spring.

Available in select potted sizes.

Caragana arborescens ‘Sutherland’

Shrub: Caragana

Height: 14-16′	Width: 5-7′
Sun: Full Sun	Zone: 2

Tall and narrow, with a rounded top: a very hardy, large shrub or a small, multi-stemmed tree. Light green, compound leaves mature to yellow in fall. Smooth, olive-green bark and yellow, pea-like flowers in spring. Excellent vertical accent plant or used as a screen or in group plantings. Heat, drought, salt and alkaline tolerant: does well in poor soil. Nitrogen fixing roots meaning they restore nitrogen from the air back into the soil. Fertilize in spring with an all purpose fertilizer before new growth emerges. Prune as necessary in late winter/early spring; suckers can be removed anytime.

Available in select potted sizes.

Caragana arborescens ‘Lobergii’ Shrub: Caragana

Height: 13-15′	Width: 5-7′
Sun: Full Sun	Zone: 2

Large, irregular, vase-shaped, very hardy shrub. Spreading canopy with feathery, fern-like, green foliage and small, pea-like, yellow blooms in late spring. Yellow fall colour; smooth, olive green bark. Great large size accent shrub. Heat, drought, salt and alkaline tolerant: does well in poor soil. Nitrogen fixing roots meaning they restore nitrogen from the air back into the soil. Fertilize in spring with an all purpose fertilizer before new growth emerges. Prune as necessary in late winter/early spring; suckers can be removed anytime. Available in select potted sizes.

Caragana arborescens

Shrub: Caragana

Height: 10-16′	Width: 8-10′
Sun: Full Sun	Zone: 2

Fast-growing, tall and wide, very hardy shrub. Compact, soft, green, compound leaflets that mature to yellow in fall. Bright yellow, pea-like flowers in early summer with smooth, olive-green bark. Also known as Siberian Pea shrub. Suckering: excellent as a hedge, shelterbelt or windbreak plant. Plant 1-2′ apart when planting as a bareroot hedge. Heat, drought, salt and alkaline tolerant: does well in poor soil. Nitrogen fixing roots meaning they restore nitrogen from the air back into the soil. Fertilize in spring with an all purpose fertilizer before new growth emerges. Does well with regular pruning: cut back plant in late winter/early spring to desired shape to control size and encourage new growth; suckers can be removed anytime. When planting as bareroot, space 1-2′ apart.

Available in select bareroot and potted sizes.

Buxus ‘Green Velvet’

Shrub: Boxwood

Height: 3-4′	Width: 2-3′
Sun: Full to Part Shade	Zone: 4

Compact, rounded, low-growing, broadleaf evergreen. Small, glossy, dark green foliage that lightens overwinter but holds its colour well. Inconspicuous, pale yellow spring flowers. Good as a low hedge in a sheltered area or as a specimen plant. In zone 3, plant boxwood in a wind and sun sheltered site, and where it will have good snowcover throughout winter. Needs soil to be moist and cool: mulch around base of plant. Fertilize in spring with a good compost or all purpose fertilizer before new growth emerges. Little pruning necessary: if needed prune in late winter/early spring to remove winter dieback or to shape by shearing.

Available in select potted sizes.

Buxus ‘Green Mountain’

Shrub: Boxwood

Height: 4-5′	Width: 2-3′
Sun: Full to Part Shade	Zone: 4

Upright, pyramidal, broadleaf evergreen. Small, glossy, dark green foliage that lightens overwinter but holds its colour well. Inconspicuous, pale yellow spring flowers. Good for a small hedge in a sheltered area or as a specimen plant. In zone 3, plant boxwood in a wind and sun sheltered site, and where it will have good snowcover throughout winter. Needs soil to be moist and cool: mulch around base of plant. Fertilize in spring with a good compost or all purpose fertilizer before new growth emerges. Little pruning necessary: if needed prune in late winter/early spring to remove winter dieback or to shape by shearing.

Available in select potted sizes.

Buxus ‘Green Gem’ Shrub: Boxwood

Height: 2′	Width: 2′
Sun: Full to Part Shade	Zone: 4

Dwarf, rounded, broadleaf evergreen. Small, glossy, grey-green foliage that lightens overwinter but holds its colour well. Inconspicuous, pale yellow spring flowers. Good for a low hedge in a sheltered area or as a specimen plant. In zone 3, plant boxwood in a wind and sun sheltered site, and where it will have good snowcover throughout winter. Needs soil to be moist and cool: mulch around base of plant. Fertilize in spring with a good compost or all purpose fertilizer before new growth emerges. Little pruning necessary: if needed prune in late winter/early spring to remove winter dieback or to shape by shearing. Available in select potted sizes.

