… The bur-gambel oak is a naturally occurring cross between the bur oak, whose native range is in the eastern U.S., and the Gambel oak, whose native range is in the southwestern U.S. and Mexico. It is a member of the white oak group and produces …
Type: Garden Guide Plant
… The bur-gambel oak is a naturally occurring cross between the bur oak, whose native range is in the eastern U.S., and the Gambel oak, whose native range is in the southwestern U.S. and Mexico. It is a member of the white oak group and produces …
Type: Garden Guide Plant
… Evangeline lilac is a cultivar of the hyacinth lilac, which is a cross between the common lilac and the Asian lilac S. oblata . It is notable for its fragrant double magenta blooms. Members of the genus Syringa , commonly known …
Type: Garden Guide Plant
… These are the main areas of focus for both homeowners and professionals: careful study of the site; choosing the appropriate tree for that site; preparing the site; and planting the tree correctly. Proper tree maintenance is, of course, an integral part of long-term tree health, but more potentially damaging problems … they've got. If test results recommend amending with organic matter (3 percent organic matter is considered good), the ideal time is before the tree is planted. The entire planting area …
Type: Plant Info
… in the ground. Vines require very little lateral room at planting time since their growth is mostly up and outward. They can work their way into tight spots before breaking loose on a … to cement, brick, wood and even metal. In the case of climbing hydrangea, rootlet strength is such that homeowners in brick homes who value their tuckpointing are advised to weigh the … Chicago Area Perennial Vine Recommendations Boston ivy ( Parthenocissus tricuspidata ) This is a New England classic with shapely green leaves that blaze scarlet in autumn sun. As …
Type: Plant Info
… and mussels. In appearance, they can look like a cross between a crane and rail. Their plumage is brown with white streaks and speckles. Limpkins have specialized bills that allow them to cut … fill the air. Limpkins are not year-round residents here at the Chicago Botanic Garden and it is very rare to see one in Illinois. They are residents of Florida, Georgia, Caribbean and South America. This is the first sighting of the Limpkin at the Chicago Botanic Garden …
Type: Birding
… Chenille plant, also known as "red hot cat's tail," is a large shrub in the euphorbia family native to New Guinea and Malaysia; it is widely cultivated in tropical areas. It is known for the long, fuzzy red catkin flowers that can reach up to 18 inches long. The leaves …
Type: Garden Guide Plant
… a small, upright spreading tree with a dense, rounded crown or a large multi-stemmed shrub. It is easy to grow in moist, rich, well- drained soils in full sun to part shade and performs well … specimen tree or shrub; its light green leaves turn yellow and red in the fall. This cultivar is so named for its bright red fruit (samaras) that contrast against its green foliage. It can reach a height of 30 feet with a slightly narrower spread. It is tall enough to be an effective shade tree, but can be trained as a hedge. …
Type: Garden Guide Plant
… emerge early. The plant grows 10 feet in height with a spread exceeding its height, and it is highly admired for its wonderful horizontal branches. Use the Japanese maple as a specimen … flowers. The samaras, or winged fruits, mature in fall and turn a rich red. This is a cut-leaf or lace leaf variety of Japanese maple. Its foliage emerges deep purple, maturing … native to the Far East, can be grown only in very protected areas if you live in Zone 5. It is an exceptional small ornamental maple. …
Type: Garden Guide Plant
… Desert rose or impala lily, is neither a rose or a lily but a small succulent perennial in the dogbane family found growing … branches growing in an irregular pattern from the thick, trunk-like stem. Once established, it is very drought-tolerant. In its native habitat, it can reach nine feet tall, but in our greenhouses it is three feet tall. A scattering of small, glossy ovate leaves cover the branches, but these are …
Type: Garden Guide Plant
