Silver and Gold Dogwood (Cornus sericea 'Silver and Gold') in Edmonton

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Red Osier Dogwood will grow to be about 8 feet tall at maturity, with a spread of 10 feet. It tends to fill out right to the ground and therefore doesn't necessarily require facer plants in front, and is suitable for planting under power lines. It grows at a fast rate, and under ideal conditions can be expected to live for approximately 20 years.

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Siberian Dogwood is a multi-stemmed deciduous shrub with a more or less rounded form. Its average texture blends into the landscape, but can be balanced by one or two finer or coarser trees or shrubs for an effective composition. This is a relatively low maintenance shrub, and can be pruned at anytime. It has no significant negative.

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Red Osier Dogwood. Most Alberta shrubs require sun but this one will grow even in the shade. Cornus sericea is prized for its shapely flowers, leaves, stems, and color. Dwarf Birch. Betula Glandulosa has distinctive catkins. It grows regularly and will not require extensive pruning. You need to safeguard them against leaf insects. Mugo Pine

Silver and Gold Dogwood (Cornus sericea 'Silver and Gold') in Edmonton

Red osier dogwood (Cornus sericea) Red osier dogwood is a fast growing short shrub with moderate to high suckering. While it does not tolerate drought, it is remarkably adaptable to a range of moisture regimes and soil types: from the banks of water bodies (where it tolerates annual flooding) to upland areas in full sun or almost complete shade.

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Red Gnome Dogwood is a dense multi-stemmed deciduous shrub with a more or less rounded form. Its average texture blends into the landscape, but can be balanced by one or two finer or coarser trees or shrubs for an effective composition. This is a relatively low maintenance shrub, and can be pruned at anytime.

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Giant Anise Hyssop. Anise Hyssops are plants native to Alberta and can be seen blooming in mid-summer. The flowers are purple with a tubular shape, making them a lovely addition to any garden. These native plants reach 6 to 12 inches tall and have a flowering period lasting from July to September.

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Red Gnome Dogwood will grow to be about 4 feet tall at maturity, with a spread of 4 feet. It tends to fill out right to the ground and therefore doesn't necessarily require facer plants in front. It grows at a fast rate, and under ideal conditions can be expected to live for approximately 20 years. This shrub does best in full sun to partial shade.

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Eastern Flowering Dogwood (Cornus Florida) is a native understory tree that grows under tall trees and at the edge of the forest. It is plentiful in the middle and southern states but is on the endangered species list in Ontario. There are a few in the bush in areas near London, Chatham, Windsor and along Lake Erie to the Niagara Region.

Kelsey Dwarf Dogwood (Cornus sericea 'Kelseyi') in Edmonton St Albert

Japanese maple trees are one of the easiest trees to shape. If you want to limit growth and properly shape your tree then I recommend pruning it every year. Do not prune any more than 1/3 of your tree per year though. #9. Dogwood Tree.

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Native Plants in Alberta. The red twigs of dogwood shrubs are unmistakable, especially in winter as they are one of the few Albertan natives to provide 12 month colour! Dogwood (Cornus sericea) will tolerate moist soil and is best used one its own or in a striking line in a sunny or lightly shaded spot.

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Redosier also grows to 10 feet (3 m.) tall. For extra stem color, choose cultivar 'Cardinal' (cherry red stems) or 'Flaviramea' (yellow stems). Other dogwood shrub varieties may appeal to those with wet or marshy soil. For example, silky dogwood ( Cornus amomum) is a shrub that is native to the U.S., growing along streambanks and in wet prairies.

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Planting Dogwood Shrubs. Planting correctly is a good way to get your plants off to a flying start. The steps look like this: Step 1: Dig some organic material into the planting area. Step 2: Dig a hole 1-2 inches deeper than the pot, and twice as wide. Step 3: Remove the pot and place the plant in the hole.

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In central Alberta, redosier dogwood was common in seral cottonwood stands, with a frequency of 95% in balsam poplar, 75% in balsam poplar-quaking aspen, and 65% in quaking aspen stands.. Of 186 redosier dogwood shrubs in 9 stands, the average number of stems/shrub was 18.3, and the canopy diameter of shrubs averaged 4.1 feet (1.3 m) .

Prairie Fire Dogwood (Cornus alba 'Prairie Fire') in Edmonton St Albert

Budd's Yellow Dogwood is a multi-stemmed deciduous shrub with a more or less rounded form. Its average texture blends into the landscape, but can be balanced by one or two finer or coarser trees or shrubs for an effective composition. This is a relatively low maintenance shrub, and can be pruned at anytime.

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Lilac bushes are the best type of shrubs to plant in any condition, anywhere in your yard. They thrive in the sun, wet soil, compact or poor soil, cold weather, warm weather, etc. #9. Sumac. View Price of Shrub.