Buxus ‘Calgary’

Shrub: Boxwood

Height: 2-3′	Width: 2-3′
Sun: Full to Part Shade	Zone: 3

Prairie hardy selection with a compact, low, rounded form; a broadleaf evergreen. Small, dense, glossy, dark green foliage lightens overwinter. Inconspicuous, pale yellow spring flowers. Good for a low hedge in a sheltered area or as a specimen plant. In zone 3, plant boxwood in a wind and sun sheltered site, and where it will have good snowcover throughout winter. Needs soil to be moist and cool: mulch around base of plant. Fertilize in spring with a good compost or all purpose fertilizer before new growth emerges. Little pruning necessary: if needed prune in late winter/early spring to remove winter dieback or to shape by shearing.

Available in select potted sizes.

Betula nana

Shrub: Birch

Height: 2-2.5′	Width: 2-2.5′
Sun: Full Sun	Zone: 2

Dwarf and rounded form on this very small, cold- hardy, native shrub. Fine-textured, rounded, toothed, dark-green foliage that turns yellow in fall. Slow-growing. Excellent as a specimen shrub for small areas. Birch require moist, rich, fertile, and well-drained soil but this variety is drought tolerant once established. Fertilize in spring with a good compost or an all purpose fertilizer before new growth emerges. Prune as necessary in July only.

Available in select potted sizes.

Cornus alba ‘Bailhalo’

Shrub: Dogwood

Height: 4-5′	Width: 4-5′
Sun: Full to Part Sun	Zone: 3

Compact, rounded, hardy shrub with deep-red stems that add great colour contrast in winter. Attractive, pointy, green foliage has a variegated, ivory margin. Clusters of white blooms in late spring that mature to grey-white, ornamental berries in summer that attract birds in winter. Great as a specimen plant or used in groupings. Prefers moist, well-drained soil. Fertilize in spring with a good compost or all purpose fertilizer before new growth emerges. Prune in late winter/early spring to encourage new growth, control size, and keep them dense: remove about 1/3 of oldest stems annually.

Available in select potted sizes.

Berberis thunbergii ‘Royal Cloak’

Shrub: Barberry

Height: 5-6′	Width: 5-6′
Sun: Full Sun	Zone: 3

Upright form on this medium to fast-growing, cold-hardy shrub with spiny stems. Large, oval, purple-red foliage on arching branches; red fall colour. Small, yellow spring flowers are followed by glossy red, ornamental berries in fall. Foliage colour is best when planted in full sun. Excellent as a specimen shrub, or a barrier hedge because of its thorns. Prefers moist, well-drained soil; drought tolerant once established. Fertilize in spring with a good compost or an all purpose fertilizer before new growth emerges. Prune any winter dieback in early spring.

Available in select potted sizes.

Berberis thunbergii ‘Rose Glow’

Shrub: Barberry

Height: 4′	Width: 3′
Sun: Full Sun	Zone: 3

Rounded, showy, slow-growing shrub with spiny stems. Oval foliage is an interesting mottled, rosy, red, green and white colour on high arching branches, maturing to a deep red-purple, then orange-red in fall. Yellow spring flowers mature to bright red, ornamental fruit in fall, persisting into winter. Foliage colour is best when planted in full sun. Excellent as a specimen shrub, or a barrier hedge because of its thorns. Prefers moist, well-drained soil; drought tolerant once established. Fertilize in spring with a good compost or an all purpose fertilizer before new growth emerges. Prune any winter dieback in early spring.

Available in select potted sizes.

Berberis thunbergii ‘Monry’

Shrub: Barberry

Height: 3-4′	Width: 3-4′
Sun: Full Sun	Zone: 3

Dwarf, compact, slow-growing shrub and outstanding foliage colour on spiny stems. Dense, new foliage emerges green in spring and matures to bright golden-yellow, then to orange-hued in fall. Small, yellow spring flowers are followed by red, ornamental berries in fall that persist into winter. Foliage colour is best when planted in full sun. Great as a colour contrast, specimen plant or a low, barrier hedge because of its thorns. Prefers moist, well-drained soil; drought tolerant once established. Fertilize in spring with a good compost or an all purpose fertilizer before new growth emerges. Prune any winter dieback in early spring.

Available in select potted sizes.

