… Giant fleeceflower ( Persicaria polymorpha ) is a big, bold, hardy perennial that blooms in July and August. It reaches a height of 4 to 6 feet and is topped with large, feathery white plumes. The plant can take full sun or partial shade and is somewhat drought-tolerant once established. The leaves on the upright stems are lance-shaped. …
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… This Norway Maple cultivar is a medium sized deciduous tree that can reach a height and width of 50 feet. It is extremely hardy and tolerant of a wide range of soil and moisture conditions. It is also tolerant of street pollution. It has pointed, lobed leaves which are a "typical" maple …
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… This maple is native to Japan and China and is another snake bark maple. It is not common in the wild and very rare in the trade. It can grow to a height of 20 feet with a …
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… sanguinea grows in full sun to partial shade. Known as orange surprise lily, the bloom color is red-orange to apricot, and bloom time is August to September. The surprise is the unexpected appearance of a leafless stalk in early August topped by the tubular flowers. …
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… This shrub is a deciduous holly that can tolerate wet conditions; it is native to swampy areas of Eastern North America. Afterglow is a female cultivar which needs a male pollinator to produce red berries. One male winterberry …
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… The whitecrack willow is a naturally occurring hybrid from central Europe. It is an exceptionally tall-growing willow capable of reaching sixty feet in height although forty feet is more typical. The new growth is reddish in color and the flowers which appear early in spring …
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… This plant is suitable for growing indoors. Does not bloom. Propagation by dividing rhizomes, tubers, corms or bulbs (including offsets) It is grown for foliage, is evergreen and smooth textured. …
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… essay using what they know about climate and ecosystem responses to climate change. Activity 2.1: Climate and Recent Weather Patterns Weather or Not : Students review the difference between … pose the question: how much data and what data do we need to determine whether the climate is changing? Activity 2.2: Historical Climate Cycles Visualizing Historical Climate Cycles : This … pose the question: how much data and what data do we need to determine whether the climate is changing? Activity 2.2: Historical Climate Cycles Visualizing Historical Climate Cycles : This …
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… Q. When is the best time of the year to spray my garden for insects? A. Before you consider using any … natural pest control. Others are crucial pollinators. Another consideration to be taken is the extent of damage to the plant. If a small percentage of the plant is affected, it may not be necessary to apply an insecticide, especially if the insect will only …
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… The Gravenstein apple orginated in Denmark in the 17th century. It has a tart flavor and is used primarily for cooking. The difference between apples and crabapples is the size of the fruit. If the fruit is 2 inches or greater, it is considered an apple; if less than 2 inches, it is considered a …
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