… The birch leaf maple can reach a height of 30 feet. It is native to west and central China. It grows best in sandy loam or gritty loam soil. …
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… Branches ascend in a loosely pyramidal fashion as this tree grows 40 to 60 feet in height. Insignificant flowers appear together with the leaves in April and May. … to the American hackberry; however, because of its adaptability, it is a tough tree, good for urban areas. This native woodland tree is best recognized by its corky, warty bark and sharply toothed leaves, which are often covered with …
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… the species at 6' x 6' but differs more importantly in its bright yellow fruit in contrast to the red fruit typical of other linden viburnums. Like other linden viburnums, however, Michael … 8 feet wide. Creamy white flowers in showy, domed clusters appear in May to early June, giving way to bright red fruits in late summer to early fall that persist on the shrub into early … home landscape due to their range of sizes and cultural adaptability. Some viburnums are noted for their fragrant flowers; most bear small fruit that may add visual interest. Many viburnums …
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… emerge from a corm. Crocosmias like it warm, and although ‘Lucifer’ is considered the hardiest for the Chicago area, it is best planted in full sun in a south-facing location close to a wall; plant the corms 3 inches deep. Mulch in winter or dig up the corms and replant in the …
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… tree, easily recognized because it has a very strong horizontal growth habit.It reaches 20 to 30 feet tall and has 2- to 3-inch-long thorns. Use it in mass plantings, in hedges, or as a … the plant. Fall color ranges from bronze-red to purplish-red. Due to its sharp thorns, it is best not to plant this tree on a front lawn or where children may be playing. A recommended … selection, Inermis, is a thornless variety. The cockspur hawthorn is an effective tree for the landscape. …
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… and several stalks on each plant. The buds open in series, so a single plant will continue to bloom for 2 weeks or more. It may re-bloom. It is easy to grow and does well in full sun to part shade. … awarded 'Pardon Me' Honorable Mention in1984, Donn Fischer Memorial Cup Award in 1985 for best miniature and Award of Merit in 1987. …
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… Trinette umbrella tree is a variegated dwarf version of an umbrella tree that is native to the islands of Taiwan and Hainan in eastern Asia. Like most umbrella trees, Trinette has … width. It will tolerate a range of light conditions from full sun to full shade, but performs best in part shade where there is sufficient light for the variegation to develop and really pop. Trinette requires regular watering, but likes …
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… Burkwood viburnum ( Viburnum x burkwoodii ) is a semi-evergreen shrub that grows in full sun to partial shade under average moisture conditions. In early May pink buds produce fragrant white flowers that attract birds and butterflies. The plant is best used as a specimen, border, or a hedge. It is resistant to deer. This hybrid was introduced … home landscape due to their range of sizes and cultural adaptability. Some viburnums are noted for their fragrant flowers; most bear small fruit that may add visual interest. Many viburnums …
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… with contrasting pink eyes. Butterfly bush is a half-hardy shrub. Its top is frequently killed to the ground in Chicago-area gardens, but it puts forth vigorous growth in late spring. It … of 5 feet in this area. Plant 'Black Knight' in full sun, and water it well the first year to get the root system well established. …
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… Cicadas have been out and singing for a while now. If you live around trees, you may be enjoying their late summer serenade. You … their adult stage. Then they mate, lay eggs, and die. When you find one, you can examine it to learn more about these big bugs. Did you know that cicadas have five eyes? In school we learn that insects have compound eyes, and we use toy bug eye viewers to get a sense of what dragonflies and bees see. But the real picture is a little more complicated. …
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