Berberis thunbergii ‘Monomb’

Shrub: Barberry

Height: 3-4′	Width: 3-4′
Sun: Full Sun	Zone: 3

Showy, compact and rounded, slow-growing shrub with spiny stems. Deep crimson-red foliage that matures to scarlet-red in fall. Yellow spring flowers and small, bright-red, ornamental berries in fall that persist into winter. Foliage colour is best when planted in full sun. Great as a specimen plant, or a low, barrier hedge because of its thorns. Prefers moist, well-drained soil; drought tolerant once established. Fertilize in spring with a good compost or an all purpose fertilizer before new growth emerges. Prune any winter dieback in early spring.

Available in select potted sizes.

Berberis thunbergii ‘Monlers’

Shrub: Barberry

Height: 1′	Width: 1.5′
Sun: Full Sun	Zone: 3

Dwarf and compact, showy, slow-growing shrub with spiny stems. Oval foliage is a golden-yellow colour with a slight orange tint, turning orange-pink in fall. Yellow spring flowers followed by yellow-green, ornamental berries in fall. Foliage colour is best when planted in full sun. Great as a specimen plant for small, sunny spaces or as a low, barrier hedge. Prefers moist, well-drained soil; drought tolerant once established. Fertilize in spring with a good compost or an all purpose fertilizer before new growth emerges. Prune any winter dieback in early spring.

Available in select potted sizes.

Berberis thunbergii ‘Gentry’

Shrub: Barberry

Height: 2′	Width: 2-3′
Sun: Full Sun	Zone: 3

Small and compact, low-mounding, slow-growing shrub with spiny stems. Rich burgundy-red foliage that darkens to a deep red in fall. Yellow spring blooms followed by red, ornamental berries in fall. Foliage colour is best when planted in full sun. Great as a specimen plant, or as a low, barrier hedge because of its thorns. Prefers moist, well-drained soil; drought tolerant once established. Fertilize in spring with a good compost or an all purpose fertilizer before new growth emerges. Prune any winter dieback in early spring.

Available in select potted sizes.

Berberis thunbergii ‘Concorde’

Shrub: Barberry

Height: 1-2′	Width: 2-3′
Sun: Full Sun	Zone: 3

Dwarf, globe-shaped, slow-growing shrub with spiny stems. New growth emerges red and matures to dense, deep-purple foliage, then turns into scarlet in fall. Yellow spring flowers followed by sparse, ornamental, red fruit in fall that persists into winter. Foliage colour is best when planted in full sun. Great as a specimen plant for small, sunny spaces or as a low, barrier hedge. Prefers moist, well-drained soil; drought tolerant once established. Fertilize in spring with a good compost or an all purpose fertilizer before new growth emerges. Prune any winter dieback in early spring.

Available in select potted sizes.

Berberis thunbergii ‘Bailone’

Shrub: Barberry

Height: 3-4′	Width: 3′
Sun: Full Sun	Zone: 3

Dwarf, globe-shaped, slow-growing shrub with spiny stems. New growth emerges red and matures to dense, deep-purple foliage, then turns into scarlet in fall. Yellow spring flowers followed by sparse, ornamental, red fruit in fall that persists into winter. Foliage colour is best when planted in full sun. Great as a specimen plant for small, sunny spaces or as a low, barrier hedge. Prefers moist, well-drained soil; drought tolerant once established. Fertilize in spring with a good compost or an all purpose fertilizer before new growth emerges. Prune any winter dieback in early spring.

Available in select potted sizes.

Aronia melanocarpa ‘Autumn Magic’

Shrub: Chokeberry

Height: 4-5′	Width: 4-5′
Sun: Full to Part Sun	Zone:

Compact, upright spreading form on this hardy shrub. Small clusters of white spring blooms and glossy, dark-green, oval foliage that turns a brilliant scarlet-red in fall. Glossy, purple-black, ornamental fruit in late summer that carry over into winter, attracting birds. Also called “Glossy Black Chokeberry”. Suckering shrub; great for hedging or mass planting. Tolerates most soil types, and can withstand some wet conditions. Fertilize in spring with a good compost or all purpose fertilizer before new growth emerges. Prune as necessary while dormant; late winter/early spring is best; suckers or dead branches can be removed anytime.

Available in select potted sizes.

