… Young's weeping European white birch is a small twiggy tree with a weeping or pendulous habit. It is sometimes grafted onto another … ornamental feature of birch trees is the bark. Many of the common names of birch trees refer to the color of the bark -- white, gray, yellow or red. Another signature bark characteristic is its habit of separating into thin sheets; Native Americans used this property to harvest the bark from fallen paperbark birch trees to make canoes, bowls and shelter -- …
Type: Garden Guide Plant
… This orchid is native to Mexico and Guatemala. It produces showy green/burgundy with lavander blooms. The … and contrasting colors and in a variety of shapes and sizes. Although some orchids are native to temperate zones, most orchids tend to prefer a semi-tropical or tropical environment (USDA …
Type: Garden Guide Plant
… arrowwood viburnum gets its name from the bright, shiny green mature foliage. It can grow to a mature size of 12' x 10’, blooms in 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® … the Morton Arboretum and the Ornamental Growers Association of Northern Illinois formed to promote plant cultivars that perform well in northern Illinois. This variety was derived from …
Type: Garden Guide Plant
… Three to five medium sized pinkish-red flowers with a yellow blotch on the lip (labellum) appear in … challenging for homeowners unless they have high quality grow lamps available and the ability to maintain high relative humidity. The orchid family consists of a large number of genera, each with its own unique characteristics. A common characteristic, however, is the basic form of the flower, which consists of three petals surrounded by three sepals -- …
Type: Garden Guide Plant
… Three to five pure yellow cattleya orchid flowers on each flowering stem appear in winter. Cattleya orchids are challenging for Chicago area gardeners to grow, requiring high quality grow lamps and high humidity in winter. The orchid family … number of genera, each with its own unique characteristics. A common characteristic, however, is the basic form of the flower, which consists of three petals surrounded by three sepals -- …
Type: Garden Guide Plant
… Deep red petals are blushed with orange on this cattleya hybrid that features 3 to 5 flowers per stem. Cattleya orchids are challenging for many Chicago area gardeners because they require high quality grow lights and the ability to maintain high humidity levels in the winter. The orchid family consists of a large number of genera, each with its own unique characteristics. A common characteristic, however, is the basic form of the flower, which consists of three petals surrounded by three sepals -- …
Type: Garden Guide Plant
… Each flower features a large, dark purple blotch with a white border and purple edge to the lip. White petals quickly transition to purple towards the tips. The orchid family consists of a large number of genera, each with its own unique characteristics. A common characteristic, however, is the basic form of the flower, which consists of three petals surrounded by three sepals—often …
Type: Garden Guide Plant
… flowering stems delicately perfume the atmosphere with their sweet fragrance. Bright to moderate light, periodically moistened roots and relatively high humidity are all key requirements to growing this orchid indoors in Chicago area homes. The orchid family consists of a large … number of genera, each with its own unique characteristics. A common characteristic, however, is the basic form of the flower, which consists of three petals surrounded by three sepals—often …
Type: Garden Guide Plant
… well drained soil media. Move outdoors in summer and fertilize weekly with dilute foliar feed to provide enough energy to support the winter flowering cycle. The orchid family consists of a large number of genera, each with its own unique characteristics. A common characteristic, however, is the basic form of the flower, which consists of three petals surrounded by three sepals -- …
Type: Garden Guide Plant
… and well drained soil media. In summer move outdoors and begin weekly dilute foliar feeding to build up energy to support the winter flowering cycle. The orchid family consists of a large number of genera, each with its own unique characteristics. A common characteristic, however, is the basic form of the flower, which consists of three petals surrounded by three sepals -- …
Type: Garden Guide Plant
