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DECIDUOUS SHADE TREES |
| Name |
Variety and/or characteristics |
Available Sizes |
Code |
| Ash (Fraxinus hybrids and cultivars) |
'Bergeson' Ash - upright and rounded tree
with open crown; vigorous growth; seedless; may suffer from some dieback over
winter until established; 40' H x 30' W 'Foothills' Ash - uniform seedless tree with straight trunk; green compound leaves with good fall color; pruning may be required if double leader forms; introduced from Brooks, Alberta; 40' H x 25' W 'Northern Treasure' Ash - hybrid of Black & Manchurian Ash with characteristics of both; 40' H x 20' W |
#7
pot #7 pot #7 pot |
3898 3894 3889 |
| Ash Manchurian (Fraxinus mandshurica) |
'Mancana' Manchurian Ash - very attractive, moderately fast growing, seedless selection of Manchurian Ash with dense, upright oval form; tolerates drought or excess moisture; strongly resistant to Ash Borer; yellow fall colour; large compound leaves with 9-13 leaflets; 30-35' H x 15-18' W | #5 pot #7 pot #10 pot |
3836 6458 6815 |
| Ash Black (Fraxinus nigra) |
Black Ash - tough, moderately fast
growing shade tree with upright pyramidal form, becoming more oval to rounded
with age; compound leaves usually have 7-11 leaflets
and turn golden yellow in fall; 30-35' H x 15' W |
#7 pot | 3826 |
| Ash Green (Fraxinus pennsylvanica) |
Green Ash - tough, moderately fast growing tree with rounded canopy; leaves
emerge later in spring and drop earlier in fall than many other trees; golden
yellow fall colour; compound leaves have 5-7 leaflets; 40-45' H x 25-30' W |
N/A | 3835 |
| Birch Paper (Betula papyrifera) |
White Paper Birch - fast growing with smooth, white, exfoliating bark; available as single trunk or clump form; must have adequate moisture to prevent drought stress; 40' H x 20' W | #5
pot #7 pot #10 pot |
4774 3837 5054 |
| Birch
Red Leaf (Betula 'Crimson Frost') |
'Crimson
Frost' Birch - striking red-purple foliage with contrasting white bark; prefers moist, heavy soil;
25-30' H x 15-20' W |
#5 Pot | 4780 |
| Birch Weeping (Betula pendula 'Laciniata') |
Cutleaf Weeping Birch - graceful weeping tree with attractive white bark and delicate, deeply serrated dark green foliage; long slender side branches hang from main branches; must have adequate moisture to prevent drought stress; 40' H x 25' W | #10 pot | 3839 |
| Butternut (Juglans cinerea) |
Butternut - slow growing tree with exotic, tropical appearance; large compound leaves are 15 to 30" long, generally with 11 to 17 slightly hairy leaflets; fruit is an edible, oily nut, but requires a long season to ripen; 40' H x 30' W |
N/A |
3842 |
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Cherry Amur (Prunus maackii) |
Amur Cherry - medium rounded tree; showy white spring flower clusters followed by small black fruit; striking, metallic bronze exfoliating bark; light yellow fall leaf colour; 20-25' H x 15-20' W | #2 pot #5 pot #7 pot |
3902 2826 4146 |
| Chokecherry
Schubert (Prunus virginiana 'Schubert') |
'Schubert' Chokecherry - new leaves emerge green, then change to purple in early summer; creamy white, fragrant, drooping clusters of flowers in early spring become black, edible fruit; 25' H x 15-20' W | #1
pot #7 pot |
Super7 3844 |
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Crabapple |
'Dolgo' Crabapple -
white, fragrant blossoms; abundant bright red, edible crabapples in late
summer; 20' H x 12-15' W 'Dream Weaver' Crabapple - unique, narrow accent tree great for smaller landscapes; bright pink, fragrant blossoms, glossy purple foliage, and small purplish fruit; 10' H x 3' W 'Makamik' Crabapple - rosy red, fragrant blossoms, bronze-green foliage, and purple fruit; 25' H x 20' W 'Prairiefire' Crabapple - red, fragrant blossoms & glossy, dark red bark; new growth is reddish, becoming green; blooms later than other crabs; red-purple fruit attracts birds; 16' H x 16' W 'Red Jade' Weeping Crabapple - outstanding weeping specimen tree with rosy-pink buds that open into large, white, fragrant blossoms in spring; vibrant green foliage; small glossy red fruit attracts birds in winter; great accent in the landscape; introduced by Brooklyn Botanical Garden; 12' H x 12' W 'Rosy Glo' Weeping Crabapple - bright pink, fragrant blossoms, bronze-green foliage, and purple ornamental fruit on weeping branches; 7-8' H x 4-5' W 'Royalty' Crabapple - reddish purple, fragrant blossoms and darkest, glossy purple leaves of all flowering crabapples; foliage turns bright orange in fall; 15-18' H x 15-18' W 'Rudolph' Crabapple - reddish pink, fragrant blossoms and glossy bronze-green leaves which turn yellowish-orange in fall; persistent fruit attracts birds; 16' H x 16' W 'Shaughnessy Cohen' Crabapple - new introduction from Morden, Manitoba; very full, bright fuchsia, fragrant blossoms followed by small, reddish fruit; one of the first crabapples to leaf out in spring with bright reddish foliage; 20' H x 16' W 'Thunderchild' Crabapple - purple foliage and delicate pink, fragrant blossoms followed by small purple-red fruit; orange-yellow fall colour; resistant to fireblight; 16' H x 13' W |
#7
pot #5 pot #7 pot #5 pot #5 pot #5 pot #5 pot #7 pot #7 pot #7 pot |
3865 4081 3872 4461 4087 4462 3869 3886 4090 3853 |
| Elm American (Ulmus americana) |
American Elm - hardy, vase shaped tree; one of the largest, most stately shade trees for our climate; susceptible to Dutch Elm Disease, which has NOT reached our region yet; 60' H x 40' W | N/A | 3846 |
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Hawthorn (Crataegus mordenensis 'Toba') |
'Toba' Hawthorn - beautiful flowering tree with interesting twisted trunk; fragrant double flower clusters open white and darken to pink with age, then become small red fruit in fall; glossy, dark green lobed foliage turns yellow in fall; developed at Morden Research Station in Mani'Toba'; 12-15' H x 12' W | #7 pot | 4453 |
| Lilac
Japanese Tree (Syringa reticulata 'Ivory Silk') |
'Ivory Silk' Japanese Tree Lilac - upright oval tree with smooth, satiny, cherry-like bark; large panicles of very fragrant, creamy white flowers in early summer; beautiful, under-used small specimen tree or large, multi-stemmed shrub; introduced by Sheridan Nursery in Ontario; 15-20' H x 12-15' W | #7 pot | 3906 |
| Linden American (Tilia americana cultivars) |
American Linden aka
Basswood - large 4-6", heart-shaped foliage on upright, oval tree;
fragrant yellowish flowers in summer, followed by tan-grey nutlet that
persists through winter; develop distinctly thicker trunks than those of most
other species of trees of comparable height; 40-50' H x 30' W 'Nova' American Linden - selection with pyramidal form and large heart shaped leaves; 40' H x 30' W |
#5 pot #5 pot |
3907 4577 |
| Linden
Little Leaf (Tilia cordata) |
Little Leaf Linden - upright deciduous tree with a straight trunk and pyramidal to oval form; shiny, dark green heart shaped foliage and fragrant yellowish flowers in summer; 40' H x 25' W | #7 pot | 8701 |
| Linden
Hybrid (Tilia x flavescens 'Dropmore') |
'Dropmore' Linden - upright deciduous tree with dense, compact crown; dark green heart-shaped foliage turns yellow in fall; hanging clusters of pale yellow, fragrant flowers appear in summer; one of the hardiest of Lindens; great specimen for home landscape, park, or street planting; 30' H x 20' W | #7 pot | 4244 |
| Maple Manitoba (Acer negundo cultivars) |
Manitoba Maple aka
Box Elder - fast growing, extremely hardy tree used for shelterbelts; prefers
well drained soil; tan-yellow fall colour; 40' H x 25' W 'Flamingo' Manitoba Maple - variegated form of Manitoba Maple with green, creamy white, and pink streaked foliage; 25-30' H x 25-30' W |
N/A N/A |
3919 3909 |
| Maple Norway (Acer platanoides) |
'Prairie Splendor' Norway Maple - well-shaped oval tree with bright maroon red, lobed foliage all season long; small yellow flowers in spring; slow growing, colourful shade tree; 30' H x 25' W | #10 pot | 4509 |
| Maple Red (Acer rubrum 'Northwood') |
'Northwood' Red Maple - rounded oval growth habit; dark green, lobed foliage turns red in fall; showy red flowers open before leaves in spring; great specimen tree; 50' H x 30' W | #7 pot | 3916 |
| Maple
Silver (Acer saccharinum 'Kenora') |
'Kenora' Silver Maple - green, deeply lobed foliage has silver underside, becoming golden yellow in fall; fast growing, and strong, upright, vase shape; 40-50' H x 30' W | N/A | 9177 |
| Mayday
Green (Prunus padus commutata) |
Green Mayday - medium sized rounded tree leafs out very early; long clusters of fragrant, white flowers bloom in May, followed by small black berries; falling fruit may become messy if planted near decks, patios, or sidewalks; 25-30' H x 25' W | #5 pot | 3921 |
| Mayday
Purple (Prunus padus 'Sharon') |
'Sharon' Purple Mayday - new variation of the Mayday tree; fast growing, with leaves that start off green and change to red in summer; fragrant, white flower clusters in spring; 25-30' H x 25' W | #1 pot | 9107 |
| Mountain Ash
American (Sorbus americana) |
American Mountain Ash - beautiful small tree with
upright oval shape; white clusters of flowers in spring that become clusters of
red fruit that attracts birds in winter; compound leaves turn orange-red in
fall; 20' H x 15' W |
#7 pot | 3922 |
| Mountain Ash
Pyramidal (Sorbus aucuparia 'Fastigiata') |
Pyramidal Mountain Ash - slow growing, upright pyramidal tree with deep green compound leaves that turn shades of yellow to red in fall; small orangey red berry clusters attract birds in fall and winter; a unique specimen tree for smaller landscapes; 20' H x 6-8' W | #5 pot | 6749 |
| Mountain Ash
Showy (Sorbus decora) |
Showy Mountain Ash - narrow, open ornamental tree; white clustered flowers in spring; deep green lobed compound leaves turn orange red in fall; red fruit attracts birds in winter; provides year round interest in the landscape; similar to American Mountain Ash; has sticky winter buds; 25' H x 15' W | #2 pot #5 pot |
4221 4224 |
| Oak
Northern Pin (Quercus ellipsoidallis) |
Northern Pin Oak - stately large ornamental tree with rich glossy green foliage with pointed lobes; foliage turns shades of red in fall; nice broad oval form when mature; 40-50' H x 30-40' W | #2 pot | 4184 |
| Oak
Bur (Quercus macrocarpa) |
Bur Oak- slow growing tree with upright open oval crown; leaves are dark green with rounded lobes, turning shades of amber, orange, and brown in fall; small acorns and corky, ridged bark appear with maturity; drought resistant, hardiest Oak that tolerates a variety of soils; 40-50' H x 30-40' W | #2 pot #5 pot |
3840 4188 |
| Ohio Buckeye (Aesculus glabra) |
Ohio Buckeye - slow growing, uncommon tree with dense canopy; exotic appearance from palmately compound deep green leaves; greenish yellow spring flowers in upright clusters; the fruit is a 1 to 1 1/2" leathery capsule containing a large round chestnut-brown, shiny seed; in fall, foliage becomes shades of orange and copper; 20-25' H x 20' W | #2 pot #7 pot |
2845 2846 |
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Poplar Assinaboine |
'Assinaboine' Poplar - fast growing, tall narrow, upright seedless selection with yellow fall colour; disease and insect resistant; suitable for acreages and large spaces; 40-45' H x 15-20' W | #2 pot | 12134 |
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Poplar Prairie Sky |
'Prairie Sky' Poplar - columnar form with deep green foliage; developed at Morden Research Station in Manitoba; in addition to good cold hardiness, the tree is disease resistant and seedless; useful in shelter belts and hedges; 40' H x 10' W | #2 pot | 3931 |
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Poplar Tower |
'Tower' Poplar - fast growing seedless tree with dense columnar form; lobed leaves are green on top and slightly fuzzy and white underneath; good wind break, screen or accent plant; hybrid of Swedish Aspen and Silver Poplar; introduced by Morden Research Station in Manitoba; 30-40' H x 6-8' W |
#1 pot #2 pot |
3932 2927 |
| Poplar
Griffin (Populus x 'Griffin') |
'Griffin' Poplar - very upright, pyramidal form when younger, becoming more oval with age; considered a smaller Poplar; does not produce fluff because all trees are male clones; 45-50' H x 20-25' W | N/A |
3926 |
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Poplar Northwest |
'Northwest' Poplar - very large, strong growing seedless tree with a broad, rounded growth habit; large, dark green leaves turn yellow in fall; excellent for shelterbelts or in large areas such as parks; drought tolerant once established; 50-60' H x 40-50' W |
#1 pot #2 pot #5 pot |
Super7 15395 3928 |
| Aspen
