Height: 1.75m (5 ½ FT.)
Spread: 2 - 2.5m (6 ½ - 8 FT.)
Dwarf spruce with silver-blue needles on irregular weeping branches. No two are alike! Lower branches may form a trailing groundcover. Slow growing, unique specimen plant or accent plant. Drought tolerant once established in moist, slightly acidic, well-drained soil.
Height: 1.75m (5 ½ FT.)
Spread: 2 - 2.5m (6 ½ - 8 FT.)
Height: 18m (60 FT.)
Spread: 5m (16 FT.)
Large, majestic, pyramidal native tree. Rigid, tiered branches with varying shades of blue to green needles and large cones with age. Ideal for large landscapes; windbreaks and shelterbelts. Drought tolerant once established in a slightly acidic, moist, well-drained soil.
Height: 18m (60 FT.)
Spread: 5m (16 FT.)
Height: 4 - 5m (12 - 16 FT.)
Spread: 90cm (36 IN.)
Slow growing, powdery blue, narrow upright, columnar spruce. Upward-angled branches and dense needles make this an excellent choice for a screen, hedge, feature or accent plant. Tolerant of partial drought, various soil types and pollution. Requires a well-drained soil.
Height: 4 - 5m (12 - 16 FT.)
Spread: 90cm (36 IN.)
Height: 4 - 5m (13 - 16 FT.)
Spread: 2m (6 ½ FT.)
Irregular pyramidal pine with unique, white-flecked, dark green needles. Slow growing, drought tolerant evergreen native to the Colorado Rocky Mountains. Use for rock garden, accent or bonsai. Requires well-drained acidic soil to maintain colour.
Height: 4 - 5m (13 - 16 FT.)
Spread: 2m (6 ½ FT.)
Height: 10 - 15m (33 - 50 FT.)
Spread: 3 - 4m (10 - 12 FT.)
Uniquely open, irregular shape makes an ideal specimen. Native N. American tree with bright green foliage. Keep compact by pinching new growth 'candles' in half. Excellent for dry, sandy sites. Drought tolerant once established in an acidic, moist, well-drained soil.
Height: 10 - 15m (33 - 50 FT.)
Spread: 3 - 4m (10 - 12 FT.)
Height: 10m (33 FT.)
Spread: 4 - 5m (13 - 16 FT.)
Dense, narrow, pyramidal and extremely slow-growing. Soft, dark green needles and smooth bark. Retains colour over winter. Resistant to sun/wind burn. Retains needles on lower branches with maturity. Drought tolerant once established in an acidic moist, well-drained soil.
Height: 10m (33 FT.)
Spread: 4 - 5m (13 - 16 FT.)
Height: 2.5 - 3m (8 - 10 FT.)
Spread: 90 - 125cm (36 - 48 IN.)
Exceptionally narrow, very compact, slow growing, pyramidal Swiss Stone Pine. More blue-than-green, twisted silvery needles and tight purple-brown cones with maturity. Reaches mature size in 10-15 years. Drought tolerant once established in a moist, well-drained soil.
Height: 2.5 - 3m (8 - 10 FT.)
Spread: 90 - 125cm (36 - 48 IN.)
Height: 12m (40 FT.)
Spread: 3m (10 FT.)
Native N. American pine with blue-green twisted needles and attractive, prickly, inward-facing cones. Used in reclamation sites. Prefers an acidic moist, well-drained soil, but is adaptable to wet or dry conditions once established.
Height: 12m (40 FT.)
Spread: 3m (10 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.
