… Jelly Burn Plant ( Bulbine frutescens ), a member of the lily family, is native to desert grasslands in South Africa. The name Bulbine comes from the Latin word "bulbus", meaning onion or bulb. This name is misleading, however, because these plants do not have a bulbous base. A clump-forming … 20 degrees F., but at that temperature the foliage will be damaged. In its native habitat it is known as the burn jelly plant, because the fresh leaves produce a jellylike juice that is …
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… Decaisnea fargesii is an upright, multi-stemmed, deciduous shrub that is native to woodlands, thickets, mountain slopes and ravines in western China, Bhutan, NE India, Myanmar, Nepal and Sikkim. This shrub typically grows to 20' tall and as wide. It is ornamentally grown in some areas for its long odd-pinnate leaves, its monoecious flowers in …
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… 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, … oaks, beech trees are long-lived and slow growing hardwood trees. The fruit produced annually is commonly called a beech nut and is beloved by wildlife. Beech trees are majestic shade trees …
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… in the middle and then creamy white as new flowers emerge at the tip. The color of the flowers is not affected by the pH of the soil. The blooms continue into the fall. Pink Diamond blooms on … flowers are not susceptible to late spring frosts. It does well in full sun to light shade and is moderately drought tolerant. In 1993, Pink Diamond received the Award of Garden Merit from the Royal Horticultural Society. This is a cultivar of Hydrangea paniculata, which is native to Japan, China, and Korea, where it grows …
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… Seven-son flower ( Heptacodium miconioides ) is really more of a shrub than ornamental tree. It flowers when little else is blooming in late fall. After the flowers fade, the sepals encircling the flowers change to … curious plant the appearance of blooming twice. During winter, the bark of seven-son flower is also attractive, with long strips of brownish gray peeling away to reveal a bleached, sandy, …
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… produce flowers 2 years after they are collected. Lilium lancifolium, from which Flore Plenp is derived, is native to Guam, China, Korea and Japan. It is very resistant to disease, but it as a carrier of disease and viruses it is a risk to other …
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… PINK-A-LICIOUS™ spirea features flat-topped clusters of pink flowers in June. Fall foliage is a colorful mix of yellow, pink, chartreuse and orange -- all on the same plant at the same time. This shrub is a Chicagoland Grows® selection. Chicagoland Grows® is a plant introduction partnership of the Chicago Botanic Garden, the Morton Arboretum and the …
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… at the Arnold Arboretum in 1920. It has a rounded habit reaching 6 to 8 feet tall; its shape is very full and balanced. The flowers of the Judd viburnum are pink in bud, opening to white and very fragrant. The flowers open in early May and persist for up to two weeks. The fruit is black and may persist into winter. Fall foliage color is burgundy. Judd viburnum is one of the most popular viburnums for the home landscape. Viburnums …
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… ‘Fairview’ is an herbaceous peony with classic, double white blossoms. Peony bloom time is classified as early, mid-, and late; ‘Fairview’ is a midseason bloomer. It grows to 36 inches tall, taking on a shrubby appearance throughout the …
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… ‘Firelight’ is an herbaceous peony with a row of single pink petals surrounding a circle of golden stamens. Peony bloom time is classified as early, mid-, and late; ‘Firelight’ is an early bloomer. It grows to 36 inches tall, taking on a shrubby appearance throughout the …
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