6 Trees that will Thrive in Vernon BC

When it comes to picking the right tree, the options can seem endless. It’s important to consider the location you are planting in – trees will thrive in certain areas and do poorly in other areas depending on the species. You should also consider the functionality you would like to get out of your tree: privacy, shade, beautification – you get the gist.

The Okanagan Valley is a great place to grow a strong & healthy tree. Here are our top 6 picks for trees that will thrive in Vernon BC:

Autumn Blaze Maple

An all time favourite. This tree is a solid choice across the board. We love them so much we planted a row of them leading up to the nursery!

Special Features

Gorgeous red fall colour (anyone feeling patriotic will love this tree)
Tolerant of poor soil
Hardy

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Sienna Glen Maple

This tree features a strong central leader with smaller, delicate leaves.

Special Features

Minimal maintentance

Tough and hardy

Beautiful fall colour

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Gladiator Crabapple

A narrowly upright to columnar form with burgundy foliage. Stunning clusters of rose coloured flower buds open to fragrant pink blossoms, followed by showy purple fruit. A landscape feature to fit today’s smaller yards.

Special Features

Fragrant pink flowers

Beautiful feature tree

Unique burgundy foliage

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Patmore Elm

A fast growing tree with dark green foliage that turns bright yellow in the fall. An excellent shade tree that adapts well to a variety of soil conditions and does well in most urban situations.

Special Features

Attractive yellow fall colour

Excellent shade tree

Fast growing

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Prairie Spire Ash

A narrow, upright, seedless variety of Ash that adapts to a wide range of soils. Long lasting golden fall colour. More compact growing habit than the Patmore Ash.

Special Features

Adaptable to many different soil types

Long lasting golden fall colour
Seedless

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Showy Mountain Ash

Small, narrow open ornamental tree with dark green feather-like compound leaves that turn yellow to red in fall. A slow growing native species with white flowers followed by red fruit clusters. An attractive array of colours year round. Disease resistant and very hardy.

Special Features

White flowers & red fruit
Disease resistant
Very hardy

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All of our trees will perform well in the Vernon area – they’re grown right next door in Armstrong BC after all. But if you’re stuck and don’t know where to start, we hope this list helps!