An Albertan Journal

By Traci Berg Disclaimer

*My plant journal lists over 70 species that are commonly used in landscaping and gardening in Calgary, Alberta, which is listed by Natural Resources Canada as a 4a zone as of 2010. These were documented over several plant walks at the University of Calgary and at Eagle Lake Nurseries in September and October of 2018. My plant journal is by no means exclusive; there are plenty of native and non-native species that are thriving in Southern Alberta, and are not listed here. This journal is simply meant to serve as both a personal study tool and reference guide for selecting plants for landscaping. *

All sketches and imagery in this plant journal are © Tessellate: Craft and Cultivations by Traci Berg and may not be used without the artist’s permission.

Thank you, enjoy! Table of Contents

Adoxaceae Family 1 Viburnum lantana “Wayfaring ” 1 Viburnum trilobum “High Bush Cranberry” 1

Anacardiaceae Family 2 Rhus typhina x ‘Bailtiger’ “Tiger Eyes Sumac” 2

Asparagaceae Family 3 Polygonatum odoratum “Solomon’s Seal” 3 Hosta x ‘June’ “June Hosta” 3

Betulaceae Family 4 Betula papyrifera ‘Clump’ “Clumping White/Paper Birch” 4 Betula pendula “Weeping Birch” 4

Berberidaceae Family 5 Berberis thunbergii “Japanese Barberry” 5

Caprifoliaceae Family 5 Symphoricarpos albus “Snowberry” 5

Cornaceae Family 6 Cornus alba “Ivory Halo/Silver Dogwood” 6 Cornus stolonifera/sericea “Red Osier Dogwood” 6

Cupressaceae Family 7 Juniperus communis “Common Juniper” 7 Juniperus horizontalis “Creeping/Horizontal Juniper” 7 Juniperus sabina “Savin Juniper” 8 Thuja occidentalis “White Cedar” 8

Elaegnaceae Family 9 Shepherdia canadensis “Russet Buffaloberry” 9 Elaeagnus commutata “Wolf Willow/Silverberry” 9 Fabaceae Family 10 Caragana arborscens “Weeping Caragana” 10 Caragana pygmea “Pygmy Caragana” 10

Fagaceae Family 11 Quercus macrocarpa “Bur Oak” 11

Grossulariaceae Family 12 Ribes alpinum “Alpine Currant” 12

Hydrangeaceae Family 12 Hydrangea paniculata ‘Grandiflora’ “Pee Gee Hydrangea” 13 Philadelphus sp. “Mockorange Species” 13

Lamiaceae Family 14 Perovsika atriplicifolia “Russian Sage” 14

Malvaceae Family 15 Tilia cortada “Little Leaf Linden” 15

Oleaceae Family 16 Fraxinus pennsylvanica “Green Ash” 16 Syringa meyeri ‘Palibin’ “Dwarf Korean Lilac” 17 Syringa reticulata ‘Ivory Silk’ “Japanese Tree/Ivory Silk Lilac” 17 Syringa vulgaris “Common Lilac” 18

Pinaceae Family 19 Larix sibrica “Siberian Larch” 19 Picea glauca “White Spruce” 20 Picea pungens “Colorado Blue/Green Spruce” 20 Pinus arisata “Bristlecone Pine” 21 Pinus cembra “Swiss Stone Pine” 21 Pinus contorta var. latioflia “Lodgepole Pine” 22 Pinus mugo “Mugo Pine” 22 Pinus ponderosa “Ponderosa Pine” 23 Pinus sylvestris “Scots Pine” 24 Pinus unicata “Mountain Pine” 24

Poaceae Family 25 Bouteloua gracilis “Blue Gramma Grass” 25 Festuca ovina glauca ‘Elijah Blue’ “Elijah Blue Fescue” 25

