Purple Springs Nursery
Premium wholesale and retail trees and turf
Trees and turf that thrive. From our soil to yours.
Purple Springs is a cutting edge nursery in Armstrong BC. We provide retail trees and turf locally within the Shuswap and Okanagan, and wholesale across Canada and the US.
From innovative growing practices to employee-led culture, everything we do is rooted in growth — of trees and turf, of people and partnerships.
Whether you’re building a community or planning your backyard, we set you up for success with trees and turf that establish faster, grow stronger, and look better for years to come.
Apple
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Apple trees are widely cultivated fruit trees known for their edible round fruit. They are relatively easy to grow, requiring at least 6-8 hours of sunlight and well-drained soil. Two different apple tree varieties are usually needed for pollination, though crabapple...
Ash
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A tree known for it’s wide spread canopy, Ash trees are a great choice for quick growing shade. Many choose the Ash tree to bring a pop of colour to their landscape in the fall.
Aspen
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A fast growing native North American tree with smooth pale park. Delicate light green, round leaves tremble in the breeze. Aspen trees often have brilliant golden fall colour. This species is attractive when planted in mass planting or as individual specimens.
Birch
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We grow hardy birch trees that adapt well to tough climates. Many of our birch trees have an upright, narrowly pyramidal form making them a great choice for beside buildings or as a privacy barrier.
Buckeye
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A unique tree that stands out in a landscape thanks to it’s beautiful flowers and gorgeous fall colours. Buckeye leaves and large and textured creating a full canopy with great shade while in season.
Chokecherry
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Chokecherry trees are native North American trees, known for their white spring flowers and dark red to black berries in late summer. They are relatively small, typically reaching 3-10 meters in height, and can be found in various habitats like woodlands, along stre...
Crabapple
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Crabapple trees, belonging to the Malus genus, are known for their beautiful spring blossoms, colorful fruit, and attractive fall foliage, making them a popular choice for ornamental landscapes. They are relatively small trees, typically ranging from 15 to 20 feet ta...
Elm
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A fast growing tree with dark green foliage. Many Elm trees turn vibrant yellow in the fall. An excellent shade tree that adapts well to a variety of soil conditions and does well in urban situations.
Hawthorn
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A small, upright, rounded tree, Hawthorn trees produce gorgeous flowers - some white, some pink depending on the variety. The Hawthorn tree is a very cold hardy tree. It’s compact nature makes it a great choice for the front yard.
Honeylocust
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Honeylocust trees are known for their feather-like foliage. New lighter growth creates charming, subtle contrast with darker interior foliage. A good tree to provide shade for plants that need protection from the sun.
Lilac
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This stunning tree is a show stopper. The arrival of fragrant clusters of flowers is a welcome treat during the transition from spring to summer. Creamy white flowers stand out against the dark green foliage.
Linden
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A neat, formal looking tree. Linden trees are well known for their symmetry. Branches are evenly spaced around the trunk. Glossy, dark green foliage turns yellow in the fall. Fragrent yellow-white flowers arrive in early summer.
Maple
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One of our most popular tree species, our maple trees are prairie hardy and extremely durable in cold weather. A great choice for a driveway liner or to make a statement in a large landscape.
Mountain Ash
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Small, narrow open ornamental tree with dark green feather-like compound leaves that turn yellow to red in fall. The Mountain Ash tree is a slow growing native species with white flowers followed by red fruit clusters. An attractive array of colours year round...
Oak
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Oak trees are known for their attractive corky bark. Large, lobed foliage gives the Oak tree a unique look, easily distinguishable in any landscape.
Serviceberry
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Small tree or multi-stemmed shrub with beautiful white flower clusters followed by delicious, edible, dark purple berries. Attractive light grey bark, green foliage and bright red fall colour. Great ornamental or accent tree.
Planting Bareroot Trees
Planting Potted Trees
Planting Burlap & Basket Trees
6 Potted Trees Your Landscape Clients Will Love
Nutrient Density in our Food
Potted Vs. Field Grown Trees
Our Approach to Pest Control and How You Can Do It At Home!
5 Tips to Grow a Healthy Fruit Tree
Why You Should Make Friends With Weeds
How To Care for Your Tree After Planting
3 Fast Growing Trees That Give Shade QUICK
How To Plant A Tree
Planting Bareroot Trees
Planting Potted Trees
Planting Burlap & Basket Trees
How To Plant A Tree
Save Money When You Plant a Tree Right
Our Approach to Pest Control and How You Can Do It At Home!
5 Tips to Grow a Healthy Fruit Tree
Why You Should Make Friends With Weeds
How To Care for Your Tree After Planting
Plant Nutrition & Aphid Control
Nutrient Density in our Food
Potted Vs. Field Grown Trees
Our Approach to Pest Control and How You Can Do It At Home!
Why You Should Make Friends With Weeds
How a BC Tree Nursery Grows Healthy Trees
Plant Nutrition & Aphid Control
Digging and Shipping
Integrated Pest Management VS. Plant Health
Save Money When You Plant a Tree Right
How to Pick a Tree
The PSN Potting Process
3 Reasons to Reject a Tree
6 Potted Trees Your Landscape Clients Will Love
5 Tips to Grow a Healthy Fruit Tree
3 Fast Growing Trees That Give Shade QUICK
5 Flowering Trees to Beautify Your Lawn
How a Tree Nursery is Making Regenerative Agriculture Scalable
The Benefits of Cover Crops
4 Gorgeous Trees to Plant in Kelowna BC
Top 5 Trees to Plant in Salmon Arm BC
6 Trees that will Thrive in Vernon BC
7 Trees to Plant in Kamloops BC
Buy a Tree in Armstrong BC
Let's grow something great together.
The Details On Our Potted Trees
Easy to Plant
Our potted trees weigh between 60-80 Ibs and can be planted by hand without machinery
Quick Growth
Our trees establish quickly wherever they are planted. They immediately look well-established in the landscape thanks to their size.
Adaptable
You can be sure your tree will survive in the local climate because they were grown right next door!
Nursery Direct Pricing
Living close to a wholesale tree nursery has its perks. Retail customers get access to "nursery-direct" pricing!
Premium Quality Selection
We grow over 100 varieties of trees on the nursery. We've hand selected our most popular varieties along with a few of our personal favourites for retail sale.
Ethically Grown
In the past few years we have reduced our chemical usage by over 30% and continue to strive towards higher reductions.
