… The Oakleaf European beech is so named because its lobed leaves somewhat resemble the shape of an oak leaf, but the deep green glossy coloration is typical of the European beech. A wide range of cultivars of the European beech have been … or gold); they are often featured as specimen trees where space permits. The smooth gray bark is an attractive feature of the species. The genus Fagus includes 10-13 species of the beech …
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… The Quercina European beech is so named because its lobed leaves somewhat resemble the shape of an oak leaf, but the deep green glossy coloration is typical of the European beech. A wide range of cultivars of the European beech have been … or gold); they are often featured as specimen trees where space permits. The smooth gray bark is an attractive feature of the species. The genus Fagus includes 10-13 species of the beech …
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… This vibrant, easy-to-grow succulent is a rounded, erect, compact shrub that grows to 2 feet tall and wide. Its blooms blanket the … lampros (bright) and anthos (flower). This genus contains 227 species and 13 varieties and is native to the southwest and west coast of Western Cape, South Africa, from Vredenburg to … be used in rock gardens and on steep slopes or embankments planted in sandy, loamy soils. It is a striking addition to the garden, especially when planted among dark foliage and flowers. In …
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… Tilia cordata ‘PNI 6025’ Greenspire™ is a magnificent shade tree with a strong, spire-like shape throughout its life; fragrant yellow … fragrant yellow flowers with tan bracts hanging below the branches in early summer. The fruit is not ornamentally significant. The rough gray bark is not particularly outstanding. Greenspire linden will grow to be about 50 feet tall at …
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… the heavy malted barley taste. Medicinal uses and herbal restoratives aside, the hop vine is, ironically, a member of the hemp family, Cannabaceae, but is sometimes grouped into the larger and more diverse mulberry family, Moraceae. Native to Europe and western Asia, Humulus lupulus is an attractive perennial vine suitable for Chicago-area gardens. During July, soft green …
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… to a height of 5 feet with full sun to partial shade and moderate moisture conditions. It is a specimen and is resistant to deer. …
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… grows to a height of 4 feet with full sun to partial shade and moist soil conditions. It is a specimen ground cover and is resistant to deer. …
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… This shrub is a deciduous conifer with a pyramidal form needs full sun and moderate moisture conditions to reach a maximum height of 12 feet. It is a good specimen shrub. …
Type: Garden Guide Plant
… to a height of 59 feet with full sun to partial shade and moderate moisture conditions. It is a ground cover and is resistant to deer. …
Type: Garden Guide Plant
… conifer needs full sun and moderate moisture conditions to reach a height of about 2 feet. It is a specimen in a border and is resistant to deer. …
Type: Garden Guide Plant
