… introduction from Princeton Nurseries in New Jersey. Its oval habit makes it a good candidate for narrower home spaces. The white blooms in spring followed by bird-friendly black fruit in … attractive foliage color in fall and interesting bark/branch structure in winter. Common names for amelanchier include juneberry and serviceberry and refer to the blueberry-like fruit edible … and Europe. The genus includes about 20 species; hybridization efforts have tended to focus on enhanced fall foliage color. The Chicago Botanic Garden's collection includes more than 30 …
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… similar to the onion leaf blade. The tall spikes of small, star-shaped yellow flowers bloom on stalks 2 to 3 feet above the foliage. The plant produces 10 to 12 stalks per individual plant, … as the burn jelly plant, because the fresh leaves produce a jellylike juice that is wonderful for burns, rashes, blisters, insect bites, dry lips, acne, cold sores, and areas of cracked skin. … The Rastafarians make an infusion of a few fresh leaves in boiling water, which they take for coughs, colds, and arthritis. …
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… are very adaptable to poor soils and varying moisture, but the flower buds may be tender on older cultivars. Pruning is best done immediately after flowering, giving new growth time to … natural shapes are graceful enough. Golden Times Girald forsythia is a selection grown as much for the foliage as for the yellow bell-like flowers. The leaves are quite different from the common border …
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… to be the first species of coffee to have been cultivated in southwest Arabia, grown there for more than 1,000 years. It now accounts for 75- 80 percent of the world's coffee production. This knee-high, evergreen bush has an open … harvesting. Its very fragrant white, half-inch flowers grow in axillary clusters (carried on the ends of the axis or branches) along the stem. The fruit is a drupe, commonly called a …
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… The blue willow gets its 'Caerulea' name from the silvery blue hue on the underside of its glossy green leaves. Known in Britain as the cricket bat willow, it is grown there as a timber source for their national game. The bright green stems of new growth supply winter interest when grown for its ornamental value. Members of the genus Salix are commonly known as willows. These woody …
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… Fragrant lavender flowers appear in large inflorescences typically appear in early June on this species of lilac native to northeastern Asia. Plant in full sun in rich well drained … Members of the genus Syringa , commonly known as lilacs, are shrubs or small trees prized for their showy and fragrant blooms in late spring. The individual flowers are tubular in form … of pale purple, some species and hybrids have pink or white blossoms. Lilacs begin to set buds for the following year shortly after they finish blooming; if pruning is desired, it should be …
Type: Garden Guide Plant
… that originated in France in the 18th century. It bears abundant fragrant purple-lilac blooms on arching branches in May. Its habit is considered more refined than the common lilac. Members of the genus Syringa , commonly known as lilacs, are shrubs or small trees prized for their showy and fragrant blooms in late spring. The individual flowers are tubular in form … of pale purple, some species and hybrids have pink or white blossoms. Lilacs begin to set buds for the following year shortly after they finish blooming; if pruning is desired, it should be …
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… CARDINAL CANDY™ linden viburnum was selected for its cold hardiness that is reported to be superior to the species. Its white flowers in … May to early June, giving way to bright red fruits in late summer to early fall that persist on the shrub into early winter. The berries are attractive to birds. The wrinkled, dark green … home landscape due to their range of sizes and cultural adaptability. Some viburnums are noted for their fragrant flowers; most bear small fruit that may add visual interest. Many viburnums …
Type: Garden Guide Plant
… and are borne in clusters 5" in diameter. Bloom begins in early to mid-May and continues for two weeks. The fruit appears in late summer and goes through a series of color changes from yellow to red to black; often, all three colors appear at the same time on one plant. Wayfaringtree viburnum provides three seasons of interest with creamy flowers in … home landscape due to their range of sizes and cultural adaptability. Some viburnums are noted for their fragrant flowers; most bear small fruit that may add visual interest. Many viburnums …
Type: Garden Guide Plant
… are fragrant; most are repeat bloomers; and they are quite winter hardy, since they’re grown on their own rootstocks. But perhaps what endears them to city gardeners, container aficionados, … creeping ground-cover roses. Some flowers resemble old garden roses; some are borne singly on as long a stem as possible for a mini. While the average mini grows 1 to 2 feet, there are micro-minis no taller than 6 …
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