Ranuncilaceae Family 26 Aconitum napellus “Monkshood” 26

Rosaceae Family 27 Amelanchier alnifolia “Saskatoon/Serviceberry” 27 Cotoneaster x ‘Hessei’ “Creeping Cotoneaster” 27 Cottoneaster lucidus “Hedge/European Cottoneaster” 28 Crataegus x mordenedsis “Morden Hawthorn” 28 Malus x ‘Makamik’ “Makamik Flowering Crabapple” 29 Physocarpus opulifolius “Diablo Ninebark” 29 Potentilla fruticosa “Shrubby Cinquefoil/Potentilla” 30 maackii “Armur ” 30 Prunus padus var. commutata “Mayday” 31 ‘Schubert’ “Schubert Chokecherry” 31 Pyrus ussuriensis “Ussurian ” 32 Rosa acicularis “Prickly Rose” 33 Rosa x ‘Morden Sunrise’ “Morden Sunrise Rose” 33 Sobaria sorbifolia “False Spirea” 34 Sorbus americana “American Mountain Ash” 34 Spiraea x arguta “Garland Spirea” 35

Salicaceae Family 36 Populus balsamifera “Balsam Poplar” 36 Populus tremula ‘Erecta’ “Swedish Columnar Aspen” 37 Populus tremuloides “Trembling Aspen” 37 Populus x canadensis ‘Prairie Sky’ “Prairie Sky Poplar” 38 Salix brachycarpa ‘Blue Fox’ “Blue Fox Willow” 38 Salix exigua “Coyote Willow” 39

Sapindaceae Family 40 Acer ginnala “Amur Maple” 40 Acer negundo “Manitoba Maple” 40 Aesculus glabra “Ohio Buckeye” 41

Ulmaceae Family 41 Ulmus americana “American Elm” 41

Vitaceae Family 42 Parthenocissus quinqefolia “Virginia Creeper” 42

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Legend

Native species Spring feature Reclamation

Full sun Summer feature Shelterbelt/windbreak

Shade Fall feature Hedging

Partial Shade Winter feature Ground Cover

Low water needs Edible Mass Planting

High water needs Attracts beneficial species Showy

Suckers/Rhizomes Tolerates urban conditions Specimen/accent plant Adoxaceae Family

Flowering plants characterized by opposite toothed , small 5 or 4-petaled flowers and drupes (stone ).

Viburnum lantana “Wayfaring Tree”

Non-native species, truly more of a shrub. Rough foliage with simple, opposite, serrated leaves with beautiful red and orange colour in the fall. Grows to 1 – 3m. Clusters of white flowers in spring producing red berries which turn black in fall. Fruits provide excellent forage for birds.

Viburnum trilobum “High Bush Cranberry”

Hardy, shade-tolerant non-native species. Grows to 3m+ with dense, lush foliage, making a lovely backdrop. Leaves have 3 lobes. White flowers in the spring producing edible red fruits in late summer which are attractive to birds. Not susceptible to suckering.

1 Anacardiaceae Family

Flowering or shrubs which bear fruit. Flowers grow at the end of branches or stems where leaves join. Small resin canals in bark produce poisonous resin or sap.

Rhus typhina x ‘Bailtiger’ “Tiger Eyes Sumac”

Multi-stemmed Sumac with green foliage turns gold and then into orange and red throughout the seasons. Leaves are pinnately compound. Grows to approximately 6ft and can live for 40+ years. Does well in full sun to partial shade and is highly tolerant of urban conditions. Good for mass planting.

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Asparagaceae Family

Once clumped in with the Liliaceae family, these flowering perennials are linked primarily by genetic relationships rather than physical characteristics.

Polygonatum odoratum “Solomon’s Seal”

Non-native perennial, the roots of which traditionally valued for a wide array of medicinal uses. Hanging bell shaped white flowers in spring to summer followed by sparse red to black fruit. Spreads by rhizomes. Does well in shade, but will tolerate partial sun. Very attractive in woodland gardens. Fruit, leaves and stems are poisonous and should not be consumed.

Hosta x ‘June’ “June Hosta”

Dense perennial with heart-shaped golden-green leaves variegated with darker margins. Lavender flowers on tall stalks in summer. Good for mass planting or ground cover.

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Betulaceae Family

Includes trees and shrubs with simple, toothed alternate leaves. Veins are notably pinnate, and bark is commonly interrupted by lenticels. Species are monoecious (male and female catkins grow on the same plant).

