Height: 3 - 4m (10 - 13 FT.)
Spread: 2.5 - 3m (8 - 10 FT.)
Native to North America. Catkins appear in spring followed by foliage with smooth, dark green upper surface and bright white, silky hairs on underside. Branches are dark, red-brown with a waxy bloom. Most often used for reclamation. Best in very sandy soil along shorelines.
Height: 3 - 4m (10 - 13 FT.)
Spread: 2.5 - 3m (8 - 10 FT.)
Height: 3m (10 FT.)
Spread: 2m (6 ½ FT.)
Native to North America. Narrow, finely textured, silver-blue foliage on new yellow-green stems which mature to red-brown. Great plant for reclamation, stream or slope stabilization. Colony-forming. Prefers full sun and medium to wet, well-drained soils.
Height: 3m (10 FT.)
Spread: 2m (6 ½ FT.)
Height: 3m (10 FT.)
Spread: 2m (6 ½ FT.)
Colony-forming, native Alberta streamside willow with narrow, finely textured silver-blue foliage. Prefers full sun and medium to wet, well-drained soils. Suitable for reclamation, stream, or slope stabilization jobs.
Height: 3m (10 FT.)
Spread: 2m (6 ½ FT.)
Height: 1.5m (5 FT.)
Spread: 1.5m (5 FT.)
Variegated cream-white and green foliage dappled with pink is retained through the growing season on smooth, red-pink branches. Improved Nishiki Willow. Resistant to leaf scorch. Use for mass, accent, hedge or screen plant. Prefers full sun and fertile, moist soil
Height: 1.5m (5 FT.)
Spread: 1.5m (5 FT.)
Height: 1.5m (5 FT.)
Spread: 1.5m (5 FT.)
Graceful, rounded form with variegated cream-white and green foliage, dappled with pink on red-pink branches. Prefers moist, fertile, well-drained soil and some afternoon shade. May die back in colder areas. Use as specimen or contrast shrub.
Height: 1.5m (5 FT.)
Spread: 1.5m (5 FT.)
Height: 2m (6 ½ FT.)
Spread: 2m (6 ½ FT.)
Colony and thicket-forming native shrub. Smooth grey bark flakes with age. Thin, narrow, green-grey foliage has hairy underside on new growth. Use for reclamation, stream, or slope stabilization. Best in consistently moist to wet conditions, but tolerates drought.
Height: 2m (6 ½ FT.)
Spread: 2m (6 ½ FT.)
Height: 4 - 5m (12 - 16 FT.)
Spread: 4m (13 FT.)
Large shrub native to North America. Narrow, lance-like, shiny green foliage and yellow catkins in late spring, accent smooth, light brown to red-brown bark. Fast growing reclamation plant. Ideal for stream banks and erosion control. Tolerates a variety of moist to wet soils.
Height: 4 - 5m (12 - 16 FT.)
Spread: 4m (13 FT.)
Height: 4 - 5m (12 - 16 FT.)
Spread: 2.5m (8 FT.)
Native to North America. Upright form with narrow, long, slightly serrated, green foliage on new red stems and yellow-white catkins in spring. Bark matures to green. Prefers wet sites or seasonally flooded areas. Erosion control and reclamation plant for wet sites.
Height: 4 - 5m (12 - 16 FT.)
Spread: 2.5m (8 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.
