{"title":"Spring Flowers (April to May)","description":"\u003ch3 data-start=\"171\" data-end=\"238\" class=\"\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"175\" data-end=\"236\"\u003eSpring Flowers – Native Blooms that Wake Up the Landscape\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"239\" data-end=\"592\" class=\"\"\u003eCelebrate the return of life with native plants that \u003cstrong data-start=\"292\" data-end=\"339\"\u003eburst into bloom as early as the snow melts\u003c\/strong\u003e. This collection includes a rich variety of \u003cstrong data-start=\"384\" data-end=\"405\"\u003espring ephemerals\u003c\/strong\u003e—short-lived woodland wildflowers that appear before the tree canopy leafs out—as well as \u003cstrong data-start=\"495\" data-end=\"536\"\u003eflowering shrubs and understory trees\u003c\/strong\u003e that offer structure, scent, and color in early spring.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"594\" data-end=\"999\" class=\"\"\u003eThese species are timed to match the rhythms of the \u003cstrong data-start=\"646\" data-end=\"677\"\u003eOttawa Valley and Outaouais\u003c\/strong\u003e region, supporting early pollinators like native bees and overwintered butterflies when few other nectar sources are available. Whether you're planting a \u003cstrong data-start=\"832\" data-end=\"892\"\u003enaturalized woodland, pollinator garden, or shady border\u003c\/strong\u003e, these plants bring that first spark of \u003cstrong data-start=\"933\" data-end=\"976\"\u003ecolor, fragrance, and ecological energy\u003c\/strong\u003e after the winter thaw.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cblockquote data-start=\"1001\" data-end=\"1252\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1003\" data-end=\"1252\" class=\"\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1003\" data-end=\"1018\"\u003eBloom time:\u003c\/strong\u003e April to May\u003cbr data-start=\"1031\" data-end=\"1034\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1036\" data-end=\"1049\"\u003eIncludes:\u003c\/strong\u003e Spring ephemerals, flowering shrubs, small trees\u003cbr data-start=\"1098\" data-end=\"1101\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1103\" data-end=\"1112\"\u003eUses:\u003c\/strong\u003e Early-season nectar, woodland gardens, biodiversity support\u003cbr data-start=\"1172\" data-end=\"1175\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1177\" data-end=\"1191\"\u003eGreat for:\u003c\/strong\u003e Forest floors, shaded gardens, and spring displays\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/blockquote\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"acer-rubrum-red-maple","title":"Acer rubrum (Fr: érable rouge | En: Red Maple)","description":"\u003ch3 data-start=\"260\" data-end=\"279\" class=\"\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"264\" data-end=\"277\"\u003eRed Maple\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"280\" data-end=\"369\" class=\"\"\u003e\u003cem data-start=\"280\" data-end=\"293\"\u003eAcer rubrum\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cbr data-start=\"293\" data-end=\"296\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"296\" data-end=\"317\"\u003eAlternative names\u003c\/strong\u003e: Swamp Maple, Soft Maple\u003cbr data-start=\"342\" data-end=\"345\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"345\" data-end=\"355\"\u003eFrench\u003c\/strong\u003e: Érable rouge\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"371\" data-end=\"681\" class=\"\"\u003eThe Red Maple is one of \u003cstrong data-start=\"395\" data-end=\"429\"\u003eour most stunning native trees\u003c\/strong\u003e, famous for its \u003cstrong data-start=\"446\" data-end=\"476\"\u003ebrilliant red fall foliage\u003c\/strong\u003e that can light up a forest or a city street. But it doesn’t just shine in autumn—\u003cstrong data-start=\"558\" data-end=\"600\"\u003eits red flowers appear in early spring\u003c\/strong\u003e, bringing a welcome burst of colour to forests that are still grey and leafless.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"683\" data-end=\"990\" class=\"\"\u003eThis species is also known for being \u003cstrong data-start=\"720\" data-end=\"740\"\u003ehighly adaptable\u003c\/strong\u003e. Unlike the Sugar Maple, the Red Maple can \u003cstrong data-start=\"784\" data-end=\"814\"\u003etolerate seasonal flooding\u003c\/strong\u003e, \u003cstrong data-start=\"816\" data-end=\"829\"\u003ewet soils\u003c\/strong\u003e, and even \u003cstrong data-start=\"840\" data-end=\"866\"\u003emore acidic conditions\u003c\/strong\u003e. 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Their shimmering, fluttering foliage is a joy to witness and a signal of dynamic, living landscapes.