Peter Knippel Nursery

4590 Bank Street
Ottawa, ON, K1T 3W6
Tel: (613) 822-0383
knippel@rogers.com
Hours of Operation:

Open Most Weekdays 9am to 3:30pm

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Plant  Guide

Plant Guide

Ornamental Flowering Shrubs  //  Barberry / Dogwood / Hydrangea / Lilac / Potentilla / Spirea / Summersweet / Weigela

Fiveleaf Aralia

Latin Name: Acanthopanax sieboldianus

Description: One of the best shrubs for heavily shaded areas: easily withstands poor soil, urban air pollution and windy conditions. Foliage is glossy, deeply cut and covered with prickles on the underside. Makes an ideal privacy hedge or barrier.
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Amur Flame Maple

Latin Name: Acer ginnala ‘Flame’

Description: Extremely hardy small tree or shrub well known for its vibrant fall colour.
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Bloodgood Japanese Maple

Latin Name: Acer palmatum ‘Bloodgood’

Description: The best purplish-red Japanese Maple, holding its colour well throughout the summer. Requires wind and winter protection as it is barely hardy in Ottawa. If properly cared for, makes a gorgeous addition to patio or entrance areas.
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Inaba Shidare (Red Select) Maple

Latin Name: Acer palmatum dissectum 'Inaba Shidare'/'Red Select'

Description: A dense, mounding cutleaf maple with cascading branches and fern-shaped leaves. Leaves maintain their colour well throughout the season. Requires wind and winter protection as it it barely hardy in Ottawa.
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Bottlebush Buckeye

Latin Name: Aesculus parviflora

Description: Useful as a specimen plant in full shade or full sun and is an excellent plant for massing. Dark green foliage is topped with large, erect, white panicles in late June. Has no pest or diesease problems. Suitable for a wide variety of soils and has a good drought tolerance.
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