… soil that is kept evenly moist in light or partial shade. This is also a good selection for Bonsai. Archived Copy: This content was captured before February 2022, and is no longer being …
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… grows 15 to 25 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
… grows 15 to 25 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
… and on flowerbed edges, but it is not hardy in Chicago and would need to come indoors for the frosty months. Archived Copy: This content was captured before February 2022, and is no …
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… especially when backlit in early morning or late afternoon. The plant is usually retained for winter interest and cut back in early spring and can also be divided at this time if …
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… early fall until a secondary bloom extends the show later into the fall. It is a magnet for bees, butterflies and hummingbirds attracted to its honey scented blooms. Minimal water is …
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… from April through June. Attractive red berries produced in the summer are a food source for birds and bears. In the heath family, related to rhododendrons, it requires well-draining …
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… years to bloom. Native to our Illinois prairies, iti is an outstanding sun-loving perennial for our gardens. Archived Copy: This content was captured before February 2022, and is no longer …
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… wind. Native Americans once boiled the roots to produce a root tea that was used medicinally for a variety of purposes such as wound applications and sore throat treatments. Plant it in full …
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… moist rich soils it is highly adaptable to poor soils, and acidity making it a suitable tree for urban environments and streets. Archived Copy: This content was captured before February …
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