Swedish Columnar (Populus tremula 'Erecta') |
Swedish Columnar Aspen - fast growing seedless tree with a tight, narrow, columnar form; new growth is copper-bronze, gradually turning shiny green; toothed leaves shimmer and flutter in the wind; unusually twisted branches; trunk becomes attractive white colour with age; great formal accent for the narrow spot or as privacy screen; one of the most popular trees in Western Canada; 30-35' H x 4-6' W | #1
pot #2 pot #5 pot |
5112 5113 3925 |
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Aspen Trembling |
Trembling Aspen aka Quaking Aspen - fast growing native tree with smooth, pale greenish bark; small, dark green rounded leaves tremble in the slightest breeze and turn deep yellow to orange in fall; tolerates most soil conditions; 40' H x 20' W | #7 pot | 3929 |
| Russian Olive (Elaeagnus angustifolia) |
Russian Olive Tree form - showy medium-sized tree that can be grown as a single stemmed specimen or large multi-stemmed shrub; narrow silvery green leaves; small, fragrant flowers in summer; drought and saline tolerant once established; 20-25' H x 20' W | #5 pot | 12125 |
| Willow
White (Salix alba cultivars) |
Golden
Willow - fast growing tree with weeping, glossy green leaves held on bright yellow
branches; tall golden yellow stems provide unique winter feature; great for
shelterbelt or large specimen tree; prefers moist locations; 40-50' H x 30-40'
W Silver Willow - a rounded tree with orange-brown bark at maturity; long silvery grey leaves hang in a fine-textured fashion; good shelterbelt, park, or large landscape tree; tolerates wet soil; good substitute for Russian Olive; 40-50' H x 30' W |
N/A #2 pot #7 pot |
3940 3943 4220 |
| Willow
Diamond (Salix bebbiana + fungal infection) |
Diamond Willow - the name Diamond Willow comes from the diamond shaped patterns on the trunk which are caused by irregular growth due to infection by a fungus; the contrasting pattern is quite popular for lamps, walking canes, candle holders and many unique pieces of furniture; the fungus affects several willow species, but mainly Bebb's Willow; 20-30' H x 20-30' W | #5 pot |
3936 |
| Willow
Laurel Leaf (Salix pentandra) |
Laurel Leaf Willow - upright rounded tree with very shiny green foliage that stays on the tree late into the fall; fast growing, so excellent for shelterbelt or park tree; easy to grow; 30' H x 30' W | #5 pot | 3934 |
| Willow
Weeping (Salix sp.) |
Chinese Weeping - weeping form; 20-25' H x 20-25' W | #5 pot | 3937 |
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SMALL or SHRUBBY TREES |
| Name |
Variety and/or characteristics |
Available Sizes |
Code |
| Birch
Scrub (Betula glandulosa) |
Scrub Birch -
small shrubby Birch that will tolerate most soil types but must have moisture;
the branches are covered in aromatic glands,
and the leaves are pleasantly fragrant when crushed; very shade tolerant; 6-8' H x 6' W |
#1 pot | 9302 |
| Buffalo Berry
Silver (Shepherdia argentea) |
Silver Buffalo Berry - tall, thorny, thicket-forming native shrub with silvery grey leaves; grows well in most soils except wet, poorly drained locations; tolerates drought, saline, and alkaline conditions; red berries on female plants are used for jellies; 8-12' H x 10-12' W | N/A | 4432 |
| Caragana
Upright (Caragana arborescens cultivars) |
'Lobergii' Fernleaf Caragana - upright, vase shaped shrub with arching growth
and fine, ferny foliage; small yellow flowers in spring;
drought and salt tolerant; accent or specimen plant; 15' H x 6' W 'Sutherland' Caragana - leaves like Common Caragana, but shrub has a narrow, almost columnar form; olive green to golden, shiny bark; small yellow flowers in spring; 15' H x 6-8' W |
#1 pot #2 pot #1 pot #2 pot |
6573 6574 12101 12102 |
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Caragana (Caragana) Top Grafted Varieties |
Globe Caragana Top Graft - small, low maintenance "lollipop" tree
with yellow flowers in spring; 3 to 4 foot trunk topped with 3 foot
diameter, fine textured, bright green crown; 6-7' H x 3' W 'Lobergii' Fernleaf Caragana Top Graft - upright arching, vase shaped form with fine, threadlike leaves and yellow flowers in spring; 12-15' H x 6-8' W 'Pendula' Caragana Top Graft - regular Caragana type foliage; weeping branches form an umbrella shaped small tree with age; grows only slightly taller than height of graft; 4-5' H x 4-6' W 'Walker' Weeping Caragana Top Graft - fine, threadlike leaves on weeping branches; yellow flowers in spring; drought and salt tolerant; attractive, small specimen plant grows only slightly taller than height of graft due to weeping nature of branches; 4-5' H x 3-4' W |
#5 pot #5 pot #5 pot #5 pot #7 pot #10 pot |
12372 5984 5985 5986 2825 4285 |
| Elder Black Leaf (Sambucus nigra cultivars) |
'Black Beauty' Elder - dark purple-black foliage
that deepens as it ages; lemon scented pink flower clusters appear
in summer; may die back over winter and re-grow each spring like a
perennial; 3-6' H x 3-6' W 'Black Lace' Elder - resembles a Japanese Maple with fine, lacy, intense purple-black foliage; lemon scented pink flower clusters in summer; may die back over winter and re-grow each spring like a perennial; 3-6' H x 3-6' W |
N/A #2 pot |
2281 2686 |
| Elder Golden (Sambucus racemosa cultivars) |
Golden Plume Elder -
fast growing, rounded shrub with lacy, finely serrated golden leaves;
creamy white flowers in spring followed by red fruit; may scorch
in full sun location; 10' H x 6-8' W 'Sutherland' Golden Elder - fine, lacey golden yellow foliage; more resistant to sun scald than Golden Plume Elder, but still looks its best in part shade; holds colour better than other cultivars; new spring growth is copper-red; red fruit follows creamy white flower clusters; 8-10' H x 8-10' W |
#2 pot #2 pot |
4459 4427 |
| Elder Red (Sambucus racemosa) |
Red Elder - narrow green leaflets accented with clusters of creamy white spring flowers and red ornamental berries in summer; attracts birds; 10' H x 8' W | #5 pot | 4431 |
| Lilac
Late (Syringa villosa) |
Villosa Lilac - a tall, non-suckering, late blooming lilac with clusters of small, pink flowers; used for shelterbelt or tall hedge; 12-15' H x 10-12' W | #5 pot | 4123 |
| Maple Amur (Acer ginnala) |
Amur Maple Tree
form - single-stemmed small tree with outstanding fall colour in shades of red, pink,
and/or burgundy; 15' H x 15' W Amur Maple Clump form - bushy, multi-stemmed specimen plant also useful for larger hedging |
#5 pot #2 pot |
4484 4483 |
| Maple Korean (Acer pseudo-sieboldianum) |
Korean Maple Clump form - small ornamental tree with bronze-green, lobed foliage turning shades of yellow, orange, and red in fall; interesting bark and branching give an effect similar to Japanese Maple in climates that are too cold for Japanese Maple; 15' H x 10' W | #2 pot | 4565 |
| Nannyberry (Viburnum lentago) |
Nannyberry - upright vase shaped shrub with flat topped clusters of creamy white flowers followed by bluish black fruit that attracts birds; shiny green foliage turns purplish red in fall; can be trained from a young age into a tree form, or makes an excellent background or large hedge plant; 15' H x 6-8' W | #2 pot | 4256 |
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Ninebark (Physocarpus opulifolius hybrids and cultivars) |
'Diabolo'
Ninebark -
tall rounded shrub with clusters of pink-tinged white flowers in
spring; deep reddish purple foliage turns red-purple to orange-red in fall;
peeling bark makes unique winter feature; somewhat shade tolerant;
easily pruned to control size or to shape; 6-8' H x 5-7' W Golden Ninebark - bright golden yellow foliage when grown in sun; 6-8' H x 6-8' W 'Centre Glow' Ninebark - similar to Diabolo, but new foliage is yellow-green, maturing to bright red; white flowers in spring; best colour in full sun, but will tolerate some degree of shade; 6-8' H x 6-8' W 'Coppertina' Ninebark - a new hybrid between Dart's Gold and Diabolo; orange-copper foliage in spring matures to dark red; white flower clusters in spring; good contrast plant; 6-8' H x 5-6' W 'Summer Wine' Ninebark - neat, compact form with fine, deeply cut crimson-red leaves and pink-white flowers in summer followed by red seed capsules; small form requires little pruning; 4-6' H x 4-6' W 'Nugget' Ninebark - compact, dense shrub with new yellow-bronze foliage maturing to lime green; excellent contrast or colourful hedge plant; 6-7' H x 4-6' W |
#2 pot #5 pot #1 pot #2 pot #5 pot #2 pot #2 pot #1 pot |
Super7 |
| Sea Buckthorn
Male (Hippophae rhamnoides) |
Male Sea Buckthorn - needed for fruit production on the female; large, upright plant has fine, silvery green foliage which adds texture to the landscape; drought tolerant once established; 10-15' H x 10' W | #2 pot |
6784 |
| Sea Buckthorn
Female (Hippophae rhamnoides 'Otradnaya') |
Russian Orange Sea Buckthorn - large upright shrub with small yellow flowers and attractive grey-green foliage; orange-yellow berries are tasty and healthy, high in vitamin C, A, and E; a male pollinator is required to produce fruit; 12-15' H x 8-10' W | #2 pot | 6787 |
| Willow
Arctic Weeping (Salix purpurea 'Pendula) |
Weeping Arctic Willow Top Graft - top grafted hardy deciduous shrub with weeping branches and dark green fine textured leaves that are bluish underneath; creates a unique accent tree that resembles a miniature weeping willow; suitable for moist areas; purple branches add winter interest; 6-8' H x 7' W | #5 pot | 4566 |
| Willow
Blue (Salix brachycarpa) |
Blue Fox Willow Top Graft - fine-textured shrub with blue-grey foliage, grafted onto a short trunk to create a small specimen tree; 6-7' H x 3-4' W | #5 pot | 4482 |
| Willow
Coyote (Salix exigua) |
Coyote Willow - one of the most silvery Willows known; medium-sized, fine-textured native shrub beautifully contrasts very narrow silver leaves with pinkish twigs; suckering habit may be a maintenance problem if situated poorly; requires high moisture levels; 15' H x spreading | #5 pot | 6746 |
| Willow
Polar Bear (Salix salicola 'Polar Bear') |
Polar Bear Willow - furry, silver-white oval shaped leaves make this large, attractive shrub unlike any other Willow; before leaves open large catkins develop that blend in with the hairy, silver branches; a Canadian introduction, supposedly native to the Athabasca Sand Dune area of Saskatchewan; 10-12' H x 10-12' W |
#1 pot #2 pot |
7499 4108 |
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DECIDUOUS SHRUBS - SHORT |
| Name |
Variety and/or characteristics |
Available Sizes |
Code |
| Barberry
Japanese (Berberis thunbergi cultivars) |
'Cherry Bomb' Japanese Barberry - deep crimson red foliage on thorny, compact rounded
stems; bright red berries in fall and winter; foliage colour best in full sun;
good small hedge, foundation, or mixed border plant; 3' H x 3' W 'Concorde' Japanese Barberry - dwarf globe-shaped shrub with purple, velvety foliage; new growth is red, giving the shrub an interesting accent; small size makes it ideal for front of the mixed border; 2' H x 3' W 'Golden Nugget' Japanese Barberry - small, striking, golden yellow leaves with a slight orange tint; dwarf, compact form; great choice for small hedge or mixed into borders for showy colour contrast; 1' H x 1.5' W 'Rose Glow' Japanese Barberry - deep purple foliage on arching branches; new foliage is variegated rosy pink & burgundy; excellent thorny foundation or border plant providing great colour; 3' H x 3' W 'Royal Burgundy' Japanese Barberry - deep burgundy foliage on arching stems; colour become richer and deeper in fall; nice low mounding form; 2' H x 3' W 'Sunsation' Japanese Barberry - bright golden yellow foliage with slight orange tint; best colour in full sun; can be used as foundation plant, small hedge, or in the mixed border for bright colour accent; 3' H x 3' W |
#1 pot #2 pot #1 pot #2 pot #1 pot #1 pot #2 pot #1 pot #2 pot #1 pot |
7109 7111 7134 7138 5981 5979 5980 5975 5976 5977 |
| Birch
Dwarf (Betula pendula 'Trost's Dwarf') |
'Trost's Dwarf' Cutleaf Birch - dwarf shrub with very fine, threadlike, bright green leaves on weeping branches; yellow-gold fall colour; 4' H x 4' W (4779) | #2 pot | 4779 |
| Burning Bush
Winged (Euonymus alatus) |
Winged Burning Bush - upright rounded shrub with dark green foliage; winged ridges on the bark give an interesting winter feature; brilliant red fall colour; 3-5' H x 3-5' W | #2 pot | 4236 |
| Burning Bush
Turkestan (Euonymus turkestanica) |
Turkestan Burning Bush - somewhat sprawling form can be trained to grow more upright by staking; fine semi-evergreen leaves turn pinkish-green in fall; unusual, waxy pink and orange coloured fruit; very hardy and drought tolerant; 2-3' H x 3' W | #1 pot |
