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Wisteria Vines – Growing & Pruning Tips

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The Wisteria is a long-lived, woody climbing vine with beautiful fragrant blue to purple flowers up to 36 inches in length. In spring and early summer, blooms appear on new growth and brown, bean-like pods develop on the plant after flowering. It is a very heavy vine that requires sturdy support. Wisteria is an aggressive, fast-growing plant that can easily reach lengths up to 30+ feet. Four types of wisteria are commonly available are: Wisteria floribunda (Japanese wisteria) – Wisteria sinensis (Chinese wisteria) – Wisteria fructescens (American wisteria) – Wisteria macrostachy (Kentucky wisteria).

Note: All parts of the wisteria plant are deadly toxic to pets, livestock, and humans. 

Wisteria Cold Hardiness
Several types of Wisteria grow throughout Canada and the United States and each is slightly different in its cold hardiness. Some varieties are better suited for colder climates than others, but all thrive in full sun in milder temperatures. The Japanese Wisteria is hardy to about minus 30 degrees Celsius, while Chinese and American Wisteria are cold hardy to about minus 28 degrees. The most cold-hardy varieties are Kentucky Wisteria, “Summer Cascade” and “Blue Moon” which can sustain temperatures to minus 38 degrees Celsius. 

Asian and North American Species
Asian wisteria plants are aggressive growers with fuzzy seed pods, while North American wisteria plants are not quite as aggressive in their growing habits and have smooth seed pods and fruits, as well as more-or-less cylindrical, bean-shaped seeds. Another difference is that American and Kentucky wisteria’s flowers appear after the plant has leafed out in the late spring, whereas the Chinese wisteria’s blooms appear before its foliage.

Native wisteria, Wisteria frutescens, and Chinese wisteria, Wisteria sinensis, twine from left to right – clockwise, and Japanese wisteria, Wisteria floribunda, twines from right to left – counterclockwise. The spiral growth patterns can be a devastating strangulation to nearby trees and shrubs that come in contact with wisteria by robbing them of sunlight and nutrients.

Wisteria Blooming & Not Blooming 
Wisteria typically blooms within three years. Seed grown varieties should be avoided as they can take up to ten years or more to bloom. Several factors can lead to blooming failure: Too much shade, juvenile plants, late spring frost or improper pruning techniques. Another reason for failure to bloom can be excessive fertilizer, particularly nitrogen. Wisteria has nitrogen fixing capability and thus mature plants may benefit from added potassium and phosphate, but not nitrogen. Finally, the reason for no blooming can simply be – plant immaturity.

Wisteria can take a long time to bloom and first flowers may appear 2 to 3 years after planting. To expedite blooming startup, the plant can be shocked into reproduction by slicing some of the roots with a shovel. It is recommended to go about 8 to 10 inches into the ground about a foot and a half away from the main trunk. The chances to damage a wisteria by doing this are slim as it is a very resilient plant. Increased flowering has been achieved by some by adding liquid tomato or rose fertilizer. 

Wisteria Growing Requirements
Wisterias prefer a deep and rich earth but they also tolerate dry and sandy soil. Their roots are long and only few go deep, making few fibers. Wisterias are hard to transplant, unless they have been pot-grown for the purpose. Slow growing speed after transplanting can be dramatically changed by adding composted manure. To give a young wisteria an extra-good start is to plant it in a bottomless tub filled with good soil. The best time to plant wisteria is when the plant is dormant – in spring or fall. For full flower development, the plant needs to be in full sun. Given its speed of growth, wisterias should be planted well away from other plants to prevent it from taking over and causing damage.

Wisteria Climbing Training
Dead trees make excellent supports for training wisterias to climb. Good results are to be expected only in sunny locations. The Japanese wisteria (W. floribunda) is one of the best climbers. Wisteria can grow into a mound when unsupported, but is at its best when allowed to climb up a tree or a very sturdy supporting structure like a pergola because it can grow into immensely heavy and thick trunks.

Wisteria Care
Adding a handful of bone meal to the soil in spring and phosphorus in the fall will aid with flowering. Removing rampant shoots every two weeks during the summer will encourage additional flowering. Regular watering is important as it ensures plant longevity, especially in arid regions. To retain moisture and to control weeds, compost worked can be worked into the soil together with a 2 inch layer of mulch. 

Wisteria Pruning
Pruning is important for promoting better flowering and for controlling the size and shape of the wisteria plant. Regular pruning encourages the growth of new shoots, leading to more abundant and vibrant flowers. Wisterias grown too heavy can potentially damage structures such as pergolas or trellises. Wisteria should be pruned in mid-summer after flowering has finished and in late winter or early spring before new growth begins. Winter pruning helps to shape the plant, while the summer pruning encourages more blooms for the following year.

Dead or diseased wood should be cut back to healthy wood by making clean cuts just above a bud or lateral branch. To encourage new growth and shape, long lateral branches need to be cut back to 3 to 4 buds from the main stem. Excessively long shoots can be shortened to a length of about 6 inches. Branches that are crossing can cause damage over time and must be removed to maintain a clear structure. Summer pruning controls excessive growth and shaping the wisteria plant after it has finished flowering.

Wisteria Types
The main types are Asian and American varieties. Asian: Chinese wisteria (Wisteria sinensis), Japanese wisteria (Wisteria floribunda). American: American wisteria (Wisteria frutescens) and the Kentucky wisteria (Wisteria macrostachya). Asian varieties have showier, more colourful blooms than native American wisteria vines, but they are invasive.

