10) False Spirea – You might just as well plant Canada thistle and quack grass in your yard. 3) Nanking Cherry (Prunus tomentosa) –  After a long, drab winter, the early blooming pink blossoms of the Nanking are a welcome relief. The French hybrids do not sucker and are also very tough shrubs. It doesn’t overwinter well, and most specimens look rough at best. Wild About Flowers is a supplier of Native Perennial Wildflowers and Grasses and a promoter of native plants in landscaping and gardening. The bushes start small but will suck up all the sun you can give them to spread, mostly underground, across a wide area. Prefers moist soil conditions but will grow on drier sites. The native pine in eastern Alberta is jack pine so lodgepole pine cannot be used for reclamation in that area. ZONE 2 Fir wood is used extensively for … If you’re moving to... 2) Barberry – This is one of the most common accent plants in landscape plantings. It can be a large shrub or small tree (0.6-6 m high). If you miss the timing, every single fruit will have a little hole, with a nice little fly larva. Saskatoon (Amelanchier alnifolia) is a multistemmed shrub or small tree (1-6 m high) that can be found in a wide range of habitats and climatic conditions. They do seem to come back well if renovated to within a few inches of the ground in late winter. Reproduction by root suckers is the main method of reproduction for trembling aspen, resulting in large clonal stands. It often grows in association with black spruce, alders and willows. Seed-propagated. It has a good growth rate and self-propagates by suckering. The criteria used for plant selection was 1. I’ve learned a lot since then, and my ideas have changed. al. The 1- to 2-inch leaves remain on the shrubs through the winter. They look good in zone 5 and higher. Beaked Hazelnut prefers a rich sandy-clay loam but will grow on poorer sites, and can be used as an understory shrub. – These are not showy plants, by any means, but they are very tough and produce nice fruit. You can find out more about selecting and purchasing native plants through the Alberta Native Plant Council. The past few years, we’ve switched from the standard mugo pine to the dwarf mugo pine, becuase it is much more compact and easier to maintain. It can be a large shrub or small tree (0.6-6 m high). Tel/fax: 780-826-1709, Copyright © 2018 Boreal Horticultural Services Ltd. All Right Reserved. Our website is currently under construction. That’s why I named my company after them. Please avoid. | Website Design by. wild bergamot (aka horsemint) wild licorice. Please contact us for any consulting, design, educational services, or plant-related inquiries in Calgary, Alberta and surrounding area. wood lily. High tolerance to drought, 2. Once again, there are definitely exceptions, and some people tell me that they grow some great spirea. Beaked Hazelnut is a multi-stemmed, deciduous shrub native to North America. Our website is currently under construction. For every nice specimen, I see 10 that are near death. It is found in association with balsam poplar, white birch, white spruce and balsam fir. blueberry (aka bilberry) bunchberry. Picking saskatoons in summer is a vintage Albertan experience. They grow great on the Coast, but here, expect annual dieback and unsightly plants. Bearded Iris. Terrible, invasive, unattractive plants. Seed-propagated. High tolerance to drought, 2. Some of the cultivars are prone to aphids. Propagated by seed or hardwood cuttings. Green alder (Alnus crispa) is a long-lived deciduous tree or large shrub that grows up to 5 m high and has a rapid cover rate. I still use it from time to time. cloudberry. These shrubs are not low maintenance, but properly groomed specimens are an excellent addition to the garden or shrub bed. Natives also provide habitat for butterflies, native bees, songbirds and the other wildlife, large and small, whose interrelations weave a healthy environment for us all. yellow glacier-lily (aka snow-lily) yellowcress. After many years of of maintenance and waiting for that perfect hedge, it now needs to be cut back to grade! Trembling aspen (Populus tremuloides) is a small to medium-sized deciduous tree (up to 20 m high) that is the most widely distributed tree in North America. This is the plant you give your in-laws for their gardens! We would love to hear from you. This is usually used reclaimation sites or