Large Shade Trees

DESCRIPTION: One of the best general purpose shade trees for cold climates; extremely hardy, very clean and tidy with a symmetrical rounded shape and glossy foliage, seedless, adaptable to almost any conditions; popular and justifiably so. BOTANICAL NAME: Fraxinus pennsylvanica 'Patmore'OTHER NAMES: Red AshAVERAGE HEIGHT: 15...

DESCRIPTION: Large tree with graceful weeping branches and nice white bark. Dark green lacy leaves turn a nice yellow in autumn. BOTANICAL NAME: Betula pendula 'Laciniata'AVERAGE HEIGHT: 12 MetersAVERAGE SPREAD: 6 MetersSUN EXPOSURE: Full sun to partial shadeFLOWER COLOUR: InsignificantFLOWERING TIME: SpringFOLIAGE COLOUR: Dark greenCOLD HARDINESS: Zone 2 ( Should survive up to...

DESCRIPTION: Broad, pyramidal canopy with larger cones than Native Larch. Attractive, soft, new green needles in spring that turn a nice golden colour in fall. Tolerant of most soils. Drops needles for winter. BOTANICAL NAME: Larix sibericaAVERAGE HEIGHT: 20 MetersAVERAGE SPREAD: 6 MetersSUN EXPOSURE: Full sun to partial shadeFLOWER COLOUR: InsignificantFLOWERING TIME: InsignificantFOLIAGE COLOUR: GreenCOLD...

DESCRIPTION: This is a cross between Tillia americana and Tillia cordata. Nice pyramidal crown with unique almost heart shaped, dark green leaves that turn a nice yellow in fall. Mildly fragrant, creamy flowers in summer. Hardiest Linden for Calgary. BOTANICAL NAME: Tilia flavescens 'Dropmore'AVERAGE HEIGHT: 12 MetersAVERAGE SPREAD: 5 MetersSUN EXPOSURE: Full...