… Fragrant sumac is a spreading shrub with three-lobed leaves. It is grown mostly for the attractive leaves that have a sharp fragrance reminiscent of pine, lemon and roses. The … which was in Glenview, Illinois. It grows 2-3 feet tall, but straggles along the ground to six feet or more. It makes a good low hedge for defining spaces or filling in a corner. … sumac is tolerant of dry soils and some shade once established. It is actually related to poison ivy, but most people are not sensitive to this species. Wearing gloves when pruning is …
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… resembling mounds of whipped cream. The bark is dark and the blooms are fragrant, making for an excellent cut flower. Peony bloom time is classified as early, mid-, and late. 'White Ivory' is early-season bloomer. It grows to 30 inches tall, taking on a shrubby appearance throughout the summer, and then dies to the ground in the fall. Plant in full sun to part shade with eyes no more than 2 inches below …
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… black velvet. Its 6-inch flowers are deep purple and bloom midseason. Tree peonies often need to settle in for one to two years before producing flowers; 'Yan Long Zi' is a dwarf variety growing to 3 feet tall. …
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… The red buds of FIREBIRD® Sargent crabapple open to white flowers along low horizontal branches and are followed by red fruit. Crabapples are small flowering trees that provide a showy display in the spring landscape for 1-2 weeks. In addition to the eye-catching buds and flowers, their foliage, habit and fruit make them attractive plants …
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… The chameleon tulip is aptly named for the color of the petals change dramatically as the flowers develop. Young flowers feature pale yellow petals with a broad white edge that evolve to yellow flowers with raspberry-pink edges, while at maturity, the flowers are deep salmon … Plant this tulip in full sun and well-drained soil. This cultivar is not known for its ability to become a perennial in Chicago-area gardens. Like all other tulips, it needs to be protected …
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… Mapleleaf viburnum is suitable for naturalizing in somewhat shady areas; it tends to colonize from suckers. The leaves resemble … first by birds. Viburnums are a versatile genus of multi-stemmed shrubs that are well suited to the home landscape due to their range of sizes and cultural adaptability. Some viburnums are …
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… This SUGAR N' SPICE™ cultivar of Koreanspice viburnum is notable for its abundant fragrant flowers and dense, rounded habit. Pink buds open to white flowers; fall foliage color is wine red. Viburnums are a versatile genus of multi-stemmed shrubs that are well suited to the home landscape due to their range of sizes and cultural adaptability. Some viburnums are …
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… BRANDYWINE™ viburnum is a compact form at 6' x 6' and is noted for its abundant flower and fruit production. White flowers in spring are followed by fruits that go from pink to blue with both colors present at the same time. Its glossy green leaves turn a deep red in the fall. Viburnums are a versatile genus of multi-stemmed shrubs that are well suited to the home landscape due to their range of sizes and cultural adaptability. Some viburnums are …
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… Noted for its compact habit and deep green glossy foliage, AMERICAN SPICE™ burkwood viburnum was introduced by Duvall Nursery in Michigan in 1966. Almost red buds open to fragrant white flowers borne in profuse small clusters. Fall color is a mix of red, orange and yellow. Viburnums are a versatile genus of multi-stemmed shrubs that are well suited to the home landscape due to their range of sizes and cultural adaptability. Some viburnums are …
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… As mountain natives in Brazil, these bromeliad plants are remarkably tough and well adapted to their environment. Over time they accumulate moss and plant debris around their root systems, creating a nurturing microclimate that allows them to put forth flower stalks that can reach over 10' tall. They can stay in bloom for 5 months. However, tough as it is, it can't take our Chicago winters. To grow it here put it …
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