… Turkish filbert is a pyramidal shaped tree that grows 40 to 50 feet in height. It is a good shade tree for the … of drooping catkins are one of the first signs of spring. The nuts appear in September and October. This heavily branched shade tree forms a symmetrical outline and is pest free. In addition, the nuts, if produced, are edible. It is a fine selection for a …
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… Fragrant sumac is a spreading shrub with three-lobed leaves. It is grown mostly for the attractive leaves that have a sharp fragrance reminiscent of pine, lemon and roses. The cultivar 'Gro-Low' was developed by Synnestvedt Nursery, which was in Glenview, … low hedge for defining spaces or filling in a corner. Fragrant sumac is tolerant of dry soils and some shade once established. It is actually related to poison ivy, but most people are not …
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… foliage, which emerges light green in spring. The palm-shaped leaves turn yellow in fall, and the fruit is not ornamentally significant. The rough brown bark is not particularly outstanding. Ft. McNair … it from other landscape plants with finer foliage. This is a relatively low maintenance tree and is best pruned in late winter, once the threat of extreme cold has passed. It has no …
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… The monarch birch is native to Japan where it is naturally occurring in woodlands. It is relatively rare in … used this property to harvest the bark from fallen paperbark birch trees to make canoes, bowls and shelter -- practical as well as beautiful. A strong secondary ornamental feature is the usually colorful golden fall foliage. Given their preference for cool weather and acid soil and their susceptibility to bronze birch borer infestations, birch trees can be …
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… Rosa 'Europeana', a floribunda rose, is covered with deep red, lightly fragrant double blooms from June through frost. The new growth is a dark burgundy color that matures to deep glossy green. The ultimate height and spread of this rose is 3 feet by 3 feet in the Chicago region. This rose is more tolerant of … summer heat than many other cultivars, but unfortunately, it is very prone to powdery mildew and blackspot. Plant it in full sun and provide plenty of space around the plant to encourage …
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… the sometimes oddly branched species form, has a symmetrical, regular, conical shape. It is a male clone, which will not produce the distinctive smelly fruit, and will mature to large, 50' high by 30' wide, tree. The Ginkgo is an ancient deciduous conifer and evidence has been found which shows this tree coexisted with the dinosaurs. Ginkgo is …
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… a spread of 10 feet. The large, conical flowerheads are a mixture of showy but sterile florets and smaller, fertile but non-showy florets. The flowers emerge white, and turn pink as they mature. With new flowers continually emerging at the tip of the cone, the … white at the tip of the cone to deepening shades of pink at the base. The color of the flowers is not affected by the pH of the soil. The blooms first appear in July and will continue into the …
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… Q. My turf grass is in serious need of help. I have far too many bare patches and weeds, and the grass looks too thin. What can I do? A. From mid-August to mid-September is a good time …
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… Q. My turf grass is in serious need of help. I have far too many bare patches and weeds, and the grass looks too thin. What can I do? A. From mid-August to mid-September is a good time …
Type: Plant Info
… Spicebush is a large deciduous shrub native to wooded areas from Ontario to Texas and Florida. In late … turn into bright scarlet berries that are eaten by birds. The leaves are alternate, simple, and about 3 inches long, turning a nice light yellow in fall. When crushed, the leaves, twigs, …
Type: Garden Guide Plant
