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Flowering Trees

Posted on May 28, 2015 by soulofagardener

Crataegus laevigata ‘Paul’s Scarlet’ (syn. ‘Coccinea Plena’) – An old Hawthorn cultivar that was discovered as a sport of C. laevigata var. rosea-plena in 1858. It features striking double flowers of rose-scarlet (with white centers) in spring and golden-bronze autumn foliage. It is also quite … Continue reading →

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Flowering Crabapples II / Malus

Posted on April 6, 2015 by soulofagardener

Malus x ‘Prairie Fire’ (syn. ‘Prarifire’) – A great choice for disease resistance with reddish-pink buds that open to rich magenta flowers. The leaves emerge a deep purple and shift to a dark bronze green by summer with red petioles. 1/2″ … Continue reading →

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Eastern North American Fall Colour

Posted on October 23, 2014 by soulofagardener

Quercus coccineus – Scarlet Oak is native to southern Ontario and much of the eastern United States. It features deeply lobed green leaves that shift to a vibrant scarlet in autumn, making it easier to distinguish from Pin Oak (Quercus … Continue reading →

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Redbud / Cercis canadensis

Posted on September 12, 2014 by soulofagardener

Cercis canadensis ‘Ruby Falls’ – A newer dwarf weeping form with pendulous branches that are covered in burgundy-red heart-shaped leaves that darken in summer, with inside foliage shifting to green. This cross of ‘Covey’ and ‘Forest Pansy’ bears deep lavender flowers … Continue reading →

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Ginkgo biloba / Maidenhair Tree

Posted on September 7, 2014 by soulofagardener

Ginkgo biloba ‘Troll’ – A dwarf male cultivar of Maidenhair tree which is ideal for growing in containers or miniature gardens. If staked it will take on a slightly pyramidal form, although its normal shape is dense and rounded. The green … Continue reading →

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Edible Cherries / Prunus avium & cerasus

Posted on July 10, 2014 by soulofagardener

Prunus avium ‘Lapins’ – Probably the best sweet cherry for coastal BC, this self-fertile bing-type produces large juicy purplish-red fruits. It is split resistant and a good pollinator for those cherries that requires cross-pollination. This cultivar was introduced in 1984 … Continue reading →

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Ginkgo and Foliage Shrubs

Posted on June 29, 2014 by soulofagardener

Ginkgo biloba ‘Tubiformis’ (syn. ‘Tubifolia’) – The Tube-Leaf Ginkgo is a semi-dwarf tree with young leaves that curl into a vase shape and literally hold a few dew drops. The pale green leaves shift to your typical yellow to gold … Continue reading →

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Japanese Maples / Acer palmatum

Posted on May 17, 2014 by soulofagardener

Acer palmatum ‘Taylor’ – A Dutch introduction with deeply lobed, serrated lime green leaves that emerge pink and develop white margins. It colours best with some morning sun but will need to be mulched, as the leaves will scorch as … Continue reading →

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Japanese Maples / Acer palmatum & shirasawanum

Posted on May 16, 2014 by soulofagardener

Acer palmatum ‘Coonara Pygmy’ – A ‘witches broom’ selection from Australia with a dense growth habit, making it a good bonsai specimen. This cultivar flushes with pink highlights on green foliage, shifting to green in summer and a brilliant reddish-orange … Continue reading →

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Japanese Maples / Acer palmatum

Posted on April 24, 2014 by soulofagardener

Acer palmatum ‘Shigure bato’ – This matsumurae type almost has a weeping (or at least spreading) growth habit and has green leaves (emerging with red edges) with thin tapered lobes. These shift to a glorious golden-yellow to orange (occasionally crimson) … Continue reading →

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