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  • … home landscape due to their range of sizes and cultural adaptability. Some viburnums are noted for their fragrant flowers; most bear small fruit that may add visual interest. Many viburnums …
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  • … and it produces black fruit that attracts birds. The fruit is very sweet and can be used for preserves; it ripens to blue-black in early and mid-fall when the foliage turns shades of …
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  • … shaped flowers that shade from chartreuse to grass-green on tall (40 – 50") plants ideal for the sunny border and hot, dry summer weather. Zinnias are a favorite of American gardens, …
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  • … Zizia aurea, golden Alexanders, is a fairly common native wildflower and a great plant for a naturalized landscape. It is one of the earlier blooming natives, producing attractive …
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  • … Board of Directors Please contact (847) 835-6839 for more information.     Officers Michael R. Zimmerman, Chair Lois L. Morrison, Vice Chair Jean … Wanjiku J. Walcott   Melvin F. Williams, Jr. Ernest C. Wong … Please contact (847) 835-6839 for more information.     Officers Michael R. Zimmerman, Chair Lois L. Morrison, Vice Chair Jean …
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  • … in Florida, suggests that the ghost orchid depends on fungi in the bark of its host tree for nutrition and to help carry out essential functions.    … Photo by Rachel Goad Orchids are … in Florida, suggests that the ghost orchid depends on fungi in the bark of its host tree for nutrition and to help carry out essential functions.    …
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  • … their height. Sow seeds of biennials, such as hollyhock, directly into the garden this month for next year's bloom. Mark the area carefully to avoid accidentally disturbing the seeds. Monitor plants, especially succulent the new growth, for insects. Infested plants can be hosed down to remove small insect populations. Don't apply …
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  • … FOX VALLEY® is a river birch cultivar that was selected for its uniform compact habit, adaptability to various soils, excellent disease/pest resistance, … ornamental feature is the usually colorful golden fall foliage. Given their preference for cool weather and acid soil and their susceptibility to bronze birch borer infestations, birch …
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  • … birch propagated by tissue culture or vegetative propagation from an original tree selected for its resistance to bronze birch borer. It is considered distinct in the trade from Whitespire … ornamental feature is the usually colorful golden fall foliage. Given their preference for cool weather and acid soil and their susceptibility to bronze birch borer infestations, birch …
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  • … cultivar propagated by tissue culture or vegetative propagation from an original tree selected for its resistance to bronze birch borer. Both cultivars are more tolerant of the heat in the … ornamental feature is the usually colorful golden fall foliage. Given their preference for cool weather and acid soil and their susceptibility to bronze birch borer infestations, birch …
    Type: Garden Guide Plant