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Hardiness zones provide information by which gardeners and growers can determine which perennial plants are most likely to grow at a location. Canada and the US each use different, not interchangeable plant hardiness zones labelled with numbers and letters. Zones in Canada provided by National Resources Canada are determined by a variety of climatic conditions, including rainfall, frost-free periods, maximum snow depth, and more.

Canada’s plant hardiness zones range from 0, where weather is extremely harsh, to zone 8 which comprises certain areas along the west coast of British Columbia. American zones published by the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) are based on the average lowest temperatures experienced in a region each year.

Canada Plant Hardiness Search
National Resources Canada has developed an online tool that provides
an alphabetic list of plant information. 

The list provides common or Latin name search options for hundreds of plants by different time periods, municipality and geographic data. More Links: Canada Plant Hardiness Zone Maps   Canada Plant Hardiness Search Tool

Urban Sprawl & Micro-climates
Regardless of sophisticated calculations, hardiness zone conditions are unstable as the climate is changing. Additional factors created by micro-climates such as terrain features, bodies of water, wind, fire or smoke or even buildings and human activities make it difficult to determine whether plants can survive in certain areas or not.

Does Plant Hardiness Information Matter ?
Yes and No. Canadian and USDA plant hardiness information has been updated a few times in past decades but as climate change progresses, hardiness information can only serve as an approximate guide. Plants which grew for years in one zone no longer exist and others which never managed to establish, now thrive.

Plant Problems – Fruit Tree Gummosis

A plant that experiences zero degrees could be damaged and recover but will die with extended periods of cold. Combinations of wind, cold and humidity impact various plants differently. Temperature fluctuations are tough on most plants. The best practice is to plant native species that grow in a present zone rather than seeking exotic plants that are hard to look after.

Using USDA Zones in Canada
While both systems differ from another, one can still rely upon using the USDA zones for Canada. A simple temperature conversion from Fahrenheit (F) to Celsius (C) is the answer.

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Hardy shade trees are medium-sized to large trees whose primary purpose is to sustain local climate conditions and to provide shade with their spreading canopy and crown. They may not only provide privacy but also give shelter from sunlight and harmful UV rays in the heat of the summer. Shade is an important aspect in any garden as it provides also cooling and keeps moisture in balance with other plants. Fast growing shade trees can grow up to 25 inches in height per year. Following are 2 Super Hardy Shade Trees That Thrive in Vernon BC:

Amur Maple (Acer tataricum)
The amur maple also called tatarian maple, is originally from central and southeastern Europe, parts of Asia and Russia. It is a medium-sized tree which also exist as shrub form. It’s known for its red-winged seed cases which contrast beautifully with its fresh green foliage.

The acer tataricum ‘Hot Wings’ maple is a variety of the same family and origin. It features masses of deep, scarlet red-winged seed cases, which look like stunning summer blooms. Clusters of pale yellow flowers cover the tree just after it comes into leaf in spring and in autumn its foliage turns glowing shades of orange, red and yellow. This tree can grow in moist, well-drained soil in in full sun to partial shade.

Amur Maple Specifications:
Scientific Name: Acer tataricum ginnala – Common Name: Amur maple, Tatarian maple – Family Name: Sapindaceae – Habit: Arching, Upright – Form: Round – Texture: Medium – Growing Size: 20×20 feet high and wide – Growth Rate: Moderate – Hardiness Rating: Zone 2: (-46 to -40 °C) – Exposure: Full sun – Soil: Rocky or gravelly or dry, Well-drained – Water Use: Moderate – Landscape Uses: Container planting, Fall interest.

Quaking Aspen (Populus tremuloides)
The most widely distributed tree in North America, the quaking aspen is a medium-sized deciduous tree from Alaska and Canada, all the way south to Mexico. Quaking aspen, also called trembling aspen, is named for its finely saw-toothed leaves which quake or tremble in light breezes. This tree regularly grows in dense, pure stands, creating a stunning golden vista when leaves change colour in the fall.

Quaking Aspen Specifications:
Scientific Name: Populus tremuloides – Common Name: trembling aspen , white poplar – Family Name: Salicaceae – Habit: Spreading, Upright – Form: Oval – vertical, Round – Texture: Medium – Growing Size: 70×30 feet tall and wide – Growth Rate: Fast – Hardiness Rating: Zone 1: (below -46 °C) – Exposure: Full sun – Soil: Shallow and rocky to deep loamy sands and heavy clays – Landscape Use: Wind break.

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Hardy shade trees are medium-sized to large trees whose primary purpose is to sustain local climate conditions and to provide shade with their spreading canopy and crown. They may not only provide privacy but also give shelter from sunlight and harmful UV rays in the heat of the summer. Shade is an important aspect in any garden as it provides also cooling and keeps moisture in balance with other plants. Fast growing shade trees can grow up to 25 inches in height per year. Following are 2 Super Hardy Shade Trees That Thrive in Vernon BC:

Amur Maple (Acer tataricum)
The amur maple also called tatarian maple, is originally from central and southeastern Europe, parts of Asia and Russia. It is a medium-sized tree which also exist as shrub form. It’s known for its red-winged seed cases which contrast beautifully with its fresh green foliage.