Acer palmatum

Shrub: Maple

Height: 6-10′	Width: 6-10′
Sun: Full to Part Sun	Zone: 5

Dense, rounded canopy on this specimen, large, very showy shrub. New emerging, crimson spring foliage turns dark purple-red, then scarlet in fall. Only survives as a patio plant in Zone 3 climates. Fertilize in spring with a good compost or all purpose fertilizer before new growth emerges. Prune as necessary only when tree is in full-leaf, about beginning of July.

Available in select potted sizes.

Acer ginnala ‘Flame’  Shrub: Maple

Height: 16-18′	Width: 12-15′
Sun: Full to Part Sun	Zone: 3

Upright, showy, shrub form Amur Maple. Large shrub with a spreading form. Small, yellow spring blooms and dark-green, lobed foliage that turns a striking scarlet-red in fall. Displays abundant showy, brilliant red samaras in summer. Great large accent shrub. Prefers acidic, well-drained soil. Very hardy; drought tolerant once established. Fertilize in spring with a good compost or all purpose fertilizer before new growth emerges. Prune as necessary only when tree is in full-leaf, about beginning of July. Available in select potted sizes.

Cornus alba ‘Bud’s Yellow’

Shrub: Dogwood

Height: 5-7′	Width: 5-7′
Sun: Full to Part Sun	Zone: 3

Rounded, spreading form on this hardy shrub. Dark green, pointy foliage turns yellow in fall. Clusters of creamy-white flowers in late spring that mature to ornamental, white berries in summer that attract birds in winter. Bright yellow stems are a great colour contrast in winter. Can be used as an accent shrub, planted in groupings or used as a hedge (plant 2′ apart for hedging). Prefers moist, well-drained soil. Fertilize in spring with a good compost or all purpose fertilizer before new growth emerges. Prune in late winter/early spring to encourage new growth, control size, and keep them dense: remove about 1/3 of oldest stems annually.

Available in select potted sizes.

Cornus alba ‘Gouchaultii’

Shrub: Dogwood

Height: 6-7′	Width: 6-7′
Sun: Full to Part Sun	Zone: 3

Large, rounded, very hardy shrub with bright red stems that add great colour contrast in winter. Attractive, pointy, green foliage has a thick yellow margin. Clusters of white flowers in summer are followed by ornamental, white berries in late summer which attract birds in winter. Great as an accent plant or planted in groupings. Prefers moist, well-drained soil. Fertilize in spring with a good compost or all purpose fertilizer before new growth emerges. Prune in late winter/early spring to encourage new growth, control size, and keep them dense: remove about 1/3 of oldest stems annually.

Available in select potted sizes.

Genista lydia

Shrub: Dwarf Broom

Height: 1.5-2′	Width: 2-3′
Sun: Full Sun	Zone: 3

Low-growing, mounded shrub is covered with golden-yellow, pea-flower shaped blooms in early summer. Spreading, green stems act as the foliage, with small, green leaves giving it a feathery appearance. Slow-growing. Prefers sandy, well-drained soil: do not let stand in water. Will benefit from being planted in a sheltered location; drought tolerant once established. Fertilize in spring with a good compost or an al purpose fertilizer before new growth emerges. Little pruning necessary: if needed, prune right after flowering.

Available in select potted sizes.

Cytisus nigricans ‘Cyni’

Shrub: Broom

Height: 3-4′	Width: 2-3′
Sun: Full Sun	Zone: 3

Compact, dense shrub with golden-yellow, pea-flower-like, long-lasting blooms on upright stems from spring through summer. Green, feathery foliage on smooth, green bark, turns yellow in fall. Prefers moist, well-drained soil but tolerates most soil types and is drought tolerant once established. Fertilize with a good compost or all purpose fertilizer in early spring before new growth emerges. Remove old, spent blooms to promote new flowers.

Available in select potted sizes.

Forsythia x intermedia ‘Mindor’ Shrub: Forsythia

Height: 5-6′	Width: 5-6’′
Sun: Full to Part Sun	Zone: 4

Bright yellow, early spring blooms cover the plant from ground to top of the stems followed by dark green leaves. Very compact, upright form that needs little pruning. Plant in south-east location sheltered from winter winds; produces the most flowers in a sunny location. Prefers moist, well-drained soil. Fertilize in spring with a good compost or all purpose fertilizer before new growth emerges. Prune as necessary right after flowering to let new flower buds set: old branches can be cut to ground level in late winter/early spring to rejuvenate. Available in select potted sizes.

