Early Bloomers

Snowdrift Crabapple

Upright, spreading, rounded growth habit Pink buds open to single white flowers before the leaves emerge Flowers are followed by small orange crabapples Leaves are glossy green in the summer, turning yellow in the fall Bloom Time: Spring

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Paper Birch

Betula papyrifera

Upright to oval, rounded crown White bark exfoliates in papery strips Mature trees develop black markings on the white bark Oval leaves are dark green in the summer, turning bright yellow in the fall Bloom Time: March to April

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Robin Hill Serviceberry

Amelanchier x grandiflora 'Robin Hill'

Oval-shaped crown with slightly ascending branches Soft pale pink flowers fade to white before the leaves emerge Sweet juicy edible blue-black fruit Lush green in late spring and summer gives way to shades of orange to red by fall A well-formed amelanchier ideal for street planting

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Red Rocket Maple

Acer rubrum 'Red Rocket'

Narrow, upright growing crown Habit similar to Acer rubrum 'Bowhall', only slower growing A good cultivar for colder climates Fall colour is bright orange-red to red

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Fragrant Sumac

Rhus aromatica 'Gro-Low'

Yellowish male and female flowers Clusters of reddish hairy fruit ripen late summer and may persist into the winter Medium-green to blue-green aromatic soft leaves are sometimes glossy Fall colour is orange to red, sometimes purple Rambling, spreading, irregular habit, re-rooting on contact with the soil Bloom Time: April to May

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Juneberry

Amelanchier lamarckii

Lightly fragrant loose clusters of white flowers appear before the leaves Edible red berries ripen to dark purplish-black in June Glossy leaves emerge bronzish-purple, maturing to dark green Fall colour is yellow to orange-red Tends to sucker less than other serviceberries Bloom Time: Spring

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Butterfly Japanese Maple

Acer palmatum 'Butterfly'

Variegated upright Japanese maple Pink variegation on the edges of light green curved leaves fades to cream in the summer Inconspicuous red flowers emerge before the leaves Forms a distinctive vase-shaped tree Magenta-red fall foliage Bloom Time: Spring

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Lungwort

Pulmonaria x 'Twinkle Toes'

Clump-forming perennial with a mounding habit Dark green leaves lightly sprinkled with silver Funnel-shaped drooping periwinkle-blue flowers Blooms usually start to appear before the leaves fully develop Bloom Time: Early spring

$20.95

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Lungwort

Pulmonaria saccharata 'Mrs. Moon'

Large clump-forming perennial with a mounding habit Oval silver-spotted dark green basal leaves Funnel-shaped pink flowers mature to blue Blooms start to appear usually before the leaves fully develop Bloom Time: Early spring

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Spring Sun Primrose

Primula vulgaris Prima Belarina® Spring Sun ('Kerbelsun')

Large bright yellow flowers appear early to late spring Tidy compact bright green foliage throughout the season

$21.95

Japanese Spurge

Pachysandra terminalis 'Green Sheen'

Terminal spikes of waxy white flowers Diamond-shaped leaves are coarsely serrated on the upper third Very glossy evergreen foliage (glossier and darker than the species) Foliage forms a dense ground cover More drought and heat tolerant than the species Bloom Time: April to May Flower Size: 4 cm

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Crested Iris

Iris cristata 'Powder Blue Giant'

Open star-shaped flowers of light blue with a yellow and deep blue beard Flowers on short stalks grow even with, or slightly above the foliage Short bright green sword-like leaves More vigorous grower than the species Bloom Time: April to May Flower Size: 8 cm

$17.95

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Lenten Rose

Helleborus x Ice n' Roses 'White'

Large forward-facing white flowers Flowers centred with yellow stamens Flowers are held outside and above a mound of glossy evergreen leaves

$32.95

Lenten Rose

Helleborus x Ice n' Roses 'Rose'

Icy pink flowers with contrasting yellow stamens Flowers are held outside and above a mound of glossy evergreen foliage Large outward-facing flowers

$32.95

Lily of the Valley

Convallaria majalis

Fragrant white bell-shaped flowers on arching stems above the foliage After the flowers finish, red berries form Bright green narrow-oval leaves Bloom Time: Early spring

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Marsh Marigold

Caltha palustris

AKA Caltha polypetala Numerous waxy yellow buttercup-like flowers Kidney-shaped glossy dark green leaves, up to 10 cm long, form low mounds Naturally clumping, however, in a natural environment it will self-seed to form a dense ground cover Bloom Time: Early spring sometimes reblooming in late summer

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Martin Saskatoon Berry

Saskatoon Berry 'Martin'

Amelanchier alnifolia 'Martin' Beautiful white blooms in early spring Blueberry-like fruit appear in early summer. Great to eat fresh, or in pies, jams, and other desserts Large, upright selection

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Redhaven Peach

Peach 'Redhaven'