Betula papyrifera ‘Clump’ “Clumping White/Paper Birch”

Non-native clumping tree species with peeling “paper” bark. Grows to approximately 10m tall. Leaves are alternate, simple and ovate. Lenticels typically observed on trunks. Sensitive species subject to leaf miner. Has the tendency to darken underlying cement, so it is best to plant away from sidewalks and concrete structures.

Betula pendula “Weeping Birch”

Non-native tree species with hanging “pendulum” leaves. May suffer from significant dieback due to stress and disease. Suspect braches may be assessed with a touch test; cooler feeling branches may be still living whereas branches that are warmer to the touch are likely dead and should be cut back.

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Berberidaceae Family

Family of herbs and shrubs with alternate, simple or pinnately compound leaves.

Berberis thunbergii “Japanese Barberry”

Non-native multi-stemmed hedging shrub. Foliage may be yellow, green or purple. Small yellow flowers in spring followed by red berries in fall. Grows to a maximum of 2m. Sharp barbs prevent pedestrian traffic through hedges!

Caprifoliaceae Family

Also known as the Honeysuckle family. Consist of mostly cool-weather tolerant woody, flowering plants with opposite leaves.

Symphoricarpos albus “Snowberry”

Native shrub species highly tolerant to our climate. Grows 0.5 – 1.5m in height. Pinkish-white flowers in the spring with white berries in the winter. Excellent for mass planting, even grows well under conifer species.

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Cornaceae Family

Characterized by opposite leaves with strong, parallel veining and showy bracts. Clusters of small white flowers.

Cornus alba “Ivory Halo/Silver Leaf Dogwood”

Non-native dwarf variety shrub. Prefers shaded areas and stays compact (does not spread out by suckers) Variegated whitish or “silver” leaves, red bark and clusters of white flowers producing small white berries in late spring.

Cornus stolonifera/sericea “Red Osier Dogwood”

Native species with distinguishing red wood that persists through winter, striking against the snow! Clusters of creamy white flowers in spring produce round whitish berries in late summer to autumn.

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Cupressaceae Family

Evergreen trees and shrubs with slender scaly leaves. Bark of mature species is often flakey and peels away in vertical strips. Male and female cones are separate.

Juniperus communis “Common Juniper”

Less ‘scaly’ in appearance than other Junipers with waxy coating on needles. Cones are berry-like in appearance, starting out initially green and ripening to purplish-black with waxy-blue coating.

Juniperus horizontalis “Creeping/Horizontal Juniper”

Juniper with spreading branches making it ideal for groundcover and mass planting. Extremely hardy and adaptable.

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Juniperus sabina “Savin Juniper”

Tallest of the Junipers with upright vase-shaped growth (~1m). Very hardy and adaptable, but prefers full sun. Slow growing.

Thuja occidentalis “White Cedar”

Distinct scaly, flattened needles. Grows 10-15m in height, good for hedging. Loves moisture. Thrives in coastal BC, but is sensitive to AB chinooks and can be quite difficult to maintain.

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Elaegnaceae Family

Silvery-leaved, thorny shrubs with alternate or occasionally opposite leaves. The species in this family tend to thrive in low valley bottoms where underground water reserves are close to the surface.

Shepherdia canadensis “Russet Buffaloberry”

Native species growing 1-3m in height. Beautiful silver foliage. Yellow flowers in spring producing bright red edible berries in the winter. Prefers full sun.

Elaeagnus commutata “Wolf Willow/Silverberry”

Drought tolerant native species with fragrant yellow flowers in spring. Silver berries are not edible. Spreads by suckering. Good for reclamation.

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Fabaceae Family

Also known as the pea family. Consists of trees, shrubs, vines and herbs with usually compound leaves and pea- pod-like fruits.

Caragana arborscens “Weeping Caragana”

Extremely hardy shrub with spiny, upright-spreading foliage which makes ideal for hedging. Showy yellow flowers in spring. Prefers full sun to partial shade. Very tolerant of dry conditions. Spreads by suckering.

