Height: 3 - 4m (10 - 13 FT.)
Spread: 2.5m (8 FT.)
Prairie hardy with white blooms in spring and glossy green foliage. Big, sweet, bright red translucent fruit ripens in late summer. Good for eating, jams and jellies. Self-pollinating. Prefers well-drained soil. Tree perfect for small yards.
Height: 3 - 4m (10 - 13 FT.)
Spread: 2.5m (8 FT.)
Height: 5 - 6m (16 - 20 FT.)
Spread: 4 - 5m (13 - 16 FT.)
Heavy producer of large, light red cherries with firm yellow flesh, ripens in mid-summer. Slightly tart. Excellent for preserves, pies and juice. Abundant clusters of bright, white flowers in spring. Very hardy. Self fertile. Prefers a moist, well-drained soil.
Height: 5 - 6m (16 - 20 FT.)
Spread: 4 - 5m (13 - 16 FT.)
Height: 2 - 2.5m (6 ½ - 8 FT.)
Spread: 1.25 - 1.5m (4 - 5 FT.)
Largest fruit of Romance Series cherries. Early blooming, self-pollinator with large, black-red, sweet and lightly tart fruit in late summer-early fall. Excellent for eating fresh or processing. Requires a moist, well-drained soil.
Height: 2 - 2.5m (6 ½ - 8 FT.)
Spread: 1.25 - 1.5m (4 - 5 FT.)
Height: 4m (13 FT.)
Spread: 2.5m (8 FT.)
Considered the best blue plum. Extremely hardy, late-summer, freestone plum with blue skin and firm, yellow flesh. Spreading canopy. Self-pollinating but benefits from cross-pollination with European plum varieties. Good for eating, processing or drying. Prefers a well-drained soil.
Height: 4m (13 FT.)
Spread: 2.5m (8 FT.)
Height: 4 - 5m (13 - 16 FT.)
Spread: 3.5 - 4m (12 - 13 FT.)
Very hardy. Freestone, yellow fruit with a red blush that ripens in mid-summer. Good for canning/jams. Self-pollinating but cross-pollinate with another apricot or Nanking Cherry(tends to bloom early, like apricot) for better production. Manchurian/Siberian apricot group. Prefers a moist, well-drained soil.
Height: 4 - 5m (13 - 16 FT.)
Spread: 3.5 - 4m (12 - 13 FT.)
Height: 4 - 5m (13 - 16 FT.)
Spread: 3m (10 FT.)
An extremely hardy plum. Large, late-season clingstone plum with red skin and sweet, juicy, yellow flesh. Pollinate with Brookred Plum or Western Sand Cherry. American plum group. Good for eating fresh and in desserts. Prefers a moist, well-drained soil.
Height: 4 - 5m (13 - 16 FT.)
Spread: 3m (10 FT.)
Height: 4m (13 FT.)
Spread: 3.5m (12 FT.)
An early season, smaller, freestone plum with golden skin and yellow flesh. Excellent for eating fresh and preserves. Japanese plum group. Can be pollinated with Nanking Cherry. Prefers a moist, well-drained soil.
Height: 4m (13 FT.)
Spread: 3.5m (12 FT.)
Height: 4m (13 FT.)
Spread: 3.5m (12 FT.)
Introduction from the Brooks, AB research station. A late-season, medium-sized, freestone red plum with orange flesh. Excellent for eating and preserves. Pollinate with Opata Plum, Pembina Plum or Western Sand Cherry. Japanese plum group. Prefers a moist, well-drained soil.
Height: 4m (13 FT.)
Spread: 3.5m (12 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.
