POWDER KEG SUGAR MAPLE
Acer saccharum 'Whit XLIX'
An explosion of fall colour awaits! Starting with dark lush green foliage, this sugar maple bursts into bright fiery reds and oranges in the fall.  Beginning at the top and progressing slowly downward, shades of yellow and light orange progressed to dark oranges and reds. Depending on the season, this show might continue for three weeks or longer.  A great nativar that grows 50 ft. tall and 40 ft. wide. Noted as a superior tree that stands up to summer heat and drought better then the species, making it perfect for shading a hot dry yard.

FOX VALLEY DWARF RIVER BIRCH
Betula nigra 'Little King Fox Valley'
This selection of popular River Birch has highly ornamental exfoliating cream coloured bark and is perfect for smaller gardens. Tolerant of part to full sun, it could grow 8-10 ft. tall and wide in 10 years in a low-branching, clumpy, yet compact tree form. This makes it suitable as a small screening tree for smaller properties. Its excellent heat tolerance and pest and disease resistance makes it a great choice for a low maintenance landscape!

RAGING RED FLOWERING DOGWOOD
Cornus florida 'Raging Red'
This new variety has some of the darkest red flowers that to found on a flowering dogwood, but that's not it's only show. The foliage starts out in a deep burgundy tone, maintains tinges of red all summer, and finishes with flaming burgundy fall colour.  A larger tree that grows to 20 to 25 feet tall and wide, it should be sited in a spot that is protected from the prevailing northwest winter winds, and require consistent proper watering.

SKINNER'S CUTLEAF SILVER MAPLE
Acer saccharinium 'Skinneri'
The finely cut leaves gives this specimen tree a delicate and open appearance. It is certainly much lacier than a 'typical' Silver Maple, and it also a more compact and smaller-growing tree. Dark green leaves with a silvery underside turn a beautiful butter yellow in the fall, and the overall effect is not unlike a larger than average cutleaf Japanese maple. It grows to 40 feet tall by approximately 30 feet wide and will provide shade or screening relatively quickly, and it is extremely tolerant of poorer soil conditions including wetter areas.

TEMPLE COLUMNAR SUGAR MAPLE
Acer saccharum 'Temple'
This cultivar of Sugar Maple grows at a slow to moderate rate to about 50-60 ft. tall and 15 ft. wide at maturity with a distinct columnar form. Requiring moist, well drained soils, it does best where the roots are allowed to spread and are not restricted by pavement. Dark green leaves cloak the tree during the summer and then erupt into brilliant reds and oranges with touches of golden yellow in fall.

HOT WINGS TATARIAN MAPLE
Acer tataricum 'Hot Wings'
This spectacular hardy new accent tree for smaller properties features blazing red hot seeds in late summer and fiery yellow, orange and red foliage colours in the autumn.  The seed 'show' is as good as many floral displays, but lasts longer in the landscape. Tolerant of dry and moist sites, it will grow to 20 ft. tall and 18 ft. wide in sun or part shade. This is a tough tree for tough conditions. 

ROYAL FROST BIRCH
Betula papyrifera 'Royal Frost'
A tree fit for royalty! Rich purple foliage through the growing season turns fiery shades of yellow, red, and orange in the fall. The mature branches and trunks are a bright white providing winter interest when the leaves are gone. Growing 40 ft. tall and 20 ft. wide, this tree is best grown in full sun to part shade. .

PALISADE AMERICAN HORNBEAM
Carpinus caroliniana 'CCSQU'
Palisade is a new selection of this outstanding native tree that has been described by noted plantsman Dr. Michael Dirr as a 'quantum biological leap forward in the domestication of American native trees for the 21st century landscape".  It has a densely branched, upright habit with ascending branches, and would be useful as a tree for a small yard or for some privacy screening. It grow 30 ft. tall and 15 ft. wide with dark green foliage to provide it. As with others of the species, it has lovely yellow orange fall colour as an added bonus at the end of the season! Plant in full sun to part shade.

GLOBE MAPLE
Acer platanoides 'Globosum'
This is an attractive tree for formal gardens or small lots. Its globe-shaped, densely branched habit is obtained without trimming with a crown that could grow to 15 ft. or more in diameter at 1 ft. per year. It favours full sun, but is adaptable to most soil types except those that are very wet.

