Trees and shrubs are the structures that give a yard character. A yard without trees feels empty, and many homes are bought because of the presence of well established trees. Trees are some of the best memories from childhood, whether climbing a tree or a rope swing from a strong branch.
We are always happy to answer any questions you may have and help you find the perfect tree or shrub for your unique space.
If there is something specific you are looking for, please give us a call as not everything may be in stock.
Ornamental Trees
Below is a partial listing of varieties that you will be able to find at our greenhouse. If you wish a variety not listed, give us a call, (204)762-5879 or a message through the contact us page. We may have it but haven't had time to update it on the website. Varieties may sell out quickly, so come early for best selection!
Birch.
- Paper Birch - White barked tree growing 40 feet tall and 30 feet wide. Hardy to zone 2
Flowering Crabapples
- Gladiator - This purple leafed ornamental crabapple blooms in beautiful pink blossoms. The tiny purple fruit tend to stay on the tree into fall to provide food for the birds. Growing to a height of 20 feet it is hardy to zone 2.
- Royal Mist - A cross between 'Shaughnessy Cohen' and 'Thunderchild'. Deep rosy pink blooms in the spring make way for red, tiny apples that are good for bird food. Grows 20 feet tall and only 9 feet wide. Hardy to zone 2.
- Starlite - A newer variety, this glossy green leafed variety grows to a height of 25 feet. Shows good disease resistance. Tiny red fruit make good fall bird food.
- Thunderchild -
- Purple Spire-
- Spring Snow-
- Snowbird Hawthorn - Double white fragrant blooms in spring on an upright rounded tree form that grows 15 feet tall by 15 feet wide. Hardy to zone 3.
- American Linden - A glossy green leafed shade tree native to the prairies.It grows 60 feet tall and 40 feet wide. Hardy to zone 2.
- Golden Cascade - Cascading branches on a tree with dark green leaves. Grows to 40 feet tall and 25 feet wide. Hardy too zone 2.
- Glenleven Linden-
- Boulevard -
- Dropmore Linden
- Harvest Gold -
Maples
- Lord Selkirk Sugar maple -
- Manitoba Maple - Also called Boxelder, this quick growing hardwood tree is tolerant of both our soils and our climate. Tall rounded shape when grown, reaching a height of 30-50 feet. Tolerant of moist locations. Hardy to zone 2.
- Royal Crown Amur Maple - Tolerates our high alkalinity soils better than other Amur Maples. Grows 20 feet tall and 15 feet wide with a fall colour of deep red. Hardy to zone 2.
- Silver Maple - Yellow fall foliage, this makes a lovely shade tree for zone 3 climates. Silvery on the undersides of the leaves, the overall effect is a silvery tree as the leaves rustle in the breeze. Growing to a height of 50 feet.
- Assiniboine - A seedless variety that grows 50 feet tall but only 15 feet wide. Quick-growing and resistant to stem canker, leaf rust and poplar bud gall. hardy to zone 2.
- Prairie Sky - A narrow upright tree growing to a height of 80 feet. This tree makes excellent privacy hedges or wind barriers. Growing only 12 feet wide it doesn't take up much room in your yard. Fast growing , disease resistant and long lived it is a good choice to fill in a perimeter fast. Hardy to zone 3.
- Skyfest - A seedless cottonwood growing to a height of 80 feet. A fast growing selection with good disease resistance. Hardy to zone 2.
- Sundancer - Resistant to Bronze Leaf Disease, this columnar shaped poplar is quick growing with a narrow form. Spreads only 10 feet wide but reaches a height of 40 feet. Hardy to zone 2.
Russian Olive
- Russian Olive - Silvery foliage that grows 20 feet tall and 20 feet wide. Hardy to zone 2.
- European Mountain Ash - Grows 25 feet tall with a rounded crown shape. White blossoms set bright red fruit that the birds love to eat in the fall. Fall foliage is orange-red. Hardy to zone 2.
- Ivory Silk Tree - Grows 20 feet tall and 20 feet wide. White blossoms in early summer are very impressive. Hardy to zone 3.
Willow
- Acute Leaf Willow - A fast growing shelterbelt tree. Grows to 60 feet tall and 30 feet wide. Hardy to zone 2.
- Golden Willows - Grows very quickly and is excellent for a shelterbelt. Twigs and branches are golden yelow and provide colourful interest in the winter. Grows up to 60 feet tall and 30 feet wide. This tree is easy to keep pruned for a smaller space. Hardy to zone 2.
- Lace Weeping Willow - A graceful weeping willow growing to 40 feet tall by 30 feet wide. Hardy to zone 3.
- Silky White Willow - A silver foliage tree that is tolerant of moist soils. This quick grower reaches a mature height of 60 feet.Gracefully sways in the wind. hardy to zone 2.
- Laurel Leaf Willow - Grows quickly and is tolerant of moist soil conditions. Grows to 60 feet. Hardy to zone 2.
Some
fruiting varieties of trees make excellent decorative trees, like Dolgo
Crabapple and pear varieties. Check out the fruit page!
The best day to plant a tree was yesterday, but the next best day is today!