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2 Super Hardy Shade Trees For Penticton BC

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Hardy shade trees are medium-sized to large trees whose primary purpose is to sustain local climate conditions and to provide shade with their spreading canopy and crown. They may not only provide privacy but also give shelter from sunlight and harmful UV rays in the heat of the summer. Shade is an important aspect in any garden as it provides also cooling and keeps moisture in balance with other plants. Fast growing shade trees can grow up to 25 inches in height per year. Following are 2 Super Hardy Shade Trees That Thrive in Vernon BC:

Amur Maple (Acer tataricum)
The amur maple also called tatarian maple, is originally from central and southeastern Europe, parts of Asia and Russia. It is a medium-sized tree which also exist as shrub form. It’s known for its red-winged seed cases which contrast beautifully with its fresh green foliage.

The acer tataricum ‘Hot Wings’ maple is a variety of the same family and origin. It features masses of deep, scarlet red-winged seed cases, which look like stunning summer blooms. Clusters of pale yellow flowers cover the tree just after it comes into leaf in spring and in autumn its foliage turns glowing shades of orange, red and yellow. This tree can grow in moist, well-drained soil in in full sun to partial shade.

Amur Maple Specifications:
Scientific Name: Acer tataricum ginnala – Common Name: Amur maple, Tatarian maple – Family Name: Sapindaceae – Habit: Arching, Upright – Form: Round – Texture: Medium – Growing Size: 20×20 feet high and wide – Growth Rate: Moderate – Hardiness Rating: Zone 2: (-46 to -40 °C) – Exposure: Full sun – Soil: Rocky or gravelly or dry, Well-drained – Water Use: Moderate – Landscape Uses: Container planting, Fall interest.

Quaking Aspen (Populus tremuloides)
The most widely distributed tree in North America, the quaking aspen is a medium-sized deciduous tree from Alaska and Canada, all the way south to Mexico. Quaking aspen, also called trembling aspen, is named for its finely saw-toothed leaves which quake or tremble in light breezes. This tree regularly grows in dense, pure stands, creating a stunning golden vista when leaves change colour in the fall.

Quaking Aspen Specifications:
Scientific Name: Populus tremuloides – Common Name: trembling aspen , white poplar – Family Name: Salicaceae – Habit: Spreading, Upright – Form: Oval – vertical, Round – Texture: Medium – Growing Size: 70×30 feet tall and wide – Growth Rate: Fast – Hardiness Rating: Zone 1: (below -46 °C) – Exposure: Full sun – Soil: Shallow and rocky to deep loamy sands and heavy clays – Landscape Use: Wind break.

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2 Super Hardy Shade Trees For Falkland BC

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Hardy shade trees are medium-sized to large trees whose primary purpose is to sustain local climate conditions and to provide shade with their spreading canopy and crown. They may not only provide privacy but also give shelter from sunlight and harmful UV rays in the heat of the summer. Shade is an important aspect in any garden as it provides also cooling and keeps moisture in balance with other plants. Fast growing shade trees can grow up to 25 inches in height per year. Following are 2 Super Hardy Shade Trees That Thrive in Vernon BC:

Amur Maple (Acer tataricum)
The amur maple also called tatarian maple, is originally from central and southeastern Europe, parts of Asia and Russia. It is a medium-sized tree which also exist as shrub form. It’s known for its red-winged seed cases which contrast beautifully with its fresh green foliage.

The acer tataricum ‘Hot Wings’ maple is a variety of the same family and origin. It features masses of deep, scarlet red-winged seed cases, which look like stunning summer blooms. Clusters of pale yellow flowers cover the tree just after it comes into leaf in spring and in autumn its foliage turns glowing shades of orange, red and yellow. This tree can grow in moist, well-drained soil in in full sun to partial shade.

Amur Maple Specifications:
Scientific Name: Acer tataricum ginnala – Common Name: Amur maple, Tatarian maple – Family Name: Sapindaceae – Habit: Arching, Upright – Form: Round – Texture: Medium – Growing Size: 20×20 feet high and wide – Growth Rate: Moderate – Hardiness Rating: Zone 2: (-46 to -40 °C) – Exposure: Full sun – Soil: Rocky or gravelly or dry, Well-drained – Water Use: Moderate – Landscape Uses: Container planting, Fall interest.

Quaking Aspen (Populus tremuloides)
The most widely distributed tree in North America, the quaking aspen is a medium-sized deciduous tree from Alaska and Canada, all the way south to Mexico. Quaking aspen, also called trembling aspen, is named for its finely saw-toothed leaves which quake or tremble in light breezes. This tree regularly grows in dense, pure stands, creating a stunning golden vista when leaves change colour in the fall.

Quaking Aspen Specifications:
Scientific Name: Populus tremuloides – Common Name: trembling aspen , white poplar – Family Name: Salicaceae – Habit: Spreading, Upright – Form: Oval – vertical, Round – Texture: Medium – Growing Size: 70×30 feet tall and wide – Growth Rate: Fast – Hardiness Rating: Zone 1: (below -46 °C) – Exposure: Full sun – Soil: Shallow and rocky to deep loamy sands and heavy clays – Landscape Use: Wind break.