Forsythia ovata ‘Northern Gold’

Shrub: Forsythia

Height: 6-7′	Width: 6-7′
Sun: Full to Part Sun	Zone: 3

Stunning, golden-yellow, tubular flowers cover the branches in spring before pointy, dark green leaves appear. Upright, compact growth habit with yellow-grey bark. Plant in south-east location sheltered from winter winds; produces the most flowers in a sunny location. Prefers moist, well-drained soil. Fertilize in spring with a good compost or all purpose fertilizer before new growth emerges. Prune as necessary right after flowering to promote new growth and to let new flower buds set: when plant becomes old, cut to ground level in late winter/early spring to rejuvenate.

Available in select potted sizes.

Euonymus nanus ‘Turkestanicus’

Shrub: Burning Bush

Height: 3-4′	Width: 3-4′
Sun: Full to Part Sun	Zone: 3

Upright-sprawling, semi-evergreen shrub with finely textured, narrow, green foliage that turns a pinkish-green or red in fall. Small, red, star-shaped flowers mature into showy, pink capsules in summer. Great as a multi-season contrast plant: best fall colour in full sun. Prefers moist, well-drained soil but is very adaptable once established. Fertilize in spring with a good compost or all purpose fertilizer before new growth emerges. Prune as necessary while dormant: late winter/early spring is best, lightly shearing to shape or removing dead branches can be done anytime.

Available in select potted sizes.

Euonymus fortunei ‘Emerald ‘n Gold’

Shrub: Burning Bush

Height: 2.5′-3′	Width: 3.5-5′
Sun: Full to Part Sun	Zone: 4

Low-growing, broadleaf evergreen with dark green, glossy foliage that has golden-yellow margins and takes on a pink hue in fall through winter. Dense, spreading habit that adds great colour contrast. Inconspicuous, tiny flowers in early summer. Plant in a sheltered area in a zone 3 climate. Prefers moist, well-drained soil. Fertilize in spring with a good compost or all purpose fertilizer before new growth emerges. Prune as necessary while dormant: late winter/early spring is best, lightly shearing to shape or removing dead branches can be done anytime.

Available in select potted sizes.

Euonymus alatus ‘Select’ Shrub: Burning Bush

Height: 4-5′	Width: 3-4′
Sun: Full to Part Sun	Zone: 3

Compact and rounded form on this hardy shrub prized for its long lasting, brilliant red fall colour. An improved selection of Dwarf Burning Bush with tighter branching and superior winter hardiness. Green foliage turns a cherry red in fall: best fall colour in full sun. Tiny, green-yellow spring flowers followed by ornamental red berries: corky-winged branches add winter interest. Great accent plant or for mass plantings. Prefers moist, well-drained soil but is very adaptable once established. Fertilize in spring with a good compost or all purpose fertilizer before new growth emerges. Prune as necessary while dormant: late winter/early spring is best, lightly shearing to shape or removing dead branches can be done anytime. Available in select potted sizes.

Euonymus alatus ‘Compacta’

Shrub: Burning Bush

Height: 4-5′	Width: 5-6′
Sun: Full to Part Sun	Zone: 3

Upright, compact, hardy shrub prized for its long lasting, brilliant red fall colour. Dark green, pointy foliage turns a bright red in fall: best fall colour in full sun. Tiny, yellow-green spring flowers are followed by small, orange-red ornamental fruit. Cork-like, ridged bark and brown-gold branches add winter interest. Great accent plant, used in mass plantings or as a hedge. Prefers moist, well-drained soil but is very adaptable once established. Fertilize in spring with a good compost or all purpose fertilizer before new growth emerges. Prune as necessary while dormant: late winter/early spring is best, lightly shearing to shape or removing dead branches can be done anytime.

Available in select potted sizes.

Euonymus alatus ‘Chicago Fire’ Shrub: Burning Bush

Height: 8-10′	Width: 6-8′
Sun: Full to Part Sun	Zone: 4

Large, compact, rounded shrub prized for its long lasting, showy, red fall colour. Dark green, pointy foliage turns fiery red in fall: best fall colour in full sun. Inconspicuous, yellow flowers are followed by ornamental, red fruit in fall that open to expose small, orange seeds that provide winter interest. Corky, ridged bark and harvest gold branches. Great as a specimen plant or used as a hedge. Prefers moist, well-drained soil but is very adaptable once established. Fertilize in spring with a good compost or all purpose fertilizer before new growth emerges. Prune as necessary while dormant: late winter/early spring is best, lightly shearing to shape or removing dead branches can be done anytime: withstands heavy pruning. Available in select potted sizes.