Ulmus americana ‘Prairie Expedition’ White Elm ’Prairie Expedition’ Over the past 50 years, millions of stately elms shading our streets have been lost to Dutch Elm disease . Selected after 20 years of research, ‘Prairie Expedition’ has a good level of disease...
Tsuga canadensis Eastern Hemlock This shade-tolerant native evergreen prefers moist, well-drained soil and protection from the wind. Hemlock is a long-lived tree that can reach 900 years in age . The wood is of little commercial value but the bark was formerly used as...
Tilia americana Basswood The Basswood has large, heart-shaped leaves and lovely spring flowers. Will grow in moist or dry soil, but good drainage is important, and will grow more quickly in full sun. We stock the standard “Basswood (Tilia americana)” as well as the...
Thuja occidentalis White Cedar This hardy, well-known tree is equally adaptable as a hedge, or small tree. Cedar wood is naturally rot resistant and a favourite hiding spot of many critters. White Cedar is an important sacred plant of First Nation peoples and is used...
Sorbus americana Mountain-Ash This is a native Ontario tree, unlike its commonly planted cousin, European Mountain Ash. It can grow to 25 feet tall and bears clusters of white blossoms in spring followed by red berries which are relished by birds. Needs well drained...
