Gorgeous Prairie Hardy 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: New bronze to red spring foliage turns green, then burnishes to orange-red in fall. A seedless variety with upward branching habit, whiter bark than other trembling aspens and improved resistance to rust and shoot tip blight. Prefers a moist, well-drained soil. BOTANICAL NAME: Populus...

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: Small, rounded tree with fragrant, upright cone-shaped clusters of white-yellow orchid-like blooms in late spring. Palm-shaped yellow to red fall foliage and large brown seed capsules. Seed poisonous if ingested. Tolerates wide range of soil conditions. BOTANICAL NAME: Aesculus glabraAVERAGE HEIGHT: 9 MetersAVERAGE SPREAD: 7 MetersSUN...

DESCRIPTION: Top grafted Caragana with weeping branches. Fine ferny foliage. Makes an interesting landscape plant. Yellow fall colour. Requires some maintenance for suckering. BOTANICAL NAME: Caragana arborescens 'Walker'AVERAGE HEIGHT: 1.25 - 1.5 MetersAVERAGE SPREAD: 1 MeterSUN EXPOSURE: Full sun to partial shadeFLOWER COLOUR: YellowFLOWERING TIME: Late springFOLIAGE COLOUR: Light greenCOLD HARDINESS: Zone 2 ( Should...

DESCRIPTION: Green leaves in spring mature to purple. White flowers in spring followed by tiny black cherries. A medium color accent tree with rich purple foliage from mid-summer onwards and very attractive racemes of large white flowers in spring followed by small, astringent black cherries; a...

DESCRIPTION:  A highly regarded ornamental tree just covered in snowy white flowers in spring, a hardy fruitless variety with a tightly oval habit of growth; makes a beautiful accent in the front yard, very clean and tidy, needs well-drained soil and full sun. BOTANICAL...

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:  This is a strong, sturdy tree when young, maturing to a beautiful large tree with a symmetrical crown. It has large, leathery leaves. Mix of orange, red and yellow colour in the fall. BOTANICAL NAME:  acer saccharum 'Fall Fiesta Sugar'AVERAGE HEIGHT: 17 MetersAVERAGE...

DESCRIPTION:  Smaller, columnar red maple. Dark green foliage turns bright red in fall. Intense fall colour in acidic soil. Excellent in tight spaces or as a screen. Prefers a moist well-drained, slightly acidic soil. Drought tolerant once established. Prune only in full-leaf as needed....

DESCRIPTION: Upright, rounded, uniform shape, creamy white flowers, bright red berries in fall, dark green foliage followed by orange-red colours in fall. Very hardy. BOTANICAL NAME: Sorbus decoraAVERAGE HEIGHT: 6 MetersAVERAGE SPREAD: 5 MetersSUN EXPOSURE: Full sunFLOWER COLOUR: WhiteFLOWERING TIME: SpringFOLIAGE COLOUR: GreenCOLD HARDINESS: Zone 3 ( Should survive up to -39.9° Celsius )WATER NEEDS: Average - Requires...

DESCRIPTION: Nice consistent oval canopy with glossy dark green leaves that turn an outstanding burgundy in fall. Showy white flowers in spring followed by golden yellow fruit. Good for canning. Better fruit production with cross pollination of another pear variety. BOTANICAL NAME: Pyrus ussuriensis 'Golden Spice'AVERAGE HEIGHT: 6...

DESCRIPTION: Nice consistent oval canopy with glossy dark green leaves that turn an outstanding burgundy in fall. Showy white flowers in spring followed by golden yellow fruit. Good for canning. Better fruit production with cross pollination of another pear variety. BOTANICAL NAME: Pyrus ussuriensis 'Golden Spice'AVERAGE HEIGHT: 6...

DESCRIPTION: Rose pink blooms emerge from bright red buds before leafing out. Dark green glossy foliage turns a striking orange-red in fall. Rounded growth habit. Great small accent tree.  BOTANICAL NAME: Prunus x nigrella 'Muckle'AVERAGE HEIGHT: 4 MetersAVERAGE SPREAD: 3 MetersSUN EXPOSURE: Full sunFLOWER COLOUR: Rose pinkFLOWERING TIME: Early springFOLIAGE COLOUR: Dark...