Local Tree Guide

Trees in Grande Prairie by Zone

Zone 2

Black Ash *NOTE: Due to an outbreak of cottony psyllid in Grande Prairie, planting this tree is not recommended.*
Green Ash *NOTE: This species is not recommended for planting due to the approach of emerald ash borer to Alberta.*
Swedish Columnar Aspen *Note: This tree species is not recommended for planting within the City of Grande Prairie due to the prevalence of Bronze Leaf Disease in this area*
Trembling Aspen
Cutleaf Weeping Birch *Note: This species is not recommended for planting within the City of Grande Prairie due to an extended outbreak of Bronze Birch Borer in the area*
Paper Birch *Note: This tree is not recommended for planting in Grande Prairie due to a prolonged outbreak of the Bronze Birch Borer.*
Amur Cherry
Schubert Chokecherry
Flowering Crabapple
American Elm
Siberian Elm
Balsam Fir
Manitoba Maple *Not suitable for growth next to sidewalks or driveways due to tendency for infestation by sucking insects that excrete honeydew.*
Jack Pine
Lodgepole Pine
Balsam Poplar *Note: Fluffy seeds in spring can be untidy and cause allergic reactions*
Hybrid Poplar
Northwest Poplar
Colorado Spruce *Note: Due to the prevalence of pests affecting this species, it is not recommended for planting in Grande Prairie.*
White Spruce
Laurel-leaf Willow
White Willow

Zone 2-3

Zone 3 and 3B

Mayday Cherry *Note: Mayday trees are not recommended for planting in Grande Prairie due to their susceptibility to Black Knot Disease. Amur cherry is recommended as a replacement, as it is highly ornamental and resistant to Black Knot Disease*
Douglas Fir 3B
Hawthorn
Japanese Lilac Tree
Siberian Larch
Linden
Amur Maple
Bur Oak
Buckeye Ohio *Note: All parts of this tree are poisonous. Do not consume.*
Ponderosa Pine
Scots Pine
Swiss Stone Pine
Plum
Tower Poplar
Norway Spruce
Golden Willow