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"632\" data-end=\"955\" class=\"\"\u003eTrembling Aspen is a fast-growing pioneer species common in early successional forests. It is an excellent \u003cstrong data-start=\"739\" data-end=\"753\"\u003enurse tree\u003c\/strong\u003e for restoration and afforestation projects, as its high canopy allows ample sunlight to reach the understory. This supports a rich ground layer of grasses, wildflowers, and shrubs beneath its branches.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"957\" data-end=\"1299\" class=\"\"\u003eOne of its most remarkable features is its ability to \u003cstrong data-start=\"1011\" data-end=\"1066\"\u003ereproduce vegetatively by cloning through its roots\u003c\/strong\u003e. This allows it to form expansive colonies that are genetically identical. 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Its springtime display of delicate white-pinkish flowers rivals any ornamental cherry and brings a touch of natural elegance to wild landscapes.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"759\" data-end=\"1040\" class=\"\"\u003eThis small, fast-growing, and short-lived tree is typical of early successional forests and disturbed areas. After forest fires or windthrow, Pin Cherry often springs up en masse from long-lived seedbanks in the soil—sometimes sprouting from beneath the roots of century-old trees.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1042\" data-end=\"1294\" class=\"\"\u003eThe fruit is bright red and edible, though more tart than sweet. While it is less commonly used than chokecherry or black cherry, it can be made into jams, syrups, or sauces when sweetened. As with all \u003cem data-start=\"1244\" data-end=\"1252\"\u003ePrunus\u003c\/em\u003e species, the pits should not be consumed.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1296\" data-end=\"1592\" class=\"\"\u003ePin Cherry is a highly valuable wildlife species. It provides fruit for birds, especially frugivorous songbirds, and its leaves serve as food for a wide range of butterflies and moths. 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As a mature tree, it is easily identified by its dark, flaky, scaled bark. Young trees can resemble chokecherry but can be distinguished by their single trunk and the fine fuzz on the underside of the leaf midvein.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"793\" data-end=\"1205\" class=\"\"\u003eIn spring, it produces fragrant white flower clusters that develop into small, dark purple to black fruits. These cherries are more palatable than those of chokecherry for many people, though taste can vary considerably between trees. The fruit is best used in syrups, jellies, pies, or fermented into wine or liqueurs. The nickname “Rum Cherry” comes from its historical use in flavouring rum and other spirits.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1207\" data-end=\"1490\" class=\"\"\u003e⚠️ \u003cstrong data-start=\"1210\" data-end=\"1221\"\u003eCaution\u003c\/strong\u003e: Like all \u003cem data-start=\"1232\" data-end=\"1240\"\u003ePrunus\u003c\/em\u003e species, the pits and other parts of the plant (except the fleshy fruit) contain compounds that can release cyanide. You may notice a faint almond scent when crushing leaves or twigs—this is the signature of those compounds. Do not consume the pits.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1492\" data-end=\"1702\" class=\"\"\u003eTraditionally, the inner bark was used in tonics and cough syrups—likely the reason many associate cherry flavour with medicine. 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These species rarely harm the tree and support a food web that includes birds like cuckoos, jays, and parasitic wasps.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2919\" data-end=\"3283\" class=\"\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"2919\" data-end=\"2931\"\u003eDiseases\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-start=\"2931\" data-end=\"2934\"\u003eBlack Cherry is susceptible to Black Knot (\u003cem data-start=\"2977\" data-end=\"2998\"\u003eApiosporina morbosa\u003c\/em\u003e), a native fungal disease that forms black galls on branches. While a minor issue in natural ecosystems, it can become problematic in orchards or with non-native \u003cem data-start=\"3161\" data-end=\"3169\"\u003ePrunus\u003c\/em\u003e species. 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As with other cherry relatives, the pits should not be consumed.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1167\" data-end=\"1531\" class=\"\"\u003eChokecherry is often confused with the invasive Bird Cherry (\u003cem data-start=\"1228\" data-end=\"1242\"\u003ePrunus padus\u003c\/em\u003e), which is spreading in urban and disturbed areas. 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