… STATE STREET® maple cultivar is a densely branched shade tree that can reach a height of 50 feet and width of 35 feet with … habit and symmetrical branching; it has deeply furrowed, corky bark. Though miyabie maple is listed as endangered in its native habitat in Japan, several cultivars are considered hardy, adaptable urban street trees. The dark green leaves turn golden in fall. This tree is a Chicagoland Grows® selection. Chicagoland Grows® is a plant introduction partnership of the …
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… Acer x freemanii , commonly called Freeman maple, is a hybrid of red maple ( A. rubrum ) and silver maple ( A. saccharinum ). Only specific … cross are sold commercially today. 'Jeffersred', sold under the trade name of AUTUMN BLAZE, is an older cultivar that was discovered by nurseryman Glenn Jeffers in the late 1960s. This is an upright, fast-growing, deciduous tree that will typically grow 40 to 55 feet tall with …
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… Allium caeruleum is a native of Central Asia and is known as a blue globe onion. People seem to be attracted to the color blue — at least as it is displayed by flowers. Name the rarest, most sought after cultivars and species, and there will …
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… Coral aloe ( Aloe striata ) is a succulent native to South Africa. Succulents originated in climates where rain is not regular or predictable, and many are therefore drought tolerant—their leaves and stems can … the nodding, dense inflorescences provide a colorful contrast to the leaves below. Coral aloe is one of the easiest aloe species to grow. It isn't fussy about where it is sited, but it likes …
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… Avalanche Variegated Feather Reed Grass is a clumping ornamental grass that has leaf clumps growing to about 4 feet high and 3 feet wide, … climates. The flower spikes are usually retained for winter interest and the entire plant is cut back or in late winter to promote new growth. This plant is sterile, so self-seeding is not a problem, and the plant does not spread aggressively making …
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… May and June, have numerous overlapping strap-like petals and a fruity scent. ROY’S DARK RED is a hardier selection made by Roy Klehm of Song Sparrow Farm in Wisconsin. Flowers are a rich … states, it blooms on new growth, so do not prune until after flowering. The Chicago area is a little north of its native range, so some winter damage may occur, but will not affect flowering on new growth. The genus Calycanthus is separated into its own family, with its nearest relatives in the laurel family, which includes …
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… until August, with 3-inch spheres of starry pink flowers. The structure of the tiny flowers is complex, with 5 reflexed pink sepals and 5 forward-pointing petals. Each petal has a hood at the base and a little curled horn, giving the flower the appearance of a crown. The fruit is a soft, warty pod that splits open to disperse little brown seeds attached to white silky … monarch caterpillars eat the leaves, they become toxic and are avoided by birds. This species is native to east and central North America. It tends to grow in weedy fields and is difficult to …
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… The Ginkgo is an ancient deciduous conifer. Evidence has been found which shows this tree coexisted with the … tree that grows to 50' or so. The spread can be wider than the height in mature plants. It is one of the most pollution-tolerant trees and works well in the city and in large, open areas. Insignificant green flowers appear in the spring. The fruit, an edible nut, is surrounded by a malodorous fleshy pulp, best described as "cheesy" or "gym-sock smelly." The …
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… abundant yellow flowers can be clearly seen, making this a beautiful plant when little else is flowering. Witch hazel extract is used in cosmetics and skin care products. This relatively large vase shaped shrub grows to a … petals that provide a showy display and persist through the winter months. Harvest Moon is tolerant of a range of shade conditions from full sun, to part shade to full shade, but will …
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… White plume euphorbia ( Euphorbia fulgens ‘Alba’) is an upright, arching, sun-loving shrub that displays creamy white flowers throughout the … stems, the flowers are actually entire inflorescences in which each individual flower is reduced to a single stamen or pistil. They are aggregated in a small cup-like structure that … plume euphorbia can reach up to 6.5 feet in height and width. When handling euphorbia, it is advisable to wear gloves, because the sap is a skin irritant that can cause a nasty rash. …
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