Shade trees

An outstanding selection from a 'Dropmore' linden seedling population, Lighthouse offers a straight trunk, dense crown and leathery dark-green foliage. A suitable choice for street planting.

Light Requirement: Full Sun

Height: 40'

Spread: 30'

Photo and data courtesy of Jeffries Nurseries

Height: 60'

Spread: 30'

Image courtesy of Jeffries Nursery

A fast growing tree with silvery leaves and reddish-brown twigs. The only large shelterbelt tree for the prairie with silver foliage.

Light Requirement: Full Sun

Height: 50'

Spread: 30'

Image courtesy of Jeffries Nursery

Manitoba Maple AKA the Box Elder is a low maintenance  reasonably drought tolerant shade tree. It is fast growing and turns gold in fall. This tree is a great climbing tree as it has low wide spreading branches.

Light Requirement: Full Sun

Height: 40'

Width: 30'

Zone: 2

Photo and data courtesy of Jeffries Nurseries

Dropmore Linden is a showy fragrant tree with cream-coloured blooms in early summer followed by small woody fruit in late summer. The tree itself is dense and a pyramidal shape. Turns Golden in late fall.

Light Requirement: Full Sun

Mature Size:

• Height: 36'

• Width: 23'

Zone: 3

Photos and data courtesy of Jeffries Nurseries, Aubin Nurseries & Bellwyck Horticultural