4233 |
| Caragana
Globe (Caragana frutex 'Globosa') |
Globe Caragana - dwarf globe-shaped shrub with light green foliage and bright yellow flowers in spring; drought tolerant, very low maintenance shrub makes an excellent small hedge; dense bushy growth; one of the earliest plants to leaf out in spring; 3' H x 3' W | #1 pot #2 pot |
6576 6577 |
| Caragana
Pygmy (Caragana pygmaea) |
Pygmy Caragana - drought and salt tolerant, fine-textured shrub with spiny branches and yellow flowers in spring; makes a great barrier hedge, foundation plant, or specimen shrub; 4' H x 3' W | #1 pot #2 pot #5 pot |
6579 6580 6581 |
| Caragana
Spreading/Trailing (Caragana arborescens cultivars) |
Pendula Spreading/Trailing Caragana - similar to Walker
Spreading/Trailing Caragana, but with regular Caragana type compound leaves;
1' H x 5' W Walker Spreading/Trailing Caragana - fine, graceful, fern-like leaves and small yellow flowers in early summer; makes a hardy groundcover that looks great cascading over walls or terraces; 1' H x 5' W |
#1 pot #1 pot #2 pot #5 pot |
7096 7319 6583 6584 |
| Cotoneaster
Peking/Hedge (Cotoneaster acutifolia) |
Peking Cotoneaster aka Hedge Cotoneaster - upright, fast growing shrub with shiny, bright green leaves; excellent multi-coloured fall foliage; small pink flowers in spring followed by black berries; very shade tolerant (will even grow under spruce trees); can be cut back to the ground to rejuvenate if necessary; used mainly for hedging, but can also be used as a specimen shrub; 6-8' H x 6-8' W | #1 pot #2 pot |
4398 4399 |
| Cotoneaster
Redbead (Cotoneaster sp. ) |
Redbead Cotoneaster - similar to Peking Cotoneaster, but leaves are a dull bluish green and fruit is red and ornamental; can be used for hedging or as a specimen shrub; 6-8' H x 6-8' W | #1 pot | 4438 |
| Cranberry
Dwarf European (Viburnum opulus 'Nanum') |
Dwarf European Cranberry - dwarf, dense, rounded shrub with three-lobed leaves that turn reddish purple in fall; low maintenance shrub that tolerates wetter, heavy soil and shade; excellent for hedges or foundation planting; rarely produces flowers; 2-3' H x 2-3' W | #1 pot #2 pot |
4263 4269 |
| Currant
Alpine (Ribes alpinum cultivars) |
Alpine
Currant - dense shrub with glossy green leaves and small, inconspicuous
green-yellow flowers in spring followed by small red berries on female
plants; very hardy hedging that is very shade tolerant;
3-5' H x 5' W 'Green Mound' Alpine Currant - compact shrub with moderate growth rate; dense bright green foliage makes it ideal for hedging; very shade tolerant; a male variety that does not produce fruit; 3' H x 3' W |
#1 pot #2 pot #1 pot #2 pot |
4084 4085 6672 6673 |
| Dogwood
Ivory Halo (Cornus alba 'Bailhalo') |
Ivory Halo Dogwood - compact, mounding shrub with attractive deep red stems that stand out in winter; striking variegated foliage with white blooms in summer; excellent specimen or accent plant; 5' H x 5' W |
#1 pot #2 pot #5 pot |
7580 7581 11910 |
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Dogwood Silver Variegated (Cornus alba 'Elegantissima') |
Silver Variegated Dogwood - red stems and green foliage with creamy white
margins; shade tolerant; 8-10' H x 6-8' W |
#1 pot | 4417 |
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Dogwood Golden Variegated (Cornus alba 'Gouchaultii') |
Golden Variegated Dogwood - green leaves with yellow edges and purple-pink tinges, especially on new growth; reddish purple fall colour; red branches are attractive year round; 6-8' H x 6-8' W |
#1 pot #2 pot |
4403 4404 |
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Dogwood Purple Twig (Cornus alba 'Kesselringii') |
Purple Twig Dogwood - dark purple stems and bronzy foliage accented with clusters of cream-white flowers in early summer; hard pruning in spring improves stem colour; 6-8' H x 6-8' W |
#1 pot #2 pot #5 pot |
8768 4422 4423 |
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Dogwood Prairie Fire (Cornus alba 'Prairie Fire') |
'Prairie Fire' Dogwood - large, bright golden-yellow leaves on red stems; small white flower clusters and purplish red fall colour; 6-7' H x 5-6' W | #2 pot | 4767 |
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Dogwood Siberian Coral (Cornus alba sibirica 'Coral') |
Siberian Coral Dogwood - coral red stems and green foliage which turns purple-red in fall; sprays of white spring flowers turn into clusters of white ornamental berries; prefers moist soil; 6-8' H x 6-8' W |
#1 pot #2 pot |
6144 4413 |
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Dogwood Red Osier (Cornus sericea) |
Red Osier Dogwood - large rounded native shrub with deep green foliage that turns reddish purple in fall; white flowers in summer are followed by bluish white berries that attract birds in winter; deep red winter bark; best colour on new shoots; 8-10' H x 8-10' W |
#2 pot #5 pot |
4407 4408 |
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Dogwood Yellow Twig (Cornus sericea 'Flaviramea') |
Yellow Twig Dogwood - rounded shrub with green leaves held on bright yellow stems that are attractive through winter; 6' H x 6' W | #2 pot | 4410 |
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Dogwood Silver and Gold (Cornus sericea 'Silver and Gold') |
'Silver and Gold' Dogwood - broadly rounded shrub with white and green variegated foliage held on bright yellow branches; gives colour year round; 6-8' H x 6-8' W | #2 pot | 7658 |
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Honeysuckle Sweetberry (Lonicera caerulea edulis) |
Sweetberry Honeysuckle - rounded shrub with inconspicuous yellowish flowers followed by purple-blue edible fruit in June; low maintenance; makes a good informal hedge or filler; the species from which today's Haskap (aka Blue Honeysuckle aka Honeyberry) was developed; 5' H x 5' W |
N/A N/A |
4247 4249 |
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Princepia (Princepia sinensis) |
Cherry
Princepia - stiff arching,
thorny branches and bright green leaves that turn yellow in fall; yellow
spring flowers followed by bright red edible fruit; cold hardy, low
maintenance shrub useful for hedges and barriers; 6' H x 6' W |
N/A N/A |
4051 4050 |
| Sandcherry Purple
Leaf (Prunus x cistena) |
Purple Leaf Sandcherry aka Cistena Cherry - red-purple leaves and deep purple branches, occasionally has pale pinkish-white flowers in spring; may experience very little to extreme tip-kill on branches, depending on winter conditions; 6' H x 5' W | #1 pot #2 pot #5 pot |
4396 2270 4397 |
| Snowberry
White (Symphoricarpos albus) |
White Snowberry - compact, suckering native shrub with light pink spring flowers followed by white ornamental berries from summer to fall; tolerates shade and heavy soil; 3' H x 3' W | #2 pot | 4238 |
| Willow
Blue (Salix brachycarpa) |
'Blue Fox' Willow - small, shrubby, globe shaped willow with blue-grey foliage; excellent, low maintenance contrast shrub; 2-3' H x 2-3' W |
#2 pot #5 pot |
4107 4485 |
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FLOWERING SHRUBS |
| Name |
Variety and/or characteristics |
Available Sizes |
Code |
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Almond Flowering (Prunus tenella) |
Flowering Almond aka Russian Almond - single bright pink blooms in spring; aggressive spreader good for hedging where suckering tendencies are not an issue; 3-5' H x 3-5' W | #1 pot #2 pot |
4227 |
| Andromeda
Bog (Andromeda polifolia) |
'Blue Ice' Bog Andromeda - low mound forming groundcover with icy blue needle-like evergreen foliage; blooms heavily in early spring with small bell shaped pink flowers; prefers slightly acidic, moist but well-drained soil; great near water features or for rock gardens; 1' H x 2' W | #1 pot | 6990 |
| Arrowwood
Blue Muffin (Viburnum dentatum 'Christom') |
Blue Muffin Arrowwood - compact, rounded shrub with masses of flat topped white flower clusters in early summer, followed by intense blue berries; shiny, crinkled green foliage turns yellow in fall; adapts to a wide range of conditions and soil types; 4-6' H x 3-4' W | #2 pot | 4248 |
| Azalea Northern Lights Series (Rhododendron cultivars) |
'Lemon
Lights' Azalea - striking bicoloured blooms are light yellow with a
golden inner throat; green foliage turns maroon in fall; 5' H x 5' W 'Rosy Lights' Azalea - fragrant deep rosy pink blooms in early spring; introduced in 1984 from University of Minnesota to withstand extreme cold; green foliage turns maroon in fall; 4' H x 5' W 'Lilac Lights' Azalea - deep lilac flower clusters in early spring; an improved form of 'Orchid Lights' Azalea; medium green foliage turns light yellow in fall; 3' H x 3' W 'Northern Hi-Lights' Azalea - impressive display of fragrant, bicolour creamy white with golden yellow flowers in early spring; green foliage turns burgundy red in fall; 5' H x 5' W 'Mandarin Lights' Azalea - mandarin orange flower clusters in early spring; dark green foliage turns burgundy in fall; 5' H x 5' W 'White Lights' Azalea - delicate pink buds open to striking pale pink blossoms that fade to white; green foliage turns bronzy purple in fall; 4' H x 4' W |
#2 pot #2 pot #2 pot #2 pot #2 pot #2 pot |
4218 6449 6788 6800 6446 6453 |
| Broom
Golden (Cytisus ratisbonensis) |
Golden Broom - mounded, somewhat delicate looking plant with graceful arching branches; produces plentiful, bright yellow, pea-like flowers; 2' H x 2-3' W | #1 pot | 6571 |
| Broom
Purple (Cytisus purpureus) |
Purple Broom - low spreading groundcover type plant with very attractive lilac purple blossoms in early summer; well suited to open sunny locations and tolerates poor soil; 1 1/2-2' H x 2-3' W | #1 pot | 12129 |
| Broom
Yellow (Genista sp.) |
Yellow Broom - mound like, dwarf flowering shrub; branches are covered with yellow pea-like blooms in June; 2' H x 3' W | #1 pot | 5989 |
| Daphne (Daphne cneorum) |
Rose Daphne - dwarf, spreading broadleaf evergreen shrub with extremely fragrant pink flower clusters in spring; occasional blooms toward fall; good for front of border or in rock garden; 8" H x 3' W | #2 pot | 9303 |
| Chokeberry (Aronia melanocarpa) | 'Autumn Magic' Chokeberry - shrubby plant with glossy green foliage and clusters of white flowers followed by black fruit that attracts wildlife; outstanding red fall colour; 5' H x 5' H | #1 pot #2 pot |
13902 4667 |
| Currant
Golden Flowering (Ribes aureum) |
Golden Flowering Currant - yellow, extremely fragrant flowers in spring with spicy scent, followed by occasional edible black berries; green, lobed foliage turns purple-red in fall; 5-6' H x 5' W |
N/A #5 pot |
4082 4083 |
| Forsythia (Forsythia ovata 'Northern Gold') |
'Northern Gold'
Forsythia - bright yellow blooms in
early spring before leaves appear; plant in a sunny, sheltered location for
best bloom; if necessary, prune immediately after flowering to maintain smaller
size; 8' H x 6-8' W |
#1 pot #2 pot |
4210 4211 |
| Honeysuckle (Lonicera tatarica 'Arnold's Red') |
'Arnolds Red' Honeysuckle - fragrant deep reddish pink flowers; extremely hardy; is very resistant to the Honeysuckle Aphid that can plague other varieties of Tatarian Honeysuckle; 6-8' H x 6' W | #1 pot #5 pot |
4251 4253 |
| Hydrangea (Hydrangea arborescens 'Annabelle') |
'Annabelle' - huge white flower heads in late summer; tolerates shade but also grows well in full sun with adequate moisture; usually dies back to the ground over winter like a perennial; should be pruned back to first set of buds above ground if it doesn't die back on its own; 3' H x 3' W | #2 pot | 2269 |
| Hydrangea (Hydrangea paniculata) |
'Limelight' - lime green conical flower heads; blooms on old wood so should
not be pruned until after blooming; 6-7' H x
5' W 'Little Lamb' - tightly packed clusters of tiny white flowers may turn pinkish with age; 6-8' H x 6-8' W 'Pink Diamond' Hydrangea - large panicles of white flowers turn pink in late summer; 5' H x 5' H 'Pinky Winky' - large, upward pointing conical clusters of white flowers turn pink from the bottom up giving a two tone effect on each flower cluster; bright red stems provide additional colour; 5-6' H x 6' W |
#2 pot #2 pot #2 pot #2 pot |
12373 2683 4361 2684 |
| Lilac Common (Syringa vulgaris) all Lilacs bloom from flower buds formed the previous summer, so should not be pruned in the fall, winter, or spring until immediately AFTER flowering |
Common
Purple Lilac
- glossy blue green foliage and fragrant, single purple flowers in spring
make this old fashioned favourite one of the most popular shrubs;
great cut flower; 10' H x 8' W Common White Lilac - same as above but with fragrant, single creamy white flowers |
#1
