… and other Asian countries. In Japan, the common name is rakkyo , and it is commonly grown for pickles, which are usually labeled as pickled shallots. …
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… native to New Guinea and Malaysia; it is widely cultivated in tropical areas. It is known for the long, fuzzy red catkin flowers that can reach up to 18 inches long. The leaves are …
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… or shrub; its light green leaves turn yellow and red in the fall. This cultivar is so named for its bright red fruit (samaras) that contrast against its green foliage. It can reach a height …
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… The plant grows 9 feet in height with a spread exceeding its height, and it is highly admired for its wonderful horizontal branches. Use the Japanese maple as a specimen plant. May and June …
Type: Garden Guide Plant
… The plant grows 10 feet in height with a spread exceeding its height, and it is highly admired for its wonderful horizontal branches. Use the Japanese maple as a specimen plant. May and June …
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… wide and prefers sunny, well drained spots. It bears seed heads in fall which provide food for birds and small animals and self-seeds readily. Cut back the grass in late winter or early …
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… will grow the following season. One prominent Illinois market grower is experimenting with it for his numerous chef customers who are always seeking novel produce. …
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… A cultivar of Japanese cedar named for its dark green mature needles, Black Dragon cryptomeria ( Cryptomeria japonica 'Black …
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… selection, Inermis, is a thornless variety. The cockspur hawthorn is an effective tree for the landscape. …
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… After the blooms have died, the stalks with the dried seed heads are often left in place for winter interest. …
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