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Royal Frost® Birch
Betula x 'Royal Frost'

Height: 9 - 12m (30 - 40 FT.)

Spread: 6 - 7m (20 - 26 FT.)

Upright pyramidal form. Serrated purple foliage emerges burgundy and turns bright reddish-orange in the Fall. Foliage is offset by beautiful exfoliating white bark. Prefers a moist, well-drained soil. Prune only in summer, in full leaf as needed.

Height: 9 - 12m (30 - 40 FT.)

Spread: 6 - 7m (20 - 26 FT.)

Sutherland Caragana
Caragana a. 'Sutherland'

Height: 4 - 5m (13 - 16 FT.)

Spread: 2m (6 ½ FT.)

Columnar, multi-stemmed, vase-shaped tree. Yellow pea-flower like blooms in spring with green leaflets and seed pods. Olive-green shiny bark. Extremely hardy screen-vertical accent. Tolerates poor, dry and alkaline soils. Prefers a well-drained soil.

Height: 4 - 5m (13 - 16 FT.)

Spread: 2m (6 ½ FT.)

Blue Beech/Am. hornbeam
Carpinus caroliniana 'Blue Beech'

Height: 7m (23 FT.)

Spread: 7m (23 FT.)

Spring catkins mature to hop-like seed clusters enjoyed by birds and squirrels. Rounded oval form with strong blue-grey trunk and branches resemble flexed muscle. Toothed dark green foliage turns red in fall. Thrives in full sun or full shade. Prefers a moist, well-drained soil.

Height: 7m (23 FT.)

Spread: 7m (23 FT.)

Northern Catalpa
Catalpa speciosa 'Northern'

Height: 13m (43 FT.)

Spread: 6 - 8m (20 - 26 FT.)

Narrow, upright form with massive, heart-shaped foliage highlighting 2-3" long clusters of white, orchid-like blooms with purple spotted throats, in late spring/early summer. Blooms mature to long, thin seedpods. Prefers a moist, well-drained soil. Tolerates clay soil.

Height: 13m (43 FT.)

Spread: 6 - 8m (20 - 26 FT.)

Prairie Sentinel® Hackberry
Celtis occ. 'JFS-KSUI'

Height: 9 - 12m (30 - 40 FT.)

Spread: 2m (6 ½ FT.)

Very narrow, upright, columnar form with vertical branching. Bright green, heart-shaped foliage turns bright yellow in fall. Tan bark matures to grey with corky, ridged texture. Perfect for tight spaces. Excellent adaptability to heat, cold, and drought once established.

Height: 9 - 12m (30 - 40 FT.)

Spread: 2m (6 ½ FT.)

Northern Herald® Eastern Redbud
Cercis canadensis 'Pink Trim'

Height: 4 - 7m (13 - 23 FT.)

Spread: 4 - 6m (13 - 20 FT.)

An extremely cold-hardy selection with masses of bright pink blooms in early spring. Leathery dark green foliage provides seasonal interest. Wind and heat tolerant. Low maintenance, great feature tree. Prefers a moist, well-drained soil.

Height: 4 - 7m (13 - 23 FT.)

Spread: 4 - 6m (13 - 20 FT.)

Crimson Cloud Hawthorn
Crataegus laevigata 'Crimson Cloud'

Height: 4 - 5m (13 - 16 FT.)

Spread: 3 - 4m (10 - 13 FT.)

Fragrant, deep pink/red blooms with white centres in late spring. Narrow, irregular, columnar form with lobed, glossy, green foliage. Tan bark matures to grey with corky, ridged texture. Smaller landscape tree. Blight and leaf spot resistant. Adapts well to heat, cold, and drought once established.

Height: 4 - 5m (13 - 16 FT.)

Spread: 3 - 4m (10 - 13 FT.)

Paul's Scarlet Hawthorn
Crataegus laevigata 'Paul's Scarlet'

Height: 6m (20 FT.)

Spread: 5m (16 FT.)

Late-spring clusters of rose-like, red-pink double blooms mature to ornamental red berries. Glossy, lobed, dark green foliage turns yellow in fall. Excellent small landscape specimen. Very drought tolerant once established. Prefers a moist, well-drained soil.

Height: 6m (20 FT.)

Spread: 5m (16 FT.)

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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

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.

Part Shade

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

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

CVI: Certified Virus Indexed Prunus Pyrus and Malus varieties for export to the US.

New

New: All new variety additions to Bron and Sons within the last three years.

Attracts Hummingbirds

Attracts Hummingbirds: Varieties with brightly colours, nectar-rich blooms. Often tubular shaped with a strong, sweet fragrance.

Attracts Butterflies

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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.