Prunus persica 'Redhaven' The standard by which most peaches are judged Large red with a yellow-blushed skin Juicy, with a unique sweet and crisp flavour Heavy bearing freestone peach Great for eating fresh, canning, freezing and baking Peaches ripen over a period of time, not all at once Good winter hardiness Ripens: Late July

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Fantasia Nectarine

Nectarine 'Fantasia'

Prunus persica 'Fantasia' Smooth reddish-pink skin Large yellow-fleshed freestone fruit Sweet, tangy, rich flavour Ripens: August

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Thiessen Saskatoon Berry

Saskatoon Berry 'Thiessen'

Amelanchier alnifolia ‘Thiessen’ Similar to the Martin cultivar, but with larger, sweeter fruit Compact habit Self-pollinating but produces more fruit if others are present Beautiful white blooms in early spring Blueberry-like fruit appear in early summer Great to eat fresh, or in pies, jams, and other desserts

$30.95

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Crimson Passion Cherry

Cherry-shrub 'Crimson Passion'

Prunus x kerrasis 'Crimson Passion' Self-fertile, compact shrub Large, sweet, dark-red cherries High sugar content compared to other sweet cherries Harvest early to mid August Bloom time: Spring

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Alexander's Great Siberian Bugloss

Brunnera macrophylla 'Alexander's Great'

Deep blue flowers resemble those of forget-me-nots Blooms before or amongst the emerging foliage Large, heart-shaped, silver leaves are accented by green veining Makes a dramatic statement in the landscape Bloom Time: Early spring

$23.95

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Pink Dragonfly Heartleaf Bergenia

Bergenia x 'Pink Dragonfly'

Forms a low clump of long, narrow, (for a Bergenia) green leaves Rich plum-red leaf tones in the winter Separate stems hold bell-shaped coral-pink flowers Blooms: April to May Flower Height: 40 cm Foliage Height: 25 cm

$23.95

Eden's Dark Margin Heartleaf Bergenia

Bergenia x 'Eden's Dark Margin'

Thick, leathery leaves start deep green with a purple edge and change to deep purple as the season cools Clusters of bell-shaped pink-purple flowers on long, thick stems Bloom Time: Early spring

$23.95

Winter Glow Heartleaf Bergenia

Bergenia cordifolia Winter Glow ('Winterglut')

Clusters of deep pink to red bell-shaped flowers on sturdy stems Thick glossy large dark green leaves turn burgundy in the fall and through the winter. Bergenia cordifolia species tolerate dry, shaded sites Bloom Time: Spring Flower Height: 40 cm Foliage Height: 30 cm

$16.95

Rosado Lenten Rose

Helleborus x Ice n' Roses 'Rosado'

Single white and purple flowers with contrasting yellow stamens Flowers are held outside and above a mound of glossy evergreen foliage Outward-facing large flowers

$32.95

Picotee Lenten Rose

Helleborus x Ice n' Roses 'Picotee'

Blush pink single flowers with contrasting yellow stamens Flowers are held outside and above a mound of glossy evergreen foliage Outward-facing large flowers

$32.95

Wall Flower Erysistible Fire

Erysimum linifolium 'Erysistible™ Fire'

First zone-hardy Erysimum for our area Bronze, orange, red fire-colored flowers at the same time Flowers are nestled in and slightly above dense mounds of narrow green leaves Spring and fall rebloomer Great competitor for color against annuals

$18.95

Alexandrina Magnolia

Magnolia x soulangeana 'Alexandrina'

Large purplish-pink cup-shaped blooms with whitish-pink interiors Dark green foliage turns yellow to bronze in the fall Strong upright habit becomes more oval with age Bloom Time: Spring

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Golden Elm

Ulmus x hollandica 'Wredei'

Slow-growing narrow densely branched columnar crown Inconspicuous red-purple flowers appear before the leaves Dense foliage is a golden-yellow to yellow-green through the spring and summer Leaves are wavy with serrated edges

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Sassafras

Sassafras albidum

Shrubby when young, maturing to a dense, pyramidal crown Can spread by root suckers to form colonies Clusters of greenish-yellow flowers; dioecious, having separate male and female trees Flowers give way to small purple berries on scarlet stems Ovate, mitten-shaped OR three-lobed leaves are bright green Fall foliage is a showy yellow, purple and red Bloom Time: Spring

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Higan Cherry

Prunus subhirtella 'Autumnalis'

Rounded, spreading habit with upright branches Semi-double pink flowers in spring, and sporadic display in fall Flowers give way to small black berries Green leaves in the summer turn yellow and bronze in the fall Bloom Time: Spring

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Thundercloud Cherry Plum

Prunus cerasifera 'Thundercloud'

Purple-leaved cultivar that retains its colour all season Dense, upright-spreading habit Fragrant light-pink flowers Flowers are followed by small edible purple plums Bloom Time: Early spring

