… deutzia is a small shrub with thin, arching branches and small, toothed leaves. It grows to only 2 to 4 feet in height and is recommended for use in mass planting, hedges, or shrub borders. This native of Japan blooms in late May or early June. The flowers are small, single and white, borne in abundant clusters covering the entire shrub. … are white on most species, but may be pinkish in a few species and cultivars. Deutzias are best used grouped in informal settings as a hedge or background to a border. These shrubs may …
Type: Garden Guide Plant
… Creeping buttercup is a diminutive Eurasian perennial capable of covering large areas. The foliage of 'Buttered Popcorn' is yellow-green with blotches of frosty pale green. It produces small yellow flowers in mid-spring. Its best use is as a filler in semi-shady areas between other perennials. It needs to be contained or it will creep into lawns. …
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… For many homeowners, a long, hot summer means mow the lawn, water, repeat. It’s a cycle that feels inevitable if you don’t want a brown, unruly patch of land. Conservation scientist Becky Barak, Ph.D., is looking to change that assumption. By studying alternatives to traditional turfgrass, she and her … for lawns,” Barak said. “We can help by hopefully showing which of these alternatives function best for different ecosystem services. People are already talking about lawn alternatives; now, …
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… Low or running juneberry spreads by suckers to form thickets. Native to eastern North America, this shrub is infrequently found in cultivation, but it does display the classic four seasons of interest typical of the genus. Members of the genus Amelanchier offer … usually multi-stemmed. Found at woodland's edge in the their native habitats, amelanchiers are best used in a naturalistic setting in the home landscape. Amelanchiers are native to temperate …
Type: Garden Guide Plant
… grows into a dense, compact, rounded mound (3’ X 3’). Tiny white flowers that are attractive to butterflies grow in small, flattened clusters in late spring on new wood. The foliage turns shades of orange, red, and purple in the fall. Birchleaf spirea is named for … are quite small, they occur in clusters of inflorescence that can be very showy. Spireas are best used in groupings in a shrub or mixed border, where they are valued as tough, reliable and …
Type: Garden Guide Plant
… This roundleaf serviceberry is native to northeastern North America. Its species name A. sanguinea refers to its red twigs. It displays the four seasons of interest typical of the genus. Members of the genus Amelanchier offer four … usually multi-stemmed. Found at woodland's edge in the their native habitats, amelanchiers are best used in a naturalistic setting in the home landscape. Amelanchiers are native to temperate …
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… The R. J. Hilton serviceberry cultivar originated in Canada and features pink buds that open to white blooms on a tree-like form. Flowers, foliage and fruit are typical of the species. … usually multi-stemmed. Found at woodland's edge in the their native habitats, amelanchiers are best used in a naturalistic setting in the home landscape. Amelanchiers are native to temperate …
Type: Garden Guide Plant
… Utah serviceberry is native to arid areas of the western U.S., notably Utah. Unlike most serviceberries, it prefers a hot, … usually multi-stemmed. Found at woodland's edge in the their native habitats, amelanchiers are best used in a naturalistic setting in the home landscape. Amelanchiers are native to temperate …
Type: Garden Guide Plant
… I remember vividly the first time I visited the Chicago Botanic Garden. I was silent (unusual for me) and in awe. … looking at them provided me some kind of familiarity—like when you meet someone new, you want to know their name, what they do, what they like, right? Well, the same with plants. One … am out travelling: A label from downtown, Quebec, Canada. I do not speak French, and before I get nervous, I see the scientific name with relief. A label from the Alpine Garden, Montreal …
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… is a dwarf cultivar of a European native serviceberry. It is a shrub that is more compact than the species. In April it produces showy white flowers, followed by dark blue berries in early … structure in winter. Common names for amelanchier include juneberry and serviceberry and refer to the blueberry-like fruit edible by humans and much beloved by birds. The species range from … usually multi-stemmed. Found at woodland's edge in the their native habitats, amelanchiers are best used in a naturalistic setting in the home landscape. Amelanchiers are native to temperate …
Type: Garden Guide Plant
