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Purple Fountain Beech
Fagus sylvatica 'Purple Fountain'

Height: 6 - 7m (20 - 23 FT.)

Spread: 2.5 - 3m (8 - 10 FT.)

Spectacular tall, columnar specimen with purple, toothed foliage on cascading branches and smooth, silver bark. Foliage takes on red to orange-bronze hue in fall. Prefers moist, well-drained soil but is drought tolerant once established.

Height: 6 - 7m (20 - 23 FT.)

Spread: 2.5 - 3m (8 - 10 FT.)

Rivers Purple Beech
Fagus sylvatica 'Riversii'

Height: 10 - 12m (33 - 40 FT.)

Spread: 7 - 8m (23 - 26 FT.)

An upright, oval, specimen tree. Large, glossy foliage emerges deep purple and ages to a beautiful purple-green, turning copper in the fall. The smooth grey bark provides a nice contrast to the foliage. Prefers a moist, well-drained soil.

Height: 10 - 12m (33 - 40 FT.)

Spread: 7 - 8m (23 - 26 FT.)

Tricolour Beech
Fagus sylvatica 'Tricolor'

Height: 7 - 8m (23 - 26 FT.)

Spread: 5 - 6m (16 - 20 FT.)

Smooth silver bark accents foliage with unique shades of green-purple, pink, and white, turning copper in fall. Slow-growing, upright, (pyramidal with age) small landscape specimen tree. Prefers moist, well-drained soil. May prune in late winter as needed.

Height: 7 - 8m (23 - 26 FT.)

Spread: 5 - 6m (16 - 20 FT.)

Tuxedo White Ash
Fraxinus americana 'Durgar'

Height: 12m (40 FT.)

Spread: 8m (26 FT.)

Hardy, large-landscape, seedless variety of white ash with shiny green leaflets. Unique, maroon-purple fall foliage on compact upright form. Adaptable to many soil types. Drought tolerant once established in a moist, well-drained soil.

Height: 12m (40 FT.)

Spread: 8m (26 FT.)

Excel Green Ash
Fraxinus excelsior 'Excel'

Height: 10 - 12m (33 - 40 FT.)

Spread: 6 - 7m (20 - 23 FT.)

Extremely hardy, seedless selection with compact, deep green leaflets. Slower growing ash requires little pruning and has a naturally upright crown. Excellent for screening, windbreaks and large landscapes. Prefers a moist, well-drained soil.

Height: 10 - 12m (33 - 40 FT.)

Spread: 6 - 7m (20 - 23 FT.)

Mancana Ash
Fraxinus mandshurica 'Mancana'

Height: 10m (33 FT.)

Spread: 5m (16 FT.)

A hardy seedless selection of manchurian ash with a dense oval form. Strong and sturdy branches with bright green foliage which turns bright yellow in fall. Tolerates poor, dry or excessive moisture. Strongly resistant to Ash Borer.

Height: 10m (33 FT.)

Spread: 5m (16 FT.)

Trojan Green Ash
Fraxinus pennsylvanica 'Durwinky'

Height: 12m (40 FT.)

Spread: 7m (23 FT.)

Excellent shade tree for smaller sites due to its upright, compact, narrow form. Shiny green foliage turns yellow in fall. Manitoba introduction. Considered to be the hardiest, seedless green ash. Adaptable to many soils, but prefers a moist, well-drained soil.

Height: 12m (40 FT.)

Spread: 7m (23 FT.)

Patmore Ash
Fraxinus pennsylvanica 'Patmore'

Height: 12m (40 FT.)

Spread: 7m (23 FT.)

A seedless cultivar of green ash with shiny, green leaflets which turn yellow in fall. Hardy and disease resistant. Keeps its shape without pruning. Prefers a moist, well drained soil. Adapts to various soil types and conditions. Drought tolerant once established.

Height: 12m (40 FT.)

Spread: 7m (23 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.