… Wisteria is a perennial vine native to both Japan and America. While Japanese wisteria can grow as much as 50 feet tall and can take years before it blooms, American wisteria is much more restrained, growing 15-25 feet, and its flowers appear at a much earlier age. The hardiest wisteria is a fast-growing, twining, deciduous vine that requires partial shade to full sun and needs …
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… cover this lax growing annual that thrives during the long, hot days of summer. 'Star Orange' is resistant to many of the foliar and root diseases that attack some of the more upright growing … to dry between watering, and deadhead it to encourage continuous flowering. Narrow-leaf zinnia is native to Mexico and is characterized by having daisy-like flowers with broad petals and a hemispherical disk. The …
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… How and when should a crabapple and peach tree be pruned? A. A good time to prune fruit trees is early March before the buds begin to swell. The branching habits are clearly outlined, and the weather is generally more conducive to outdoor work. Choose a clear bright day and avoid working in the rain or walking over the root zone of a tree when the soil is soft and wet. Use sterilized tools, wiping the blades of the tools with a 10 percent bleach …
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… saying, “Take only memories and leave only footprints.” What exactly does that mean and why is it important? A: Summer is a great time to travel! When we travel and spend time in nature, we start to notice all the … us. While on vacation, it may be tempting to take home a beautiful flower or plant, but it is better to leave the plants where they are. One reason is that the plant may be invasive, and …
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… PRAIRIE DREAM® is a cultivar of paper birch reported to be more stress tolerant and resistant to bronze birch … it shares the stunning exfoliating white bark and golden fall foliage for which the species is known. The primary ornamental feature of birch trees is the bark. Many of the common names of birch trees refer to the color of the bark -- white, …
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… Young's weeping European white birch is a small twiggy tree with a weeping or pendulous habit. It is sometimes grafted onto another root stock resulting in a taller tree with an umbrella-like crown. The primary ornamental feature of birch trees is the bark. Many of the common names of birch trees refer to the color of the bark -- white, …
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… The Himalayan birch is indeed native to the Himalayas and Nepal -- so naturally occurs at higher altitudes and cooler climates than the Chicago region. It is notable for the whiteness of its bark. The primary ornamental feature of birch trees is the bark. Many of the common names of birch trees refer to the color of the bark -- white, …
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… This is a small white flower with pink petal tips and a burgundy throat in the cup. The orchid family … number of genera, each with its own unique characteristics. A common characteristic, however, is the basic form of the flower, which consists of three petals surrounded by three sepals—often … nights—though the absolute temperature range (cool, intermediate, or warm) varies by genus and is consistent with their natural habitat. While requiring adequate sunlight for a stunning bloom …
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… The Black Swan European beech is notable for both its weeping habit and its deep purple-black glossy foliage. A wide range of … or gold); they are often featured as specimen trees where space permits. The smooth gray bark is an attractive feature of the species. The genus Fagus includes 10-13 species of the beech … regions of Asia, Europe and North America. Only Fagus grandifolia , the American beech, is native to the U.S. and Illinois. A single species, Fagus sylvatica or the European beech, …
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… The Cristata European beech is also known as the cock's comb beech due to the way its curled leaves are clustered on very … or gold); they are often featured as specimen trees where space permits. The smooth gray bark is an attractive feature of the species. The genus Fagus includes 10-13 species of the beech … regions of Asia, Europe and North America. Only Fagus grandifolia , the American beech, is native to the U.S. and Illinois. A single species, Fagus sylvatica or the European beech, …
Type: Garden Guide Plant
