… flowers. The samaras, or winged fruits, mature in fall and turn a rich red. Fall color is outstanding, ranging from yellow to red to purple. This lovely small tree, 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. This tree was discovered as a witches' broom mutation … ('Bloodgood'). Its non-dissected leaves are clumped into masses, forming tufts. Its foliage is dark maroon during the summer, changing to a brilliant red in the fall. …
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… and central North America, the red maple can reach a mature height of 40 to 60 feet and is used as a shade tree. In early spring before the leaves emerge, tiny red flowers cover the … chlorotic, yellowing from an inability to uptake manganese from the soil. Their native habitat is moist woods and riverbanks, where soil is moist with pH usually below 6. …
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… October Glory red maple is one of the most popular red maples in cultivation. It has strong branches that form a … clusters of tiny red flowers. Newly emerging leaves are red, but soon become green. Fall color is reliably a bright red-orange, and after turning color, the display can last for a month or … are native to rich, damp, acid soils, this cultivar has proven tolerant of poorer soils. There is a nice specimen of this maple located on the west side of the road north of the Visitors …
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… This is the plant for which Chicago is named. In Illinois Indian language, its name was Chicagoua. This name probably was applied as … in 17th-century Jesuit linguistic manuscripts. The leaves emerge in April, and then the plant is edible; but when flowers emerge, the flavor turns very pungent, and most people would deem it …
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… The giant taro is a member of Arum family from the tropical rainforests of south-east Asia and northeastern … with scalloped edges and can grow to three to six feet in length and point upward. Giant taro is not hardy in Chicago and the rhizomes can be lifted and overwintered in a cool, dry, dark … exceed 60 degrees. Because of the extremely fast growth during the summer months this plant is a heavy feeder and requires consistent moisture. Although cultivated for primarily ornamental …
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… Variegated starburst shrub ( Clerodendrum quadriloculare ‘Brandonii’) is a large evergreen shrub featuring masses of starburst-like pink-and-white flowers that begin … The broad, variegated leaves provide interest throughout the rest of the year. The genus name is derived from the Greek kleros (lot or chance) and dendron (tree), referring to the variable … sap of leaves, stems, fruits, and seeds do not react well when ingested by humans. The species is a native of the Philippines. …
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… Old man palm or thatch palm is a native of Cuba that makes a nice lawn specimen in tropical gardens. The leaves, which can be … segments that are green on top and silvery beneath. When the trees are young, the entire trunk is covered densely with billows of stringy tan fibers. When the trees mature, up to 25 feet tall, … shed on windy days, revealing a narrow brown trunk. Although commercially available, this palm is on the IUCN Red List as endangered in the wild, due to habitat loss and overharvesting for …
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… silver- and blue-striped, awl-shaped juvenile foliage on a slow-growing plant. Boulevard is perfectly placed in the Model Railroad Garden, Dwarf Conifer Garden, and other areas where its … in mind if planting Boulevard outdoors.) This false cypress can tolerate some shade when it is young, but it typically grows best in full sun with moderately fertile, well-drained soil. This species comes to us from Japan and is noted for producing a number of cultivars distinguished by differently colored needles and a …
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… flowers in spherical umbels and attracts butterflies in July and August. While the usual color is pink, 'Ice Ballet' was selected for its glistening white flowers. The leaves are narrow, … silky tufted seeds airborne. It can be used as a specimen in a border or butterfly garden and is resistant to deer. Swamp milkweed is a native plant found growing through much of eastern and central North America. Like other …
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… in various shades of pink and white and attracts butterflies in July and August. 'Soulmate' is a selection with rosy pink flowers centered with a white staminal column. The leaves are … silky tufted seeds airborne. It can be used as a specimen in a border or butterfly garden and is resistant to deer. Swamp milkweed is a native plant found growing in marshy areas through much of eastern and central North …
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