xeriscape situations. Many of the specimens that I’ve encountered this year need to be removed and replaced. Too bad, because there are a lot of varieties and a healthy barberry would have a lot of uses. Too bad, because the flowers are really beautiful. Not anymore. Needs a protected site, and even then, it is unreliable. Seed-propagated. It is found on a wide range of soil moisture conditions from well drained to poorly drained and on a wide range of soil textures. Prefers moist soil conditions but will grow on drier sites. They are a 3-season plant, with great spring flowers, nice fruit in summer, and excellent fall colour. Many garden centres, especially the seasonal ones that are set up at grocery stores and wholesale outlets, carry a host of plants that will not survive in Central Alberta, which  is Zone 2b to 3a. In fact, I would no longer consider planting one in my own yard. Green alder is an important reclamation species because it fixes nitrogen and improves the fertility of the surrounding soil. 10) Powderface Willow (Salix commutata ‘Powderface’) – Available at Bow Point Nursery in Calgary, this is fast becoming one of my favourite shrubs. Sure, technically they are hardy, but what does that really mean? Many food-plot seed blends contain non-native plants, some of which are classified as invasive. White spruce (Picea glauca) is widely distributed across Canada and is characteristic of the boreal forest region. It can be found growing in association with white spruce, black spruce, white birch, alder and other species of the boreal region. It grows well on sandy soils and survives on nutrient-poor, xeric sites. Alberta, mainly along the edges of lakes, rivers and in wetter areas. It means they’ll “survive” our winters. (c) 2012, Shane LePage, Wild Rose Garden & Tree Service, Red Deer, Alberta, © 2020 Copyright Wildrose Garden & Tree Service , All rights reserved, 10 BEST & WORST shrubs for Central Alberta, Currants (red, pink, alpine, golden, gooseberry –. I planted two in my yard and they died within a few weeks..  One of the most interesting hedges that I’ve seen was a golden ninebark hedge in Calgary. 2018). Growing plants that are native to your region can harvest plenty of benefits — like increased pest resistance, a better habitat for local wildlife and improved biodiversity. Seed-propagated. It has flat, broad "stems" covered with spikes (leaves) and will produce bright yellow Flowers in early spring. It is one of the most drought tolerant conifers and will survive in drought conditions that kill less tolerant species. It tolerates a wide range of soil moistures and soil textures but does best on well-drained, moist sandy or gravelly loam soils. Propagated by seed or hardwood cuttings. It grows in a variety of soils but is often found growing in well-drained but moist, silty soils. Most specimens I encounter, while neglected, are healthy. – A few years ago I would never have considered hydrangea to be one of the top shrubs, but I’ve since learned over the past 3 years certain varieties are excellent, tough, and insect- and disease-resistant. Not sure what plants are native to your region? Native Wetland Plants Native plants are always the best choice for use in landscapes, restoration projects, storm water projects, and naturalized areas. Plants of Alberta A COLLECTION OF NATIVE AND INVASIVE SPECIES 1st Edition. Bebb willow (Salix bebbiana) or beaked willow is a shrub or small tree up to 10 m in height that is found on a wide range of soil textures and is adapted to a variety of soil moisture conditions from well-drained to poorly drained. It can withstand flooding during the growing season. Native to local area, 4. Native trees and shrubs do a few things that typical seed-based feeding stations cannot. Native Shrubs. T9N 2G3 One of the first books I bought and read when I became a Prairie arborist was Lois Hole’s Favourite Trees & Shrubs. This spruce variety is related to some giant varieties that can grow 100 feet or taller but because dwarf Alberta spruce rarely exceeds about 13 feet, it is a popular choice for foundation plantings and as a specimen plant all over America. Most look rough at best, shabby at worst, especially those plants in non-irrigated commercial areas. Seed-propagated. Tufted white prairie aster, Symphyotrichum ericoides. Seed-propagated. Seed-propagated. Leafminer can be controlled with systemic sprays in late May. Canada or russet buffaloberry (Shepherdia canadensis) is a small deciduous shrub that can grow to 2 m high. Lodgepole pine (Pinus contorta) occurs on the eastern slopes of the Rocky Mountains and extends eastward into central Alberta where there is there is some overlap and hybridizing with jack pine. Seed-propagated. Seed-propagated. It leafs out early in the spring, suffers little to no die-back, and produces an excellent display of fragrant flowers in late June to early July. crowberry. Also, avoid some of the newer culitivars, especially ‘Coppertina.’  