pot #1 pot |
4136 4558 |
| Lilac
Common Variegated (Syringa vulgaris 'Dappled Dawn') all Lilacs bloom from flower buds formed the previous summer, so should not be pruned in the fall, winter, or spring until immediately AFTER flowering |
'Dappled Dawn' Variegated Lilac - irregular deep yellow splashes on foliage; red-purple buds opening to fragrant, magenta blossoms in spring; tolerant of most soil types; 8' H x 7' W | #2 pot | 4388 |
| Lilac
Dwarf Korean (Syringa meyeri 'Palabin') all Lilacs bloom from flower buds formed the previous summer, so should not be pruned in the fall, winter, or spring until immediately AFTER flowering |
Dwarf Korean
Lilac aka Meyer Lilac aka Little Leaf Lilac - uniform, dense, compact shrub
with small, dark green foliage; very fragrant, small lavender flower
clusters in spring; profuse blooms from an early age; a highlight to any
landscape as a foundation plant, in the border, or as a hedge; 4-5' H x 5' W Meyer Lilac Top Graft - top grafted form which becomes a highly ornamental small 'lollipop' tree with a trunk approximately 4-5' high, topped with a rounded crown 4-5' in diameter; other characteristics as above |
#1 pot #2 pot #5 pot #7 pot |
4203 4204 2694 4234 |
| Lilac
Dwarf (Syringa patula 'Miss Kim') all Lilacs bloom from flower buds formed the previous summer, so should not be pruned in the fall, winter, or spring until immediately AFTER flowering |
'Miss
Kim' Dwarf Lilac - compact, upright shrub with pointed dark green foliage
and burgundy red fall colour; purple buds open to lavender-blue flower
spikes in late spring; great addition to the landscape as a border accent or
small hedge; 5' H x 5' W 'Miss Kim' Dwarf Lilac Top Graft - top grafted form which becomes a highly ornamental small 'lollipop' tree with a trunk approximately 4-5' high, topped with a rounded crown 4-5' in diameter; other characteristics as above |
#2 pot #5 pot #7 pot |
6004 2695 6105 |
| Lilac French Hybrids (Syringa vulgaris hybrids) all Lilacs bloom from flower buds formed the previous summer, so should not be pruned in the fall, winter, or spring until immediately AFTER flowering |
'Agincourt
Beauty' Lilac - blue green foliage turning yellow in fall;
fragrant, single, deep purple flowers are held like grapes; flower
petals are the size of a dime; 1968 introduction; 10' H x 8' W 'Beauty of Moscow' Lilac - glossy blue green foliage turns yellow in fall; pale pink buds open to fragrant, double pinkish white florets that usually age to white; the multi-coloured effect brings great interest to this attractive cultivar; introduced from Russia in 1963; 10' H x 8' W 'Belle de Nancy' Lilac - strongly fragrant early bloomer with double, pink flowers; 10' H x 8' W 'Charles Joly' Lilac - blue green foliage turns yellow in fall; small panicles of purple buds change to fragrant, double magenta red flowers; blooms earlier than most other French hybrids; an older variety introduced in 1896; 10' H x 8' W 'Madame Lemoine' Lilac - blue green foliage turns yellow in fall; creamy white buds open to fragrant, double, pure white flowers putting on an impressive spring display; introduced in 1890 and still one of the best white Lilacs; 10' H x 8' W 'Madame Lemoine' Lilac Tree Form - as above, but grown as a single-stem specimen 'President Grevy' Lilac - bluish green foliage turns yellow in fall; fully double lavender blue flowers with lighter coloured margins follow deep pink buds; an old variety introduced in 1886 that is still one of the finest Lilacs available; 10' H x 8' W 'Primrose' Lilac - single flowers are a most unusual pale yellow/creamy white and are strongly fragrant; the yellowish colour is more pronounced if grown next to a white Lilac; 10' H x 8' W 'Sensation' Lilac - a novelty type French hybrid with blue green summer foliage, turning yellow in fall; unique, fragrant, single purple flowers with white edges open from reddish buds; introduced in 1938; 10' H x 8' W 'Sensation' Lilac Tree Form - as above, but grown as a single-stem specimen |
#2 pot #2 pot #2 pot N/A N/A #5 pot #5 pot #5 pot #2 pot #5 pot |
4235 4112 2273 4128 4121 2697 4126 6765 4240 2698 |
| Lilac
Miss Canada (Syringa microphylla 'Miss Canada') all Lilacs bloom from flower buds formed the previous summer, so should not be pruned in the fall, winter, or spring until immediately AFTER flowering |
'Miss Canada' Lilac - conical clusters of subtly scented single,
bright pink flowers; non-suckering; blooms later than French
Hybrids; 10' H x 6 1/2' W 'Miss Canada' Lilac Top Graft - as above but grafted onto a short trunk to create a small tree form |
#2
pot N/A |
4385 6845 |
| Lilac
Preston Hybrids (Syringa x prestoniae hybrids) all Lilacs bloom from flower buds formed the previous summer, so should not be pruned in the fall, winter, or spring until immediately AFTER flowering |
'James McFarlane' Preston Hybrid Lilac - pink, single flowers; non-suckering; one of the best pink flowered Lilacs; 10-12' H x 10-12' W | #5 pot | 2275 |
| Mockorange (Philadelphus hybrids) |
'Blizzard' Mockorange - profuse clusters of fragrant, single white blooms in
late spring; native to SW Alberta; useful for xeriscape or specimen plant;
4-5' H x 3-5' W 'Minnesota Snowflake' Mockorange - beautiful upright, vase-shaped shrub with dark green foliage that stays well into fall; very fragrant, large, double white flowers in early summer; 6-7' H x 6' W 'Snowbelle' Mockorange - dwarf upright, rounded shrub with small, dense leaves; fragrant white, double flowers in early summer; most prolific bloomer of all Mockorange; developed by Agriculture Canada in Ottawa; 4' H x 3' W Golden Mockorange - compact form with new lime green foliage turning golden; fragrant white flowers in late spring; 3-4' H x 3-4' W |
#1 pot #2 pot #2 pot #2 pot #2 pot |
11911 11912 5992 4217 4202 |
| Plum
Double
Flowering (Prunus triloba 'Multiplex') if pruning is necessary, it should be done immediately after the shrub blooms in spring, because flower buds for next year form during the current season |
Double
Flowering Plum aka Flowering Almond
aka Rose Tree of China - upright spreading form; showy double pink flowers
cover branches before the leaves emerge; medium green leaves become
yellowish-bronze in fall; may bloom only to snow-line after especially
severe winters, therefore best in sunny, sheltered locations; if needed,
prune to control size immediately after blooming; 8' H x 8' W Double Flowering Plum Top Graft - beautiful small accent tree; characteristics as above, but grafted onto a 4-5' trunk |
#2 pot #5 pot |
4222 4223 |
| Potentilla (Potentilla fruticosa cultivars) all Potentillas bloom on new growth, so may be pruned in fall, in winter, or in early spring before or just as new growth is starting |
'Abbottswood'
Potentilla - dwarf spreading shrub with large white flowers from early
summer through fall; small green leaves; low hedge or foundation plant;
prefers well-drained soil; 3' H x 3' W 'Coronation Triumph' aka CT Potentilla - upright, densely mounding shrub with profuse bright yellow flowers, a very long blooming period, and small green leaves; use as accent or low hedge; prefers well-drained soil; tolerates some shade, but blooms best in full sun; 3-4' H x 3-4' W 'Goldfinger' Potentilla - coarse textured dark green foliage; large, showy deep yellow flowers all summer until frost; useful as colourful low maintenance foundation plant, in the mixed border, as a low hedge, or in mass plantings; 3' H x 4' W 'Mango Tango' Potentilla - striking orange and reddish flowers with a yellow base colour on a tidy, compact mound of bright green foliage; bloom colour intensifies in cool weather; prefers well-drained soil; 2' H x 2' W 'McKay's White' Potentilla - low mounding plant with grey-green foliage and creamy white blooms; blooms all through summer into fall; prefers well-drained soil; 2.5' H x 2.5' W 'Orange Whisper' Potentilla - uniform rounded shrub with an abundance of small orange flowers throughout summer and fall; holds colour well; soft greyish green foliage; prefers well-drained soil; 3' H x 3' W 'Pink Beauty' Potentilla - University of Manitoba introduction; clear pink flowers appear all season long; colour intensifies in cool weather and holds better in part shade; rich green foliage; 3' H x 3' W 'Red Robin' Potentilla - low growing mound shaped shrub with distinctive red flowers fading to an orange colour in summer, but intensifying to red again in fall; attractive grey-green foliage; an introduction from Ireland; prefers well-drained soil; 2-3' H x 3' W 'Tangerine' Potentilla - mounding shrub with grey-green foliage; orange tinged yellow flowers mellow to yellow; multi-purpose shrub that prefers well drained soil; 2-3' H x 2-3' W 'Yellow Gem' Potentilla - lowest growing Potentilla with bright yellow flowers from early summer to fall; makes an effective, colourful ground cover; prefers well-drained soil; 1 ft tall by 3 ft wide |
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5993 Super7 4195 Super7 7114 9305 9307 9328 9327 5998 4198 7444 4192 4193 |
| Rose
Hardy (Rosa species, hybrids, and cultivars) |
Warranty only until September
30th;
all varieties are hardy in our climate with little or no
protection, except in extreme winters 'Adelaide Hoodless' Rose (Parkland Series) - vigorous shrub with arching stems covered in clusters of up to 50 semi-double, bright red flowers from summer to fall; 4-5' H, light fragrance, 15-25 petals 'Blanc Double de Coubert' Rose (Hybrid Rugosa) - fragrant, licorice scented, pure white, loose, delicate double blooms from summer to frost; deeply veined, serrated foliage turns yellow in fall accented with red hips; 4-6' H, strong fragrance, 15-25 petals 'Captain Samuel Holland' Rose (Explorer Series) - hardy climbing rose with double red-pink flowers; continuous bloomer; 6-7' H, light fragrance, 20-25 petals 'Country Dancer' (Parkland Series) - this rose is fragrant, very tough, and visually beautiful; great for hedging or even in a cut Rose collection; 3-4' H, light fragrance, 30-35 petals 'Cuthbert Grant' Rose (Parkland Series) - upright shrub with clusters of large, fragrant, velvety red double blooms from early summer to fall; 3-4' H, light fragrance, 30-35 petals Hansa' Rose (Hybrid Rugosa) - about as hardy as a Rose gets; blooms are reddish violet in colour and are very fragrant; produces all season long; virtually disease-free and very low maintenance; 4-6' H, strong fragrance, 30-45 petals 'Henry Kelsey' Rose (Explorer Series) - climber that flowers freely and repeatedly through the summer; flowers are medium red with a spicy fragrance; good for cold climates where a red climber is desired; 6-8' H, moderate fragrance, 20-25 petals 'Hope for Humanity' Rose - this vibrant, deep red Rose celebrates the 100th anniversary of the Canadian Red Cross; repeat blooms from spring to fall and has a spreading habit; 3' H, slight fragrance, 30-35 petals 'J.P. Connell' Rose (Explorer Series) - vigorous, upright Rose produces beautiful, double lemony yellow blooms that fade to creamy yellow; flower colour intensifies on older plants; flowering starts in June and continues all season; the first yellow Explorer Rose; 3-4' H, light fragrance, 20-25 petals 'John Cabot' Rose (Explorer Series) - hardy climber that produces large clusters of fragrant deep, fuchsia pink flowers; vigorous and upright growth with medium green leaves; 6-9' H, moderate fragrance, 35-40 petals 'John Davis' Rose (Explorer Series) - a rambler that can be trained into a climber; ever-blooming Rose with clusters of light pink flowers that open from red buds; disease resistant; 6-8' H, moderate fragrance, 35-40 petals 'John Franklin' Rose (Explorer Series) - clusters of medium red fragrant flowers which are borne all season long; vigorous, bushy growth with disease resistant foliage; 4-5' H, moderate fragrance, 20-25 petals 'Lambert Closse' Rose (Explorer Series) - vigorous, extremely healthy shrub produces an abundance of beautiful double, pale pink blooms that resemble Tea Roses and are displayed in clusters of three against disease resistant green foliage; 3' H, strong fragrance, 20-25 petals 'Louis Jolliet' Rose (Explorer Series) - climber with attractive medium pink flowers produced in clusters of 3 to 10; flowers have a spicy fragrance; foliage is glossy, deep green and disease resistant; 4' H, spicy fragrance, 35-40 petals 'Marie Bugnet' Rose (Rugosa) - an exceptional Rugosa Rose with white fragrant blooms; vigorous and blooms all season long; extremely disease resistant, hardy, and easy to grow; foliage turns brown-red in fall; 3-4' H, moderate fragrance, 35-40 petals 'Morden Amorette' Rose (Parkland Series) - a hardy reddish-pink