4 GORGEOUS TREES TO PLANT IN KELOWNA 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 4 picks for gorgeous trees to plant in Kelowna BC:
#1 Sienna Glen Maple
- Minimal maintenance
- Tough & hardy
#2 Gladiator Crabapple
The perfect flowering tree for Kelowna, BC. 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.
- Beautiful feature tree
- Flower & fruit
#3 English Walnut
Are you looking for shade? This is a great tree to plant in Kelowna for some good coverage from the sun. It has a broad crown. This tree produces edible nuts used in numerous recipes. Branches grow grey or green in an upward pattern. Green leaves turn yellow in fall.
- Shade tree
- Edible nuts
- Yellow leaf
#4 Dakota Pinnacle Birch
This very cold, hardy birch adapts well to tough climates. A stiffly upright, narrowly pyramidal form. Dark green foliage turns a bright yellow in fall. White papery bark slightly exfoliates as it matures. Bronze birch borer resistant.
- Great privacy tree
- Adapts well to tough climates
- Yellow leaf
- Pest resistant
All of our trees will perform well in the Kelowna 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!