Gorgeous Prairie Hardy Trees

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: 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: A small tree with a dense crown of attractive silver-grey foliage. Subtle yellow flowers with an intoxicating fragrance in spring followed by small edible silver berries in summer. Better grown as a multi-stem shrub in our climate BOTANICAL NAME: Elaeagnus angustifoliaAVERAGE HEIGHT: 7 - 8...

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: Large native tree with long needles, large cones and furrowed orange-brown bark. Use for mass plantings, shelterbelts. Seeds collected at the Brooks, AB Research Station. Hardy for Alberta climate. BOTANICAL NAME: Pinus ponderosaAVERAGE HEIGHT: 12 MetersAVERAGE SPREAD: 5 MetersSUN EXPOSURE: Full sun to partial shade in summer - Partial shade in...

DESCRIPTION: Neat, symmetrical compact form of mugo pine with a central leader. Slowly forms a dense Christmas tree shape with rich green needles highlighting brown cones.  BOTANICAL NAME: Pinus mugo 'Rostrata'AVERAGE HEIGHT: 3-4 MetersAVERAGE SPREAD: 2-3 MetersSUN EXPOSURE: Full sun to partial shade in summer - Partial shade in winter while...

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...

DESCRIPTION: A very intense blue coloured pyramidal shaped spruce that has similar growth habit to regular Colorado's with the exception of fuller branching and needle thickness. Requires no extra shearing to improve fullness. Drought tolerant and is very cold hardy. Seed grown. BOTANICAL NAME: Picea pungens...