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Ash, "Green"

Fraxinus pennsylvanica

A very popular tree for street, shelter-belt and shade plantings because they are extremely cold hardy and tolerates a range of soils. Leaves are a vibrant green during the spring and summer and turn bright yellow in the fall. Life expectancy of Ash trees is 80 years with a growth rate of 1.5-2 feet per year.

Mature Width:

15 - 20'

Mature Height:

30 - 40'

Plant Care:

•If planted as a shelterbelt space trees at 5-10’ apart

•These trees are safe to be planted close to buildings, water lines, and gardens because their root systems go down not out and are not invasive

Ash, "Mancana" (aka "Manchurian")

Fraxinus mandshurica 'Mancana'

This tree holds a dense globe shape with long, bright green, feathery leaves. Leaves have a tropical appearance and are slightly pendulous, and the fall colour is a brilliant yellow. Mancana is quite popular because of its uniformity, and it is also seedless - no mess! Growth rate of 1.5-2 feet per year with a life expectancy of 80 years.

Mature Width:

25 - 30'

Mature Height:

30 - 35'

Plant Care:

•Moderately hardy - avoid areas open to the NW winds in winter

•Emerald Ash Borer resistant

•These trees can be planted close to buildings, water lines, and gardens because their root systems go down (not outwards) and are not invasive

Ash, "Nobility"

Fraxinus americana 'Jefwis'

Nobility is a hardy white ash variety with excellent purple fall colour. It is also seedless, and is the fastest growing ash. Life expectancy of Ash trees is 80 years.

Mature Width:

20 - 30'

Mature Height:

50 - 60'

Plant Care:

•These trees can be planted close to buildings, water lines, and gardens because their root systems go down not out and are not invasive

Ash, "Northern Treasure"

Fraxinus x 'Northern Treasure'

Holding a beautifully balanced, upright oval shape, this ash has bright green leaves from May until fall when the colour will change to a golden yellow. It only occasionally produces small amounts of seed. It is a cross between the symmetrical Manchurian Ash and the extremely hardy native Black Ash, and has become one of our most-recommended shade trees.

Mature Width:

20 - 25'

Mature Height:

35 - 45'

Plant Care:

•These trees can be planted close to buildings, water lines, and gardens because their root systems go down not out and are not invasive

•Emerald ash borer resistant with a life expectancy of 80 years

•Tolerates a wide variety of soil types and conditions

Birch, "Cutleaf Weeping"

Betula pendula 'Dalecarlica'

The cutleaf weeping birch can be a very impressive landscape focal point if provided with even moisture. Its chalk white bark contrasts nicely with the rich green cascading foliage that turns golden in October. It's fast-growing, ~24 inches per year and moderately hardy.

Mature Width:

20 - 25'

Mature Height:

30 - 35'

Plant Care:

•Prefers a wind-sheltered location with even moisture; if it dries out for too long, birch borer will kill the tree, so supplemental moisture during a drought is necessary

•Mulch with 3"-4" of bark in a large circle around the tree to aid in moisture retention; even established trees will need watering after 2 weeks of drought

Birch, "Paper clump-form"

Betula papyrifera

The peeling white bark contrasts nicely with their green leaves, which turn yellow in the fall. Branches hold a pyramidal to oval formation. Two - three trees are grown together to form a clump of trees, giving a fuller appearance. Butterflies gather around paper birches to eat the bark (non-harmful to the tree).

Mature Width:

15 - 18'

Mature Height:

30 - 35'

Plant Care:

•Prefers well-drained soil, but with regular watering

Birch, "Paper"

Betula papyrifera

This native tree's peeling white bark contrasts nicely with their green leaves. Their branches hold a pyramidal to oval formation, and the Fall colour is bright yellow.

Mature Width:

15 - 18'

Mature Height:

20 - 30'

Plant Care:

•Prefers moist but well-drained locations

Birch, "Royal Frost"

Betula x 'Royal Frost'

Royal Frost has white bark like a paper birch, along with beautifully contrasting purple leaves. The leaves open to a bright purple in spring and then darken through the summer and fall. Branches form an oval shape. It needs care and wind protection to thrive. *Currently not in stock

Mature Width:

15 - 18'

Mature Height:

20 - 30'

Plant Care:

•Prefers a moist, well-drained location - not drought tolerant

•Requires winter wind protection

Buckeye, "Autumn Splendor"

Aescelus x 'Autumn Splendor'

This buckeye is a favourite for its consistent orange / red fall colour. An ornamental chestnut tree that leafs out early in May, blooms cream green flowers, and bears inedible nut in prickly husk which the squirrels love to eat. The unique leaves grow out in star pattern of 5 to 7 leaflets. Buckeyes are slow growers, about 1' a year.

Mature Width:

20 - 25'

Mature Height:

20 - 25'

Plant Care:

•The tree is has very deep roots but they are not invasive and can be planted within 10’ of a building

•Grows best in well drained soil

Buckeye, "Ohio"

Aescelus glabra

The Ohio Buckeye is an ornamental chestnut tree that leafs out early in May, blooms cream green flowers, and bears inedible nuts in prickly husks. These nuts are a favourite with squirrels, and when shelled, they are very decorative. The leaves grow out in star pattern of 5 to 7 leaflets, and turn gold, orange, or red in the fall.

Mature Width:

20 - 25'

Mature Height:

20 - 25'

Plant Care:

•It is deep rooted with an extremely large tap root but they are not invasive and can be planted within 10’ of a building

•Grows best in well-drained soil and has a growth rate of 1' per year