WHITE FLOWERING EASTERN REDBUD
Cercis canadensis 'Alba'
This rare small, rounded native tree bears pea-like white flowers in spring before the heart -shaped leaves appear. Foliage is green in season turning bright yellow in autumn. Plant in a sheltered partly shaded location. Could grow to 20 feet tall. 

PRAIRIE SENTINEL HACKBERRY
Celtis occidentalis 'Prairie Sentinel'
This narrow growing hackberry fills the need for a columnar tree for narrow city streets in the toughest climates. Discovered in the rugged high plains of western Kansas, it has great adaptability to heat, drought, and cold as well as harsh urban sites. It grows to 40 feet tall by 12 feet wide in full sun or partial shade.

GOLDEN FALLS REDBUD
Cercis canadensis 'Golden Falls'
Perfect for small gardens, this small weeping tree has several seasons of interest. Pale pink blossoms erupt from the bark in spring before the leaves emerge, with a strong weeping form that is stunning. The foliage buds with an orange tinge and is an all season yellow. Grows best where it can be slightly shaded during the heat of the day, it will grow to 8 to 10 feet tall by 4' wide on most well drained soils. As with all redbuds, it is best sited protected from exposure to northwest winter winds.

MIDNIGHT EXPRESS REDBUD
Cercis canadensis 'RNI-RCC3’
With its velvety, deep burgundy foliage, this redbud beautifies your landscape well beyond bloom time! Enjoy the bright pink, pea-shaped spring blooms of redbud with the bonus of healthy, richly colorful foliage and an appealing rounded shape.  It will grow to 25 tall by 18 feet wide in full sun to partial shade. As with all redbuds, it is not suitable for wide open wind exposed locations.

FLAME THROWER REDBUD
Cercis canadensis 'Flame Thrower'
This hybrid variety of native Eastern Redbud offers vivid red new growth that fades gold and contrasts with the older more mature dark green leaves. This colour show truly makes this small tree pop in the landscape. Pink-purple slipper like blooms cover the branches in spring before the leaves emerge. It grows 15-20 feet tall and wide. Redbuds are 'understory' trees, and while this one will tolerate more sun then most, it is still suggested to be sited in a location protected from the prevailing northwest winds with a little shade if possible during the hottest part of the day.

ACE OF HEARTS REDBUD
Cercis canadensis 'Ace of Hearts'
Aptly named for its perfectly heart shaped leaves, Ace is a tree that combines distinct elements of near perfect symmetry. It's form is truly unique, and the cascading spade shaped leaves stacked symmetrically down the branch is truly beautiful and unique. It blooms with abundant pink blooms in mid-spring, and is a smaller grower than most redbuds at only 12 feet tall by 10 feet wide in sunny to medium shade conditions. As with all redbuds, it is not suitable for a wide open wind exposed location.

SCARLET FIRE CHINESE FLOWERING DOGWOOD
Cornus kousa 'Scarlet Fire'
'True' flowering dogwood as you would see in Virginia is not suited for much of Waterloo Region as it's not hardy enough.  The Rutgers breeding program over many decades has worked to breed Chinese Flowering Dogwood to have larger flowers with a similar show!  'Scarlet Fire' is one of the very first with that intense bright pink colouring and large flowers folks relish. A lower maintenance hybrid, it bears dark fuchsia blooms and is more resistant to common dogwood pests too - but as with most of these types, it is best not sited in overly exposed conditions.  It can grow to 25 ft. tall in sun or part shade and can spread 20 ft. wide at maturity. Classic red fruit follow the flowers and the fall foliage colour is also shades of red. Definitely one of the longest, fullest blooming pink Dogwoods available.

MERCEDES DWARF CUTLEAF BEECH
Fagus sylvatica 'Mercedes'
This rare slow growing selection has green, willow-like leaves which turn an attractive bronze colour in winter and can stay on the plant until the following spring. Shrubby, densely branching habit for sunny to light shade conditions.  Can grow to 5' tall in 15 years.  