Rose with bushy growth and good disease resistance; good for hedges, in borders, or mass plantings; 2-3' H, moderate fragrance, 25-30 petals 'Morden Belle' Rose (Parkland Series) - 2004 introduction with heavy, double, medium pink blooms all summer; 2 1/2' H, slight fragrance, 25-30 petals 'Morden Blush' Rose (Parkland Series) - attractive Tea Rose shaped buds open to light pink blooms fading to ivory; low growing and floriferous, having the longest bloom period of any Prairie developed Rose; 2-3' H, moderate fragrance, 50-55 petals 'Morden Centennial' Rose (Parkland Series) - the most popular of the Parkland Roses, probably because of its continuous and plentiful production of large, showy, hot pink flowers; vigorous and very disease resistant; 3-4' H, light fragrance, 45-55 petals 'Morden Fireglow' Rose (Parkland Series) - bright scarlet red colour, unique for a Shrub Rose; flowers from summer to frost; 1 1/2-2' H, light fragrance, 25-30 petals 'Morden Ruby' Rose (Parkland Series) - low growing with double, deep pink to ruby red flowers, often a pink colour veined with red; 2-3' H, light fragrance, 30-35 petals 'Morden Snowbeauty' Rose (Parkland Series) - clusters of fragrant, semi-double white continuous blooms and dark green glossy foliage; 3-3 1/2' H, light fragrance, 7-18 petals 'Morden Sunrise' Rose (Parkland Series) - a newer Morden introduction that many Prairie gardeners had been waiting for; a combination of yellows, corals, and oranges make up the uniquely coloured blooms; extremely healthy foliage; 1 1/2-2' H, light fragrance, 10-20 petals Native Rose - fragrant, single, medium pink flowers are produced in early summer, followed by hips that turn bright red in fall and can be used to make tea high in vitamin C; suckering habit can become a maintenance problem in some locations; good fall colour; used mainly for reclamation; 4-6' H, moderate fragrance, 5 petals 'Persian Yellow' Rose - vibrant, dark yellow blooms are borne along the sturdy canes, prolifically and early (May or June); very stout plant with brown coloured canes; 4-6' H, strong fragrance, 20-30 petals 'Prairie Joy' Rose - ideal as a hedge with it's dense, disease resistant foliage; forms an arching shape and is very attractive in bloom; light pink, double blooms; 4-5' H, light fragrance, 40 petals Redleaf Rose - foliage is purplish red to almost bluish purple in colour on reddish violet stems; single flowers are medium pink with light pinkish white toward the centre, and bright yellow stamens; 6-8' H, light fragrance, 6-8 petals 'Therese Bugnet' Rose (Rugosa) - a vigorous, exceptional old-fashioned Rose with lilac pink, fragrant blooms all season; disease resistant, hardy, and easy to grow; new branches are purplish red and almost thornless until they get older; 5-7' H, moderate fragrance, 35-40 petals 'William Baffin' Rose (Explorer Series) - one of the hardiest climbers with beautiful, medium pink flowers borne in clusters of up to 30 blooms; disease resistant, glossy green foliage; 6-8' H, no fragrance, 15-25 petals 'Winnipeg Parks' Rose (Parkland Series) - plants are dense with medium green foliage that starts off a burgundy colour; recurrent blooming with slightly fragrant, deep pink, almost red blooms that resemble Tea Roses before opening; good bedding landscape Rose or specimen plant; 2' H, light fragrance, 20-25 petals |
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| Siberian
Salt Bush (Halimodendron halodendron) |
Siberian Salt Bush Top Graft - silver-grey foliage and sweet pea shaped lavender flowers in late spring; spiny branched shrub tolerates saline, alkaline, or dry conditions; 6-7' H x 6-7' W | #5 pot | 4458 |
| Snowball (Viburnum opulus 'Roseum') |
Snowball Viburnum - popular flowering shrub with a profusion of white flower clusters in spring that look like snowballs; three-lobed foliage turns burgundy red in fall, accented by red berries; 8' H x 8' W | #2 pot | 4277 |
| Spirea
False (Sorbaria sorbifolia) |
False Spirea - large thicket forming shrub with plumes of creamy white flowers in spring; attractive ferny compound leaves similar to Mountain Ash; extremely hardy, drought, and shade tolerant; good for hedging, slope stabilization, and as filler in difficult areas where suckering habit is not a problem; 6-7' H x 6-7' W | #1 pot #2 pot |
4390 6001 |
| Spirea
Pink Flowered (Spiraea x bumalda cultivars) all pink flowered Spireas produce their flowers on new growth, so they may be pruned back hard either in the fall, in winter, or in early spring before or just as new growth is starting |
'Anthony
Waterer' Spirea - upright rounded small
shrub with clusters of rose pink flowers in summer; fine textured bluish
green foliage turns shades of orange, red, and purple in fall; good small
hedge, foundation or border plant; 2 1/2' H x 3' W 'Frobelli' Spirea - fast growing rounded shrub with flat, bright pink flower clusters in summer that cover the plant; dark green foliage with purplish red new growth at tips of branches; use in the border or as an low, informal hedge; beautiful colour addition to the landscape; 3' H x 3-4' W 'Goldflame' Spirea - low, compact growing shrub with colourful foliage throughout the season; golden leaves with purple-red new growth at tips of branches; foliage turns shades of orange and red in fall; masses of pink flower clusters in summer; excellent colourful small shrub for the border, foundation or mass plantings; 2-2 1/2' H x 2 1/2-3' W 'Mini Sunglo' Spirea - similar to Goldmound Spirea with smaller leaves; dense, dwarf habit and bright lime-yellow foliage changes to shades of orange, red, and purple in fall; 1 1/2-2' H x 2 1/2-3' W 'Sparkling Carpet' Spirea - an ultra dwarf shrub with golden-lime coloured foliage and bronze tinged new growth that changes to reddish purple in fall; pink clusters of flowers in summer; great for border, rock garden, or massing; an introduction from Quebec; 8" H x 1 1/2' W |
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11915 4166 4168 4175 4176 4179 4180 4231 |
| Spirea
Pink Flowered (Spirea japonica cultivars) all pink flowered Spireas produce their flowers on new growth, so they may be pruned back hard either in the fall, in winter, or in early spring before or just as new growth is starting |
'Goldmound' Spirea - dense, compact shrub with colourful lime-yellow foliage
throughout the season; showy clusters of pink flowers provide additional
colour in summer; great for small areas, borders, foundation or massing; 1
1/2-2' H x 2 1/2-3' W 'Little Princess' Spirea - small dense mound shaped shrub with profuse clusters of soft pink flowers in summer; fine textured mint green leaves turn red in fall; attracts butterflies; good accent for the border, groundcover, or dwarf specimen shrub; 1 1/2-2' H x 2 1/2-3' W 'Shirobi' Spirea aka Shirobana Spirea - small mound shaped shrub with white, light pink, and deep red-pink flower clusters all at the same time; can be used as a cut flower; green foliage turns shades of orange and red in fall; good accent in borders, foundation or mass plantings; 2 1/2' H x 3' W |
#2 pot #1 pot #2 pot #2 pot |
4185 6783 4165 13906 |
| Spirea
White Flowered (Spiraea x vanhouttei) all white flowered Spireas produce their flowers on the previous year's growth, so should only be pruned (if necessary) immediately after blooming and NOT in fall, winter, or early spring |
Bridalwreath
Spirea - vase shaped upright shrub with blue green foliage in summer,
turning shades of yellow to red in fall; prolific white flower clusters
along the arching stems in spring; 6' H x 6' W 'Snowwhite' Spirea - dense, vase shaped shrub with dark green foliage that turns shades of yellow to red in fall; abundant white flower clusters cover the arching branches in spring; a more compact version of Bridalwreath Spirea; great for the border or in mass plantings; 4' H x 5' W |
#1 pot #2 pot #2 pot |
4156 4158 4229 |
| Spirea
White Flowered (Spiraea x arguta 'Compacta') all white flowered Spireas produce their flowers on the previous year's growth, so should only be pruned (if necessary) immediately after blooming and NOT in fall, winter, or early spring |
Dwarf Garland Spirea - compact shrub with arching branches and fine, soft green foliage; abundance of small showy foam like displays of white flowers all along the stems in early spring; beautiful addition to any landscape, border, foundation or mass planting; vigorous and hardy; 4' H x 3' W | #2 pot | 4232 |
| Spirea
White Flowered (Spiraea trilobata) all white flowered Spireas produce their flowers on the previous year's growth, so should only be pruned (if necessary) immediately after blooming and NOT in fall, winter, or early spring |
Trilobe Spirea aka Three Lobed Spirea - a compact spreading shrub with upright branches; profuse clusters of white flowers all along the stems in late spring; deep green lobed foliage turns yellow in fall; good for foundation plantings, small gardens or for hedges; 3-4' H x 3-4' W | #1 pot #2 pot |
4171 4172 |
| Wayfaring
Tree (Viburnum lantana 'Mohican') |
'Mohican' Wayfaring Tree - compact globe shaped shrub with crinkled, leathery, grey-green foliage that turns purplish red in fall; large, flat topped creamy white flower clusters in spring followed by fruit that changes from green to red to black, sometimes with all three colours present at one time; 7' H x 7' W | #2 pot | 5300 |
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CONIFEROUS TREES &
SHRUBS |
| Name |
Variety and/or characteristics |
Available Sizes |
Code |
| Cedar (Thuja occidentalis cultivars) |
'Brandon' Pyramidal
Cedar - fast growing evergreen with bright green foliage; dense columnar
shape; may be sheered to keep a more compact, full appearance; performs best
in shade; requires moisture retentive soil and benefits from acid-based
evergreen fertilizer; 15-18' H x 4-6' W 'Degroots Spire' Cedar - slow-growing narrow, columnar form wth twisted, rich green foliage; prefers humidity with regular rain; prune before new growth appears in spring; 8' H x 3' W Globe Cedar - natural globe form of rich green, dense foliage; 5-7' H x 5-7' W 'Smaragd' Cedar aka Emerald Cedar - compact, pyramidal form with emerald green foliage held in vertical sprays; Swedish introduction; 12-15' H x 4-6' W 'Wareana' Cedar aka Siberian Cedar - dense, bright green foliage on a pyramidal form; 10' H x 5' W 'Holmstrup' Cedar - compact, slow growing, pyramidal form with flattened sprays of bright green foliage; 7-8' H x 3-4' W |
#1 pot #2 pot N/A N/A N/A #1 pot #1 pot #5 pot #1 pot #2 pot #5 pot |
6761 6585 2676 6609 6610 6764 6349 6350 6771 6600 6601 |
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Cedar Dwarf |
'Little Giant' Dwarf
Cedar - slow growing, compact, globe shaped evergreen; soft, feathery,
bright green foliage; may be sheered to maintain compact, formal appearance;
performs best in shade; requires moisture retentive soil and benefits from
acid-based evergreen fertilizer; 3-4' H x 3-4' W 'Danica' Dwarf Cedar - globe shaped cedar with vertically layered bright green branches; 2 1/2' H x 2 1/2' W 'Teddy Bear' Dwarf Cedar - petite globe shaped cedar; matures to oval shape unless sheared; 1' H x 2' W 'Hetz Midget' Dwarf Cedar - slow growing, dense, globe shaped form that holds its shape; 2 1/2' H x 3' W |
#2 pot N/A N/A N/A |
4243 6242 6246 12231 |
| Cypress Russian (Microbiota decussata) |
Russian Cypress - arching branches with a flat-topped, spreading form resembling the spreading Junipers; tolerates both shady and sunny areas, but must be kept moist; 2' H x 10-12' W | #1 pot | 4574 |
|
Juniper Upright (Juniperus scopulorum cultivars) |
'Skyrocket'
Juniper - narrowest upright Juniper with soft, blue-green foliage; 10' H x
2.5' W 'Medora' Juniper - hardy, slow-growing slender form with steel-blue foliage; 10' H x 4' W 'Tolleson's Blue' Weeping Juniper - graceful, weeping, arching branches of blue, finely textured, string-like foliage on a tree-like form; 12' H x 5' W |
#2 pot #10 pot #10 pot |
13916 4605 4604 |
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Juniper Golden (Juniperus chinensis 'Goldcoast') |
'Goldcoast' Juniper - graceful layers of lacy, golden tipped foliage with green toward centre of plant; compact, slow-growing form; tip colour intensifies in cold weather; 3' H x 5' W | #2 pot | 6103 |
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Juniper Spreading (Juniperus horizontalis cultivars) |
'Andorra' Juniper
- tiered, lacy light green foliage that turns plum purple in cold weather; 1
