… This is a tall buckeye (over 90 feet). It is also known as Aesculus x glaucescens . It blooms in May-June with panicles of yellow flowers. This is another buckeye that will hold onto its foliage into the fall and provide a beautiful display …
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… Lanceleaf coreopsis is a compact plant that grows up to 2 feet tall and is useful in the perennial garden. Larger than some other coreopsis flowers, the lanceleaf produces 2-inch-diameter yellow blooms in early summer. This species is a sun-loving native to our Illinois prairies. Archived Copy: This content was captured before …
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… Prince of Wales juniper is a low-growing, creeping evergreen shrub that reaches about 6 inches in height with full sun and dry moisture conditions. It is non-flowering, but it occasionally produces berry-like seed cones. This deer-resistant juniper is grown primarily as a ground cover. Archived Copy: This content was captured before February …
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… Native to Northern Europe and Asia, Beurvronensis Scots pine is an upright globular variety. It is slow-growing and densely branched with blue-green needles. In 25 years it will reach 1 – 2 feet tall but may eventually grow to 3 – 4 feet. It prefers sun full and is resistant to deer. Archived Copy: This content was captured before February 2022, and is no …
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… The American arborvitae is a dense, broad-pyramidal evergreen tree reaching heights of 40' to 60'. It works well as a … plant. Choose plants with strong central leaders to avoid damage from snow and ice. It is an Illinois native that is extensively used. A widely used native Archived Copy: This content was captured before …
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… ‘Techny’ is a compact, dwarf cultivar that matures to a 10-15’ tall pyramid. Its rich dark green foliage … does not yellow in winter. It prefers moist, well-drained loams in full sun to part shade. It is not fussy about soil pH but is intolerant of dry conditions. Archived Copy: This content was captured before February 2022, …
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… In July and August it has blue and purple blooms that attract butterflies. The plant is also attractive to birds. It is a specimen in a hedge and is resistant to deer. Archived Copy: This content was captured before February 2022, and is no …
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… Black alder is an upright tree native to Europe and Asia. It can reach a height of 80 feet in the wild. It actually prefers wet conditions and is often found on riverbanks in its native habitat. Related to birches, it produces catkins in … leaves are glossy dark green and round, with a distinctive notch at the tip. While this tree is attractive, it does tend to reseed and is considered invasive. This species is slowly being …
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… Iris 'Summer Olympics' is a soft lime yellow tall bearded iris with ruffled petals. The centers of the falls fade to … with branched stalks and blooms in early season with a gentle fragrance. It may rebloom. It is an excellent cut flower and is attractive to butterflies and hummingbirds while resistant to rabbits and deer. Iris is the …
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… 'Ginzam' (or GINGERBREAD™ maple) is a cross between the paperbark maple ( Acer griseum and the Nikko Maple ( Acer nikoense ). It is an upright grower that can reach a height of 25 feet with a spread of 15 feet. It has the … orange and red fall foliage. The leaves are trifoliate (leaves of three) and grow in pairs. It is hardy to Zone 4, prefers full sun and is drought tolerant once established. Archived Copy: …
Type: Garden Guide Plant
