… late May-early June with white flower clusters and blue-black fruit in the fall. This cultivar is noted for producing fruit more abundantly than the species. This shrub is a Chicagoland Grows® selection. Chicagoland Grows® is a plant introduction partnership of the Chicago Botanic Garden, the Morton Arboretum and the …
Type: Garden Guide Plant
… The Cristata European beech is also known as the cock's comb beech due to the way its curled leaves are clustered on very … or gold); they are often featured as specimen trees where space permits. The smooth gray bark is an attractive feature of the species. The genus Fagus includes 10-13 species of the beech … regions of Asia, Europe and North America. Only Fagus grandifolia , the American beech, is native to the U.S. and Illinois. A single species, Fagus sylvatica or the European beech, …
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… Klein's Copper beech is named after plantsman Theodore Klein of Kentucky, who made the selection. The foliage emerges … or gold); they are often featured as specimen trees where space permits. The smooth gray bark is an attractive feature of the species. The genus Fagus includes 10-13 species of the beech … regions of Asia, Europe and North America. Only Fagus grandifolia , the American beech, is native to the U.S. and Illinois. A single species, Fagus sylvatica or the European beech, …
Type: Garden Guide Plant
… Rivers purple beech is notable for its dark purple foliage that holds its color well into summer before transitioning … or gold); they are often featured as specimen trees where space permits. The smooth gray bark is an attractive feature of the species. The genus Fagus includes 10-13 species of the beech … regions of Asia, Europe and North America. Only Fagus grandifolia , the American beech, is native to the U.S. and Illinois. A single species, Fagus sylvatica or the European beech, …
Type: Garden Guide Plant
… Start with the Basics A common and sometimes costly expense for many homeowners is lawn care. No matter whether you maintain your lawn yourself or hire a service, this is a good time to examine the best practices for growing healthy turfgrass. Don't invest more money than is necessary to have an attractive lawn that is also healthy and less likely to have problems …
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… has white blooms with a yellow center that attract butterflies from July through October. It is a specimen in a border or a ground cover and is also attractive to birds. …
Type: Garden Guide Plant
… late summer it produces red and purple flowers that are attractive to butterflies. The plant is resistant to deer and is successful in a border. …
Type: Garden Guide Plant
… has a unique flower in a rainbow of colors that resemble ice cream cones. The overall habit is strong, upright and mid-sized for a middle layer in the perennial garden. Minimal maintenance, fertilizer and watering is required once established. …
Type: Garden Guide Plant
… with reflexed petals in various pastel shades and red. Color and degree of leaf coloration is dependent upon the cultivar. This plant is not hardy outdoors; indoors provide bright light, cool temperatures, and well-drained …
Type: Garden Guide Plant
… has pink blooms that attract butterflies from July through October. It belongs in a border and is resistant to deer. It is also attractive to birds. …
Type: Garden Guide Plant