SUNSET GOLD HONEYLOCUST
Gleditsia triacanthos 'Sunset Gold'
This popular shade tree is valued for its delicate, ferny appearance which casts a dappled shade - letting enough sun in to let other plants and turf to grow. THIS new variety offers a new twist to an old favourite like 'Sunburst' in that its foliage emerges orange in spring before turning deep green and then ending the season in the fall outstanding gold! It will grow to 45 ft. tall and 40 ft. wide in full sun with an upright spreading habit and is tolerant of all urban conditions!

BERRY WHITE HYDRANGEA TREE
Hydrangea paniculata 'Renba'
Here is a Hydrangea tree like no other! Bearing abundant, long lasting, rounded white flower heads in July on strong upright stems, they soon progress to a bicolour pink and then to an intense raspberry colour before turning glorious wine red with the cooler fall temperatures. This hardy tree grows 8-10 ft. tall and 5-6 ft. wide in sun or part shade. Excellent for screening or use as a garden feature.

GOLDEN COLONNADE GINKGO
Ginkgo biloba 'JFS-UGA2'
Discovered by renowned plantsman Dr. Michael Dirr, this hardy variety's strongly upright, narrowly oval growth habit lends itself to use where a narrow tree is required. Distinctive medium green foliage ends its season with a stunning golden display! At full maturity, it could grow to 45 ft. tall but only 24 ft. wide. This seedless variety would make an ideal selection for smaller properties!

LYNWOOD GOLD FORSYTHIA TREE
Forsythia intermedia 'Lynwood Gold'
Spring has not begun until you see the beautiful bright yellow blossoms of forsythia in the drab early spring landscape.  This showy plant has been trained to form a single stemmed tree, which makes it very useful as a dense tree for screening in the small garden. The head can be pruned to maintain a compact form, or left to grow to its full size of 8 to 10 feet tall by 6 feet wide in full sun to light shade.

CLEOPATRA MAGNOLIA
Magnolia soulangeana 'Cleopatra'
This stunning variety bears long lasting, large waxy flowers in a complex blend of red and purple that almost glow with a metallic sheen. Growing 12-14 ft. tall but only 10 ft. wide, this upright selection is best situated in a sunny location where sheltered from north-west winter winds to protect the spring flower buds. An ideal choice for smaller properties!

DWARF HEADED HYDRANGEA TREES
Hydrangea paniculata sp. Std.
Hydrangeas are a popular late summer flowering plant, and they are available as a trained up treeform.  The size of the head of the tree usually grows as large as the shrub would, and this can be a challenge for those wanting a lovely hydrangea tree with a small amount of space.  Little Lime, Firelight Tidbit (shown) and Little Lime Punch hydrangea trees will resolve these spatial issues, with heads that grow to roughly 4 feet in diameter.  All have lovely blossoms that appear in mid summer in white that fade to different intensities of pink (they are listed here in order of 'deepness' of pink colour as they mature).  As with all hydrangeas, it's important to supply ample moisture to the roots in advance of high wind or high temperature conditions to ensure the very best longevity of blossoms. 

MOUNTAIN SENTINEL TREMBLING ASPEN
Populus tremuloides 'Mountain Sentinel'
This fast growing North American nativar is an extremely narrow tree with smooth white bark and upright growing branches that develop tight to the strong central leader. While only growing 8 ft. wide, it quickly reaches 35 ft. tall in full sun and is covered in round, green leaves all season that flutter in the slightest breeze. This leaf motion contributes a soothing sound with even the smallest of breezes. Tolerant of all soil conditions both dry and wet, its golden display of foliage is stunning in the fall!

SCARLETT CRABAPPLE
Malus toringo 'Scarlett'
This Danish-bred cultivar of a Japanese crabapple bears attractive purple foliage that turns dark green by summer before showing its true self in autumn in a stunning scarlet and purple finale! Spring is a joy with rich pink blossoms that culminate in purple fall fruit. Moderately vigorous, this small tree grows 13 ft. tall and 10 ft. wide with an attractive oval-headed, upright habit.

SHOWY MOUNTAIN ASH
Sorbus decora
Homeowners with small lots will be thrilled with this disease-resistant multi-stemmed native ornamental tree! Growing only 20 ft. tall and 15 ft. wide, it bears upright bunches of white flowers in the spring followed by clusters of berries that ripen to a bright scarlet red in late summer. Persisting into winter, the fruit provides ample food for birds. Its finely textured green leaves end the season with an outstanding display of red and orange! Grows best on well-drained soil conditions.

