Height: 90 - 125cm (36 - 48 IN.)
Spread: 90 - 125cm (36 - 48 IN.)
Slow growing, hardy and compact. Rounded trusses of red-violet buds in mid-spring open to large, mauve, trumpet-shaped blooms with lighter centre. Each bloom has one petal with yellow-green spot pattern. Glossy, dark green foliage. Prefers peaty, moist acidic soil.
Height: 90 - 125cm (36 - 48 IN.)
Spread: 90 - 125cm (36 - 48 IN.)
Height: 1.5m (5 FT.)
Spread: 1.25m (4 FT.)
Spreading shrub lights up with fragrant, bright, trumpet-like, rosy-pink blooms with darker speckles near centre and top of petals in spring. Excellent specimen. Prefers peaty, moist, acidic soil. Prune immediately after blooms are spent to control size and shape.
Height: 1.5m (5 FT.)
Spread: 1.25m (4 FT.)
Height: 75 - 90cm (30 - 36 IN.)
Spread: 75 - 90cm (30 - 36 IN.)
Compact rounded form. Clusters of funnel-shaped, slightly fragrant, dark pink, late-spring blooms with purple-red throat. Semi-glossy, dark green foliage. Prefers peaty, moist, acidic soil. Prune immediately after blooms are spent to control shape.
Height: 75 - 90cm (30 - 36 IN.)
Spread: 75 - 90cm (30 - 36 IN.)
Height: 1.5m (5 FT.)
Spread: 1.25m (4 FT.)
Light pink spring buds open to trumpet-shaped white blooms with a pink hue and mature to pure white. Rounded shrub with green foliage which turns bronze in fall. Prefers peaty, moist acidic soil. Prune immediately after blooms are done to control shape.
Height: 1.5m (5 FT.)
Spread: 1.25m (4 FT.)
Height: 100cm (40 IN.)
Spread: 1.5m (5 FT.)
Fragrant, yellow spring blooms followed by red, hairy ornamental fruit in late summer and stunning orange-red fall foliage. Adapts to a wide variety of well-drained soil types. Used for mass planting, slopes/banks, erosion control and naturalization.
Height: 100cm (40 IN.)
Spread: 1.5m (5 FT.)
Height: 2.5 - 3m (8 - 10 FT.)
Spread: 2 - 2.5m (6 ½ - 8 FT.)
Red stems and bright green, fern-like fronds turn scarlet-red in fall. Conical red seed-head plumes form in early fall and persist through winter. Suckers vigorously. Does well in poor soils, drought and heat. Great naturalization and reclamation plant.
Height: 2.5 - 3m (8 - 10 FT.)
Spread: 2 - 2.5m (6 ½ - 8 FT.)
Height: 1.5 - 1.85m (5 - 6 FT.)
Spread: 2 - 2.5m (6 ½ - 8 FT.)
Native sumac of Western Canada/US. Yellow spring blooms attract bees and mature to red ornamental berries. Oak-like foliage turns yellow to bronze-red in fall. Forms large clumps. Xeriscape plant. Tolerates most soils and drought once established.
Height: 1.5 - 1.85m (5 - 6 FT.)
Spread: 2 - 2.5m (6 ½ - 8 FT.)
Height: 3 - 5m (10 - 16 FT.)
Spread: 3 - 4m (10 - 13 FT.)
Extremely hardy. Wide spreading small tree with unique, velvety hair covering its branches. Brilliant orange-red foliage and fuzzy crimson fruit in fall. Excellent in erosion control. Spreading roots form colonies. Food source for birds and animals. Great xeriscape plant and tolerates most soil types.
Height: 3 - 5m (10 - 16 FT.)
Spread: 3 - 4m (10 - 13 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.