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2 Super Hardy Shade Trees For Lumby BC

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Hardy shade trees are medium-sized to large trees whose primary purpose is to sustain local climate conditions and to provide shade with their spreading canopy and crown. They may not only provide privacy but also give shelter from sunlight and harmful UV rays in the heat of the summer. Shade is an important aspect in any garden as it provides also cooling and keeps moisture in balance with other plants. Fast growing shade trees can grow up to 25 inches in height per year. Following are 2 Super Hardy Shade Trees That Thrive in Vernon BC:

Amur Maple (Acer tataricum)
The amur maple also called tatarian maple, is originally from central and southeastern Europe, parts of Asia and Russia. It is a medium-sized tree which also exist as shrub form. It’s known for its red-winged seed cases which contrast beautifully with its fresh green foliage.

The acer tataricum ‘Hot Wings’ maple is a variety of the same family and origin. It features masses of deep, scarlet red-winged seed cases, which look like stunning summer blooms. Clusters of pale yellow flowers cover the tree just after it comes into leaf in spring and in autumn its foliage turns glowing shades of orange, red and yellow. This tree can grow in moist, well-drained soil in in full sun to partial shade.

Amur Maple Specifications:
Scientific Name: Acer tataricum ginnala – Common Name: Amur maple, Tatarian maple – Family Name: Sapindaceae – Habit: Arching, Upright – Form: Round – Texture: Medium – Growing Size: 20×20 feet high and wide – Growth Rate: Moderate – Hardiness Rating: Zone 2: (-46 to -40 °C) – Exposure: Full sun – Soil: Rocky or gravelly or dry, Well-drained – Water Use: Moderate – Landscape Uses: Container planting, Fall interest.

Quaking Aspen (Populus tremuloides)
The most widely distributed tree in North America, the quaking aspen is a medium-sized deciduous tree from Alaska and Canada, all the way south to Mexico. Quaking aspen, also called trembling aspen, is named for its finely saw-toothed leaves which quake or tremble in light breezes. This tree regularly grows in dense, pure stands, creating a stunning golden vista when leaves change colour in the fall.

Quaking Aspen Specifications:
Scientific Name: Populus tremuloides – Common Name: trembling aspen , white poplar – Family Name: Salicaceae – Habit: Spreading, Upright – Form: Oval – vertical, Round – Texture: Medium – Growing Size: 70×30 feet tall and wide – Growth Rate: Fast – Hardiness Rating: Zone 1: (below -46 °C) – Exposure: Full sun – Soil: Shallow and rocky to deep loamy sands and heavy clays – Landscape Use: Wind break.

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2 Super Hardy Shade Trees For Salmon Arm BC

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Hardy shade trees are medium-sized to large trees whose primary purpose is to sustain local climate conditions and to provide shade with their spreading canopy and crown. They may not only provide privacy but also give shelter from sunlight and harmful UV rays in the heat of the summer. Shade is an important aspect in any garden as it provides also cooling and keeps moisture in balance with other plants. Fast growing shade trees can grow up to 25 inches in height per year. Following are 2 Super Hardy Shade Trees That Thrive in Vernon BC:

Amur Maple (Acer tataricum)
The amur maple also called tatarian maple, is originally from central and southeastern Europe, parts of Asia and Russia. It is a medium-sized tree which also exist as shrub form. It’s known for its red-winged seed cases which contrast beautifully with its fresh green foliage.

The acer tataricum ‘Hot Wings’ maple is a variety of the same family and origin. It features masses of deep, scarlet red-winged seed cases, which look like stunning summer blooms. Clusters of pale yellow flowers cover the tree just after it comes into leaf in spring and in autumn its foliage turns glowing shades of orange, red and yellow. This tree can grow in moist, well-drained soil in in full sun to partial shade.

Amur Maple Specifications:
Scientific Name: Acer tataricum ginnala – Common Name: Amur maple, Tatarian maple – Family Name: Sapindaceae – Habit: Arching, Upright – Form: Round – Texture: Medium – Growing Size: 20×20 feet high and wide – Growth Rate: Moderate – Hardiness Rating: Zone 2: (-46 to -40 °C) – Exposure: Full sun – Soil: Rocky or gravelly or dry, Well-drained – Water Use: Moderate – Landscape Uses: Container planting, Fall interest.

Quaking Aspen (Populus tremuloides)
The most widely distributed tree in North America, the quaking aspen is a medium-sized deciduous tree from Alaska and Canada, all the way south to Mexico. Quaking aspen, also called trembling aspen, is named for its finely saw-toothed leaves which quake or tremble in light breezes. This tree regularly grows in dense, pure stands, creating a stunning golden vista when leaves change colour in the fall.

Quaking Aspen Specifications:
Scientific Name: Populus tremuloides – Common Name: trembling aspen , white poplar – Family Name: Salicaceae – Habit: Spreading, Upright – Form: Oval – vertical, Round – Texture: Medium – Growing Size: 70×30 feet tall and wide – Growth Rate: Fast – Hardiness Rating: Zone 1: (below -46 °C) – Exposure: Full sun – Soil: Shallow and rocky to deep loamy sands and heavy clays – Landscape Use: Wind break.

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2 Super Hardy Shade Trees For Kelowna BC

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Hardy shade trees are medium-sized to large trees whose primary purpose is to sustain local climate conditions and to provide shade with their spreading canopy and crown. They may not only provide privacy but also give shelter from sunlight and harmful UV rays in the heat of the summer. Shade is an important aspect in any garden as it provides also cooling and keeps moisture in balance with other plants. Fast growing shade trees can grow up to 25 inches in height per year. Following are 2 Super Hardy Shade Trees That Thrive in Vernon BC:

Amur Maple (Acer tataricum)
The amur maple also called tatarian maple, is originally from central and southeastern Europe, parts of Asia and Russia. It is a medium-sized tree which also exist as shrub form. It’s known for its red-winged seed cases which contrast beautifully with its fresh green foliage.

