… 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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… on this tree? In colonial times these fruits were called 'haws' and that's why this tree is called a hawthorn. (It has thorns too.) The Washington hawthorn is native to eastern north America where it would grow in open areas and on the margins of … have turned into berries that are loved by birds and other animals and the fall foliage is notable. It can grow to about thirty feet in height and width and while it prefers full sun it …
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… Montrose Ruby Alumroot is used primarily for its striking foliage. At maturity it will form a leafy mound 15 inches … leaves are a dark red to purple and frosted between the veins with a silver cast. The foliage is prone to bleaching in full sun and would be most attractive in full to part shade. The white … red stems and the colorful foliage will remain decorative all winter in milder climates. It is attractive to bees, birds and resistant to deer. Montrose Ruby Alumroot would work well in …
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… Autumn Frost is a medium sized hosta with blue-green centered leaves surrounded by wide gold margins. It is a sport of H . 'Halcyon'. Hostas are shade tolerant, easy-to-grow, and long-lived. Although … They all prefer moist, loamy soil enriched with organic matter. Some leaf damage by slugs is to be expected. Deer find hosta delicious. …
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… Dancing Queen is notable for its piecrust edged bright yellow leaves. This medium hosta is known for holding its yellow color well into the growing season. Hostas are shade tolerant, … They all prefer moist, loamy soil enriched with organic matter. Some leaf damage by slugs is to be expected. Deer find hosta delicious. …
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… for the wide blue-green margins and yellow to creamy centers of its foliage, High Society is a small hosta that is a sport of H . 'June.' Hostas are shade tolerant, easy to grow, and long-lived. Although they … They all prefer moist, loamy soil enriched with organic matter. Some leaf damage by slugs is to be expected. Deer find hosta delicious. …
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… Poseidon is a medium hosta with light green leaves surrounded by narrow white margins. It is notable for its fragrant double flowers. Hostas are shade tolerant, easy to grow, and … They all prefer moist, loamy soil enriched with organic matter. Some leaf damage by slugs is to be expected. Deer find hosta delicious. …
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… 'Powderpuff' is a small (8 inches tall, 18 inches wide) hosta with thick blue leaves. It is a hybrid of H . 'Halcyon' and H . 'Blue Dimples.' Hostas are shade tolerant, easy to grow, and … They all prefer moist, loamy soil enriched with organic matter. Some leaf damage by slugs is to be expected. Deer find hosta delicious. …
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