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Persian Spire™ Parrotia

Parrotia persica Persian Spire™ ('JLColumnar')

Upright oval habit Foliage emerges purple in spring Leaves transform to green with purple tinted margins in summer Fall colour is a mix of orange, red and yellow tones Tan-grey flaking bark adds winter interest Insignificant red flowers precede the leaves Slow growing selection for small spaces in the landscape

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Weeping Fruiting Mulberry

Morus alba 'Pendula (fruiting)'

Mounding, spreading, weeping growth habit Greenish-white blooms Arching branches droop to the ground Oval to rounded variably lobed dark green leaves in the summer Small edible red to black fruit appear in late summer Fall foliage is an insignificant yellow Bloom Time: Spring

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Tina Crabapple

Malus sargentii 'Tina'

Round, compact, densely-branched spreading crown Pink buds open to single white flowers before the leaves emerge Flowers are followed by small red crabapples Small leaves are medium-green in the summer Foliage turns yellow in the fall Bloom Time: Spring

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Profusion Crabapple

Malus 'Profusion'

Upright broadly-spreading growth habit Fragrant deep pink single flowers bloom before the leaves emerge Flowers are followed by medium-sized bright red crabapples Leaves emerge reddish-purple and become bronze-green in the summer Foliage turns reddish-orange in the fall Bloom Time: Spring

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Saucer Magnolia

Magnolia x soulangeana

Large fragrant blooms of pink with white interiors Dark green foliage turns yellow to bronze in the fall Strong upright habit and rounded crown Bloom Time: Early spring

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Leonard Messel Magnolia

Magnolia x loebneri 'Leonard Messel'

Closed bud is pink, opening to a pink bloom that fades to light pink Strap-like petals overlap Dark green foliage turns yellow to bronze in colour in the fall Upright medium-sized shrub Bloom Time: March to April

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Jane Magnolia

Magnolia x 'Jane'

Noted for its shrubby habit Large cup-shaped fragrant reddish-purple blooms have white interiors Ovate leaves emerge with coppery-red tints maturing to green Leaves take on yellow to bronze-copper tones in the fall May rebloom sporadically during the summer months Bloom Time: April to May

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Galaxy Magnolia

Magnolia x 'Galaxy'

Large reddish-purple buds open to reddish-purple flowers late in the season Dark green foliage turns yellow to bronze in the fall Strong, upright habit Bloom Time: April to June Flower Size: 20 cm

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Scarlet Fire® Dogwood

Cornus kousa Scarlet Fire® ('Rutpink')

AKA Benthamidia japonica 'Rutpink' Darkest and most consistently pink-bracted to date Medium to large bracts are pointed and generally non-overlapping Drooping glossy green leaves Fall colour is scarlet to red, some purple Upright clump of tiered, horizontal branches Bloom Time: Late spring

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Cherokee Princess Dogwood

Cornus florida 'Cherokee Princess'

AKA Benthamidia florida 'Cherokee Princess' Masses of white flowers with white centres appear before the leaves Glossy oval red fruit, held in clusters, are attractive to birds Drooping glossy green leaves are mildew resistant Fall colour is scarlet to red, almost pink Upright clump with tiered, horizontal branches Bloom Time: Spring

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Royal White Redbud

Cercis canadensis f. alba 'Royal White'

Masses of white sweet pea-like flowers bloom profusely on bare branches and even on mature trunks Fruit pods are brown and flat, about 5 cm long Heart-shaped leaves emerge bronze, changing to dark green, then shades of yellow in the fall Flat-topped vase-shaped habit Bloom Time: April

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Midnight Express™ Redbud

Cercis canadensis Midnight Express™ ('RNI-RCC3')

Proven Winners® ColorChoice® Velvety deep burgundy leaves Bright pink blooms in early spring Understorey tree

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Hearts of Gold Redbud

Cercis canadensis 'Hearts of Gold'

Lavender sweet-pea-like flowers bloom profusely on bare branches and even on mature trunks Fruit pods are brown and flat, about 5 cm long Shoots emerge orange changing to yellow, shaded leaves are green Upright vase-shaped habit Bloom Time: April

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Frans Fontaine Hornbeam

Carpinus betulus 'Frans Fontaine'

Narrow, upright form with vertical branching Ovate, sharp-toothed, dark green leaves Foliage turns golden-yellow in the fall Attractive yellow or green catkins Smooth gray bark has distinctive muscle-like fluting Bloom Time: Early spring

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Pyramidal European Hornbeam

Carpinus betulus 'Fastigiata'

Narrow, upright form with vertical branching Ovate, sharp-toothed, medium-green leaves Foliage turns yellow-orange in the fall Attractive yellow or green catkins Smooth gray bark has distinctive muscle-like fluting Bloom Time: Early spring

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