Gorgeous Prairie Hardy Trees

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: The hardiest of the ornamental hawthorns, the perfect accent for small home landscapes; smothered in pink flowers in spring followed by showy red berries in fall, develops an interesting twisted trunk with time; thorns can be quite sharp. BOTANICAL NAME: Crataegus mordenensis 'Toba'AVERAGE HEIGHT: 5 MetersAVERAGE SPREAD: 4...

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: 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: A spectacular accent tree adorned with frothy, rounded panicles of creamy white flowers in early summer; interesting steel-gray bark and a dense, upright habit, an ideal choice for small home landscapes; needs full sun and well-drained soil. BOTANICAL NAME: Syringa reticulata 'Sigzam'AVERAGE HEIGHT: 6-9...

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: 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 gold pears which ripen in late summer. Good for eating and preserves. Better fruit production with cross pollination of another pear...

DESCRIPTION: New 2026 Hardy pear with upright form and bright white blossoms in spring. Dark green, glossy foliage turns burgundy in fall. Yellow green, 6cm fruits ripen late summer. Excellent for fresh eating, canning and processing. Needs a second pear for cross-pollination. BOTANICAL NAME: Pyrus...

DESCRIPTION: Very attractive Columnar Tree, needs shelter as it can be prone to windburn. With its rich foliage its sure to be a interesting addition to any space. Ideal evergreen for smaller landscapes as well. It is not fussy as to soil type, but definitely...

DESCRIPTION: A hardy dense, upright pyramidal form with a strong central leader. Attractive dark green needles year round. Great specimen tree for small yards. BOTANICAL NAME: Pinus uncinataAVERAGE HEIGHT: 5 MetersAVERAGE SPREAD: 3 MetersSUN EXPOSURE: Full sun to partial shade in summer - Partial shade in winter while smallFOLIAGE COLOUR: GreenCOLD HARDINESS: Zone 2...

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: A popular hardy fruit tree with showy fragrant white flowers in spring and loads of tasty blue prune-plums in late summer; an open, spreading tree, quite ornamental; needs full sun, well-drained soil and a pollinator. BOTANICAL NAME: Prunus 'Mount Royal'AVERAGE HEIGHT: 4 MetersAVERAGE SPREAD: 2.5-3 MetersSUN EXPOSURE: Full sunFLOWER COLOUR: WhiteFLOWERING...

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 hardy, rounded, graceful, weeping willow from Morden Research Station. Weeping golden branches with glossy, narrow, green foliage. Fast-growing with an aggressive root system. Best planted in a large open area. Tolerates most soil types, but prefers moist sites. BOTANICAL NAME: Salix x 'Prairie...