The acer tataricum ‘Hot Wings’ maple is a variety of the same family and origin. It features masses of deep, scarlet red-winged seed cases, which look like stunning summer blooms. Clusters of pale yellow flowers cover the tree just after it comes into leaf in spring and in autumn its foliage turns glowing shades of orange, red and yellow. This tree can grow in moist, well-drained soil in in full sun to partial shade.

Amur Maple Specifications:
Scientific Name: Acer tataricum ginnala – Common Name: Amur maple, Tatarian maple – Family Name: Sapindaceae – Habit: Arching, Upright – Form: Round – Texture: Medium – Growing Size: 20×20 feet high and wide – Growth Rate: Moderate – Hardiness Rating: Zone 2: (-46 to -40 °C) – Exposure: Full sun – Soil: Rocky or gravelly or dry, Well-drained – Water Use: Moderate – Landscape Uses: Container planting, Fall interest.

Quaking Aspen (Populus tremuloides)
The most widely distributed tree in North America, the quaking aspen is a medium-sized deciduous tree from Alaska and Canada, all the way south to Mexico. Quaking aspen, also called trembling aspen, is named for its finely saw-toothed leaves which quake or tremble in light breezes. This tree regularly grows in dense, pure stands, creating a stunning golden vista when leaves change colour in the fall.

Quaking Aspen Specifications:
Scientific Name: Populus tremuloides – Common Name: trembling aspen , white poplar – Family Name: Salicaceae – Habit: Spreading, Upright – Form: Oval – vertical, Round – Texture: Medium – Growing Size: 70×30 feet tall and wide – Growth Rate: Fast – Hardiness Rating: Zone 1: (below -46 °C) – Exposure: Full sun – Soil: Shallow and rocky to deep loamy sands and heavy clays – Landscape Use: Wind break.

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2 Super Hardy Shade Trees For Vernon BC

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Hardy shade trees are medium-sized to large trees whose primary purpose is to sustain local climate conditions and to provide shade with their spreading canopy and crown. They may not only provide privacy but also give shelter from sunlight and harmful UV rays in the heat of the summer. Shade is an important aspect in any garden as it provides also cooling and keeps moisture in balance with other plants. Fast growing shade trees can grow up to 25 inches in height per year. Following are 2 Super Hardy Shade Trees That Thrive in Vernon BC:

Amur Maple (Acer tataricum)
The amur maple also called tatarian maple, is originally from central and southeastern Europe, parts of Asia and Russia. It is a medium-sized tree which also exist as shrub form. It’s known for its red-winged seed cases which contrast beautifully with its fresh green foliage.

The acer tataricum ‘Hot Wings’ maple is a variety of the same family and origin. It features masses of deep, scarlet red-winged seed cases, which look like stunning summer blooms. Clusters of pale yellow flowers cover the tree just after it comes into leaf in spring and in autumn its foliage turns glowing shades of orange, red and yellow. This tree can grow in moist, well-drained soil in in full sun to partial shade.

Amur Maple Specifications:
Scientific Name: Acer tataricum ginnala – Common Name: Amur maple, Tatarian maple – Family Name: Sapindaceae – Habit: Arching, Upright – Form: Round – Texture: Medium – Growing Size: 20×20 feet high and wide – Growth Rate: Moderate – Hardiness Rating: Zone 2: (-46 to -40 °C) – Exposure: Full sun – Soil: Rocky or gravelly or dry, Well-drained – Water Use: Moderate – Landscape Uses: Container planting, Fall interest.

Quaking Aspen (Populus tremuloides)
The most widely distributed tree in North America, the quaking aspen is a medium-sized deciduous tree from Alaska and Canada, all the way south to Mexico. Quaking aspen, also called trembling aspen, is named for its finely saw-toothed leaves which quake or tremble in light breezes. This tree regularly grows in dense, pure stands, creating a stunning golden vista when leaves change colour in the fall.

Quaking Aspen Specifications:
Scientific Name: Populus tremuloides – Common Name: trembling aspen , white poplar – Family Name: Salicaceae – Habit: Spreading, Upright – Form: Oval – vertical, Round – Texture: Medium – Growing Size: 70×30 feet tall and wide – Growth Rate: Fast – Hardiness Rating: Zone 1: (below -46 °C) – Exposure: Full sun – Soil: Shallow and rocky to deep loamy sands and heavy clays – Landscape Use: Wind break.

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Hardy Shade Trees For Lumby BC

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Hardy shade trees are medium-sized to large trees whose primary purpose is to sustain local climate conditions and to provide shade with their spreading canopy and crown. They may not only provide privacy but also give shelter from sunlight and harmful UV rays in the heat of the summer. Shade is an important aspect in any garden as it provides also cooling and keeps moisture in balance with other plants. Fast growing shade trees can grow up to 25 inches in height per year.

Mayday Tree (Prunus padus)
Commonly called birdcherry, the mayday is a is a large-growing ornamental cherry tree native to Northern Europe. Pure white, almond-scented blossom makes the mayday tree a superb display in spring and oval green leaves turn attractive shades of bronze and yellow in fall. The tree is tough, hardy, and easy to grow in most soils. Its size measures about 50×50 feet high and wide at maturity.

