… emerges pinkish in the spring. Indeed, the intriguing spring foliage is the primary reason for this oak's selection. Its growth rate is often described as glacial and its mature size may … The genus Quercus includes more than 600 species of the oak tree, of which 90 are native to North America; the Chicago Botanic Garden's collection contains more than 60 varieties and over 1,000 individual trees. Twenty oak species are native to Illinois. Oaks are slow growing, long lived, hard wood trees that produce fruit we all know as …
Type: Garden Guide Plant
… 'Tubifolia' is a unique cultivar of Ginkgo whose small leaves are curled, some tightly enough to resemble small trumpets or tubes. The fall color is the traditional golden yellow on a broadly spreading small tree or large shrub that 'drops' all at once in Fall. Resistant to most insects, diseases, air pollution and restricted root runs, it is an ideal tree for urban landscapes. It prefers climates with hot summers and cool to cold winters. Not tolerant …
Type: Garden Guide Plant
… Animal Farm is a group of musicians and educators who write original music for children and families. Blending original songs, educational comedy, and interactive … the eyes of our furry, feathered, scaly, and shell-dwelling friends. The band has performed for thousands of children and families in schools, parks, libraries, museums, and other cultural … Award, and is available on Spotify and Apple Music. Please Note: You are encouraged to bring your own chairs as the Garden has a limited supply available each evening. …
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… What do gardeners give as gifts? Staff around the Chicago Botanic Garden get creative this time of year, sharing harvests of fruit, nuts, herbs, and more in creative—and delicious—style. We asked our staff to share their handmade gift ideas, and their responses were so creative that we knew you’d say, “Share.” From a Fruitful Garden Web designer Christina Weisbard has a weakness for fruit trees…which explains the bounty of mulberry, quince, and crabapple jellies that she’s …
Type: Blog
… An easy-to-grow perennial with a long bloom period, this geranium is a favorite of Tim Johnson, director … into autumn at home,” he said. “The flowers blend well with other colors, and blue happens to be my favorite.” A mounding habit makes ‘Rozanne’ perfect for edging perennial beds in full sun to part shade. …
Type: Plant Info
… Bushy deep red spikes of flowers increase in size from June up to the first hard frost on this annual adapted to sunny locations and average soils. The dark reddish green foliage adds to the 'wow' factor in the landscape. Songbirds relish the seeds in fall if the spikes haven't been cut and dried for dried flower arrangements. …
Type: Garden Guide Plant
… petals and spurs surround a deeper yellow cup. This hardy but short-lived perennial is great for partially shaded to full sun locations and attracts pollinators. To insure continuity in the garden, allow the seeds to mature and disperse before deadheading in …
Type: Garden Guide Plant
… ‘Mohonk Red’ is a rounded shrub that grows to a height of about 10’. It is noted for producing lots of flowers. Leaves are initially light green then dark green changing to yellow in the fall. The flowers are slightly curled and crimped pale red petals fading to a …
Type: Garden Guide Plant
… This is a semi-evergreen, upright plant that can grow up to 4 feet in height with a spread of 3 feet . The edges of the fronds are undulated or curled. It needs to be in wet or consistently moist soil in full to partial shade. It is an excellent choice for naturalizing in a woodland garden or a formal shade garden. …
Type: Garden Guide Plant
… This small-statured cultivar features bright red bracts with medium pink spots. It's great for smaller locations. Place this poinsettia in bright, warm locations and water only when the leaves start to droop slightly. Be sure and poke a hole in the bottom of the decorative wrap to permit excess water to drain away from the root system. …
Type: Garden Guide Plant
