… ‘Bric-a-Brac’ is an herbaceous peony with unique single blooms. The petals, edged with fringe and streaked with cream, green, and rose, twist and turn around red stigmas and styles and the flowers are mildly fragrant. Peony bloom time is …
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… fir is closely related to Korean fir ( Abies koreana ). With a trunk up to 4 feet in diameter and a narrow conic to columnar crown, the bark is grey-brown, smooth on young trees, and becomes fissured as the tree ages. Leaves are flat, needle-like, 10-30 mm long and 1.5-2 mm broad and green above, with two dull greenish-white stomatal bands below. They are …
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… serviceberry is a hybrid cross between two native serviceberry species. It has an oval habit and red-orange fall foliage color. Flowering and berry production are typical of the genus. Members of the genus Amelanchier offer four … pinkish) in spring, edible berries in early summer, attractive foliage color in fall and interesting bark/branch structure in winter. Common names for amelanchier include juneberry …
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… kiwi vine is a cousin of the familiar grocery store kiwis. The berries have the same sweet-and-citrus taste, but sweeter. They're smooth-skinned and about the size of a small plum so you eat them from your hand like grapes - no peeling. … in 1980, growing on the fence of a tennis court at Michigan State University. It's vigorous and hardy down to -35, And it's happy in full sun or part shade, though you'll get a better …
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… serviceberry is one of the saskatoon cultivars, which were selected for fruit size, taste and yield. It has white blooms in April/May followed by purple-blue fruit in June that both birds and humans find tasty. Members of the genus Amelanchier offer four seasons of interest -- small … pinkish) in spring, edible berries in early summer, attractive foliage color in fall and interesting bark/branch structure in winter. Common names for amelanchier include juneberry …
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… Roundleaf serviceberry is native to the mountains of southern and central Europe. It takes its name from its roundish leaves and is noted for somewhat larger flowers than the genus. In other respects, it displays the four … pinkish) in spring, edible berries in early summer, attractive foliage color in fall and interesting bark/branch structure in winter. Common names for amelanchier include juneberry …
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… The Baldwin apple is sweet tasting and crisp. It can be eaten fresh or used in cooking or for juice and is noted as a good keeper. The Baldwin apple originated in the 17th century in Massachusetts. The difference between apples and crabapples is the size of the fruit. If the fruit is 2 inches or greater, it is considered an …
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… The Golden Delicious apple is a classic that orginated in West Virginia in the 19th century and is noted for its sweet, mild flavor. It is used fresh as an eating apple and for cooking The difference between apples and crabapples is the size of the fruit. If the fruit is 2 inches or greater, it is considered an …
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… The McIntosh is one of the most popular apples and noteworthy for its versatility; it is recommended for both eating raw and cooking. Originating in the early 19th century, the McIntosh is also one of the oldest cultivars. The difference between apples and crabapples is the size of the fruit. If the fruit is 2” or greater, it is considered an …
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… The Red Rome apple is tart with firm flesh and is highly recommended for cooking, both sauce and in pies. This variety originated in Ohio in the 19th century. The difference between apples and crabapples is the size of the fruit. If the fruit is 2 inches or greater, it is considered an …
Type: Garden Guide Plant
