Height: 2 - 3m (6 ½ - 10 FT.)
Spread: 1.5 - 2m (5 - 6 ½ FT.)
Required for proper fruit production on any female counterpart. One plant can pollinate up to 8 female plants via wind. Branches are covered in spines and narrow, grey-green foliage with dark golden-brown flower buds. Poor soil and drought tolerant.
Height: 2 - 3m (6 ½ - 10 FT.)
Spread: 1.5 - 2m (5 - 6 ½ FT.)
Height: 2 - 2.25m (6 - 7 FT.)
Spread: 1.85 - 2.5m (6 - 8 FT.)
Native to Pacific NW. Lilac-like white plumes in mid-summer turning to cream, tan, then red fruits once mature. Very strong red-brown shredding bark and broad, oval, coarsely toothed green foliage. Drought tolerant once established.
Height: 2 - 2.25m (6 - 7 FT.)
Spread: 1.85 - 2.5m (6 - 8 FT.)
Height: 40 - 50cm (16 - 20 IN.)
Spread: 110 - 125cm (42 - 48 IN.)
Large mound of heavily corrugated, deeply cupped (holds water), dark blue-green foliage with near-white blooms in mid-summer. Specimen, container or massed plant. Good slug resistance. Tolerates drought once established in a moist, well-drained soil.
Height: 40 - 50cm (16 - 20 IN.)
Spread: 110 - 125cm (42 - 48 IN.)
Height: 50 - 60cm (20 - 24 IN.)
Spread: 90 - 110cm (36 - 42 IN.)
Large, golden yellow, heart-shaped foliage with deeply ribbed veins form a layered mound. Lavender-white blooms on tall stems in mid-summer. Best foliage colour in full sun. Slug resistant. Drought tolerant once established in a moist, well-drained soil.
Height: 50 - 60cm (20 - 24 IN.)
Spread: 90 - 110cm (36 - 42 IN.)
Height: 90 - 110cm (36 - 42 IN.)
Spread: 1.25 - 1.5m (4 FT.)
Tiered mound of gigantic, thick, deeply ribbed, blue, heart-shaped and slug-resistant foliage. Lavender-white bell-shaped blooms on tall stems in mid-summer. Specimen hosta. Pollution and drought tolerant once established in a moist, well-drained soil.
Height: 90 - 110cm (36 - 42 IN.)
Spread: 1.25 - 1.5m (4 FT.)
Height: 35 - 45cm (14 - 18 IN.)
Spread: 75 - 80cm (30 - 32 IN.)
Thick ribbed, slug-resistant, heart-shaped foliage with irregular blue centres and a wide cream-white margin in spring. Matures to pure white in summer, accenting lavender blooms on tall stems. Drought tolerant once established in a moist, well-drained soil.
Height: 35 - 45cm (14 - 18 IN.)
Spread: 75 - 80cm (30 - 32 IN.)
Height: 15 - 20cm (6 - 8 IN.)
Spread: 30 - 35cm (12 - 14 IN.)
Beautiful, dwarf hosta with perfectly rounded, compact mound of almost round, small, blue-green leaves. Very showy clusters of bell-shaped, lavender blooms appear on scapes held just above the foliage in mid-summer. Great for rock gardens and containers. Performs best in a moist, well-drained soil and a partially shaded site.
Height: 15 - 20cm (6 - 8 IN.)
Spread: 30 - 35cm (12 - 14 IN.)
Height: 30 - 40cm (12 - 16 IN.)
Spread: 60 - 75cm (24 - 30 IN.)
Compact forms with mounds of small, cupped, corrugated, green foliage with a cream-green to white, wide, irregular margins. Lavender-white, bell-shaped blooms on tall stems in summer. Drought tolerant once established. Prefers a moist, well-drained soil.
Height: 30 - 40cm (12 - 16 IN.)
Spread: 60 - 75cm (24 - 30 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.