The acer tataricum ‘Hot Wings’ maple is a variety of the same family and origin. It features masses of deep, scarlet red-winged seed cases, which look like stunning summer blooms. Clusters of pale yellow flowers cover the tree just after it comes into leaf in spring and in autumn its foliage turns glowing shades of orange, red and yellow. This tree can grow in moist, well-drained soil in in full sun to partial shade.

Amur Maple Specifications:
Scientific Name: Acer tataricum ginnala – Common Name: Amur maple, Tatarian maple – Family Name: Sapindaceae – Habit: Arching, Upright – Form: Round – Texture: Medium – Growing Size: 20×20 feet high and wide – Growth Rate: Moderate – Hardiness Rating: Zone 2: (-46 to -40 °C) – Exposure: Full sun – Soil: Rocky or gravelly or dry, Well-drained – Water Use: Moderate – Landscape Uses: Container planting, Fall interest.

Quaking Aspen (Populus tremuloides)
The most widely distributed tree in North America, the quaking aspen is a medium-sized deciduous tree from Alaska and Canada, all the way south to Mexico. Quaking aspen, also called trembling aspen, is named for its finely saw-toothed leaves which quake or tremble in light breezes. This tree regularly grows in dense, pure stands, creating a stunning golden vista when leaves change colour in the fall.

Quaking Aspen Specifications:
Scientific Name: Populus tremuloides – Common Name: trembling aspen , white poplar – Family Name: Salicaceae – Habit: Spreading, Upright – Form: Oval – vertical, Round – Texture: Medium – Growing Size: 70×30 feet tall and wide – Growth Rate: Fast – Hardiness Rating: Zone 1: (below -46 °C) – Exposure: Full sun – Soil: Shallow and rocky to deep loamy sands and heavy clays – Landscape Use: Wind break.

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Hardy shade trees are medium-sized to large trees whose primary purpose is to sustain local climate conditions and to provide shade with their spreading canopy and crown. They may not only provide privacy but also give shelter from sunlight and harmful UV rays in the heat of the summer. Shade is an important aspect in any garden as it provides also cooling and keeps moisture in balance with other plants. Fast growing shade trees can grow up to 25 inches in height per year. Following are 2 Super Hardy Shade Trees That Thrive in Vernon BC:

Amur Maple (Acer tataricum)
The amur maple also called tatarian maple, is originally from central and southeastern Europe, parts of Asia and Russia. It is a medium-sized tree which also exist as shrub form. It’s known for its red-winged seed cases which contrast beautifully with its fresh green foliage.

The acer tataricum ‘Hot Wings’ maple is a variety of the same family and origin. It features masses of deep, scarlet red-winged seed cases, which look like stunning summer blooms. Clusters of pale yellow flowers cover the tree just after it comes into leaf in spring and in autumn its foliage turns glowing shades of orange, red and yellow. This tree can grow in moist, well-drained soil in in full sun to partial shade.

Amur Maple Specifications:
Scientific Name: Acer tataricum ginnala – Common Name: Amur maple, Tatarian maple – Family Name: Sapindaceae – Habit: Arching, Upright – Form: Round – Texture: Medium – Growing Size: 20×20 feet high and wide – Growth Rate: Moderate – Hardiness Rating: Zone 2: (-46 to -40 °C) – Exposure: Full sun – Soil: Rocky or gravelly or dry, Well-drained – Water Use: Moderate – Landscape Uses: Container planting, Fall interest.

Quaking Aspen (Populus tremuloides)
The most widely distributed tree in North America, the quaking aspen is a medium-sized deciduous tree from Alaska and Canada, all the way south to Mexico. Quaking aspen, also called trembling aspen, is named for its finely saw-toothed leaves which quake or tremble in light breezes. This tree regularly grows in dense, pure stands, creating a stunning golden vista when leaves change colour in the fall.

Quaking Aspen Specifications:
Scientific Name: Populus tremuloides – Common Name: trembling aspen , white poplar – Family Name: Salicaceae – Habit: Spreading, Upright – Form: Oval – vertical, Round – Texture: Medium – Growing Size: 70×30 feet tall and wide – Growth Rate: Fast – Hardiness Rating: Zone 1: (below -46 °C) – Exposure: Full sun – Soil: Shallow and rocky to deep loamy sands and heavy clays – Landscape Use: Wind break.