Caragana pygmea “Pygmy Caragana”

Non-native, highly invasive multi-stemmed shrub species. Prickly, dense foliage with small, narrow alternate pinnate leaves. Heavy blooming in spring with yellow flowers.

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Fagaceae Family

Family of woody trees and shrubs characterized by alternate, simple leaves, which are often lobed. Fruits are contained within husks

Quercus macrocarpa “Bur Oak”

Non-native, drought-tolerant hardwood species. Very slow growing, but can get up to 30+m in height. Distinct lobed leaves with 90° lower branching. Dark green foliage with minimal colour variation in fall. Susceptible to parasitic wasps.

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Grossulariaceae Family

Identifiable by alternate, lobed toothed leaves.

Ribes alpinum “Alpine Currant”

Diaceous species that grows 1-3m in height. Good for hedging. Soft undulated leaves and delicious edible fruits. Tolerates shade and is rabbit resistant.

Hydrangeaceae Family

Woody, mostly ornamental shrubs with opposite leaves and showy, bisexual flowers.

Hydrangea arborescens ‘Ananabelle’ “Annabelle Hydrangea”

Water-loving shrub with broad heart-shaped leaves. Very large rounded clumps of green to white showy flowers in mid to late summer.

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Hydrangea paniculata ‘Grandiflora’ “Pee Gee Hydrangea”

Hardy hydrangea with pointed “pinecone” clumps. Leaves are smaller and narrower than those of the Annabelle.

Philadelphus sp. “Mockorange Species”

Multi-stemmed flowering shrub with fragrant blooms in spring. Flowers have a sweet. “honey” smell. Drooping leaves may be indicative of dehydration or stress.

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Lamiaceae Family

Flowering plants that are usually quite aromatic. Includes many widely used culinary herbs and is also known as the Mint family.

Perovsika atriplicifolia “Russian Sage”

Herbaceous perennial with slender stalks of delicate, fragrant flowers from early summer to mid fall. Prefers full sun and drier conditions. Will grow to approximately 4ft tall.

Ajuga ‘Dixie Chip’ “Dixie Chip Bugleweed”

Variegated perennial with small narrow leaves and blue to purple upright flowers in mid to late spring. Foliage “hugs” the ground, making an excellent groundcover along low borders. Prefers shade.

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Malvaceae Family

Typically palmately lobed alternate leaves that are slimy when crushed. Distinct fused bracts below petals on many Malvaceae species.

Tilia cortada “Little Leaf Linden”

Dense canopy tree with heart-shaped serrated leaves. Produces small yellow “honey” or sweet-scented flowers which are very attractive to bees and other insects in early summer. The flowers and inner bark were traditionally used to make tea in many European countries.

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Oleaceae Family

Includes mostly woody trees and shrubs with opposite leaves and often aromatic flowers.

Fraxinus pennsylvanica “Green Ash”

Hardy, drought-tolerant non-native tree species. Excellent for lining city streets, but consider maintenance of lower decurrent branches. Leaves are compound and opposite. Turns a lovely golden-orange colour in the fall but has a relatively short leafing season and drops foliage rapidly with colder weather.

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Syringa meyeri ‘Palibin’ “Dwarf Korean Lilac”

Grows from 1-1.5m. Blooms are light pink to purple. Dense foliage, great for hedging, but pruning or topping the plant will decrease blooms. Does not send up suckers and is deer resistant.

Syringa reticulata ‘Ivory Silk’ “Japanese Tree/Ivory Silk Lilac”

Non-native species – the only successful “tree” lilac that will grow in our region. Ideal for small spaces as it does not grow more than 5m. Leaves have an entire margin. Fragrant clusters of white flowers in early summer.

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Syringa vulgaris “Common Lilac”

Non-native species from up to 3m. Very hardy, prefers sun, but will grow in shady spots. Does well in clay soils. Distinguished by two terminal buds. Fragrant white to purple spring blooms providing early forage for bees. Greater sun exposure produces more flowers. Aggressive suckering.

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Pinaceae Family

Large family of mostly evergreen trees and shrubs. Leaves or needles are linear and arranged spirally. Female cones are larger than males.

