… attractive foliage color in fall and interesting bark/branch structure in winter. Common names for amelanchier include juneberry and serviceberry and refer to the blueberry-like fruit edible … usually multi-stemmed. Found at woodland's edge in the their native habitats, amelanchiers are best used in a naturalistic setting in the home landscape. Amelanchiers are native to temperate …
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… Many gardeners remove the oldest stems in early spring, because the younger ones provide the best color. Members of the genus Cornus , commonly known as dogwoods, are welcome in the home garden for their multi-season interest -- be it flowers, fruit, foliage, and/or bark -- and their range …
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… length of the leaf, which can reach 36 inches in height. This striking, exotic plant blooms best in full sunlight in USDA Zones 8 to 11, where it can grow to a height of 5 feet with a … high moisture and should not be allowed to dry out between watering. The cultivar is named for humanitarian Queen Emma (Emma Rooke, 1836–85), the queen consort of Kamehameha IV), who ruled …
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… YUKI SNOWFLAKE™ is a miniature deutzia (24" tall) notable for its abundant small white bell-like flowers as well as its small stature. It also features … are white on most species, but may be pinkish in a few species and cultivars. Deutzias are best used grouped in informal settings as a hedge or background to a border. These shrubs may …
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… Korean deutzia is known for the unusual texture of its first year wood. Cluster of small white flowers appear in … are white on most species, but may be pinkish in a few species and cultivars. Deutzias are best used grouped in informal settings as a hedge or background to a border. These shrubs may …
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… pink with a rich magenta center on an evergreen shrub that can reach up to 12' in height. For best flower production, grow in full sun and provide moderate fertilization and irrigation …
Type: Garden Guide Plant
… of the plant's native European woodland origin, and cooler, humus-rich soil often bring the best show of flowers for the aconite. There is, however, a dark side to these show-stopping beauties: the entire plant …
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… years of growth. Rarely seen in commerce, the black oak can be found in dry uplands but does best in richer, moister soils. The genus Quercus includes more than 600 species of the oak tree, … (biennial). Oaks are often imposing shade trees at maturity and provide habitat and food for a variety of wildlife. …
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… and good air circulation. Also, all roses, particularly repeat bloomers, are heavy feeders, so for best performance fertilize in spring and again in mid-summer. …
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… up where you didn't plant it. The cultivar 'York' is a compact selection about 6' tall. It is best paired with 'Nova' as a pollinator for better fruiting. The leaves are compound with usually 7 toothed leaflets. The light brown …
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