Mayday Tree Specifications:
Scientific Name: Prunus padus – European bird cherry – Family Name: Rosaceae – Habit: Spreading, Upright – Form: Round – Growing Size: 50×50 feet high and wide – Growth Rate: Slow – Origin: Central / West Asia, Europe, S.E. Asia / Japan / China – Hardiness Rating: Zone 4: (-34 to -29 °C) – Exposure: Full sun – Soil: Well-drained – Water Use: Moderate, Low – Landscape Uses: Attract beneficial insects.

Maidenhair (Ginkgo biloba)
One of the best known examples of a living fossil, the ginkgo tree has existed unchanged for 500 millions of years. It’s curious fan-shaped leaves which turn yellow in autumn make it an attractive tree n any garden. The tree grows best in well-drained soil in full sun. It rarely suffers disease problems and is attacked by few insects, making it an excellent urban street tree.

Maidenhair Specifications:
Scientific Name: Ginkgo biloba – Common Name: maidenhair tree, ginkgo – Family Name: Ginkgoaceae – Habit: Horizontal, Open, Spreading – Form: Irregular, Oval – vertical, Pyramidal – widely – Texture: Medium – Growing Size: 100×30 feet tall and wide – Growth Rate: Moderate – Origin: S.E. Asia / Japan / China (southern China) – Hardiness Rating: Zone 4: (-34 to -29 °C) – Exposure: Full sun – Soil: Well-drained – Water Use: Moderate, Low – Landscape Uses: Accent plant, Cut flower or foliage, Fall interest, Shade tree, Specimen plant, Street (boulevard tree).

European Mountain Ash (Sorbus aucuparia)
A native to Europe and Asia widely planted in North America. With narrow, upright-oval crown and flat medium green leaves that turn yellow to reddish-purple in fall. Clusters of orange-red berries in late summer. When turned deep red the following spring the berries are an important food for many arriving spring birds, such as the cedar wax wing.

European Mountain Ash Specifications:
Scientific Name: Sorbus aucuparia – Common Name: European mountain ash – Family Name: Rosaceae – Habit: Stiffly upright – Form: Oval – vertical – Texture: Medium-coarse – Growing Size: 50×25 feet tall and wide – Growth Rate: Moderate – Hardiness Rating: Zone 3: (-40 to -34 °C) – Exposure: Full sun – Soil: Acidic, Well-drained – Water Use: Moderate, Low – Landscape Uses: Attract birds, Fall interest, Medicinal plant, Specimen plant.

Amur Maple (Acer tataricum)
The amur maple also called tatarian maple, is originally from central and southeastern Europe, parts of Asia and Russia. It is a medium-sized tree which also exist as shrub form. It’s known for its red-winged seed cases which contrast beautifully with its fresh green foliage.

The acer tataricum ‘Hot Wings’ maple is a variety of the same family and origin. It features masses of deep, scarlet red-winged seed cases, which look like stunning summer blooms. Clusters of pale yellow flowers cover the tree just after it comes into leaf in spring and in autumn its foliage turns glowing shades of orange, red and yellow. This tree can grow in moist, well-drained soil in in full sun to partial shade.

Amur Maple Specifications:
Scientific Name: Acer tataricum ginnala – Common Name: Amur maple, Tatarian maple – Family Name: Sapindaceae – Habit: Arching, Upright – Form: Round – Texture: Medium – Growing Size: 20×20 feet high and wide – Growth Rate: Moderate – Hardiness Rating: Zone 2: (-46 to -40 °C) – Exposure: Full sun – Soil: Rocky or gravelly or dry, Well-drained – Water Use: Moderate – Landscape Uses: Container planting, Fall interest.

Honey Locust (Gleditsia triacanthos)
A quick growing, hardy North American shade tree with an oval or rounded canopy, the thornless variety of the honey locust is popular in cities and urban landscapes featuring beautiful yellow or golden leaves in spring and fall. The light, dappled shade cast by the foliage allows lawns to grow well beneath and tiny leaflets easily drop in between the blades of grass at season’s end. 

Honey Locust Specifications:
Scientific Name: Gleditsia triacanthos inermis – Common Name: thornless honey locust – Family Name: Fabaceae
Habit: Irregular, Open, Spreading, Twiggy – Form: Oval – Texture: Fine – Growing Size: 70×50 tall and wide – Growth Rate: Fast – Hardiness Rating: Zone 4: (-34 to -29 °C) – Exposure: Full sun – Soil: Well-drained – Landscape Uses: Fall interest, Specimen plant.

Burr Oak (Quercus macrocarpa)
Commonly called bur oak or mossy cup oak, is one of the most majestic of the native North American oaks. It is a medium to large sized deciduous oak with a broad-spreading, rounded crown. Acorn cups are covered with a mossy scale or bur near the rim, hence the common names. It is native to a variety of habitats in central and eastern North America. Insignificant yellowish-green flowers in separate male and female catkins appear in spring as the leaves emerge. Fruits are oval acorns. Acorns are an important source of food for wildlife. Leathery, dark green leaves are variable in shape. Fall colour is an undistinguished yellow-brown. Twigs sometimes are ridged with corky wings.