It is prone to powdery mildew. Beware, they can get much bigger than they’ll tell you at the garden centre. 1) Boxwood – very finicky and slow growing. Cedar waxwings, for example, will not be found at your feeder filled with sunflower seeds. PHOTO 2 … The NANPS Seed Exchange is open to all members across the continent and relies on your participation. If you decide you need these in your yard, make sure they are well contained and that their roots won’t spread. It does well on a wide range of soil textures and soil moisture conditions. It suckers readily and forms dense thickets. If you’re staying here, don’t bother. – 1-4 m high; slender, reddish-brown branches; leaves 2-5 cm long, 1-2 cm wide; 6 cm long catkins, which … The 2019 - 2020 Seedex list is available for viewing at Native Plant Seed Exchange! The dwarf Alberta spruce is diminutive evergreen with a classic pyramidal Christmas tree shape. In fact, they continue to change each year. It is considered a climax species of the boreal forest region and is widely used for reclamation. They persist, but they do not thrive. Red osier dogwood (Cornus stolonifera) is a large (up to 5 m high but generally 1-2 m high) multi-stemmed thicket-forming shrub. Seed-propagated. Pussy willow (Salix discolor) is a shrub or small tree (up to 10 m high) that forms clumps and is found along streams and sloughs. And lilac produces what is arguably the most impressive-looking, formally sheared hedge. Many bird species do not or eat only small amounts of seed in their natural diet; Some bird species cannot eat seeds. Also makes a great specimen planting. Moderately easy from seed and very persistent once started. Manitoba Prairie Wildflowers, Manitoba Prairie Grasses and Native Prairie Shrubs and Vines help you create not just a flower garden but a sustainable, exciting community where you can share your space with nature's creatures like birds, butterflies, toads and frogs. Beaked Hazelnut. Jack pine (Pinus banksiana) is native to central and eastern Alberta and may hybridize with the lodgepole pine that occurs in central and western Alberta. 1) Dwarf Korean Lilac (Syringa meyeri ‘Palibin’) –  Year after year, I love this plant. I include this plant in many planting schemes. Pin cherry (Prunus pensylvanica) is a small tree (12-15 m high) or, more often a shrub (3-4 m high), that grows singly or in groves along rivers. Balsam poplar (Populus balsamifera) is widely distributed across Canada and occurs in central and northern Alberta. Some shade-loving native shrubs, however, are quite at home in Alberta… I love picking the berries when I’m pruning on a hot summer day. Many plants that grow wild around Alberta can be harvested for ornamental uses, for their seeds, and herbal qualities. With Edna Malak, Alberta Native Plant Council, Mountain Region Plant Specialist, and the hard work of our communications expert, Joanne Klein, we have been graciously able to share this provincial treasure with our community. To clarify, "non-native" and "invasive" have come to mean the same thing to many shade-tree ecologists. Sandbar willow (Salix exigua) is a spreading shrub or small tree with narrow strap-like leaves.It is often found growing in ditches along roadways. Harebell, Campanula alaskana. The past two long, cold winters have changed the way I think about some of the toughest shrubs, leaving a few champions, and a lot of losers. Vancouver Island.) It does not tolerate drought well and prefers moist sites. Seed-propagated. In The Wild Gaillardia is very common farther south in Alberta and in the Rocky Mountains, where it can often be seen growing in gravel by the side of the road. That being said, they are invasive and I’m forever chasing after them. Gaillardia aristata. Keep in a sunny, dry location. It became the bible for woody plant selection and information in the early days of my career, before I had many seasons of experience and observations with hardy trees and shrubs. ALCLA Native Plants is under new management. These are inappropriate for Alberta. Unless your dog pees on them, they are pretty bomb-proof. 