Larix sibrica “Siberian Larch”

Non-native deciduous pine with soft needles which turn golden and are shed in Autumn. Distinguishing small blackish buds remain on the branches throughout the winter. Bark is grey with a rough, flaky texture. Deer resistant.

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Picea glauca “White Spruce”

Native species extremely common in Alberta. Grows to 20m in height, 6m in width. Has small brown cones and softer needles than the Colorado Spruces. Hardy and tolerant to urban conditions.

Picea pungens “Colorado Blue/Green Spruce”

Dense evergreen with sharp, stiff needles and large blonde cones. Both the Colorado Green/Spruce and White Spruce produce large amounts of sticky sap and so should be kept back from roads and pathways.

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Pinus arisata “Bristlecone Pine”

Slow growing tree species that can live up to 5000 years! Branches have a fuzzy “pipecleaner” appearance, arranged erratically much like the Monkey Puzzle tree. Cones are waxy and bur-shaped.

Pinus cembra “Swiss Stone Pine”

Very hard non-native pine species with dense, compact and columnar growth. Hardy and adaptable to dry conditions. Slow growing. Bundles of five needles, approximately 7cm in length.

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Pinus contorta var. latioflia “Lodgepole Pine”

Native species with droopy, open branches in a pyramidal form. Prefers the sun and is drought tolerant. Needles are bundled in sets of two and encircle branches tightly. Stalkless cones. Alberta’s provincial tree!

Pinus mugo “Mugo Pine”

Drought-tolerant non-native shrub species with two-sided needles. Needles are bundles of two in long white fascicles and range from 3 - 6cm long. Upright ‘candle’ bud growth gives the appearance of ‘flipping the bird’.

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Pinus ponderosa “Ponderosa Pine”

One of the largest growing pine species, can reach 15m in height! Very hardy, and can live 100-150 years. Often has an open, windswept appearance. Needles come in bundles of three ranging from 5 – 12cms long.

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Pinus sylvestris “Scots Pine”

Monoceous tree species with orange mature bark which is very attractive in winter. Diverse open form. Needles are 2.5-5 cm long come in bundles of two in black to greyish-white fascicles.

Pinus unicata “Mountain Pine”

Non-native smaller pine species that grows between 2 and 5m in height. Has 5 needles per bundle and often asymmetrical cones.

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Poaceae Family

Grass family. Characterized by parallel veins in leaves, hollow stems and wind pollinated seeds.

Bouteloua gracilis “Blue Gramma Grass”

Native perennial grass that grows to approximately 12 inches in height. Distinguished by unique seed tufts and long, slender blades. Excellent as groundcover or for filling in spaces.

Festuca ovina glauca ‘Elijah Blue’ “Elijah Blue Fescue”

Evergreen perennial grass with blue colouring throughout the year. Maintains a mounded form and does best in full sun to part shade. Low water requirements and highly tolerant of urban conditions.

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Ranuncilaceae Family

Mostly herbaceous perennials with bisexual flowers and typically alternate leaves. Ranunculaceae contain protoanemonin, which is toxic to humans and animals.

Aconitum napellus “Monkshood”

Non-native flowering species with upright stalks of bilaterally symmetrical purple to white blooms which are very attractive to pollinators. Grows well in both sun and shade. Highly poisonous and so should not be planted where it may be easily accessed by children or pets.

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Rosaceae Family

Large family distinguished by 5-petaled flowers, numerous stamens, and alternate oval serrated leaves.

Amelanchier alnifolia “Saskatoon/Serviceberry”

Native species that spreads by suckering. Grows to approximately 3m in height, good for borders or woodland gardens. Small rounded leaves with white flowers turning into dark bluish fruits in June. Greater exposure to sunshine will produce more berries which are edible and enjoyed by humans and animals alike!

Cotoneaster x ‘Hessei’ “Creeping Cotoneaster”

Spreading deciduous shrub which provides excellent groundcover. Grows to approximately 3ft with a spread of 7ft. Attractive red ornamental fruits are produced from late summer to late fall. Highly tolerant of urban condition with low water needs.

