… Jane magnolia is a hybrid developed as one of the Little Girls series at the National Arboretum. It is … combination of reddish-purple on the outside and white on the inside. It may rebloom from time to time after its initial mid-spring show. Members of the genus Magnolia are known for the stunning beauty of their usually large flowers, which emerge prior to the foliage in spring, and are often fragrant. While shades of pink are the most common bloom …
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… Ricki magnolia is one of the Little Girl series of hybrids developed by the U.S. National Arboretum in the … floral display and bloom timing somewhat later than the star magnolia, reducing susceptibility to late frost damage. Members of the genus Magnolia are known for the stunning beauty of their usually large flowers, which emerge prior to the foliage in spring, and are often fragrant. While shades of pink are the most common bloom …
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… The pin oak is a native oak widely used for landscaping due to its pleasing habit, relatively fast growth … for the oak genus. However, the pin oak prefers acidic soil and is intolerant of alkaline soil to the point of potentially severe chlorosis. In the generally alkaline soils of northeastern …
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… This deer-resistant needled evergreen is native to Japan, Korea, and China. It prefers shade and moist, well-drained soils. It is called plum yew because its edible fruits resemble small plums, and its needles resemble the … Taxus ). While it tolerates heat, it does not tolerate full sun. It should be planted in a site protected from the wind. …
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… a foot above the 3-foot masses of large bold textured, deeply cut, deep green leaves. This is an ideal plant for moist, shady locations in the garden or those areas that receive supplemental irrigation during dry periods. It is relatively pest- and disease-free but does not respond well to dry-ish soils. …
Type: Garden Guide Plant
… Why, botanically speaking, is a tomato a fruit? What is the difference between a fern and a moss? Dive deep into the botanic world to explore the importance of plants in our lives, scientific taxonomy and classification, plant …
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… This North American native is extremely cold-hardly (USDA Zone 2). It has a broad, pyramidal shape and can grow to 50’ tall with a width of 40’. The dark green needles come in bundles of two and turn a bit yellowish in the winter. This tree needs full sun, but is not fussy about soil types. It can tolerate periods of drought once it’s established. …
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… Weeper Canadian hemlock ( Tsuga canadensis 'Ashfield Weeper') will grow only as high as it is staked. When staked, the lateral branches are gracefully pendulous. If left unstaked, this cultivar can be used as a ground cover, and it is particularly effective if allowed to cascade over retaining walls. Like all hemlocks, it prefers acidic, sandy soil and protection …
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… This evergreen shrub grows to a height of 15 feet in full sun and moderate moisture conditions. It blooms from November to February and is a specimen in a border. …
Type: Garden Guide Plant
… This perennial rises to a height of 18 inches in full sun and dry moisture conditions. It belongs in a border or a ground cover and is resistant to deer. …
Type: Garden Guide Plant