Burr Oak Specifications:
Scientific Name: Quercus macrocarpa – Common Name: bur oak – Family Name: Fagaceae – Habit: Spreading, Twiggy – Form: Oval – vertical – Texture: Medium – coarse – Growing Size: 50×50 feet tall and wide – Growth Rate: Slow – Hardiness Rating: Zone 2: (-46 to -40 °C) – Exposure: Full sun, Part sun/part shade – Soil: Alkaline, Humus rich – Water Use: Low – Landscape Uses: Screening, Street (boulevard tree), Woodland margin.

Quaking Aspen (Populus tremuloides)
The most widely distributed tree in North America, the quaking aspen is a medium-sized deciduous tree from Alaska and Canada, all the way south to Mexico. Quaking aspen, also called trembling aspen, is named for its finely saw-toothed leaves which quake or tremble in light breezes. This tree regularly grows in dense, pure stands, creating a stunning golden vista when leaves change colour in the fall.

Quaking Aspen Specifications:
Scientific Name: Populus tremuloides – Common Name: trembling aspen , white poplar – Family Name: Salicaceae – Habit: Spreading, Upright – Form: Oval – vertical, Round – Texture: Medium – Growing Size: 70×30 feet tall and wide – Growth Rate: Fast – Hardiness Rating: Zone 1: (below -46 °C) – Exposure: Full sun – Soil: Shallow and rocky to deep loamy sands and heavy clays – Landscape Use: Wind break.

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Hardy Shade Trees For Falkland BC

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Hardy shade trees are medium-sized to large trees whose primary purpose is to sustain local climate conditions and to provide shade with their spreading canopy and crown. They may not only provide privacy but also give shelter from sunlight and harmful UV rays in the heat of the summer. Shade is an important aspect in any garden as it provides also cooling and keeps moisture in balance with other plants. Fast growing shade trees can grow up to 25 inches in height per year.

Mayday Tree (Prunus padus)
Commonly called birdcherry, the mayday is a is a large-growing ornamental cherry tree native to Northern Europe. Pure white, almond-scented blossom makes the mayday tree a superb display in spring and oval green leaves turn attractive shades of bronze and yellow in fall. The tree is tough, hardy, and easy to grow in most soils. Its size measures about 50×50 feet high and wide at maturity.

Mayday Tree Specifications:
Scientific Name: Prunus padus – European bird cherry – Family Name: Rosaceae – Habit: Spreading, Upright – Form: Round – Growing Size: 50×50 feet high and wide – Growth Rate: Slow – Origin: Central / West Asia, Europe, S.E. Asia / Japan / China – Hardiness Rating: Zone 4: (-34 to -29 °C) – Exposure: Full sun – Soil: Well-drained – Water Use: Moderate, Low – Landscape Uses: Attract beneficial insects.

Maidenhair (Ginkgo biloba)
One of the best known examples of a living fossil, the ginkgo tree has existed unchanged for 500 millions of years. It’s curious fan-shaped leaves which turn yellow in autumn make it an attractive tree n any garden. The tree grows best in well-drained soil in full sun. It rarely suffers disease problems and is attacked by few insects, making it an excellent urban street tree.

Maidenhair Specifications:
Scientific Name: Ginkgo biloba – Common Name: maidenhair tree, ginkgo – Family Name: Ginkgoaceae – Habit: Horizontal, Open, Spreading – Form: Irregular, Oval – vertical, Pyramidal – widely – Texture: Medium – Growing Size: 100×30 feet tall and wide – Growth Rate: Moderate – Origin: S.E. Asia / Japan / China (southern China) – Hardiness Rating: Zone 4: (-34 to -29 °C) – Exposure: Full sun – Soil: Well-drained – Water Use: Moderate, Low – Landscape Uses: Accent plant, Cut flower or foliage, Fall interest, Shade tree, Specimen plant, Street (boulevard tree).

European Mountain Ash (Sorbus aucuparia)
A native to Europe and Asia widely planted in North America. With narrow, upright-oval crown and flat medium green leaves that turn yellow to reddish-purple in fall. Clusters of orange-red berries in late summer. When turned deep red the following spring the berries are an important food for many arriving spring birds, such as the cedar wax wing.

European Mountain Ash Specifications:
Scientific Name: Sorbus aucuparia – Common Name: European mountain ash – Family Name: Rosaceae – Habit: Stiffly upright – Form: Oval – vertical – Texture: Medium-coarse – Growing Size: 50×25 feet tall and wide – Growth Rate: Moderate – Hardiness Rating: Zone 3: (-40 to -34 °C) – Exposure: Full sun – Soil: Acidic, Well-drained – Water Use: Moderate, Low – Landscape Uses: Attract birds, Fall interest, Medicinal plant, Specimen plant.

Amur Maple (Acer tataricum)
The amur maple also called tatarian maple, is originally from central and southeastern Europe, parts of Asia and Russia. It is a medium-sized tree which also exist as shrub form. It’s known for its red-winged seed cases which contrast beautifully with its fresh green foliage.

The acer tataricum ‘Hot Wings’ maple is a variety of the same family and origin. It features masses of deep, scarlet red-winged seed cases, which look like stunning summer blooms. Clusters of pale yellow flowers cover the tree just after it comes into leaf in spring and in autumn its foliage turns glowing shades of orange, red and yellow. This tree can grow in moist, well-drained soil in in full sun to partial shade.

