… Glossy abelia ( Abelia grandiflora ) is a small shrub with arching twigs covered in dainty, glossy opposite leaves that are sharply pointed. 'Kaleidoscope' is colorful from April to October, with burgundy twigs and glossy leaves edged with yellow. This cultivar is more compact than the species. An Asian member of the honeysuckle family, this Abelia produces …
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… plant. Its flowers, which are tiny and purplish-red, are produced in April. Fall color is quite noteworthy, ranging from yellow to red. Fullmoon maple is a relative of the Japanese maple and has performed well in the harsh climate of northern Illinois. It prefers dappled light in average, evenly moist, well-drained soil. This is a beautiful small specimen tree. Its foliage is finely dissected and matures to emerald green. …
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… an upright oval tree that can reach a height of 45 feet with a 40 foot spread. The sugar maple is an excellent shade tree for lawns and parks. Tiny yellowish-green flowers appear in spring … the leaves emerge. The tree's winged fruit, or samaras, matures in the fall. Autumn color is orange- red. One of the best known trees of eastern North America, sugar maple is as prized for its ornamental value as for the syrup produced from its sap. It is a favorite …
Type: Garden Guide Plant
… an upright oval tree that can reach a height of 45 feet with a 40 foot spread. The sugar maple is an excellent shade tree for lawns and parks. Tiny yellowish-green flowers appear in spring … the leaves emerge. The tree's winged fruit, or samaras, matures in the fall. Autumn color is orange-red. One of the best known trees of eastern North America, sugar maple is as prized for its ornamental value as for the syrup produced from its sap. It is a favorite …
Type: Garden Guide Plant
… upright oval tree that can reach a height of 55 feet with a spread of 35 feet. The sugar maple is an excellent shade tree for lawns and parks. Red flowers appear in spring before the leaves emerge. The tree's winged fruit, or samaras, matures in the fall. Autumn color is orange with red highlights. One of the best known trees of eastern North America, sugar maple is as prized for its ornamental value as for the syrup produced from its sap. It is a favorite …
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… flowers from late summer through fall on a perennial that tops out at 32 inches in height. It is best grown in shade to partial shade with room to spread over time. This cultivar is among the most heat and drought tolerant of the fall-blooming wind flowers. However, it still … consistently moist soil to avoid leaf burn and damage to the flowers. The deep green foliage is densely hirsute (hairy) on the underneath side and is rabbit resistant. The flowers attract …
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… well in shade to partial shade where it adds a welcome touch of color to a shady garden. It is generally pest free and tough, and is resistant to rabbits and deer. It is attractive to butterflies and hummingbirds. It is an excellent cut flower. After the blooms …
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… blotch and leaf scorch ensures the dark green summer foliage persists all season. Fall foliage is bright red. The tree silhouette is uniform and attractive year-round. This tree is a Chicagoland Grows® selection. Chicagoland Grows® is a plant introduction partnership of the …
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… Marmalade Coral Bells is part of the MARMALADE™ Series created by Terra Nova Nurseries of Oregon. Introduced in … this striking Heuchera hybrid has highly ruffled robust bright pink and amber leaves. This is a very strong growing sturdy plant. Mature size is 10 inches tall by 18 inches wide. The tall clusters of tiny white flowers increase the height …
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… flower panicles grow to 8 inches in height. Growing to 6 feet-by-5-feet, this cultivar is ideal for the smaller garden or where space is limited. It is best grown in full sun to partial shade and in moist soil. Pruning can be done in early spring …
Type: Garden Guide Plant
