At Blue Grass, we’re down to Earth! · At Blue Grass, we’re down to Earth! Prairie Sky Poplar Populus x ‘Prairie Sky’ COPF Narrow, columnar growing deciduous tree

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Prairie Sky PoplarPopulus x ‘Prairie Sky’ COPF

Narrow, columnar growing deciduous tree. Fast growing variety that is cold hardy. Works well as a single specimen or in group to form a natural screen.

12m by 3m

Griffin PoplarPopulus ‘Griffin’

Medium green foliage changes to golden yellow in autumn. Large, upright growing deciduous tree. Works well as a single specimen or in group to form a natural screen.

15m by 8m

Northwest PoplarPopulus x jackii ‘Northwest’

Fast growing and very hardy. Recommended for shelterbelts and acreages. Not recommended for urban planting. Is a male clone, therefore is non-cottoning and seedless. Displays brilliant yellow autumn colour.

20m by 15m

Tristis PoplarPopulus ‘Tristis’

A fast growing tree with strongly scented balsamic buds and yellow fall foliage.

12m by 8m

Cottonwood PoplarPopulus deltoides

Cold hardy, dependable, fast growing deciduous tree with a pyramidal to oval shaped. Showy green foliage changes to shades of yellow in fall.

15m by 12m

Western ChokecherryPrunus virginiana melanocarpa

Lovely, native deciduous tree with clusters of small white flowers in spring followed by red berries in fall. Thrives in moist areas.

5m by 3m

Amur CherryPrunus maackii

White blooms. brilliant yellow leaves in fall. Small black fruit in Autumn. Bark is polished, copper to golden brown, peeling with age. Fast-growing.

6m by 5m

Bylands PoplarPopulus ‘Bylands’

Dark green foliage become golden-yellow in fall on this upright growing, deciduous tree. Works well as a single specimen or in group to form a natural screen.

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Evans CherryPrunus cerasus ‘Evans’

Cold hardy, upright, spreading deciduous tree with white flowers in spring followed by glossy red, sour cherries. Tart flavoured. An excellent choice for pies, jellies and jams. Ripens in midsummer. Self-fruiting variety.

4m by 3m

Pin CherryPrunus pensylvanica

Clusters of small, milky-white flowers in spring. Bright red edible fruit in fall. Bark is shiny bronze-red. Requires well-drained soil, intolerant of wet conditions.

5m by 3m

Mary Liss Pin CherryPrunus pensylvanica ‘Mary Liss’

Small deciduous tree with white flowers in spring followed by red, sour cherries that ripens in midsummer. Medium green foliage becomes golden in fall.

5m by 3m

Schubert ChokecherryPrunus virginiana ‘Schubert’

Small white flower clusters in spring, small black fruit in fall, can be used for jellies, juice and wine. Foliage is green in spring, burgundy-red in summer and deep purple in fall.

8m by 4m

Pembina PlumPrunus ‘Pembina’

Large red skinned egg-shaped fruit with yellow sweet flesh. Ripens in late August. Excellent eating plum. Requires pollination. White blooms in spring. Cold hardy variety.

5m by 3m

Princess Kay PlumPrunus nigra ‘Princess Kay’

Narrow ornamental flowering plum with double white flowers that appear in early spring. Small yellow-red ornamental fruit in summer. Green foliage changes to yellow-orange in fall.

4m by 2.5m

Golden Spice PearPyrus ‘Golden Spice’

A small golden pear that is good for canning and preserves. This tree displays a blanket of radiant white flowers in the spring. The glossy green foliage turns a splendid orange colour in the fall. Fruit production increases with cross pollination. Prefers full sun.

10m by 6m

MaydayPrunus padus commutata

Leafs out earlier than other ornamental shade trees. Early spring, white, fragrant blooms. Is fast growing.

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Burr OakQuercus macrocarpa

Extremely hardy, leathery leaves and furrowed bark gives this tree wonderful character. Tolerant of automobile exhaust therefore a good street tree. Acorns 2 - 2.5 cm long. Beautiful amber autumn colour.

14m by 6m

Laurel Leaf WillowSalix pentandra

Fast growing, good shelterbelt tree. Green foliage is compound with 3-5 leaflets. High headed, upright oval shape. Striking tree. Requires ample moisture.

15m by 15m

Golden WillowSalix vitellina

Fast growing tree with golden coloured accent bark.

15m by 12m

American Mountain AshSorbus americana

Large deciduous shade tree with a rounded form. Dark green foliage with white flowers in the spring and summer turning brilliant orange / red in the fall.

10m by 5m

Black Hawk Mountain AshSorbus aucuparia ‘Black Hawk’

Medium-sized tree with upright broad form. Clusters of white flowers in spring against green fern-like foliage that turns orange-red in fall. Orange-red ornamental fruit late summer through winter.

10m by 6m

Russian Mountain AshSorbus aucuparia ‘Rossica’

A narrow growth habit displaying reddish - orange berries. Requires well drained soil as they are intolerant of wet conditions. Retains leaves longer than other Mountain Ash varieties.

8m by 4m

European Mountain AshSorbus aucuparia

Small to medium sized tree with wide white flower clusters, tiny orange berries and dark green leaves. Fall colour ranges from green to yellow and red.

8m by 5m

Ussurian PearPyrus ussuriensis

Small yellow fruit suitable for jams & deserts. White spring flowers. Green foliage which turns orange in fall. Prefers full sun. Compact accent tree.

