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  • … Zelkova serrata ‘Village Green’ is a medium to large deciduous tree, typically growing to 50-80 feet tall with a spreading, generally upward-branching, vase-shaped crown. It is noted for its graceful shape, clean foliage, attractive bark and resistance to Dutch elm … elm ( Ulmus americana ) because of its resistance to Dutch elm disease. ‘Village Green’ is an open pollinated seedling that was introduced into commerce in the 1960s by Princeton …
    Type: Garden Guide Plant
  • … Q. When is the best time to prune boxwood shrubs? A. Established boxwood shrubs requiring little or no pruning. The best time for overall pruning to shape boxwoods is in the early spring. However, trimming stray branches and thinning cuts can be done anytime …
    Type: Plant Info
  • … for the winter landscape,” said Tim Johnson, director of horticulture. “Wintergreen boxwood is easy to grow and is not bothered by deer and rabbits.” Leave the glossy green foliage unpruned and this …
    Type: Plant Info
  • … The Balkan Maple is a European native that can reach a height of 40 feet with a slightly narrower spread. Its … in the fall. It can be planted in full or partial sun in well-drained evenly moist soil. It is hardy to Zone 5. …
    Type: Garden Guide Plant
  • … This tree is a controlled cross of Beebe cutleaf silver maple and Autumn Spire red maple at the University … It has deeply cut foliage, exceptional cold hardiness, and bright red fall color. It is a fast grower that can reach a height of 50 feet with a 35 foot spread. …
    Type: Garden Guide Plant
  • … Greek anemone ‘Blue Shades’ is a rounded perennial that grows to a maximum height of approximately 6 inches. It requires full … shade and moderate moisture conditions. In April the plant produces showy blue flowers. It is resistant to deer and can be used as a ground cover or in a border. …
    Type: Garden Guide Plant
  • … ivory over the season. Native to seasonally wet meadows in western North America, this species is well-adapted to the heavy soil that is periodically saturated after heavy summer thunderstorms. …
    Type: Garden Guide Plant
  • … ‘Bordeaux’ is a cultivar of lily-of-the-valley and has larger and more prolific flowers than the species. It blooms in the spring and its bell-shaped flowers are white and fragrant. It is a spreading, vigorous groundcover and can tolerate a variety of light conditions. It prefers …
    Type: Garden Guide Plant
  • … EUPHORIA™ Ruby Joe Pye Weed EUPHORIA™ Ruby Joe pye weed is much like the tradition native Joe pye weed but starts blooming earlier in the spring and goes later in the summer. The overall stature is shorter and less floppy but still has big pink blooms with textured foliage. …
    Type: Garden Guide Plant
  • … Carex radiata is perennial sedge common throughout Illinois, where it is found in woodlands and ravines. It prefers dappled sunlight to medium shade, moist conditions, …
    Type: Garden Guide Plant