Beautiful Shrubs

DESCRIPTION: Considered among the very best, this spring blooming lilac features an upright spreading growth habit with attractive heart-shaped, shiny, bluish-green leaves. French grafted lilac with fragrant, double, magenta flowers in mid-spring. BOTANICAL NAME: Syringa vulgaris 'Charles Joly'AVERAGE MATURE HEIGHT: 3 MetersAVERAGE MATURE SPREAD: 2.5 MetersSUN EXPOSURE: Full sunFLOWER COLOUR: MagentaFLOWERING...

DESCRIPTION: An old-fashioned homestead favourite, perfuming the air with fragrance in mid-spring from upright panicles of lilac-pink flowers. Attractive heart-shaped, shiny, dark bluish-green leaves. Grows well in dry locations.  BOTANICAL NAME: Syringa vulgarisAVERAGE MATURE HEIGHT: 3.5 MetersAVERAGE MATURE SPREAD: 3 MetersSUN EXPOSURE: Full sunFLOWER COLOUR: Light purpleFLOWERING TIME: Mid springFOLIAGE COLOUR: Bluish-greenCOLD HARDINESS: Zone 2 ( Should...

DESCRIPTION:  Considered by many to be the finest lilac, this gem features upright panicles of lightly fragrant pinkish-purple flowers in late spring; multi-stemmed and upright, forms a large ball; a superb specimen plant; full sun and well-drained soil; non-suckering.  BOTANICAL NAME: Syringa x prestoniae 'Donald...

DESCRIPTION: A beautiful and popular shrub with numerous attributes; striking spikes of fragrant lilac-pink flowers in late spring, small rounded foliage and a uniform compact shape; neat and tidy, an extremely versatile garden shrub; full sun and well-drained soil BOTANICAL NAME: Syringa meyeri 'Palibin'OTHER NAMES: Little Leaf...

DESCRIPTION: A top-grafted tree form with a compact globe shaped canopy. Fragrant purple flowers in late spring. An excellent accent plant for small spaces. BOTANICAL NAME: Syringa meyeri 'Palabin'AVERAGE HEIGHT: 1.25 - 1.5 MetersAVERAGE SPREAD: 1.5 MetersSUN EXPOSURE: Full sunFLOWER COLOUR: PurpleFLOWERING TIME: Late springFOLIAGE COLOUR: Dark GreenCOLD HARDINESS: Zone 3 ( Should survive up to -39.9°...

DESCRIPTION: Upright spreading growth habit with attractive heart-shaped, shiny, bluish-green leaves. Grafted Lilac with sweetly fragrant, double, creamy white flowers in mid-spring. BOTANICAL NAME: Syringa vulgaris 'Madame Lemoine'AVERAGE MATURE HEIGHT: 3 MetersAVERAGE MATURE SPREAD: 3 MetersSUN EXPOSURE: Full sunFLOWER COLOUR: Creamy whiteFLOWERING TIME: Mid springFOLIAGE COLOUR: Bluish-greenCOLD HARDINESS: Zone 3 ( Should survive up to...

DESCRIPTION: Compact shape with crinkled, dark green leaves that turn deep purple in fall. Mauve flowers in late spring have a spicy fragrance.  BOTANICAL NAME: Syringa patula 'Miss Kim'AVERAGE MATURE HEIGHT: 1.5 MetersAVERAGE MATURE SPREAD: 1.5 MetersSUN EXPOSURE: Full sunFLOWER COLOUR: MauveFLOWERING TIME: Late springFOLIAGE COLOUR: Dark greenCOLD HARDINESS: Zone 3 ( Should survive up...

DESCRIPTION: Dwarf-form Lilac that produces abundant panicles of bright pink, fragrant blooms in late spring. Dark green, heart shaped foliage turns dark red in the fall. Non-suckering. Drought tolerant once established. BOTANICAL NAME: Syringa x prestoniae 'Pinktini'AVERAGE MATURE HEIGHT: 1.5 MetersAVERAGE MATURE SPREAD: 1.5 MetersSUN EXPOSURE: Full sunFLOWER COLOUR: Deep PinkFLOWERING TIME: Late springFOLIAGE...

