… parent, it grows at the very slow rate of 2-3" per year; its tiny size makes it a candidate for the home landscape. A wide range of cultivars of the European beech have been developed, many of which are eye-catching show stoppers for their shape (weeping, columnar or rounded) or foliage color (green, variegated, purple or … to the U.S. and Illinois. A single species, Fagus sylvatica or the European beech, accounts for the vast majority of cultivars used in landscaping. The Chicago Botanic Garden's collections …
Type: Garden Guide Plant
… The Pekin lilac is a lesser-known and grown tree form of lilac that is becoming more popular for its fine ornamental characteristics. A lovely early summer-flowering small tree. 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
… habit that produces abundant fragrant white blooms and features exfoliating amber colored bark for winter interest. It is a Chicagoland Grows® selection. Chicagoland Grows® is a plant … 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
… and July on this diminutive perennial adapted to well drained soils and sunny locations. Ideal for rock garden, trough or container gardens. …
Type: Garden Guide Plant
… of spring and early summer. A green flowered addition to the landscape palette and a favorite for cut flowers. …
Type: Garden Guide Plant
… Performance by Joey Brink In 2021, the National Association for Olmsted Parks (NAOP) sponsored a juried carillon composition competition to create five new pieces for the Carillon in honor of Frederick Law Olmsted. This concert will feature "Four Olmsted … across the country, transforming American life and culture. His vision of public parks for all people — and their ability to strengthen communities and promote public well-being. …
Type: Event for Calendar
… Q. What accounts for the different autumn color displays in trees and shrubs? A. Certain plants have a built-in genetic code that is responsible for their intense fall color displays. But even with these genes in place, trees and shrubs need … the two yellow-to-orange pigments, carotin and xanthophyll, begin to dominate leaf color. For the magnificent reds and burgundies to appear, a plant must have an appropriate genetic …
Type: Plant Info
… appear on the same plant. The sapwood of an infected branch may contain dark streaks. To check for this symptom, cut a cross-section of a thumb-sized branch and look for darkened tissue immediately under the bark. Timing & Life Cycle Once taken up by a plant, … weather. Incidence of disease subsides during hot weather. The fungus survives in the soil for many years. Damage With careful watering and pruning, most plants survive verticillium wilt. …
Type: Plant Info
… night long. Led by Steve Kessler (guitar, bass, vocals), a staple of the Chicago music scene for more than 40 years, the band delivers a rich and diverse performance inspired by rock, blues, … keys, David Kessler is a versatile multi-instrumentalist and seasoned performer, also known for his work in the popular duo Dave and Gabe. His musical adaptability adds depth and texture to … acts in her impressive career. With a lineup of experienced musicians and a shared passion for delivering unforgettable performances, The Saturday June Band brings energy, experience, and …
Type: Event for Calendar
… Description: Look carefully for the smallest owl species at the Garden during its migration in late October and November. …
Type: Birding