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Cottoneaster lucidus “Hedge/European Cottoneaster”

Non-native species that Grows 1-2m in height. Dense foliage and fruits provide a desirable habitat for many bird species. Glossy oval leaves. Susceptible to oyster scale.

Crataegus x mordenedsis “Morden Hawthorn”

Low-headed vase-shaped tree with orange- green bark. Grows 5-7m. Manages with partial shade. Has distinct long sharp thorns on branches. Leaves are lobed and double- serrated. Pink to white blooms. Some produce small red berries.

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Malus x ‘Makamik’ “Makamik Flowering Crabapple”

Low canopy ornamental crab apple tree densely covered in clusters of fuchsia pink flowers appearing in mid spring. Leaves turn a beautiful yellow in the fall. Fruits are dark purplish pommes in early to late fall, and can be messy if allowed to drop on sidewalks or pathways. Can grow to 16ft in maturity, with a spread of 10 feet.

Physocarpus opulifolius “Diablo Ninebark”

Non-native species with beautiful purple foliage that persists from spring through to fall. Grows 1-2m in height. White clusters of flowers in spring. Distinct bark appears to peel away and thicker branches.

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Potentilla fruticosa “Shrubby Cinquefoil/Potentilla”

Native hardy, compact and share-tolerant species. White or yellow 5-petaled flowers which are very attractive to butterflies. Highly adaptable to urban conditions.

Prunus maackii “Armur Cherry”

Low-headed tree species with striking copperish bark in all seasons. Develops white blooms in spring turning to clusters of small black edible fruits. Leaves are alternate and finely serrated. Similar to the Paper Birch, bark peels away in strips. Dark berries stain cement and can look quite messy.

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Prunus padus var. commutata “Mayday”

Non-native low canopy tree with abundant white blooms in May, very attractive to bees. Black berries in summer attract bids. Bark has a dotted appearance. Prefers full sun. Highly tolerant of urban conditions.

Prunus virginiana ‘Schubert’ “Schubert Chokecherry”

Non-native tree species with early green foliage turning deep purple. Smooth bark. Low headed canopy that grows to 8m. Prone to suckering (not all cultivars). Non-poisonous black berries, but not very tasty.

31 Pyrus ussuriensis “Ussurian Pear”

Low canopy deciduous tree species native to Northern China. Grows 6-10m in height. Very showy flowers in spring. Produces chartreuse oblong pomes in late summer to early fall. Fallen fruits can be very messy!

32 Rosa acicularis “Prickly Rose”

Our native Alberta Wild Rose! Pink bloom with yellow stamens. Hips appear in late summer and persist to late fall. Serrated oval compound leaves with 5-7 leaflets. Upright spreading, pone to suckering. Useful in reclamation.

Rosa x ‘Morden Sunrise’ “Morden Sunrise Rose”

Shrub rose with yellow to pink flowers from late spring to late summer. Glossy oval compound leaves. Showy orange hips in late fall. High maintenance needs.

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Sobaria sorbifolia “False Spirea”

Non-native late blooming shrub with showy, upright panicles of white flowers in mid-summer. Grows well in sun or shade, can reach a reach a maximum of 2m in height. Spreads by suckering. Great for filling in spaces or for mass planting.

Sorbus americana “American Mountain Ash”

Likes full sun. White spring blooms in spring, followed by clusters of red berries that birds love to eat in early to late fall. Orange bark is attractive throughout the winter and spring, making it an attractive specimen year round. Grows to 26ft. Highly tolerant of urban conditions.

34 Spiraea x arguta “Garland Spirea”

Hardy non-native shrub with dense growing pattern and arching branches of beautiful white fluffy flowers. Small leaves turn copper in the fall. Grows to about 5ft and fills out close to the ground. Good for hedging, highly tolerant of urban conditions.

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Salicaceae Family

Water-loving trees and shrubs with simple, alternate leaves. Male and female catkins on separate plants (dioecious). Includes poplars and salixes.

