… and southeastern U.S. It has a scrubby and irregular habit and is more likely to be found in the wild in poor sandy soil than in nursery stock. Acorns mature biennially. The genus Quercus includes more than 600 species of …
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… The chinkapin oak is a native tree widely distributed in the south-central U.S. and often found in dry sites with alkaline soil. Acorns are produced annually. The chinkapin oak is also known as the chestnut oak due to a similarity in leaf shape with the chestnut tree. The genus Quercus includes more than 600 species of the oak …
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… form of the species. This cultivar and related hybrid columnar forms are proving more useful in the U.S. than the species itself. These cultivars should be sited in full sun to reduce the potential for mildew in our humid summers. The genus Quercus includes more than 600 species of the oak tree, of which …
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… Here in the North, we tend to think of bromeliads as somewhat rare and exotic. In Brazil, this one grows on trees. The most notable feature of Quesnelia marmorata , or Grecian … pamper it. Remember it’s a tree dweller, so it needs fast-draining soil and it’s happiest in bright but filtered sunlight. The base of the leaves forms a cup to retain water, so watering …
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… This evergreen spring flowering shrub grows to 4 feet in size when provided partial shade and moderate moisture conditions. It produces domes of slightly fragrant bright pink flowers in spring and is graced with bright red foliage with the onset of winter temperatures. Like other … acidic-loving plants. The root system is comprised of a dense network of fine feeder roots in the top couple of inches of the soil and is easily damaged. Use permanent groundcovers and …
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… may be small for a <Weigela</em> but it is indeed an eyecatcher...and not just when it's in bloom. After the prolific display of rosy red flowers has ended, the variegated foliage is in full display...mid-green with a bright golden chartreuse border. Planting in full sun will give you the most abundant flowering, while giving it some shade will promote …
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… <p>Generally speaking, <em>Weigela</em> bloom once as year. SONIC BLOOM® Pink and the others in the SONIC BLOOM® series are the exception.Once they start blooming, they continue in waves until frost. In spring, every branch of SONIC BLOOM® Pink is covered in bright pink flowers. Rebloom isn't as …
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… Jazz little bluestem is a striking plant with blue and purple coloring and flashes of maroon. In late summer silver flower plumes appear which fade to reddish-brown in the fall. Jazz is smaller than most bluestems reaching a height of only 30 inches and a width … eighteen inches. It is usual to retain the plumes over the winter months to enjoy their motion in wind and snow. Cut back to ground level in late winter to promote fresh new growth. Little …
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… maple is an excellent shade tree for lawns and parks. Tiny yellowish-green flowers appear in spring before the leaves emerge. The tree's winged fruit, or samaras, matures in the fall. Autumn color is highly variable, ranging from yellow or orange to red, but it is … produced from its sap. It is a favorite maple for fall color . Sugar maples should be planted in well-drained soils. They are not tolerant of salt spray. The national symbol of Canada, and a …
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… native to Illinois, although not as showy, with greenish-tinged white flowers. It grows in dry fields and along embankments and highways. It often pops up along the shore south of the … Garden. It can take drought but can’t compete with taller plants. Growing to about 1.5 feet in height, the leaves are linear and crowded in whorls or clusters along numerous upright stems. The flowers clusters appear atop the stems in …
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