… into winter. This cultivar was introduced by the U.S. National Arboretum in 1971. Native to China, Korean, and Japan, linden viburnums derive their name from the leaves, which resemble … 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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… or later. In this issue of Smart Gardener , we offer some thoughts about helping your garden to age gracefully. While a mature, lush, beautifully maintained landscape is every gardener's … Mature tree questions? Consult your local forester or arborist first, and request an on-site visit. Their expertise and knowledge of the neighborhood "forest" will give you fresh insight … courage to edit. By becoming your garden's curator and addressing the issues in an organized way, you'll be prepared for the really big, garden-changing decisions to come, such as removing a …
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… As gardeners develop an appreciation of native trees and shrubs, many become more willing to try these plants in their own landscapes. The unusual features of the witch hazel family make it an excellent choice for such adventurous gardeners. Witch hazel offers yellow and red fragrant flowers blooming at … seed capsules from the previous year are still attached to the branches, while some can be the latest, waiting until October. Seasons of Blooms Hamamelis mollis The Chinese witch hazel, …
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… This cultivar has bright orange flowers that look simple compared to most cultivated orchids. It has two large orange petals held horizontally and a smaller petal pointing upward. The lip has been modified into a pouch, giving rise to the common name "lady's slipper." Insects get trapped in the pouch, and end up pollinating the flower as they maneuver to escape. The genus …
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… This evergreen shrub native to the South Pacific islands grows to a height of 10 feet in full sun with moderate moisture … sap. In some varieties the leaves are crowded together and cupped or twisted. They are grown for their colorful foliage, which for this cultivar is a blotchy blend of light and very dark red … are upright fuzzy female spikes and pendant male catkins, not ornamentally effective. They are best used as specimens or in a border in a tropical climate. In colder climates they can be used …
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… Carnival Candy Apple Alumroot matures to a neat 12 inch by 14 inch mound shape and has foliage colors with an apple red and green theme, with silver accents. Although primarily grown for its decorative foliage, a spike of delicate creamy white flowers appears in early to mid … Plants, the official trade name of a Dutch company, Witteman and Co, founded in 1865. For the best foliage color grow in partial shade. It works well as a color accent in containers or …
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… cultivars with diverse foliage colors, uniform size and good heat tolerance. It matures to a neat 12 inch by 14 inch mounded shape. Carnival Watermelon Alumroot was selected for its wonderful shades of peach, pink and green foliage. Undersides of the leaves contrast with … the official trade name of a Dutch company, Witteman and Co, founded in 1865. The color is best when grown in partial shade. It works well as a color accent in containers or borders and …
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… The golden shield fern or scaly male fern is native to the moist woodlands of eastern Europe and western Asia where it is an evergreen plant. It … to about 3-4 feet high and wide and develop a tree fern-like trunk at the base. This plant is best suited to moist shady areas as either an understory plant, bedding plant or a specimen. It was awarded the Royal Horticulture Society Award of Garden Merit for its reliability and vigor. …
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… Hidcote St. Johnswort is a stoloniferous shrub that grows to a height of 18 to 24 inches and spreads as wide or wider. Flowers almost 1 inch in diameter … farther south and semi-evergreen in mild Illinois winters. Renewal- prune in the late winter for vigorous new stems. Sunny yellow flowers and rich green foliage much of the summer create continuing appeal. This first-rate hybrid is best used as a ground cover or in a hedge and is deer resistant. …
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… Chartreuse young leaves with a wash of burgundy mature to a deep, rich burgundy color, matching the color of the burgundy seeds held well above the foliage. This ornamental cultivar of the agricultural millet grows best in full sun, well-drained soil, and warm temperatures. The wind-pollinated flowers attract all types of bees looking for a source of pollen, while the burgundy-colored fruit will attract every songbird in the …
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