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...

DESCRIPTION: Native, dwarf poplar with lateral branching pattern (resists snow-load damage). New red growth and dark green foliage with strong balsam scent. BOTANICAL NAME: Populus paskapooAVERAGE HEIGHT: 20 MetersAVERAGE SPREAD: 15 MetersSUN EXPOSURE: Full sunFLOWER COLOUR: InsignificantFLOWERING TIME: N/AFOLIAGE COLOUR: GreenCOLD HARDINESS: Zone 2 ( Should survive up to -42.7° Celsius )WATER NEEDS: Average - Drought tolerantOTHER FEATURES:...

DESCRIPTION: Excellent shade tree because of its very broad head. Needs a large area to grow. Narrow, dark green, glossy leaves turn yellow in late fall. Tolerates both dry and wet soil conditions. Has an aggressive root system so do not plant near homes. BOTANICAL...