Amur Maple Specifications:
Scientific Name: Acer tataricum ginnala – Common Name: Amur maple, Tatarian maple – Family Name: Sapindaceae – Habit: Arching, Upright – Form: Round – Texture: Medium – Growing Size: 20×20 feet high and wide – Growth Rate: Moderate – Hardiness Rating: Zone 2: (-46 to -40 °C) – Exposure: Full sun – Soil: Rocky or gravelly or dry, Well-drained – Water Use: Moderate – Landscape Uses: Container planting, Fall interest.

Honey Locust (Gleditsia triacanthos)
A quick growing, hardy North American shade tree with an oval or rounded canopy, the thornless variety of the honey locust is popular in cities and urban landscapes featuring beautiful yellow or golden leaves in spring and fall. The light, dappled shade cast by the foliage allows lawns to grow well beneath and tiny leaflets easily drop in between the blades of grass at season’s end. 

Honey Locust Specifications:
Scientific Name: Gleditsia triacanthos inermis – Common Name: thornless honey locust – Family Name: Fabaceae
Habit: Irregular, Open, Spreading, Twiggy – Form: Oval – Texture: Fine – Growing Size: 70×50 tall and wide – Growth Rate: Fast – Hardiness Rating: Zone 4: (-34 to -29 °C) – Exposure: Full sun – Soil: Well-drained – Landscape Uses: Fall interest, Specimen plant.

Burr Oak (Quercus macrocarpa)
Commonly called bur oak or mossy cup oak, is one of the most majestic of the native North American oaks. It is a medium to large sized deciduous oak with a broad-spreading, rounded crown. Acorn cups are covered with a mossy scale or bur near the rim, hence the common names. It is native to a variety of habitats in central and eastern North America. Insignificant yellowish-green flowers in separate male and female catkins appear in spring as the leaves emerge. Fruits are oval acorns. Acorns are an important source of food for wildlife. Leathery, dark green leaves are variable in shape. Fall colour is an undistinguished yellow-brown. Twigs sometimes are ridged with corky wings.

Burr Oak Specifications:
Scientific Name: Quercus macrocarpa – Common Name: bur oak – Family Name: Fagaceae – Habit: Spreading, Twiggy – Form: Oval – vertical – Texture: Medium – coarse – Growing Size: 50×50 feet tall and wide – Growth Rate: Slow – Hardiness Rating: Zone 2: (-46 to -40 °C) – Exposure: Full sun, Part sun/part shade – Soil: Alkaline, Humus rich – Water Use: Low – Landscape Uses: Screening, Street (boulevard tree), Woodland margin.

Quaking Aspen (Populus tremuloides)
The most widely distributed tree in North America, the quaking aspen is a medium-sized deciduous tree from Alaska and Canada, all the way south to Mexico. Quaking aspen, also called trembling aspen, is named for its finely saw-toothed leaves which quake or tremble in light breezes. This tree regularly grows in dense, pure stands, creating a stunning golden vista when leaves change colour in the fall.

Quaking Aspen Specifications:
Scientific Name: Populus tremuloides – Common Name: trembling aspen , white poplar – Family Name: Salicaceae – Habit: Spreading, Upright – Form: Oval – vertical, Round – Texture: Medium – Growing Size: 70×30 feet tall and wide – Growth Rate: Fast – Hardiness Rating: Zone 1: (below -46 °C) – Exposure: Full sun – Soil: Shallow and rocky to deep loamy sands and heavy clays – Landscape Use: Wind break.

 

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Hardy Shade Trees For Penticton BC

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Hardy shade trees are medium-sized to large trees whose primary purpose is to sustain local climate conditions and to provide shade with their spreading canopy and crown. They may not only provide privacy but also give shelter from sunlight and harmful UV rays in the heat of the summer. Shade is an important aspect in any garden as it provides also cooling and keeps moisture in balance with other plants. Fast growing shade trees can grow up to 25 inches in height per year.

Mayday Tree (Prunus padus)
Commonly called birdcherry, the mayday is a is a large-growing ornamental cherry tree native to Northern Europe. Pure white, almond-scented blossom makes the mayday tree a superb display in spring and oval green leaves turn attractive shades of bronze and yellow in fall. The tree is tough, hardy, and easy to grow in most soils. Its size measures about 50×50 feet high and wide at maturity.

Mayday Tree Specifications:
Scientific Name: Prunus padus – European bird cherry – Family Name: Rosaceae – Habit: Spreading, Upright – Form: Round – Growing Size: 50×50 feet high and wide – Growth Rate: Slow – Origin: Central / West Asia, Europe, S.E. Asia / Japan / China – Hardiness Rating: Zone 4: (-34 to -29 °C) – Exposure: Full sun – Soil: Well-drained – Water Use: Moderate, Low – Landscape Uses: Attract beneficial insects.

Maidenhair (Ginkgo biloba)
One of the best known examples of a living fossil, the ginkgo tree has existed unchanged for 500 millions of years. It’s curious fan-shaped leaves which turn yellow in autumn make it an attractive tree n any garden. The tree grows best in well-drained soil in full sun. It rarely suffers disease problems and is attacked by few insects, making it an excellent urban street tree.

Maidenhair Specifications:
Scientific Name: Ginkgo biloba – Common Name: maidenhair tree, ginkgo – Family Name: Ginkgoaceae – Habit: Horizontal, Open, Spreading – Form: Irregular, Oval – vertical, Pyramidal – widely – Texture: Medium – Growing Size: 100×30 feet tall and wide – Growth Rate: Moderate – Origin: S.E. Asia / Japan / China (southern China) – Hardiness Rating: Zone 4: (-34 to -29 °C) – Exposure: Full sun – Soil: Well-drained – Water Use: Moderate, Low – Landscape Uses: Accent plant, Cut flower or foliage, Fall interest, Shade tree, Specimen plant, Street (boulevard tree).

