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Ginko biloba Maiden hair tree, non-native originating in China, deciduous conifer, fan shaped green leaves, produces seed 1 inch long, slow to medium growth rate, unique bark and mesmerizing leaf texture. Favoured city tree because of its attractive form, freedom from pest and disease and tolerance to pollution. Lasting up to 1000 years, this long […]

Acer rubrum ‘Freemanii’ non-native, deciduous, green leaves turning blotchy red or yellow in fall, produces maple key fruit, fast growth rate, splendid fall color makes it a popular choice.

Cornus florida, the flowering dogwood, is a species of flowering tree in the family Cornaceae native to eastern North America and northern Mexico. The tree is commonly planted as an ornamental in residential and public areas because of its showy bracts and interesting bark structure. Fruit is an important source of food for birds and […]

Acer campestre, known as the field maple, is a flowering plant species in the family Sapindaceae. It is native to much of continental Europe, Britain, southwest Asia from Turkey to the Caucasus, and north Africa in the Atlas Mountains. It has been widely planted, and is introduced outside its native range in Europe and areas […]

Carpinus betulus, the European or common hornbeam, is a species of tree in the birch family Betulaceae. Only Blue-beech and Ironwood types are native to Canada. Wide spreading crown with delicate branches. Extremely strong wood. Although not common in backyards, these trees would make for lovely additions to your landscape.

Elms, Ulmus minor, are deciduous and semi-deciduous trees in the plant family Ulmaceae. Unfortunately, once one of the best known trees in North America, Dutch elm disease has decimated the native elm population. There are new cultivars available that are resistant to DED from local plant nurseries. If you are lucky to still have an […]

Cercis canadensis, the eastern redbud, is a large deciduous shrub or small tree, native to eastern North America from southern Michigan south to central Mexico, east to New Jersey. Species thrive as far west as California and as far north as southern Ontario.

Chamaecyparis, common names cypress or false cypress (to distinguish it from related cypresses), is a genus of conifers in the cypress family Cupressaceae, native to eastern Asia (Japan and Taiwan) and to the western and eastern margins of the United States. The name is derived from the Greek khamai, meaning “on the earth”, and kuparissos […]

Catalpa speciosa non-native, deciduous, extremely large green heart-shaped leaves, produces long bean like fruit, medium to fast growth rate, produces large, beautiful white tube-like flowers in mid-summer. Common urban yard tree that requires some maintenance as branches may be brittle.

Malus sp. non-native, deciduous, varied leaf colour depending on variety, apple fruit with a diameter less than 2″, slow to medium growth rate, flowers in mid-late spring. Very popular yard specimen due to the fragrant, prolific blossoms that range from white to pink to red. Great for pollinators, birds and other wildlife. A bit of […]