1/2' H x 6' W 'Blue Danube' Juniper - one of the taller Spreading Junipers; vase-shaped with attractive feathery bluish green foliage; commonly used in mass plantings; does well in most soil conditions; 2' H x 8' W 'Calgary Carpet' Juniper - popular Juniper variety with low spreading habit and attractive soft green foliage; great groundcover for small areas; 1' H x 5-6' W 'Hughes' Juniper - low evergreen groundcover with feathery, silvery-blue foliage turning purplish in cold weather; spreading graceful, feathery branches hug the ground; 1' H x 8' W 'Icee Blue' Juniper - low growing evergreen groundcover with intense silvery-blue foliage forming a dense carpet of colour; this new winter intro has superior fall/winter colour; 8" H x 8' W 'Prince of Wales' Juniper - dense mat forming layers of bright green starburst shaped foliage; one of the lowest growing Spreading Junipers; foliage turns a plum colour in fall and winter; looks attractive cascading over rocks or walls; can be used to stabilize slopes; 4-8" H x 8' W 'Prince of Wales' Juniper Top Graft - an interesting small evergreen accent tree with weeping branches 'Savin' Juniper - one of the taller Spreading Junipers; vase-shaped upright growth with deep green foliage; foundation or mass planting; prefers well-drained soil; 2-2 1/2' H x 4-6' W 'Wiltoni' Juniper aka Blue Rug Juniper - carpet-like groundcover of trailing silver-blue foliage; the lowest growing of all Spreading Junipers; excellent groundcover or cascading over walls; 6" H x 6-8' W 'Youngstown' Juniper - full-centred spreading evergreen with tightly knit branches; bright green summer foliage turns purple-plum in fall; good for borders, rock garden, and mass plantings; 1' H x 6' W |
#1
pot #2 pot #1 pot #2 pot #2 pot #2 pot #2 pot #1 pot #2 pot #5 pot N/A #1 pot #2 pot #1 pot #2 pot |
6595 6596 6009 9299 9300 4575 4602 4561 4579 4603 2807 9297 9298 12367 12368 |
| Fir Balsam (Abies balsamea) |
Balsam Fir - native evergreen tree with fragrant, flat needles; smooth, silvery grey bark with resin blisters on young trees becomes rougher with age; 50-60' H x 20-30' W | #1 pot | 6615 |
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Fir Balsam Dwarf (Abies balsamea 'Nana') |
Dwarf Balsam Fir - small, rounded, flat-topped specimen plant with short, dark, fragrant needles; more delicate and rounded than Nest Spruce; slow growing; prefers moist, well-drained soil; good for rock gardens and other small spaces; 1' H x 2-3' W | #2 pot | 9304 |
| Larch
Siberian (Larix sibirica) |
Siberian Larch - unique, fast growing deciduous conifer with a broad pyramidal shape; arching branches have long, soft, bright green clusters of needles that turn golden yellow in fall before they drop; interesting rounded cones remain through winter; will adapt to dry conditions; 50' H x 25' W | #1 pot #2 pot #5 pot |
3933 7566 7574 |
| Larch
Tamarack (Larix laricina) |
Tamarack - native deciduous conifer with open pyramidal form; clusters of soft pale green spring needles turn yellow before dropping in fall; small cones over winter; needles shorter and cones smaller than Siberian Larch; tolerates moist soil conditions; 40-50' H x 20' W | #5 pot | 7541 |
| Larch
Weeping (Larix decidua 'Pendula') |
Weeping Larch - elegant weeping form of European Larch; soft, bright green new needles turn rich amber-yellow before dropping in fall; good for rock gardens, retaining walls, or may be staked as a small, weeping specimen tree; 8-12' H x 8' W | #5 pot | 2295 |
| Pine Jack (Pinus banskia) |
Jack Pine - hardy native species | N/A | 6607 |
| Pine Lodgepole (Pinus contorta latifolia) |
Lodgepole Pine -
tall, slender tree native to northern Alberta; twisted needles in clusters of two; cones point
inward toward trunk; prefers well drained, acidic soil; dark green needles
age to yellow-green; 50-60' H x 20' W |
#1 pot | 6606 |
| Pine Ponderosa (Pinus ponderosa) |
Ponderosa Pine - large tree with long, dark green needles arranged in clusters of three; large cones and cinnamon brown bark; 30-40' H x 15-20' W |
#1 pot #5 pot |
2821 4127 |
| Pine Scots (Pinus sylvestris) |
Scots Pine
aka Scotch Pine - pointed,
blue-green twisted needles arranged in clusters of two; picturesque bark that flakes
off to reveal cinnamon orange colour beneath; durable, low maintenance plant good for large spaces; 40' H x
15-20' W Columnar Scots Pine - slow-growing columnar pine with twisted blue-green needles; 20' H x 4' W |
#1 pot #5 pot #5 pot |
6602 6006 4567 |
| Pine Swiss Stone (Pinus cembra) |
Swiss Stone Pine - Dense, conical, extremely slow growing tree with dark green needles and smooth bark; soft needles are in clusters of five; 30-35' H x 15' W |
N/A #5 pot |
4564 2820 |
| Pine Mugo (Pinus mugho) |
Mugo Pine - 'Slowmound' Mugo Pine - uniform dense, rounded form; low maintenance; ideal for bonsai, rock gardens, and small landscapes; no shearing required; a true dwarf variety; 2-3' H x 3'W 'Pumilio' Dwarf Mugo Pine - dwarf form of Mugo Pine with short, dark green needles and rounded cones; good foundations plant; 5' H X 5' W |
#10 pot #5 pot #1 pot #2 pot |
7436 12228 2818 2819 |
| Spruce Black (Picea mariana) |
Blue Nest Spruce -
dense, slow growing, very compact form of native black spruce with
blue-green needles; 3-4' H x 3-4' W Blue Nest Spruce Top Grafted - grafted onto a short trunk to make a small, specimen tree |
#2 pot #5 pot #5 pot |
4454 4455 4456 |
| Spruce Colorado (Picea pungens) |
Colorado Blue & Green
Spruce
- majestic pyramidal evergreen tree with very sharply pointed, stiff needles
in shades of deep green to light blue; large tree at maturity; 60' H x 15-20' W 'Baby Blue' Colorado Spruce - new seedling selection of the traditional pyramidal-shaped evergreen with intense blue pointed needles; colour is extremely consistent; good as a single specimen in landscapes, parks, or in mass planting; drought tolerant once established; 15-20' H x 10-12' W Columnar Blue Spruce - upright, columnar spruce with silver-blue foliage and intense powder blue new growth; ideal for smaller yards; 20-25' H x 6-7' W Globe Blue Spruce - slow growing, dwarf, globe-shaped form with intense blue, sharply pointed, stiff needles; accent or specimen evergreen; 4-5' H x 4-5' W Globe Blue Spruce Top Grafted - grafted onto short trunk to make a short tree |
#1 pot #2 pot #1 pot #2 pot #5 pot #5 pot #2 pot #5 pot #5 pot |
14230 2673 2672 2671 4093 13917 2296 6591 2674 |
| Spruce Norway
Dwarf (Picea abies) |
Dwarf
'Little Gem' Norway Spruce - dwarf, slow growing evergreen with dense, rich
green needles on a compact, flat-topped head; requires little maintenance;
1-2' H x 3' W Dwarf 'Pumila' Norway Spruce - dense, dwarf globe-shaped spruce with short green needles; 3' H x 4' W Norway Nest 'Nidiformis' Spruce - unique dwarf, flat, layered appearance; accent or rock garden plant; 3' H x 5' W |
#1 pot #1 pot #2 pot #1 pot #2 pot #5 pot |
2667 2670 2669 2297 6454 2298 |
| Spruce White (Picea glauca) |
White Spruce - large, hardy native tree with short green needles; used for shelterbelts, acreages, and other large areas; 60' H x 15-20' W | #1 pot #2 pot |
Super7 6590 |
| Yew
Upright (Taxus cuspidata 'Morden') |
'Morden' Upright Yew - fast growing, dense evergreen with soft, dark green needles; 3-4' H x 5-6' W | #5 pot | 4241 |
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CLIMBERS & VINES |
| Name |
Variety and/or characteristics |
Available Sizes |
Code |
|
Bittersweet (Celastrus scandens) |
'Diane' & 'Hercules' Bittersweet - greenish flowers turn to black fruits which split in the fall to reveal ornamental yellow interior with red seeds on female (Diane) plants. FRUIT IS POISONOUS, but attracts birds and can also be dried for arrangements. Male and female plants are combined in one pot to insure fruiting; 10-15'H x 5'W | #2 pot | 13907 |
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Clematis (Clematis hybrids & cultivars) |
Assorted Varieties (Warranty until Sept. 30 only) | #1 pot | various codes |
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Honeysuckle (Lonicera 'Mandarin') |
'Mandarin' Honeysuckle - vigorous, twining deciduous vine with attractive copper coloured spring foliage that matures to glossy green; orange-red tubular flowers have a yellow throat; requires support; 10-12' H x 6' W | #1
pot |
4049 |
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Honeysuckle (Lonicera brownii 'Dropmore Scarlet') |
'Dropmore Scarlet' Honeysuckle - scarlet,
trumpet-shaped flowers through summer attract hummingbirds; requires
support; flowers profusely in full sun, but will grow and bloom in some
degree of shade; 6-8' H x 5' W |
#1 pot | 4064 |
| Hops (Humulus lupulus) |
Green
Hops - fast growing, twining perennial vine that dies to the ground in
fall and re-grows extremely quickly each year; light green hops form on
female plants in late summer; requires male pollinator to produce fruit;
will tolerate some shade; size will depend on training; up to 20' H Golden Hops - chartreuse green to golden yellow foliage develops best colour in a bright location; other characteristics same as for Green Hops |
#1 pot #1 pot |
7110 7468 |
|
Virginia Creeper (Parthenocissus quinquefolia) |
Virginia Creeper - vigorous, fast growing vine once established; excellent red fall color most years when in a sunny location; very shade tolerant; can be grown as groundcover on slopes and banks or even under spruce trees; 20-30' H x 5-8' W | #1
pot #2 pot #5 pot |
4025 4026 4027 |
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FRUIT TREES |
| Name |
Variety and/or characteristics |
Available Sizes |
Code |
|
Apple (Malus cultivars) a second, different Apple, an AppleCrab, or an Ornamental Crabapple is required for proper cross pollination and to increase fruit production, with the exception of the Combination Apple which is self-pollinating. Bees and insects can cross pollinate your trees from other Malus trees growing in the neighborhood within 500 feet. |
'Battleford'
Apple - a 1945 introduction from North Battleford, SK; 6-7.5cm pale,
yellowish-green fruit with red stripes; good for fresh eating and cooking
with moderately good storage qualities if picked slightly under-ripe; ripens
in early September; 15-18' H x 10-12' W 'Carlos Queen' Apple - a large green apple with red blush; good dessert and cooking quality, and stores well; 16' H x 12' W 'Carroll' Apple - ripens in September; excellent for eating fresh and also for cooking; 15' H x 12' W 'Collet' Apple - this late season variety was discovered by Albert Collet from Manitoba; produces a medium to large sized fruit that is medium red over creamy green coloured crisp flesh; excellent for fresh eating and cooking and stores well; 15' H x 12' W Combination Apple - a combination of different varieties of hardy Apples grafted onto one plant to create a novel tree; ripening times and fruit quality will vary with variety; each tree will be slightly different; 15' H x 12' W 'Fall Red' Apple - large, dull red over pale green coloured fruit with crisp, white flesh of good quality and texture; ripens mid to late September; good for eating fresh or cooking and stores well; 1986 introduction; 16' H x 12' W 'Goodland' Apple - a 1955 introduction from Morden Research Station; large 6-8cm green blushed red Apple with crisp, juicy, tender, and aromatic flesh; excellent for eating, cooking and storage; ripens in late September; latest of the 'land' series to ripen; 15' H x 12' W 'Hardi-Mac' Apple - a selection of the historical McIntosh Apple found in Calgary, Alberta in 1992; medium sized bright red fruit with white, crisp, juicy, aromatic flesh and a distinctive flavour; good for eating fresh, cooking, and fair for storage; ripens mid-September; 15' H x 12' W 'Honeycrisp' Apple - large red Apple that is exceptionally crisp, sweet and juicy, making it a must for any home garden; fine texture makes it great for eating fresh and it has exceptional storage life; ripens late September; a 1991 University of Minnesota introduction; 12' H x 10' W 'Millstream' Apple - dull red, 6-7 cm fruit in September. Good fresh & for cooking; stores well; 15' H x 12' W 'Norkent' Apple - medium size round green apple streaked with red; a crisp, sweet, aromatic Apple good for eating fresh and cooking; ripens early September; keeps for up to 12 weeks; cross between Haralson and Rescue introduced in 1990 from Beaverlodge, Alberta; 16' H x 12' W 'Norland' Apple - a naturally dwarf tree with 6- 7.5cm sweet green fruit with red stripes; ripens early August; fruit stores fairly well for an early ripening apple; 12' H x 10' W 'Parkland' Apple - yellow green fruit with red blush overlay and creamy white flesh; good for eating fresh and cooking, and stores moderately well; ripens mid to late August; tends to bear biennially; a 1979 introduction from Morden Research Station; 16' H x 12' W 'Prairie Sun' Apple - a semi-dwarf tree that produces consistent crops of fruit 7- 8 cm in diameter; fruit is a unique yellow color with a pink blush; introduced from the University of Saskatchewan; very good fresh and good for both cooking and storage; 12' H x 10' W 'Red Sparkle' Apple - a very good eating and good cooking Apple that also stores very well; fruit is bright red with white flesh and a unique nutty fruit flavour; ripens in September; 16' H x 12' W 'September Ruby' Apple - large, bright red fruit with light green ribbing and greenish, crisp, sweet, juicy flesh; good for fresh eating, and can be stored into January; ripens late September into October; a cross of Rescue and Haralson introduced in 1986 by Morden Research Station; 16' H x 12' W 'Westland' Apple - large, early season green-yellow apple striped with red; 7-8cm Apples with poor fresh eating properties because fruit is very tart, however excellent cooking and moderately good storage properties; 15' H x 12' W 'Wolf River' Apple - this older variety is noted for the large size of its fruit; a fair eating apple that is used more commonly for cooking; fruit of this very hardy and healthy tree ripens in October; 15' H x 12' W 'Zestar' Apple - a 1998 University of Minnesota introduction; medium sized red striped early apple that is crisp and juicy; best known for its sweet tart flavour; ripens late August, and stores much better than other early apples; 15' H x 12' W |