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Hardy shade trees are medium-sized to large trees whose primary purpose is to sustain local climate conditions and to provide shade with their spreading canopy and crown. They may not only provide privacy but also give shelter from sunlight and harmful UV rays in the heat of the summer. Shade is an important aspect in any garden as it provides also cooling and keeps moisture in balance with other plants. Fast growing shade trees can grow up to 25 inches in height per year. Following are 2 Super Hardy Shade Trees That Thrive in Vernon BC:

Amur Maple (Acer tataricum)
The amur maple also called tatarian maple, is originally from central and southeastern Europe, parts of Asia and Russia. It is a medium-sized tree which also exist as shrub form. It’s known for its red-winged seed cases which contrast beautifully with its fresh green foliage.

The acer tataricum ‘Hot Wings’ maple is a variety of the same family and origin. It features masses of deep, scarlet red-winged seed cases, which look like stunning summer blooms. Clusters of pale yellow flowers cover the tree just after it comes into leaf in spring and in autumn its foliage turns glowing shades of orange, red and yellow. This tree can grow in moist, well-drained soil in in full sun to partial shade.

Amur Maple Specifications:
Scientific Name: Acer tataricum ginnala – Common Name: Amur maple, Tatarian maple – Family Name: Sapindaceae – Habit: Arching, Upright – Form: Round – Texture: Medium – Growing Size: 20×20 feet high and wide – Growth Rate: Moderate – Hardiness Rating: Zone 2: (-46 to -40 °C) – Exposure: Full sun – Soil: Rocky or gravelly or dry, Well-drained – Water Use: Moderate – Landscape Uses: Container planting, Fall interest.

Quaking Aspen (Populus tremuloides)
The most widely distributed tree in North America, the quaking aspen is a medium-sized deciduous tree from Alaska and Canada, all the way south to Mexico. Quaking aspen, also called trembling aspen, is named for its finely saw-toothed leaves which quake or tremble in light breezes. This tree regularly grows in dense, pure stands, creating a stunning golden vista when leaves change colour in the fall.

Quaking Aspen Specifications:
Scientific Name: Populus tremuloides – Common Name: trembling aspen , white poplar – Family Name: Salicaceae – Habit: Spreading, Upright – Form: Oval – vertical, Round – Texture: Medium – Growing Size: 70×30 feet tall and wide – Growth Rate: Fast – Hardiness Rating: Zone 1: (below -46 °C) – Exposure: Full sun – Soil: Shallow and rocky to deep loamy sands and heavy clays – Landscape Use: Wind break.

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Hardy shade trees are medium-sized to large trees whose primary purpose is to sustain local climate conditions and to provide shade with their spreading canopy and crown. They may not only provide privacy but also give shelter from sunlight and harmful UV rays in the heat of the summer. Shade is an important aspect in any garden as it provides also cooling and keeps moisture in balance with other plants. Fast growing shade trees can grow up to 25 inches in height per year. Following are 2 Super Hardy Shade Trees That Thrive in Vernon BC:

Amur Maple (Acer tataricum)
The amur maple also called tatarian maple, is originally from central and southeastern Europe, parts of Asia and Russia. It is a medium-sized tree which also exist as shrub form. It’s known for its red-winged seed cases which contrast beautifully with its fresh green foliage.

The acer tataricum ‘Hot Wings’ maple is a variety of the same family and origin. It features masses of deep, scarlet red-winged seed cases, which look like stunning summer blooms. Clusters of pale yellow flowers cover the tree just after it comes into leaf in spring and in autumn its foliage turns glowing shades of orange, red and yellow. This tree can grow in moist, well-drained soil in in full sun to partial shade.

Amur Maple Specifications:
Scientific Name: Acer tataricum ginnala – Common Name: Amur maple, Tatarian maple – Family Name: Sapindaceae – Habit: Arching, Upright – Form: Round – Texture: Medium – Growing Size: 20×20 feet high and wide – Growth Rate: Moderate – Hardiness Rating: Zone 2: (-46 to -40 °C) – Exposure: Full sun – Soil: Rocky or gravelly or dry, Well-drained – Water Use: Moderate – Landscape Uses: Container planting, Fall interest.

Quaking Aspen (Populus tremuloides)
The most widely distributed tree in North America, the quaking aspen is a medium-sized deciduous tree from Alaska and Canada, all the way south to Mexico. Quaking aspen, also called trembling aspen, is named for its finely saw-toothed leaves which quake or tremble in light breezes. This tree regularly grows in dense, pure stands, creating a stunning golden vista when leaves change colour in the fall.

Quaking Aspen Specifications:
Scientific Name: Populus tremuloides – Common Name: trembling aspen , white poplar – Family Name: Salicaceae – Habit: Spreading, Upright – Form: Oval – vertical, Round – Texture: Medium – Growing Size: 70×30 feet tall and wide – Growth Rate: Fast – Hardiness Rating: Zone 1: (below -46 °C) – Exposure: Full sun – Soil: Shallow and rocky to deep loamy sands and heavy clays – Landscape Use: Wind break.

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