Populus balsamifera “Balsam Poplar”

Native tree species critical to our prairie ecosystem. Lives 60-150 years. Female trees produce “fluffy” pollen in June, may trigger allergies in some people. Used to be very common in urban environments, but aggressive water seeking roots and tendency to rot from the inside out have decreased its popularity. 90° branches break easily under heavy snowfall. Roots spread and break the ground surface, frequently sending up suckers. Conical sticky buds can be a nuisance when dropped on pathways and vehicles! All in all, a very tough drought resistant tree

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Populus tremula ‘Erecta’ “Swedish Columnar Aspen”

Fast growing, upright non-native species making an effective vertical accent and windbreak. Strong central leader with green oval serrated leaves turning bright yellow in the fall. Considered to be drought tolerant.

Populus tremuloides “Trembling Aspen”

Native tree species with aggressive suckers. Long, slender trunks with smooth, whitish bark. Rounded leaves appear to twinkle or “tremble” in the wind. Ideal species for reclamation, bark also has medicinal value as a source of aspirin.

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Populus x canadensis ‘Prairie Sky’ “Prairie Sky Poplar”

Poplar cultivar with non-invasive roots highly tolerant to urban conditions. Green foliage throughout the spring and summer turning yellow in fall. Buds are pointier than those of the Balsam Poplar.

Salix brachycarpa ‘Blue Fox’ “Blue Fox Willow”

Native water-loving species with long silvery foliage. Has catkins. Grows to approximately 2m. Flexible branches may be harvested and used

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Salix exigua “Coyote Willow”

Shrubby tree with fine, narrow foliage. Upright growth in a mostly rounded form; can reach about 10ft in maturity. Spreads by suckering. Grows quickly and tolerates very wet to very dry conditions. Good for hedging.

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Sapindaceae Family

Includes flowering trees, shrubs and herbaceous vines, also known as the Soapberry Family. They contain a milky sap of latex, and are a largely temperate genera.

Acer ginnala “Amur Maple”

Non-native tree/shrub. Stays relatively small, growing 4 - 5m. Beautiful spread of fall colour making it a perfect accent species. Rounded form with low canopy. Grows well in full sun to part shade, and can live for 60+ years. Highly tolerant of urban conditions.

Acer negundo “Manitoba Maple”

Native species, propagates by aggressive suckering. Grows 12-15m. Oval canopy with 3 - 5 leaflets per leaf. Can live for 60-100 years! Tolerant of dry and urban conditions.

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Aesculus glabra “Ohio Buckeye”

Native to Western Pennsylvania. Grows 10-15m. Can be very compact. Low branching. Likes moisture. Leaves are ovate, compound and palmate. White elegant flowers in mid-spring.

Ulmaceae Family

The Elm family consists of trees and shrubs with watery sap and alternate leaves, usually with toothed edges. Flowers lack petals and usually male and female flowers are produced on the same plant.

Ulmus americana “American Elm”

Non-native vase shaped tree, great for lining streets as branches spread high and roots grow deep. Leaves are serrated and arranged alternately. Typically grows 60+ ft. Dark blackish bark appearing darker in shadier areas. Tolerant to urban conditions.

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Vitaceae Family

Woody vining plants with flowers, tendrils and berries. Also known as the Grape family.

Parthenocissus quinqefolia “Virginia Creeper”

Non-native drought tolerant perennial. Ground cover and/or climbing vine with 5 palmate leaflets. Green leaves turn a bright, attractive red in the fall. Produces small black berries in summer. Can be susceptible to aphids! Climbing vines may be invasive; tendrils go so far as to damage some supporting surfaces such as limestone!

42 About the Artist

My name is Traci and I am a permaculturalist, needlecraft artist and aspiring landscape designer.

I am fascinated by nature’s hidden intricacies; fractals, spirals, mandalas and tessellations - the simple equations found in our organic environment. My work translates my reverence of naturally occurring patterns into functional, tangible craft, both in fiber and in flora.

It is my intention to minimize my footprint, while still leaving a subtle impression behind. I created Tessellate as a framework to define and organize my services, and as a place to document and cultivate my craft.

I invite you to share in the delight of creating and sustaining with me.

https://www.tessellatebytraci.com/ [email protected]

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