Height: 2.5m (8 FT.)
Spread: 2m (6 ½ FT.)
A fast growing, thicket-forming, native, multi-stemmed shrub or small tree. New hairy foliage on red-brown stems, matures to smooth, dark green foliage on grey branches. Great for reclamation and stream stabilization. Adaptable to many soil conditions.
Height: 2.5m (8 FT.)
Spread: 2m (6 ½ FT.)
Height: 100cm (40 IN.)
Spread: 100cm (40 IN.)
Extremely hardy, adaptable and slow growing. Upright, rounded habit with attractive, fine, blue-grey foliage on smooth, purple-hued branches. Responds well to pruning. Tolerates partial shade, most soil types, standing water and drought once established.
Height: 100cm (40 IN.)
Spread: 100cm (40 IN.)
Height: 1.25 - 1.5m (4 - 5 FT.)
Spread: 90 - 125cm (36 - 48 IN.)
A very hardy selection of the native S.candida. Dense, compact form with silver-white, powdery foliage all summer. Eye-catching, fuzzy, silver catkins with red stamens in spring. A great silver contrast choice for colder climates. Prefers a moist, well-drained soil.
Height: 1.25 - 1.5m (4 - 5 FT.)
Spread: 90 - 125cm (36 - 48 IN.)
Height: 100 - 125cm (40 - 48 IN.)
Spread: 100 - 125cm (40 - 48 IN.)
Dense, attractive, powder blue foliage on an upright form with small catkins in late summer that persist on hairy grey branches over winter. Wolf Willow cultivar. Prairie hardy and drought-tolerant willow is excellent for hedging, borders or foundation planting.
Height: 100 - 125cm (40 - 48 IN.)
Spread: 100 - 125cm (40 - 48 IN.)
Height: 5 - 6m (16 - 20 FT.)
Spread: 4m (13 FT.)
Native willow with large silvery catkins appearing in spring, before long, shiny, bright green foliage. Some stalks will produce yellow stamens. Smooth, young, grey-brown bark becomes furrowed with age. Tall, clumping, upright shrub. Prefers full sun and medium to wet soils.
Height: 5 - 6m (16 - 20 FT.)
Spread: 4m (13 FT.)
Height: 3 - 4m (10 - 13 FT.)
Spread: 2.5 - 3m (8 - 10 FT.)
Native to North America. Catkins appear in spring followed by foliage with smooth, dark green upper surface and bright white, silky hairs on underside. Branches are dark, red-brown with a waxy bloom. Most often used for reclamation. Best in very sandy soil along shorelines.
Height: 3 - 4m (10 - 13 FT.)
Spread: 2.5 - 3m (8 - 10 FT.)
Height: 3m (10 FT.)
Spread: 2m (6 ½ FT.)
Native to North America. Narrow, finely textured, silver-blue foliage on new yellow-green stems which mature to red-brown. Great plant for reclamation, stream or slope stabilization. Colony-forming. Prefers full sun and medium to wet, well-drained soils.
Height: 3m (10 FT.)
Spread: 2m (6 ½ FT.)
Height: 3m (10 FT.)
Spread: 2m (6 ½ FT.)
Colony-forming, native Alberta streamside willow with narrow, finely textured silver-blue foliage. Prefers full sun and medium to wet, well-drained soils. Suitable for reclamation, stream, or slope stabilization jobs.
Height: 3m (10 FT.)
Spread: 2m (6 ½ 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.
