… This tall (70’) tree is found only in central and west China. Its needles are blue-green. Due to its rarity, it is seldom seen in private gardens. It will do best in a sunny location with well-drained soil. …
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… 'Loma Linda' is a broad, pyramidal pine with soft silver-blue foliage. It prefers full sun in well-drained soil, where it will reach 6 feet tall by 3 feet wide in 10 years. It is hardy to minus 20 degrees Fahrenheit. …
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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 … of the species. The genus Fagus includes 10-13 species of the beech tree, which are native to temperate regions of Asia, Europe and North America. Only Fagus grandifolia , the American …
Type: Garden Guide Plant
… Rivers purple beech is notable for its dark purple foliage that holds its color well into summer before transitioning to a bronzy tone. A wide range of cultivars of the European beech have been developed, many of … of the species. The genus Fagus includes 10-13 species of the beech tree, which are native to temperate regions of Asia, Europe and North America. Only Fagus grandifolia , the American …
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… Narcissus ‘Cantabile’ is in Division 9. It stands 18 – 27 inches high and blooms late in the season. The petals are … by deer or rabbits. The name Narcissus comes from the Greek word for narcotic and is tied to the myth of a young man known as Narcissus who fell in love with his own reflection. When he … in the long term with full sunshine. They are suitable for erosion control and are attractive to pollinators such as bees and butterflies while being unattractive to deer, rabbits, and …
Type: Garden Guide Plant
… Meet at McDonald Woods Shelter 12:45 p.m. Option to meet in the ticket kiosk area in front of the Visitor Center to walk together to McDonald Woods for the 1 p.m. guided tour. Enjoy spring’s beauty in … walk at 1 p.m. You can also take a self-guided walk in McDonald Woods. (A short trail loop is about 1/3 mile; the longer trail loop is about 2/3 mile.) Dress for the weather. If winds are …
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… Save up to 30 percent on a summer special! This offer is only available online. Valid through September 3, 2018. Please note: The time on your tickets … email once your order is received. Email confirmation required for entry, must be redeemed on-site at the Chicago Botanic Garden. For questions, please call (847) 835-5440. …
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… Meet at McDonald Woods Shelter 12:45 p.m. Option to meet in the ticket kiosk area in front of the Visitor Center to walk together to McDonald Woods for the 1 p.m. guided tour. Enjoy spring’s beauty in … walk at 1 p.m. You can also take a self-guided walk in McDonald Woods. (A short trail loop is about 1/3 mile; the longer trail loop is about 2/3 mile.) Dress for the weather. If winds are …
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… The dune aloe ( Aloe thraskii ) is a large, single-stemmed, tree-like succulent that grows to a height of 6.5 to 13.5 feet tall. Its deeply concave, pale olive-green, strongly recurved leaves have …
Type: Garden Guide Plant
… 'Jersey Supreme' is a high-yielding variety with uniform stalks that can be harvested earlier than some other … Asparagus is a hardy perennial with thick, succulent shoots that are harvested in April to early May, leaving younger shoots for future growth. Asparagus is high in vitamin K and many minerals. It needs to be planted in well-drained soil, with careful selection of the site, considering that it will continue to grow for 15 to 20 years. It also makes an attractive …
Type: Garden Guide Plant