#5 pot #7 pot #10 pot N/A #7 pot #10 pot #10 pot #5 pot #7 pot #5 pot #5 pot #5 pot N/A N/A #5 pot N/A #7 pot #10 pot #10 pot #7 pot #10 pot #5 pot #7 pot |
3996 3997 3954 3956 2300 3848 3967 3998 3958 2679 3999 4009 3962 3982 2301 2302 4007 2306 3979 2303 4004 4043 4045 |
| AppleCrab (Malus cultivars) a second, different AppleCrab, an Apple, or an Ornamental Crabapple is required for proper cross pollination and to increase fruit production. Bees and insects can cross pollinate your trees from other Malus trees growing in the neighborhood within 500 feet. |
'Kerr' AppleCrab -
one of the very best AppleCrabs; stores well,
good fresh after a mellowing period, very productive; skin on ripe fruit is
a deep, purplish red colour that gives excellent colour to preserves and
jellies; cross between 'Dolgo' and 'Haralson' 15' H x 12' W 'Rescue' AppleCrab - an extremely hardy 1936 introduction from the Experimental Farm in Scott, SK; a small, dull red AppleCrab with yellow background; sweet, firm, yellowish-white flesh; excellent for fresh eating and canning; ripens in early August; does not store well; 15' H x 12' W 'Shafer' AppleCrab - a cross between 'Rescue' and 'Trail' AppleCrabs; small, sweet fruit good for jellies, juice and fresh eating; stores better than Rescue; 15' H x 12' W 'Trail Dwarf' AppleCrab - pale yellow with red overlay fruit that has crisp and juicy white flesh; ripens in late September; good for fresh eating or for storage; very hardy; 12-15' H x 10-12' W 'Trailman' AppleCrab - green overlaid with red fruit about 1 1/2-2" in diameter; good eating and canning quality; flesh is crisp and juicy and the tree is vigorous and productive; early to mid-season; 15' H x 12- W |
#7 pot #5 pot #7 pot #10 pot #7 pot #7 pot #7 pot |
3948 4010 3960 3959 3952 3993 3965 |
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Cherry Sour (Prunus cerasus 'Evans') |
'Evans' Cherry - prairie hardy sour cherry with white flowers in spring and glossy green foliage; large, sweet, translucent, bright red fruit ripens in late summer; good for eating fresh and preserves; self- pollinating; prefers well drained soil; 10' H x 8' W | #1
pot #5 pot |
4034 2681 |
| Pincherry
Mary Liss (Prunus pennsylvanica 'Mary Liss') |
'Mary Liss' Pincherry - small slender tree with reddish bark; branches spread at broad angles; deep green foliage turns reddish-yellow in fall; small bright red, sour fruit ripens in late summer; smaller selection of native Pincherry ideal for smaller landscapes; 16' H x 10' W | #5 pot | 4167 |
| Plum (Prunus cultivars) a second, different Plum or other Plum pollinator such as Western Sandcherry is required for proper cross pollination to increase fruit production |
'Brookred' Plum - large red plum with orange flesh; excellent for fresh
eating and preserves; pollinate with Opata or Pembina Plum or Western Sand Cherry; 15' H x 12' W 'Mount Royal' Plum - hardy plum with blue skin and firm yellow flesh; self-fertile, but benefits from cross pollination; considered the best blue plum; ripens in late summer; 12' H x 8' W 'Pembina' Plum - hardiest Prairie plum; large, purple-red clingstone fruit with yellow flesh; excellent for eating fresh; pollinate with Opata or Brookred Plum or Western Sand Cherry; 15-18' H x 10' W |
#5 pot #5 pot #5 pot |
7522 4013 6456 |
| Pear (Pyrus x ussuriensis cultivars) two different Pear varieties are required for proper cross pollination to increase fruit production |
''Ure' Pear - a 1978 Morden Research Station introduction; hardy tree with
upright growth habit and long thorns; large, showy white spring flowers and
small greenish yellow fruit that ripens in late August; can be used as a
street tree; foliage turns bronze in fall; 20' H x 15' W 'Golden Spice' Pear - hardy tree with upright growth habit and long thorns; large, showy white flowers in spring followed by fruit that ripens in late August to a greenish yellow colour blushed with dull red; used for jams and canning; glossy green foliage turns purplish bronze in fall; 20' H x 15' W |
#5 pot #5 pot |
3971 4091 |
|
FRUITING SHRUBS |
| Name |
Variety and/or characteristics |
Available Sizes |
Code |
|
Blueberry (Vaccinium cultivars) Blueberries are self-fertile, so only one variety is needed to produce fruit, however, yields may increase by having more than one variety |
'Northblue'
Blueberry - small shrub is self pollinating with white flowers in spring;
glossy green foliage turns deep bright red in fall; large, flavourful, dark
blue fruit with a pleasing sugar to acid ratio is great for fresh eating or
preserves; requires moist, acidic soil; 1983 introduction from University of
Minnesota; 2 1/2' H x 3' W 'Northsky' Blueberry - very hardy variety with bluish green foliage that turns bright red in fall; self pollinating, however yields can be increased by cross pollination with another variety; can produce 1 to 3 pounds of small to medium, very sweet, sky blue berries per plant; requires moist, acidic soil; introduced in 1983 from University of Minnesota; 1-1 1/2' H x 1 1/2-2' W 'Northland' Blueberry - the hardiest of highbush blueberries; dark blue berries are small to medium size and have a wild berry flavour; self pollinating, but cross pollinate for higher yield; ripens after Northblue; developed in Michigan; 4' H x 3-4' W |
#1
pot #1 pot #1 pot |
12092 4036 6731 |
| Cherry
Nanking (Prunus tomentosa) |
Nanking Cherry - broad shrub with light pink to white flowers and fuzzy green leaves; juicy, sweet red Cherries ripen in mid-summer; prefers well drained soil; tolerates part shade; 6-8' H x 6-8' W | #1
pot #2 pot |
4031 4032 |
| Cherry
Sour U of S Introductions (Prunus eminems 'SK Carmine Jewel' and Prunus x kerrasis hybrids) Cherries are self-fertile, so only one variety is needed to produce fruit, however, yields may increase by having more than one variety |
'SK
Carmine Jewel' Sour Cherry - an older introduction; showy white spring blossoms
and glossy foliage; self pollinating; very cold hardy variety; ripens early
with dark red skin and fruit; 6' H x 4' W 'Crimson Passion' Sour Cherry - non-suckering variety produces 5.8 gram excellent, sweet, fresh eating or processing Cherries that have the highest sugar content of the U of S Cherry introductions; 6-7' H x 3-4' W 'Cupid' Sour Cherry - early blooms and the largest fruit of the U of S Cherry introductions at 6-7 grams; dark black-red, sweet, slightly astringent fruit; self pollinating; excellent for fresh eating and processing; 6-8' H x 4' W 'Juliette' Sour Cherry - excellent fresh eating dark red Cherry with moderate vigor and few suckers; fruit averages 4.5 grams; also excellent for processing; 6-8' H x 3-4' W 'Romeo' Sour Cherry - best U of S Cherry introduction for juicing with good fresh eating and processing qualities also; dark red-black fruit ripens in late summer; 6-8' H x 3-4' W 'Valentine' Sour Cherry - the most productive of the U of S Cherry selections, having much heavier flower bud load compared to the other varieties; more productive from a younger age; slight suckering; fruit size about 4.5 grams; 6-8' H x 4' W |
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8688 7106 12096 12100 12097 12098 12099 |
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Cranberry Highbush (Viburnum trilobum) |
American Highbush Cranberry - nursery grown native species with white spring
blooms followed by bright red, edible fruit; dark green leaves turn deep red
in fall; tolerant of shade and prefers moist soil; 10' H x 6-8' W 'Wentworth' Highbush Cranberry - upright shrub with flat, white flower clusters in spring; heavily laden form of American Highbush Cranberry with an abundance of large, fruity tasting cranberries good for preserves; attractive deeply lobed green foliage turns deep red in fall; 10' H x 8' W |
#1 pot #2 pot |
4059 4284 |
|
Currant (Ribes species and cultivars) |
Black
Currant - upright mounding shrub with abundant black fruit used for jams,
jellies, or pies; fruit produced from July to August on new growth; prune
back 1/3 of the canes in spring to promote vigorous new growth and more
fruit; 4' H x 5' W Red Currant - strong vigorous bush with dense foliage; abundance of bright red fruit good for jellies and pies; fruit ripens from July to August on 2-3 year old canes; remove oldest canes in spring to promote new growth and more fruit; 4' H x 4' W White Currant - strong vigorous upright shrub with abundant translucent white fruit good for pies and jelly; fruit begins ripening in July; remove 1/3 of the oldest canes to the ground in spring to stimulate new growth and more fruit |
#1
pot #2 pot N/A N/A #2 pot |
7852 4068 7431 4070 4069 |
| Haskap (Lonicera caerulea edulis hybrids) |
Haskap aka Blue Honeysuckle aka Honeyberry - highly hybridized Sweetberry Honeysuckle that has far superior fruit with excellent flavour, very similar to Blueberries; fruit is oblong and dark blue with a lighter blue bloom (like Blueberries); very hardy plant that tolerates most growing conditions; earliest fruit of the season, ripening in June or early July; two named varieties or seedlings are needed for fruit; 4' H x 4' W | #1 pot | 2904 |
|
Gooseberry (Ribes 'Pixwell') |
'Pickswell' Gooseberry - almost thornless; makes delicious pies and preserves; fruits hang below the branches where they’re easy to pick - hence the name “Pixwell”; 3-4' H x 3-4' W | #1
pot #2 pot |
6622 4089 |
|
Grape (Vitis riparia 'Valiant') |
'Valiant' Grape - very hardy, self pollinating grape with medium sized clusters of dark purple blue, flavourful fruit that matures in early September; good for fresh eating, juice, jelly, and wines; flavour similar to Concord Grape; 10' H x 10' W | #1
pot #2 pot #5 pot |
7220 4028 4435 |
|
Hazelnut Beaked (Corylus cornuta) |
Beaked Hazelnut - nursery grown hardy native species; edible brown nuts are 1/2 inch in diameter and enclosed in a bristly, leafy husk with a long protruding tube-like "beak"; 6-8' H x 4' W | #2
pot #3 pot |
4254 4255 |
|
Raspberry (Rubus cultivars) |
'Boyne'
Raspberry - an older, extremely hardy Floricane variety developed at Morden, Manitoba;
medium to large, tender, juicy, dark red berries ripen early to
mid season; flavour is aromatic and medium sweet; excellent for fresh
eating, jams,
jellies, and freezing; productive, sturdy canes; 6' H x 4' W 'Double Delight' - a primocane selection producing large red berries with good flavour; fruit typically ripens from late summer into fall; mow canes to the ground in the spring and they will grow and produce fruit within the same season; excellent for fresh eating, jam, freezing and preserves; 4' H x 4' W Thornless - produces red, tasty berries on thornless canes that make picking easier; 4' H x 3' W Golden - produces medium-sized fruit that is yellow with a pink blush; fruit is soft, but with excellent, mild flavor; good for eating fresh, freezing, or preserving; 2-3' H x 2' W |
All Varieties are Sold Bareroot in Bundles of 10 Canes |
7554 6984 7538 12095 |
|
Sandcherry Western (Prunus besseyi) |
Western Sandcherry - upright spreading shrub commonly used as a pollinator for some varieties of hardy plums; white flowers in spring followed by small purple-black, edible cherries; drought tolerant; silvery green foliage turns an attractive reddish purple in fall; 4' H x 5' W |
