Height: 6m (20 FT.)
Spread: 4m (13 FT.)
Excellent cold-hardy tree covered with a blanket of luminous white blossoms in spring. Long thorns and glossy, green foliage that turns orange in fall. A small, golden, late-fall pear with a sweet and spicy flavour. Requires another pear to produce fruit.
Height: 6m (20 FT.)
Spread: 4m (13 FT.)
Height: 7m (23 FT.)
Spread: 5m (16 FT.)
This pear has a columnar, upright growth habit. Larger sized, juicy yellow fruit for the hardy pears. Great for eating fresh and used in preserves. Cross-pollinate with another pear for consistent yields. Prefers a moist, well-drained soil.
Height: 7m (23 FT.)
Spread: 5m (16 FT.)
Height: 7 - 8m (23 - 26 FT.)
Spread: 3 - 4m (10 - 13 FT.)
Extremely hardy, dense, pyramidal, ornamental pear with bright white blooms in early to mid-spring. Dark green, glossy foliage turns orange-yellow in fall. Excellent form for smaller landscape sites. Prefers moist, well-drained soil with higher pH.
Height: 7 - 8m (23 - 26 FT.)
Spread: 3 - 4m (10 - 13 FT.)
Height: 8 - 10m (26 - 33 FT.)
Spread: 6 - 7m (20 - 23 FT.)
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.
Height: 8 - 10m (26 - 33 FT.)
Spread: 6 - 7m (20 - 23 FT.)
Height: 18 -20m (60 - 66 FT.)
Spread: 12 - 14m (40 - 46 FT.)
Glossy, lobed, green foliage turns vivid red in fall. An improved Pin Oak with symmetrical structure and straight branching. Specimen/boulevard tree. Tolerates heavier alkaline soils better than other Pin Oaks. Drought tolerant once established in moist, well-drained soil.
Height: 18 -20m (60 - 66 FT.)
Spread: 12 - 14m (40 - 46 FT.)
Height: 12 - 15m (40 - 50 FT.)
Spread: 9 - 10m (30 - 33 FT.)
Large, fast growing, oval shaped tree with brick red new growth that matures to dark green. Has a spectacular and reliable scarlet red fall colour. Tolerant of clay soils but prefers a moist, well-drained soil. Drought tolerant once established.
Height: 12 - 15m (40 - 50 FT.)
Spread: 9 - 10m (30 - 33 FT.)
Height: 5 - 8m (16 - 26 FT.)
Spread: 5m (16 FT.)
Native to the Foothills and Rocky Mountains. Glossy green, lobed foliage turns golden-yellow to orange-red in fall. Spring catkins turn into small green acorns maturing to golden-brown. Tolerates alkaline soils and elevations to 9000'. Drought tolerant once established.
Height: 5 - 8m (16 - 26 FT.)
Spread: 5m (16 FT.)
Height: 15m (50 FT.)
Spread: 9m (30 FT.)
Extremely hardy, native oak for colder climates. Slow-growing with rounded, open canopy and dark green, lobed foliage that turns amber in fall. A unique, corky, ridged bark develops with maturity. Tolerates a variety of soils, pollutants and drought. Xeriscape tree.
Height: 15m (50 FT.)
Spread: 9m (30 FT.)
Plant names containing PBRAF, PP numbers and the like, may not be asexually propagated. Reproduction of these patented plants in any form, is prohibited. The symbols used to represent plant characteristics are based on our research and experience. Outcome may vary based on climate and conditions.
Full Sun: Varieties that require 6-8 hours of direct sunlight per day to thrive and produce blooms to their full potential. The Plants with this icon are often heat-tolerant.
Partial Shade: Varieties that require 4-6 hours of direct sunlight per day. Morning sun is best as these plants often prefer less intense heat.
Full Shade: Varieties that require less than 4 hours of direct sunlight per day. Morning sun is best as these plants are often not heat-tolerant.
CVI: Certified Virus Indexed Prunus Pyrus and Malus varieties for export to the US.
New: All new variety additions to Bron and Sons within the last three years.
Attracts Hummingbirds: Varieties with brightly colours, nectar-rich blooms. Often tubular shaped with a strong, sweet fragrance.
Attracts Butterflies: These varieties often provide nectar on which butterflies feed. They can also be host plants that females lay their eggs on.
Attracts Birds: Varieties that provide food, cover and nesting areas for birds. Most commonly plants and trees that produce berries, fruits, seeds and nectar.
Plants for Pollinators: Varieties that provide nectar and pollen to pollinators. These plants are often brightly coloured and very fragrant. Many of the best plants to attract pollinators are native plants as they produce large amounts of nectar and pollen vs hybrid varieties.
Drought Tolerant Once Established: Plants that have the ability to withstand extended periods without watering once they are established, but may still need to be mildly supplemented during extended dry periods.
Fire Resistant: These choices are presented as a basic guideline from credible sources, to increase resilience to wildfires. Fire resistant does not mean fire proof. Plants on this list may burn if they are not selected for site and local conditions as well as being properly maintained.
Cut or Dried Flowers: Plants that have beauty and appeal with a longer stem. Often maintainting a sweet fragrance and an extended vase life.
Deer Tolerant: Varieties with the ability to withstand deer feeding without detrimental outcomes. Also included are varieties that deer prefer to avoid eating. Please note that plants which are resistant to deer browse may become options for food as climate change and loss of habitat can result in resource scarcity.
Rabbit Tolerant: Varieties that deter rabbits; often has prickly, spiky or jagged foliage. May also refer to toxic varieties that rabbits will avoid eating. Please note that plants which are resistant to rabbit browse may become options for food as climate change and loss of habitat can result in resource scarcity.
