Height: 7m (23 FT.)
Spread: 7m (23 FT.)
Spring catkins mature to hop-like seed clusters enjoyed by birds and squirrels. Rounded oval form with strong blue-grey trunk and branches resemble flexed muscle. Toothed dark green foliage turns red in fall. Thrives in full sun or full shade. Prefers a moist, well-drained soil.
Height: 7m (23 FT.)
Spread: 7m (23 FT.)
Height: 50 - 60cm (20 - 24 IN.)
Spread: 60 - 90cm (24 - 36 IN.)
Compact, low growing, mounding form. Silver green, aromatic foliage. Fragrant, intense blue blooms from July to frost on new growth. For best results cut back in the spring.
Height: 50 - 60cm (20 - 24 IN.)
Spread: 60 - 90cm (24 - 36 IN.)
Height: 100cm (40 IN.)
Spread: 100cm (40 IN.)
Compact, low-growing mound of silver-green foliage and showy, fragrant, deep blue-purple blooms on new growth from summer to fall. Attracts pollinators. Adaptable to many soil types. Drought tolerant. Prefers a well-drained soil.
Height: 100cm (40 IN.)
Spread: 100cm (40 IN.)
Height: 13m (43 FT.)
Spread: 6 - 8m (20 - 26 FT.)
Narrow, upright form with massive, heart-shaped foliage highlighting 2-3" long clusters of white, orchid-like blooms with purple spotted throats, in late spring/early summer. Blooms mature to long, thin seedpods. Prefers a moist, well-drained soil. Tolerates clay soil.
Height: 13m (43 FT.)
Spread: 6 - 8m (20 - 26 FT.)
Height: 9 - 12m (30 - 40 FT.)
Spread: 2m (6 ½ FT.)
Very narrow, upright, columnar form with vertical branching. Bright green, heart-shaped foliage turns bright yellow in fall. Tan bark matures to grey with corky, ridged texture. Perfect for tight spaces. Excellent adaptability to heat, cold, and drought once established.
Height: 9 - 12m (30 - 40 FT.)
Spread: 2m (6 ½ FT.)
Height: 30 - 40cm (12 - 16 IN.)
Spread: 30 - 60cm (12 - 24 IN.)
Low, mounding perennial with grey-green lance-shaped foliage. In early Summer, blooms with a rich purple-blue base and white, trumpet shaped petals. Deadhead blooms to avoid self-seeding. Drought tolerant once established in a moist, well-drained soil.
Height: 30 - 40cm (12 - 16 IN.)
Spread: 30 - 60cm (12 - 24 IN.)
Height: 1.5 - 1.85m (5 - 6 FT.)
Spread: 1.5 - 1.85m (5 - 6 FT.)
Compact shrub with bright green foliage and cream-white, fragrant, globe-like blooms from early to late summer. Ideal as a specimen, grouping, or natural hedge. Prefers wet sites but is tolerant of dry location. Blooms attract pollinators.
Height: 1.5 - 1.85m (5 - 6 FT.)
Spread: 1.5 - 1.85m (5 - 6 FT.)
Height: 15cm (6 IN.)
Spread: 45cm (18 IN.)
Low and fast-spreading perennial groundcover with silver-grey foliage and dainty white blooms in late spring. Nice in a rock garden, over walls or as a border. Drought tolerant and self-seeding. Requires well-drained soil.
Height: 15cm (6 IN.)
Spread: 45cm (18 IN.)
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.