OLYMPIC FLAME MOUNTAIN ASH
Sorbus 'Olympic Flame'
This compact tree is reminicent of an Olympic flame in the fall when it's leaves burst into bronze, scarlet, and gold! Clusters of creamy white flowers show in spring, and are followed by orange-red berries that provide winter interest as they persist through the colder months. Growing 30ft. tall and 20ft. wide this is a lovely tree for smaller yards, and mountain ash are amongst the most drought tolerant trees available. Truly a winner!

SHIROFUGEN ORNAMENTAL CHERRY
Prunus serrulata 'Shirofugen'
Recipient of the Award of Garden Merit by the Royal Horticultural Society - and with good reason. Large pink buds open to fully double white blooms with 20-30 petals each! If that wasn't showy enough, the blooms change colour to pink again before they fall. Growing 30ft. tall and wide this stunning tree makes for a great show piece in the garden. Best sited in a protected location.

SHOGETSU ORNAMENTAL CHERRY
Prunus serrulata 'Shogetsu' (Oku Miyako)
'Blushing Bride' or 'Moonlight on Pines' is a stunning Japanese flowering cherry. With large double white flowers that start as delicate pink buds and hang in clusters as they open in May for a stunning show. It grows to 25ft. tall and wide, and this ornamental tree is an award winner with notable orange fall colour too.  Careful site selection is important with this tree - it should be limited to a protected spot and a well-drained (preferably non-clay like) soil conditions.

RANCHO ORNAMENTAL CHERRY
Prunus sargentii 'Rancho'
In spring, these wonderful trees produce a mass of large pretty single pink flowers that are complemented by the reddish-brown new foliage. The early fall transforms the luscious green foliage into vibrant shades of yellow, red, oranges, and maroons. The tree grows 20-25 feet tall by 14 feet wide, and does best in full sun with soil that is not heavy clay.  One of the hardiest of all flowering cherries.

DAYBREAK YOSHINO ORNAMENTAL CHERRY
Prunus x yedonensis 'Akebono'
This Japanese beauty is prized for its stunning show of fragrant soft pink, semi-double spring flowers. Green leaves follow on spreading branches. Fast growing to 25-35 ft. tall and wide, it must have well drained soil and is not tolerant of poorly drained or heavy clay conditions. Fall foliage colours are golden-yellow with orange highlights. This tree must be carefully located in a sheltered, sunny spot with well drained soils to ensure the best performance.

BEACON SWAMP WHITE OAK
Quercus bicolor 'Bonnie and Mike'
Discovered by famed plantsman Michael Dirr and his wife Bonnie in Virginia in 2007, this oak has all the good attributes of common swamp oak - hardiness, slow growth which gradually increases to a moderate rate, disease resistance and moisture tolerance - all on a slender form with upright, tight branching. Best in sun, it will tolerate shade and can grow 30-35 ft. tall and 12-16 ft. wide. Golden foliage in autumn.

ADMIRATION HYBRID OAK
Quercus x jackiana ‘Jefmir’
Lush glossy green leaves turn a lovely golden yellow in the fall, then russet in winter where they stay on for the season. It's strong upright pyramidal habit makes it a beautiful shade tree for the home. Grows 40 ft. tall and 30' feet wide. It does best in full sun, is drought tolerant, with few pests.

HARVEST GOLD LINDEN
Tilia mongolica 'Harvest Gold'
Faster growing then many Linden varieties, this tree has a strong pyramidal form, glossy green leaves and gets it's name from the beautiful golden yellow show of leaves that turn in the autumn. It is known for it's resistance to Japanese beetle and leaft spot, and the bark on the tree 'peels' a bit like birch, giving it some winter interest too.  It will grow to 40 feet tall by 30 feet wide in most soil conditions in full sun to partial shade.  An excellent shade tree for urban conditions.

NEW HORIZON ELM
Ulmus x 'New Horizon'
This hardy, fast growing and durable tree forms a dense upright compact head with dark green leaves that have a tinge of rusty colour in the fall.  A hybrid elm bred to resist Dutch Elm Disease, it tolerates poor soils and droughty conditions.  It grows to 30 feet tall by 25 feet wide in full sun to partial shade, and is an effective tree for screening unsightly views.