10m by 6m Z3

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Showy Mountain AshSorbus decora

Very attractive, small, slow growing, dense tree. White flower clusters in the spring and reddish-orange berries. Showy autumn foliage and shiny bronze bark.

6m by 5m

Japanese Tree LilacSyringa reticulata

Upright spreading form, single stemmed, medium tree with rounded head. Flowers are large creamy white or yellow in large trusses. Blooms in late June.

7m by 5m

Ivory Silk LilacSyringa reticulata ‘Ivory Silk’

Compact oval form of Japanese Tree Lilac with Cherry like bark.

7m by 5m

Dropmore LindenTilia flavescens ‘Dropmore’

Upright deciduous tree with dense, compact crown. Hanging clusters of yellowish fragrant blooms.

10m by 7m

Little Leaf LindenTilia cordata ‘Little Leaf’

Dense, pyramid-shaped deciduous tree with clusters of fragrant yellowish-white flowers in late summer. Dark green summer foliage turning brilliant yellow in fall.

12m by 9m

Greenspire LindenTilia cordata ‘Greenspire’

Dense, oval shaped, fast growing tree. Small flowers in late Spring. Drought and pollution resistant.

10m by 5m

American ElmUlmus americana

Famous for arched umbrella shaped canopy and deep furrowed bark, Beautiful saw toothed foliage, turns yellow in fall.

20m by 15m

Pyramidal Mountain AshSorbus aucuparia ‘Fastigiata’

Small, narrow growth habit ideal for smaller spaces. Intolerant of wet conditions and must be planted in well drained soil.

6m by 2m Z3

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Japanese MapleAcer palmatum ‘Bloodgood’

Broad growing tree covered with rich reddish-purple, dissected foliage.

3-4m by 2-3m

Walker Weeping CaraganaCaragana arborescens ‘Walker’

Unique, small ornamental tree that is very cold hardy. Bright green foliage with yellow, pea-like flowers in spring. Nice weeping habit.

2.4m by 1.2m

Weeping LarchLarix decidua ‘Pendula’

Light green needles cover weeping branches on the irregular shaped evergreen. Yellow in fall.

4m by 3m

Fall Red AppleMalus ‘Fall Red’

Large, red fruit with white fresh. Great fresh or in baking. Ripens mid to late September.

5m by 4m

Hardi-Mac AppleMalus ‘Hardi Mac’

Medium-sized, red fruit with white juicy flesh. Great fresh or in baking. Ripens mid to late September.

5m by 4m

Heyer #12 AppleMalus ‘Heyer #12’

Medium-sized yellow-green fruit with white flesh. Great fresh or in baking. Ripens late August.

5m by 4m

Royal Weeping CrabappleMalus ‘Royal Beauty’

Small weeping flowering crabapple tree that has pink flowers in spring and reddish-purple foliage.

5m by 4m

Brandon ElmUlmus americana ‘Brandon’

Brandon Elm is a variety of the American Elm - has a more even growth habit. Valuable as a shade and boulevard tree.

15m by 6m Z5

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Gladiator® Flowering CrabMalus x adstringens ‘Durleo’

Narrow upright to columnar form with glossy bronze to purple foliage. Clusters of rose coloured flower buds opening to fragrant pink flowers in the spring followed by showy purple fruit.

4m by 2.5m

Weeping White SprucePicea glauca ‘Pendula’

Narrow, columnar growing evergreen with blue green foliage and slightly weeping branches.

6m by 2m

Weeping Blue SprucePicea pungens ‘Pendula’

Low growing, twisted evergreen with weeping habit. Steel blue needles.

2m by 3-4m

Pink Flowering MaydayPrunus padus ‘Ethel’

Lovely rounded tree with clusters of fragrant pink flowers in early May followed by small black fruit.

3m by 2m

Brookgold PlumPrunus ‘Brookgold’

White flowers in early spring followed by large, golden-yellow fruit. Good for fresh eating or canned. Ripens in August.

5m by 4m

Brookred PlumPrunus ‘Brookred’

White flowers in early spring followed by large, dark red fruit. Good for fresh eating or canned. Ripens in August.

5m by 4m

Carmine Jewel CherryPrunus ‘Carmine Jewel’

White spring flowers are followed by red sweet fruit in July. Great for fresh eating. Self fruiting.

4m by 2m

Zestar CrabappleMalus ‘Zestar’

Medium-sized red apple with green striping. Tart, crisp, white and juicy flesh. Great fresh or in baking. Ripens late August.

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Crimson Passion CherryPrunus ‘Crimson Passion’

White spring flowers are followed by bright red sweet fruit in July. Great for fresh eating. Self fruiting.

4m by 2m

Cupid CherryPrunus ‘Cupid’

White spring flowers are followed by dark red sweet fruit in July. Great for fresh eating. Self fruiting.

4m by 2m

Early Gold PearPyrus ‘Early Gold’

Greenish-yellow fruit with tasty, white, juicy flesh. Excellent for fresh eating or canning. Ripens in early August. Self pollinating.

7m by 6m

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Combination PlumPrunus ‘Combination’

Unique tree, specifically grafted with multiple plum varieties. Tasty, large plums ripen in July. Sweet, juicy fruit is great for eating fresh or canning.

5m by 4m Z4

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