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: A paper birch selection with exfoliating snow-white bark and dark green foliage that turns lemon-yellow in the fall. Columnar form when young, matures to a dense, pyramidal shape. Prefers a moist, well-drained soil. Drought tolerant once established. Prune only in full-leaf as needed....

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: Cultivar of American Elm with a more compact, vase-shaped canopy. Nice dark green, serrated pointy leaves turn golden in fall. Tolerates both dry and wet conditions BOTANICAL NAME: Ulmus americana 'Brandon'AVERAGE HEIGHT: 15 MetersAVERAGE SPREAD: 10 MetersSUN EXPOSURE: Full sunFLOWER COLOUR: InsignificantFLOWERING TIME: SpringFOLIAGE COLOUR: Dark greenCOLD HARDINESS: Zone 2 ( Should survive up to -42.7°...

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...

DESCRIPTION: A hardy accent tree for small landscapes, featuring showy clusters of white flowers in spring followed by bright scarlet berries lasting into winter; attractive compound leaves turn red and orange in fall; needs well drained soil, resistant to fireblight BOTANICAL NAME: Sorbus decoraAVERAGE HEIGHT: 6 MetersAVERAGE SPREAD: 4...