… Garden. It was discovered as a chance seedling at the Arnold Arboretum of Harvard University in the early 1950s and named in honor of Donald Wyman, Ph.D., who had recently retired as horticulturist at the Arboretum. Crabapples are small flowering trees that provide a showy display in the spring landscape for one to two weeks. In addition to the eye-catching buds and flowers, …
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… The Holiday apple is a cross between the Jonathan and Macoun developed in Ohio. It is recommended as an eating apple. The difference between apples and crabapples is … it is considered a crabapple. While apple fruit trees are generally grown commercially and in quantity as a crop, they can also be grown in the home garden. Special attention to pollination, disease/pest vigilance, and pruning may be …
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… The Redcort apple is recommended for eating fresh, in cooking, and for juice. It is similar to a Cortland. The difference between apples and … it is considered a crabapple. While apple fruit trees are generally grown commercially and in quantity as a crop, they can also be grown in the home garden. Special attention to pollination, disease/pest vigilance, and pruning may be …
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… The Sweet Sixteen apple is crisp, juicy, and firm. It can be enjoyed fresh or baked in pies. The difference between apples and crabapples is the size of the fruit. If the fruit is 2 … it is considered a crabapple. While apple fruit trees are generally grown commercially and in quantity as a crop, they can also be grown in the home garden. Special attention to pollination, disease/pest vigilance, and pruning may be …
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… habit with large 3-inch scarlet blossoms covering 80% to 100% of the plant for about 6 weeks in mid summer. It had fair to good mildew resistance and experienced no winter injury. Overall it received a good evaluation for planting in the Chicagoland area. Beebalm grows in sunny or partially shady areas. If you gently rub your finger across the leaf, you'll be …
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… and bees. White Henryi belongs to the group of Aurelian lily hybrids which generally bloom in July on stout stems supporting masses of flowers. They are among the hardiest and most disease … grace and beauty of this lily make it a lovely addition to the garden. Lilies 'like their feet in the shade and heads in the sun'. They tolerate hot summer days, as long as the bulbs are deep enough (or shaded …
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… 120) with a delicious musk rose scent. It's equally effective as a pillar, a climber, or in a hedge, but but consider placing it close to a door or patio where you can enjoy its … of modern roses. Like all roses, the more sun you give it, the more flowers you'll get in return. Remember that even the most disease resistant roses need help fighting fungal diseases … all roses, particularly repeat bloomers, are heavy feeders, so for best performance fertilize in spring and again in mid-summer. …
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… mixes old rose, myrrh, and fruity notes. At 4x3 feet, it fits easily into the border, even in smaller gardens. Tuck it close to a doorway or patio so you can enjoy the delightful fragrance … of modern roses. Like all roses, the more sun you give it, the more flowers you'll get in return. Remember that even the most disease resistant roses need help fighting fungal diseases … all roses, particularly repeat bloomers, are heavy feeders, so for best performance fertilize in spring and again in mid-summer. …
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… with six-inch spikes of white flowers with a show that lasts for up to three weeks beginning in late March in the Chicago area. The bell-shaped flowers measure about 1/2" across, with six petals that are pure white. The stamens in the center are fused into a little crown that helps separate it from the true squills in the …
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… branches being carried horizontal to the trunk rather than drooping. Its dense branching habit in an arc of angles makes its crown appear very much like a crown. Unfortunately, due to grafting challenges in propagation, this cultivar is not readily available in the trade. The genus Quercus includes more than 600 species of the oak tree, of which 90 are …
Type: Garden Guide Plant