#1 pot #2 pot |
4038 4040 |
|
Saskatoon (Amelanchier alnifolia) Saskatoons are self-fertile, so only one variety is necessary to produce fruit |
'Honeywood' Saskatoon
- glossy green foliage and vivid red-orange fall colour; large berries
useful for
pies, preserves, or eating fresh; introduced by Dr. Porter from Parkside,
SK; 8-10' H x 6-8' W 'Smokey' Saskatoon - large white flowers in spring and yellow to red fall foliage; berries have highest sugar to acid ratio; maximum berry production in full sun; 8-10' H x 6-8' W 'Thiessen' Saskatoon - moderately suckering with white spring flowers and yellow to red fall foliage; produces large, full-flavoured fruit; 8-10' H x 6-8' W Native Saskatoon - nursery grown variety native to Saskatchewan, with very tasty purple fruit; 10-12' H x 8' W |
#2
pot #2 pot #1 pot #1 pot |
4111 4113 6989 Super7 |
|
SUPER 7 SELLERS |
| Name |
Variety and/or characteristics |
Available Sizes |
Code |
| Chokecherry Schubert | See Deciduous Shade Trees for description | #1 pot | 5085 |
| Poplar Northwest | See Deciduous Shade Trees for description | #1 pot | 14227 |
| Ninebark Diabolo | See Small or Shrubby Trees & Deciduous Shrubs - Tall for description | #2 pot | 2276 |
| Potentilla CT | See Flowering Shrubs for description | #1 pot | 4194 |
| Potentilla Goldfinger | See Flowering Shrubs for description | #1 pot | 7115 |
| Saskatoon Native | See Fruiting Shrubs for description | #1 pot | 6903 |
| Spruce White | See Coniferous Trees & Shrubs for description | #1 pot | 6586 |
|
ANNUALS, PERENNIALS, BULBS, ROSES |
| Name |
Variety and/or characteristics |
Available Sizes |
Code |
| Annual Bedding Plants | assorted varieties from Alyssum to Marigolds to Zinnias and everything in between, plus Vegetables such as Tomatoes, Onions, Celery, Cucumbers, Broccoli, Cauliflower, etc. | 6 & 4 packs | 14027 |
| Annual Vegetables | Single Plants - Numerous Tomato Varieties & Vegetables (Cabbage, Cucumber, Pumpkin, Zucchini, etc.) | 3.5-4.5"pot | 12126 |
| Annual Basket Stuffers | assorted new varieties and old favourites such as Wave and Easy Wave Petunias, Trailing Verbena, Double Impatiens, Diascia, Million Bells/Calibracoa, Nemesia, Ivies, Vines, and many more | 2"pot 3.5"pot |
13731 14081 |
| Annual Geraniums | Geraniums (Pelargonium) - Zonal, Ivy Leaf, Fancy Leaf, and Scented Leaf | 4.5"pot | 13897 |
| Annual Basket Stuffers | Double & New Guinea Impatiens, Carnations, Begonias, Fuchsia, Osteospermum, Dahlia, Datura, Grasses, Argyranthemum, etc. | 4.5"pot | 13899 |
| Annual Dracenas | Dracena "Spike" plant |
Jumbo 6pk 4" pot |
13854 14190 |
| Perennials | hundreds of the most popular varieties of herbaceous perennial plants hardy to our climate, plus many of the new varieties released each season | 4"pot 5.5" pot |
various
codes various codes |
| Daylilies (Hemerocallis) | over 35 named Daylily varieties in shades and combinations of white, yellow, lemon-lime, orange, red, pink, lavender, purple, and black-red; dwarf to tall varieties; many varieties re-bloom; 12"-4' H x 18"-3' W | 5.5" pot | various codes |
| Ferns | Ostrich Fern
- very hardy, spreading fern with edible fiddleheads; part sun to full
shade; 3-4' H Cinnamon Fern - deer and rabbit resistant fern; 3-3 1/2' H |
5.5" pot 5.5" pot |
2827 3856 |
| Hostas | Over 50 named Hosta varieties - full shade to sun tolerant varieties; miniatures to giants; leaf colours in solids and combinations of bright green, dark green, lime, yellow, gold, cream, white, blue-green, and grey-green; 6"-3' H x 8"-4' W | 5.5" pot | various codes |
| Iris | Bearded Iris -
Assorted varieties Siberian Iris - Assorted varieties |
5.5" pot | various codes |
| Peony Double |
Double Pink Peony Double Red Peony Double White Peony |
#1 pot #1 pot #1 pot |
6620 6619 6618 |
| Peony Japanese | 'Bowl of Beauty' Japanese Peony - cerise pink outer petals with cream centre 'Do Tell' Japanese Peony - soft pink outer petals with deeper pink centre 'Primavere' Japanese Peony - white outer petals with yellow centre 'Sword Dance' Japanese Peony - crimson outer petals with gold & red centre |
5.5" pot 5.5" pot 5.5" pot 5.5" pot |
14186 5028 13699 4903 |
| Asparagus | Mary Washington Asparagus - perennial vegetable, that if well cultivated can produce for 20 years or more, but takes about 3 years to produce a good harvest; harvest when the shoots are 5 to 8" tall and the buds are still tight; can be grown in any well drained fertile soil | 10 roots | 14848 |
| Rhubarb |
Strawberry Red Rhubarb - large stalks
with both interior and exterior rose pink colour; medium to heavy seed stalk
production Canada Red Rhubarb - smaller red stalks with red interior colour; very popular variety introduced in Canada; stems are shorter and more slender than many seedling types but very tender and high quality; produces few seed stalks |
#1 pot #2 pot #1 pot #2 pot |
4101 4496 12232 12233 |
| Strawberries | Tristar
Strawberry - Everbearing/Day Neutral; one of the newest varieties of strawberries and
maybe the best; bears fruit with very good flavour all season; has a bright
red surface and red flesh; extremely winter hardy; many people believe
Tristar is unquestionably the best variety developed to date Fort Laramie Strawberry - Everbearing; can withstand temperatures of -30 to -40 degrees un-mulched; very productive with excellent vigour and large berries; berries are medium red and sweet |
10 roots 10 roots |
1947 1945 |
| Seed Potatoes | Kennebec
Potato - white skin and flesh; very large size potatoes; mid-late harvest time;
very high yield Norland Potato - red skin and white flesh; large size potatoes; early harvest time; high yield Pontiac Potato - red skin and white flesh; large size potatoes; mid-late harvest time; high yield Russet Burbank Potato - russet skin and flesh; medium size potatoes; late harvest time; good yield Yukon Gold Potato - yellow skin and flesh; medium size potatoes; mid-late harvest time; good yield Warba Potato - white skin and flesh; large size potatoes; early harvest time; high yield Bintje Potato - yellow skin and flesh; medium size potatoes; late harvest time; high yield Caribe - purple skin with bright white flesh; very large size potatoes; early harvest time; high yield |
2 kg
box 2 kg box 2 kg box 2 kg box 2 kg box 2 kg box 2 kg box 2 kg box 10 lb bag |
2288 2285 2289 2291 2290 12656 7217 2292 13855 |
| Seed Potatoes Gourmet | Banana Potato
-
yellow skin and flesh; buttery taste; fingerling type potato; late harvest
time; high yield French Fingerling Potato - cranberry red skin and yellow flesh marbled with red; creamy taste; fingerling type potato; late harvest time; good yield |
500g
bag 500g bag |
13730 2272 |
| Onion Sets | Yellow
Dutch Onions - yellow flesh; great for cooking and storing Spanish Onions - globe onions; sweet, great for fresh and cooked dishes White Onions - white flesh; great for cooking and storing Red Onions - red flesh; sweet, great for fresh and cooked dishes Multiplier Onions - produces green onions; ideal for eating in fresh salads Gourmet Shallots - wonderful flavour for cooking |
100/pkg 100/pkg 100/pkg 100/pkg 12/pkg 12/pkg |
5846 13499 13495 5849 5847 5851 |
| Garlic Bulbs | White
Garlic - jumbo sized white cloves Red Garlic - jumbo sized cloves with a reddish colour Elephant Garlic - huge cloves that are mild in flavour |
4 bulbs 4 bulbs 3 bulbs |
13497 13498 5853 |
| Summer Flowering Bulbs | Lily - Asiatic,
dwarf, Oriental, trumpet, Tiger, and novelty varieties Dahlia - giant dinnerplate, decorative, cactus, anemone, ball, and pompom flower forms Gladiolus - ruffled, large, and small flowered types Calla - white, yellow, pink, peach, purple, red, black-red, and bicoloured varieties Tuberose - extremely fragrant single and 'The Pearl' double flowered Tigridia - bright mixed colours Ismene - exotic looking white Spider Lily Anemone - 'The Governor' (red), 'Blue Poppy' (blue), and 'Sylphide' (bright pink); Eucomis - unique flowered pink and bicoloured varieties; Gloriosa - climbing lily with exotic bicoloured red & yellow flowers |
various package sizes |
various codes |
| Roses Tender these roses are generally NOT winter hardy in our climate unless the graft is planted deeply, they are grown in a sheltered location, and extra winter protection is used NO Warranty |
'Anastasia' - Hybrid Tea - this robust plant produces exhibition formed
crystal white blooms; one of the few white roses resistant to rain spotting;
3.5'-4' H, light fragrance, 30 petals 'Blue Girl' - Hybrid Tea - the silvery lavender blooms of this beauty just happen to be fragrant as well; foliage is semi-glossy and dark green; 3'-4' H, moderate fragrance, 30-40 petals 'Folklore' - Hybrid Tea - high centred blooms of warm salmon with yellowish orange reverse, borne gracefully on long, straight stems; glossy, disease resistant foliage; excellent show rose; 4-5' H, strong fragrance, 40-45 petals 'Intrigue' - Floribunda - a novel, plum-purple colour that has yet to be duplicated in the rose world; flowers are velvety and fragrant; dark green leaves; 2.5' H, strong fragrance, 20 petals 'Love' - Grandiflora - this prolific plant produces loads of shapely blooms which are blood red on the inside/top of the petals, and snow white on the outside/reverse side; 5' H, light fragrance, 35 petals 'Miss All American Beauty' - Hybrid Tea - gorgeous, well-formed blossoms in a rich, hot pink; colour lasts from bud to petal drop; sweet rose perfume; huge leathery foliage; 4-5' H, strong fragrance, 50-55 petals 'Opening Night' - Hybrid Tea - this classy, bright red hybrid tea is a hit with its dark green semi-glossy foliage and stunning four inch flowers; this is the first true hybrid tea rose to win the All-America Rose Selections award in 14 years; 4' H, light to moderate fragrance, 25-30 petals 'Sunsprite' - Floribunda - the best yellow rose, bar none; deep yellow, long lasting colour, and super sweet fragrance; a bushy disease resistant plant with lots of glossy deep-green leaves; 2-2.5' H, strong fragrance, 25-30 petals |
#2 pot #2 pot #2 pot #2 pot #2 pot #2 pot #2 pot #2 pot |
14839 14840 14841 14843 12360 14842 12361 14844 |
| Roses Hardy | See Roses Hardy under FLOWERING SHRUBS heading |
All #2 pot |
| GARDENING ACCESSORIES & MISCELLANEOUS ITEMS |
| Concrete, Polyresin, and Ceramic Ornaments | fountains, birdbaths, statuary, figurines, tree faces, stepping stones, etc. |
various codes |
|
| Sounds in the Garden | musically tuned wind chimes & gongs, bamboo wind chimes, fused glass chimes, and many styles of small, colourful, decorative metal chimes |
various codes |
|
| Products for Our Feathered Friends | a huge selection of bird feeders & houses, birdbaths, food, hummingbird feeders & nectar concentrate, as well as bird books so you can identify who you're looking at | various codes | |
| Garden & Hand Tools | shovels, spades, digging forks, hoes, rakes, hand pruners, loppers, pole pruners, pruning saws, bow saws, hand trowels, transplanters, cultivators, weeders, and more, including Corona Professional Tools | various codes |
|
| Bagged Mulches |
Crushed Red Shale Large White Stone Bark Nuggets Red Wood Mulch Cedar Chips Natural Cedar Mulch Blue Brilliant Wood Mulch |
18 kg 18 kg 2 cu.ft. 2 cu.ft. 2 cu.ft. 3 cu.ft. 3 cu.ft. |
1807 |
| Peat Moss |
ProMoss Peat - High Quality
Canadian Sphagnum Peat Moss in compressed bales ProMoss Peat - High Quality Canadian Sphagnum Peat Moss in compressed bales |
3.8 cu.ft. 2.2 cu.ft. |
13725 |
| Peat-based Soil-less Potting and Planting Mixes and Soil Amendments | ProMix BX
- High Quality All Purpose Soilless Growing Mix in a
compressed bale ProMix Ultimate Container Mix ProMix Ultimate Organic Mix ProMix Outdoor Planting Mix ProMix Lawn Care ProMix Container Mix ProMix Potting Mix CIL Bloom Mix CIL Smart Mix Hillview Top Soil Hillview Triple Mix Groundskeeper's Pride Organic Compost Groundskeeper's Pride Hanging Basket Mix Groundskeeper's Pride Potting Soil Groundskeeper's Pride Potting Soil Horticultural Sand Moo Poo Steer Manure Sheep Manure |
3.8 cu.ft. 28L 28L 28L 1 cu.ft. 2 cu.ft. 2 cu.ft. 30L 30L 30L 30L 40L 40L 20L 40L 18 kg 18 kg 18 kg |
2533 7603 7605 13726 5499 6072 6037 4851 4850 6389 6377 248 4758 2188 2187 6763 2176 2175 |
| Topsoil Bulk | *see NOTE below | 1
cu.yd. 1/2 cu.yd. |
14231 14232 |
|
Delivery |
trees, shrubs, or other small or lightweight
items bulk topsoil up to 2 cubic yards, mulches, sod, or other large or heavy loads |
per load per load |
2631 |
|
*NOTE: 1 cubic yard covers about 80 square feet @ a depth of 4 inches |
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