‘Tsukumo’ is a dwarf evergreen shrub that is very slow-growing and will reach only 10 inches in 10 years. Its form is rounded and flat-topped and grows wider than tall.…

Regal Petticoat Maple was selected as part of The Vimy Centennial Commemorative Canadian Maple Tree Collection. Regal Petticoat Sycamore Maple has dark green foliage with deep purple undersides which starts…

Beechwood Cemetery More than 35,000 tulips are in bloom at Beechwood Cemetery. The park-like setting boasts 160 acres of colourful gardens, century-old trees and tulips this spring. Here is a…

Established in 1873, Beechwood is recognized as one of the most beautiful and historic cemeteries in Canada. It has been designated as a National Historic Site. Its breathtaking park-like setting…

Given how busy your lives can be, let Beechwood’s Horticultural Department take special care of your loved one’s plot. Beechwood is offering our annual flowerbed planting and maintenance service. New…

Flags have been lowered to half-mast at Beechwood Cemetery, the National Cemetery of Canada to honour the passing of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II, Queen of Canada The flags have…

Our Apiary Program grew from 3 hives to 5, this was achieved by recovering one of our swarms and ordering and purchasing a nucleus colony (nuc) last February, as a…

The Japanese lilac tree is a fragrant flowering tree native to northern China that is perfect for the garden or street. The Japanese lilac tree was discovered in the mountains…

On top of the usual busyness, this year is going to be an exciting year for tree planting. The Beechwood Cemetery Foundation has launched a new program to help replant…

Hostas are widely cultivated as shade-tolerant foliage plants. The genus is currently placed in the family Asparagaceae, subfamily Agavoideae, and is native to northeast Asia (China, Japan, Korea, and the…