Height: 5 - 6m (16 - 20 FT.)
Spread: 4.5m (15 FT.)
Medium sized yellow-green fruit with a red overlay. Fruit is juicy, crisp and sweet, making it great for fresh eating as well as baking. This variety was developed at the University of Saskatchewan. Requires another apple tree within 150m (500') for cross-pollination.
Height: 5 - 6m (16 - 20 FT.)
Spread: 4.5m (15 FT.)
Height: 6 - 7m (20 - 23 FT.)
Spread: 6 - 7m (20 - 23 FT.)
Compact, symmetrically-rounded tree with new purple foliage maturing to green. Red spring buds open to stunning, single, red-pink blooms in spring which mature to small, purple-red, persistent ornamental fruit. Prefers a moist, well-drained soil.
Height: 6 - 7m (20 - 23 FT.)
Spread: 6 - 7m (20 - 23 FT.)
Height: 5m (16 FT.)
Spread: 4m (13 FT.)
A medium red-over-green washed apple with a nutty/fruity taste. A crisp and juicy apple, with good eating, baking and storage qualities. Very hardy. Prefers a moist, well-drained soil. Requires another apple within 150m (500') for cross-pollination.
Height: 5m (16 FT.)
Spread: 4m (13 FT.)
Height: 3m (10 FT.)
Spread: 3 - 4m (10 - 13 FT.)
Hardy, weeping variety with cascading purple foliage and vibrant pink blooms in spring. Fragrant clusters of blooms turn to small, dark red fruit. Excellent as an accent tree. Should be maintained to have a clearance of 2 feet from the ground with its flowing branches.
Height: 3m (10 FT.)
Spread: 3 - 4m (10 - 13 FT.)
Height: 5 - 6m (16 - 20 FT.)
Spread: 5 - 8m (16 - 20 FT.)
Upright, rounded canopy with the darkest purple foliage of all flowering crabapples. Red-purple blooms in spring followed by small, dark red ornamental fruit which persists into winter. Foliage turns orange in fall. Very hardy. Prefers a moist, well-drained soil.
Height: 5 - 6m (16 - 20 FT.)
Spread: 5 - 8m (16 - 20 FT.)
Height: 5m (16 FT.)
Spread: 4m (13 FT.)
The hardiest apple tree for the north (zone 1). A large, sweet, bright red, fall apple excellent for fresh eating and juicing with good storage qualities. Requires another apple within 150m (500') for cross-pollination. Prefers a moist, well-drained soil.
Height: 5m (16 FT.)
Spread: 4m (13 FT.)
Height: 5 - 6m (16 - 20 FT.)
Spread: 5 - 6m (16 - 20 FT.)
Compact, upright tree with dark pink blossoms appearing before purple foliage in spring, followed by small, purple-red, persistent, ornamental fruit. One of the most widely used flowering crabapples. Strongly resistant to fire blight. Prefers a moist, well-drained soil.
Height: 5 - 6m (16 - 20 FT.)
Spread: 5 - 6m (16 - 20 FT.)
Height: 3.5 - 5m (12 - 16 FT.)
Spread: 90 - 125cm (36 - 48 IN.)
Prairie hardy apple with a compact, columnar growth habit. Large, cherry red coloured fruit ripens in early fall and has crisp, white flesh. Great for storing, baking, or fresh eating. A new introduction from the U of Sask. Requires another apple within 150m (500').
Height: 3.5 - 5m (12 - 16 FT.)
Spread: 90 - 125cm (36 - 48 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.