5) Roses (except native shrub roses)- Most of the roses I look after in customers’ yards are either dead, dying, or in very rough shape. This is one of Alberta's native cactus, commonly found near Drumheller and south to the Cypress Hills. These are draft keys; corrected and updated versions have been compiled into a publication, now available through Amazon.ca. Moderately tolerant of shade, it is often found growing in association with jack pine, prickly rose and cranberry. But do we want our shrubs to merely survive, or do we want them to thrive? Create a landscape that flourishes with minimal effort and without additional resources by choosing plants that are a good fit for the growing conditions at your location.Use the filtering options to help you find the right plants or seeds for your landscape. wild rose. fairy bell. Plants native to the Rocky Mountains make gardening in that region easier. Native trees and shrubs do a few things that typical seed-based feeding stations cannot. Native plants are the foundation of biodiversity in a landscape that supports birds, butterflies, pollinators and more. The species is better. Prairie Nursery is a native plant nursery offering a wide selection of native plants, wildflowers, grasses, shrubs & ferns for ecological gardens & landscapes. Wolf willow (Eleagnus commutata) is found throughout Alberta but occurs mainly in southern Alberta along stream banks, ravines and slopes. It can be found on a wide range of soil moisture conditions from well-drained to poorly drained soils. AddThis Utility Frame. false solomon's-seal. guide to the common native trees & shrubs of alberta by wayne inkpen & rob van eyk discover inside education’s full suite of learning resources, teacher professional development programs, classroom and field programs, & youth education summits at www.insideeducation.ca. 7) Saskatoon – We use various cultivars of Saskatoon in most of our designs. (Iris spp. It is usually associated with trembling aspen, white birch and balsam fir but grows with other coniferous and deciduous trees. Cedar waxwings, for example, will not be found at your feeder filled with sunflower seeds. They are tough to get rid of once they’re established. After the winter of 2009 and 2010, I now know they’re not. The native pine in eastern Alberta is jack pine so lodgepole pine cannot be used for reclamation in that area. Many of us have become deeply concerned about the promotion of, and amount of, native plants being harvested in the river valley system. Seed-propagated. The grasslands of Canada's Alberta province, on the eastern side of the Canadian Rockies, constitute 30 percent of Canada's arable land and are home to dozens of native sun-loving shrubs. This shrub spreads by suckering and is ideal to fill large areas with a drought tolerant, easy to grow plant. After a hard winter, it was one of the sorriest looking things I’ve seen in an ornamental landscape. Boreal Horticultural Services Ltd. It has a good growth rate and self-propagates by suckering. Tamarack (Larix laricina) is a deciduous, soft-needled conifer that is generally found in cold, wet, poorly drained sites but produces the best growth on moist, well-drained soils. Click for a list of native Calgary plant species. 3) Ninebark – I used to think Ninebarks were bomb-proof. Most garden centres carry a selection of native plants and some specialize in native plants. Lilacs are disease resistant, but can be prone to attack by lilac leafminer in some areas. 