Height: 1.5 - 2m (5 - 6 ½ FT.)
Spread: 1.25 - 1.5m (4 - 5 FT.)
Native to SW Alberta this mock orange is extremely hardy. Sweetly fragrant, single white blooms cloak this hardy shrub in late spring. Green serrated oval foliage. COPF introduction. Used for xeriscape or specimen plant. Tolerates urban pollution.
Height: 1.5 - 2m (5 - 6 ½ FT.)
Spread: 1.25 - 1.5m (4 - 5 FT.)
Height: 2m (6 ½ FT.)
Spread: 1.5m (5 FT.)
Hardy, upright shrub with arching branches that are smothered in single, white, fragrant blooms in late spring. Blooms profusely in full sun. Prefers a moist, well-drained soil. Tolerates a variety of soil types/conditions and drought once established.
Height: 2m (6 ½ FT.)
Spread: 1.5m (5 FT.)
Height: 2m (6 ½ FT.)
Spread: 1.5m (5 FT.)
Vase-shaped. Dense, arching branches covered in clusters of between 5-7 sweetly fragrant, pure white double blooms in early summer. Retains lightly serrated, dark green foliage later in fall than other mock oranges. Adapts to most soil types/conditions.
Height: 2m (6 ½ FT.)
Spread: 1.5m (5 FT.)
Height: 1.25 - 1.5m (4 - 5 FT.)
Spread: 90 - 125cm (36 - 48 IN.)
Compact variety with lobed foliage that emerges copper and matures to purple-red. Masses of pink blooms along the branches in late spring followed by red seedheads. Great as a border plant, specimen or hedging. Prefers well-drained soil. Drought tolerant once established.
Height: 1.25 - 1.5m (4 - 5 FT.)
Spread: 90 - 125cm (36 - 48 IN.)
Height: 2m (6 ½ FT.)
Spread: 2.5m (8 FT.)
New bright, rose-red foliage with golden yellow centre matures to burgundy. Foliage accents clusters of white blooms in early summer followed by bright red seed heads. Shredding bark on older branches with age. Tolerates many soil conditions. Asexual propagation prohibited.
Height: 2m (6 ½ FT.)
Spread: 2.5m (8 FT.)
Height: 1.25 - 1.5m (4 - 5 FT.)
Spread: 1.25 - 1.5m (4 - 5 FT.)
Contrast shrub with lobed golden foliage, clusters of white spring blooms and peeling brown bark. Bright gold spring foliage turns lime green in summer and gold with a bronze hue in fall. Best colour in full sun. Tolerates a variety of soil conditions.
Height: 1.25 - 1.5m (4 - 5 FT.)
Spread: 1.25 - 1.5m (4 - 5 FT.)
Height: 90 - 125cm (36 - 48 IN.)
Spread: 90 - 125cm (36 - 48 IN.)
A true dwarf requiring little pruning. Deep burgundy, lobed foliage on tight, upright, red-brown branches. Button-like clusters of cream-pink spring blooms. Mildew resistant variety. Low maintenance shrub and excellent for small spaces. Drought tolerant once established.
Height: 90 - 125cm (36 - 48 IN.)
Spread: 90 - 125cm (36 - 48 IN.)
Height: 1.5 - 1.85m (5 - 6 FT.)
Spread: 1.25m (4 FT.)
Easily grown ninebark with blended lime, yellow-orange lobed foliage turning purple-red in fall. Pink buds open to white bloom clusters in late spring and summer then mature to red seed capsules. Prefers a moist, well-drained soil. Drought tolerant once established.
Height: 1.5 - 1.85m (5 - 6 FT.)
Spread: 1.25m (4 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.