DESCRIPTION: Tall, upright, strongly fragrant early bloomer with double, lilac-blue blooms and heart-shaped, dark green foliage which turns yellow in fall. Massed, hedge or screen plant. Prefers a moist, well-drained soil.  BOTANICAL NAME: Syringa vulgaris 'President Grevy'AVERAGE HEIGHT: 3 - 3.5 MetersAVERAGE SPREAD: 2.5 MetersSUN EXPOSURE: Full sunFLOWER COLOUR: Lilac-blueFLOWERING TIME: Mid springFOLIAGE...

DESCRIPTION: New 2026 Trumpet-shaped, purple blooms develop into bright red, edible berries from summer until heavy frost. Self-pollinating. Drought tolerant once established. Fast growing shrub for soil stabilization. BOTANICAL NAME: Lycium barbarum "Goji Berries"AVERAGE MATURE HEIGHT: 2.5 - 3m (8 - 10 FT.)AVERAGE MATURE...

DESCRIPTION: An attractive multi-stem Maple with a rounded canopy that can be grown as a large shrub or small tree. Dark green leaves turn blazing red colour in fall. Appealing scarlet red samaras in late summer. BOTANICAL NAME: Acer ginnala 'Flame'AVERAGE MATURE HEIGHT: 6 MetersAVERAGE MATURE SPREAD: 6 MetersSUN...

DESCRIPTION: A multi-stemmed compact shrub that produces profuse clusters of fragrant, single white blooms in late spring. The flowers have a heavy, sweet scent similar to orange blossoms with a hint of pineapple. A selection from a seedling population of Philadelphus lewisii collected in SW Alberta. Used for...

DESCRIPTION: A native selection from the Waterton Lakes area in Southern Alberta. Hybridized by the Alberta Horticultural Research Station in Brooks, Alberta. Very showy clusters of single white flowers in early summer. The flowers have a heavy, sweet scent similar to orange blossoms with a hint of...

DESCRIPTION: This versatile tall and wide-spreading shrub is covered in showy light pink flowers in early spring before the leaves, followed by irresistibly sweet bright red cherries. Interesting peeling reddish-brown bark; great as an accent or edible hedge BOTANICAL NAME: Prunus tomentosaAVERAGE MATURE HEIGHT: 2 MetersAVERAGE MATURE SPREAD: 2...

DESCRIPTION: A distinct medium rounded shrub with beautiful coloration throughout the season. New growth shows in a range of yellow and orange then turning purple in fall. Adds great contrast to the landscape. An excellent plant for borders, foundations or specimen planting. BOTANICAL NAME: Physocarpus opulifolius...

DESCRIPTION: A dynamic and beautiful garden shrub that changes over the season, beginning with bicolored yellow-green and burgundy new foliage which settles to a distinctively rich red, which shows the white flower clusters very well; amazingly hardy and adaptable BOTANICAL NAME: Physocarpus opulifolius 'Center Glow'AVERAGE MATURE...

DESCRIPTION: New 2026 Dwarf, compact ninebark. Flat-topped clusters of small white blooms in late spring mature to bright red, puffy seed capsules highlighted by small, lobed, green foliage. Great for hedges. Red to brown bark peels as it ages. BOTANICAL NAME: Physocarpus opulifolius 'Nanus'AVERAGE MATURE...

DESCRIPTION: A compact mounded shrub with an abundance of deep pink flowers from early spring to late summer, and fine textured light green foliage; best in light afternoon shade, but very hardy, tough and adaptable to all conditions, dislikes wet soils. Excellent for borders and...

DESCRIPTION: Gracefully mounded, compact shrub with fine textured dusty-green foliage. Showy soft white flowers from late spring until frost. BOTANICAL NAME: Potentilla fruticosa 'Creme Brulee'OTHER NAMES: Bush Cinquefoil, Shrubby CinquefoilAVERAGE HEIGHT: 0.75 MeterAVERAGE SPREAD: 1 MeterSUN EXPOSURE: Full sunFLOWER COLOUR: Soft white with yellow centerFLOWERING TIME: Late spring until frostFOLIAGE COLOUR: Dusky-greenCOLD HARDINESS: Zone 2 ( Should...

DESCRIPTION: New 2026 Masses of orange blooms that hold their colour all season. Blooms highlighted by rich green foliage on a compact, mounding form. Excellent for borders or along driveways because of their salt tolerance. Drought tolerant once established. BOTANICAL NAME: Potentilla fruticosa 'Happy...