European Mountain Ash (Sorbus aucuparia)
A native to Europe and Asia widely planted in North America. With narrow, upright-oval crown and flat medium green leaves that turn yellow to reddish-purple in fall. Clusters of orange-red berries in late summer. When turned deep red the following spring the berries are an important food for many arriving spring birds, such as the cedar wax wing.

European Mountain Ash Specifications:
Scientific Name: Sorbus aucuparia – Common Name: European mountain ash – Family Name: Rosaceae – Habit: Stiffly upright – Form: Oval – vertical – Texture: Medium-coarse – Growing Size: 50×25 feet tall and wide – Growth Rate: Moderate – Hardiness Rating: Zone 3: (-40 to -34 °C) – Exposure: Full sun – Soil: Acidic, Well-drained – Water Use: Moderate, Low – Landscape Uses: Attract birds, Fall interest, Medicinal plant, Specimen plant.

Amur Maple (Acer tataricum)
The amur maple also called tatarian maple, is originally from central and southeastern Europe, parts of Asia and Russia. It is a medium-sized tree which also exist as shrub form. It’s known for its red-winged seed cases which contrast beautifully with its fresh green foliage.

The acer tataricum ‘Hot Wings’ maple is a variety of the same family and origin. It features masses of deep, scarlet red-winged seed cases, which look like stunning summer blooms. Clusters of pale yellow flowers cover the tree just after it comes into leaf in spring and in autumn its foliage turns glowing shades of orange, red and yellow. This tree can grow in moist, well-drained soil in in full sun to partial shade.

Amur Maple Specifications:
Scientific Name: Acer tataricum ginnala – Common Name: Amur maple, Tatarian maple – Family Name: Sapindaceae – Habit: Arching, Upright – Form: Round – Texture: Medium – Growing Size: 20×20 feet high and wide – Growth Rate: Moderate – Hardiness Rating: Zone 2: (-46 to -40 °C) – Exposure: Full sun – Soil: Rocky or gravelly or dry, Well-drained – Water Use: Moderate – Landscape Uses: Container planting, Fall interest.

Honey Locust (Gleditsia triacanthos)
A quick growing, hardy North American shade tree with an oval or rounded canopy, the thornless variety of the honey locust is popular in cities and urban landscapes featuring beautiful yellow or golden leaves in spring and fall. The light, dappled shade cast by the foliage allows lawns to grow well beneath and tiny leaflets easily drop in between the blades of grass at season’s end. 

Honey Locust Specifications:
Scientific Name: Gleditsia triacanthos inermis – Common Name: thornless honey locust – Family Name: Fabaceae
Habit: Irregular, Open, Spreading, Twiggy – Form: Oval – Texture: Fine – Growing Size: 70×50 tall and wide – Growth Rate: Fast – Hardiness Rating: Zone 4: (-34 to -29 °C) – Exposure: Full sun – Soil: Well-drained – Landscape Uses: Fall interest, Specimen plant.

Burr Oak (Quercus macrocarpa)
Commonly called bur oak or mossy cup oak, is one of the most majestic of the native North American oaks. It is a medium to large sized deciduous oak with a broad-spreading, rounded crown. Acorn cups are covered with a mossy scale or bur near the rim, hence the common names. It is native to a variety of habitats in central and eastern North America. Insignificant yellowish-green flowers in separate male and female catkins appear in spring as the leaves emerge. Fruits are oval acorns. Acorns are an important source of food for wildlife. Leathery, dark green leaves are variable in shape. Fall colour is an undistinguished yellow-brown. Twigs sometimes are ridged with corky wings.

Burr Oak Specifications:
Scientific Name: Quercus macrocarpa – Common Name: bur oak – Family Name: Fagaceae – Habit: Spreading, Twiggy – Form: Oval – vertical – Texture: Medium – coarse – Growing Size: 50×50 feet tall and wide – Growth Rate: Slow – Hardiness Rating: Zone 2: (-46 to -40 °C) – Exposure: Full sun, Part sun/part shade – Soil: Alkaline, Humus rich – Water Use: Low – Landscape Uses: Screening, Street (boulevard tree), Woodland margin.

Quaking Aspen (Populus tremuloides)
The most widely distributed tree in North America, the quaking aspen is a medium-sized deciduous tree from Alaska and Canada, all the way south to Mexico. Quaking aspen, also called trembling aspen, is named for its finely saw-toothed leaves which quake or tremble in light breezes. This tree regularly grows in dense, pure stands, creating a stunning golden vista when leaves change colour in the fall.

Quaking Aspen Specifications:
Scientific Name: Populus tremuloides – Common Name: trembling aspen , white poplar – Family Name: Salicaceae – Habit: Spreading, Upright – Form: Oval – vertical, Round – Texture: Medium – Growing Size: 70×30 feet tall and wide – Growth Rate: Fast – Hardiness Rating: Zone 1: (below -46 °C) – Exposure: Full sun – Soil: Shallow and rocky to deep loamy sands and heavy clays – Landscape Use: Wind break.

Hi, I am Matt – the owner of Chasing Sprouts website. The blog, resources and plant database segments feature a wealth of information to master all sorts of gardening projects. Feel free to share my articles with your world. Bookmark Chasing Sprouts to stay in the loop!

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