4) American Highbush Cranberry – Get the species, Viburnum americanum. If you love roses, be prepared for a lot of maintenance. Seed-propagated. If you are growing gooseberries or currants for their fruit, beware the currant fruit fly, and make sure you apply an insecticide at the right time, normally when the flowers begin to wilt. 6) Purple-leaf Sandcherry – Forget it. Native plants, indigenous plants… It needs sun, however, so don’t put this plant in the shade. Available to purchase at local shops, 3. The Alberta Lake Management Society is a charitable organization which strives to educate lake users about aquatic environments, encourage public involvement in lake management, … Among the many species in Alberta, common ones are: BEAKED WILLOW (S. bebbiana Sarg.) Simply, many shrubs that are commonly planted here in Alberta don’t really work. Bouteloua gracilis. Bow Point Nursery is a one of a kind tree farm and native-plant nursery just minutes from Calgary. Their interesting foliage has a place in a mixed-texture garden, and they lend themselves to intensive pruning and interesting forms. Prickly rose (Rosa acicularis) is a native shrub that grows to 2.5 m tall and can be found in the woods, along river banks, roadsides and fields. This is the number one shrub that I’ve been removing over the past two seasons. It is found on all types of soil except poorly drained and heavy clay soils. This dwarf version of the white spruce grows very slowly—growing … Please contact us for any consulting, design, educational services, or plant-related inquiries in Calgary, Alberta and surrounding area. Some of these are truly native Alberta plants, some are escaped garden plants, like Baby's Breath, and Tansy, and some are escaped crop plants … 2) Common Lilac & French Hybrids (Syringa vulgaris) –  The good ‘ol standby. The flowers have an intoxicating fragrance and the leaves make this plant my favourite for topiary and formal hedging. Cranberry has beautiful foliage, nice form, excellent flower and berry display, and fantastic fall colour. Fir trees are native to Alberta and grace the landscape with their narrow pyramidal form and soft flat, aromatic needles. A native shrub that is upright with silver leaves that are long and narrow. This spruce variety is related to some giant varieties that can grow 100 feet or taller but because dwarf Alberta spruce rarely exceeds about 13 feet, it is a popular choice for foundation plantings and as a specimen plant all over America. Black spruce (Picea mariana) can found in many different soils and climates in central and northern Alberta. Choke cherry (Prunus virginiana) is widespread throughout Alberta and is found in open areas of the boreal region. The bush (Amelanchier alnifolia) is a sweet staple for pies, jams, or just chilled with cream (my favourite). Bonnyville, Alberta The Oldman Watershed Council hired a local plant expert to come up with the top 10 best plants for Southern Alberta in 5 categories (perennial flowers, trees, shrubs, grasses and groundcovers). 8) Mugo Pine (Pinus mugo) – A reliable standby. Dwarf birch (Betula glandulosa) is a spreading shrub that grows to about 2 m high in marshes or muskegs. It is sometimes a nurse species for conifer seedlings. It is intolerant of shade and is usually found in clearings or cut-over areas. Seed-propagated. The grasslands of Canada's Alberta province, on the eastern side of the Canadian Rockies, constitute 30 percent of Canada's arable land and are home to dozens of native sun-loving shrubs. Box 5021 These shrubs die-back every year and once the deadwood is removed, it is difficult to rebalance what is left of the shrub. common native trees & shrubs of alberta. My Dad grows excellent specimens on his property in Vernon, but they are a disaster in our region. It spreads by stolons to form dense thickets. It has incredible blue-grey foliage that really stands out in the shrub bed. In reality, non-natives and invasive plants are different. It is shade-tolerant and is always found in the understory. Planted in good soil with occasional maintenance, these plants are bomb-proof, versatile, and lend themselves to very creative pruning styles. 2) Barberry – This is one of the most common accent plants in landscape plantings. )- A bulb plant that produces flat leaves and flower stalks that bloom mid-May … Seedlings have good drought tolerance. It has high shade tolerance and benefits from some shelter in the early establishment years. It fixes nitrogen so it can do well on poor fertility sites. The dwarf Alberta spruce is diminutive evergreen with a classic pyramidal Christmas tree shape. But kept in check, an excellent shrub as a specimen in a small yard, or as an atttractive screen. It features smooth, grey bark and edible nuts. These won’t make it. Seed-propagated. It is found in association with eastern larch on poorly-drained soils but also with jack pine and aspen on more xeric sites. Plants native to the Rocky Mountains make gardening in that region easier. 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