… Most plants in the genus Plectranthus that are familiar to northern gardeners are small house plants valued for their colorful aromatic leaves. Being in … square stems and opposite leaves. Large spur-flower looks very different: a large shrub native to forest margins and streams of South Africa, grown for its huge sprays of blue-purple flowers that from a distance resemble lilacs. Each floret is a long tube that flares out with swept-back petals, revealing the long stamens. It is only …
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… spread. It blooms in May with showy white, flat-topped clusters of flowers. These give way to yellow fruits in the fall. Fall color for this cultivar is not as brilliant as some others. It will grow in full sun to partial shade and is not fussy about soil types or conditions. Viburnums are a versatile genus …
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… and extended spring bloom. With 'Wings of Fire', even though the lavender-pink spring bloom is lovely, the flowers are just a prelude to the foliage. Once flowering is over, the leaves begin to turn bronze, and over the summer deep reddish tints emerge. Come fall, you get the fiery red …
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… Golden Glory is a multi-stemmed upright form of Cornelian cherry that was introduced by the Synnesvedt Nursery … and thus suitable for the northern Midwest. The plant is a multi-stemmed, low-branching, round to oval, deciduous shrub or small tree that typically grows 15 – 20 feet tall. It features tiny, … yellow flowers that appear in March before the foliage and deep green, oval leaves turn to a purple tinge in autumn. Flowers give way to tiny red berries that mature in the summer. The …
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… The Peking cotoneaster is a rounded shrub that grows up to 10 feet high and wide. Its foliage is a dull green. In May … and June it produces white flowers with a pink tinge that attract butterflies. These give way to black fruits in the fall and winter that appeal to birds. Fall foliage is red-orange. This …
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… that emerge before the foliage on a slow-growing medium-sized tree with a pyramidal habit. It is a cross between Magnolia acuminata and M. denudata . It is hardy in both the heat and the cold … 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 … fruiting body of small follicles forming a cone-like shape. The species range from small trees to very large trees and shrubs. Magnolias are an ancient genus that appeared before bees; early …
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… The red oak is one of the largest and most important timber trees. It can grow 2 feet per year, and attain a height and width of 60 to 75 feet. It is used in residential landscapes, on city streets, in parks and on golf courses. … turkeys, squirrels, bears, deer, and raccoons. Fall color is inconsistent and varies from red to reddish-brown or sometimes yellow. The leaves of this oak are broad and sharply toothed. There …
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… The bur oak is a native tree and broadly distributed throughout the Midwestern U.S. It is known to be tough … The bur oak is one of the signature trees of the savannas characteristic of Illinois prior to settlement. A thick trunk supports the relatively short, muscular branches of the bur oak's …
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… 'Millenium' was bred for high-yielding, flavorful stalks. Asparagus is a hardy perennial with thick, succulent shoots that are harvested in April to early May, leaving younger shoots for future growth. Asparagus is high in vitamin K and many minerals. It needs to be planted in well-drained soil, with careful selection of the site, considering that it will continue to grow for 15 to 20 years. It also makes an attractive …
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… Masai spurge is a colorful, perennial, succulent plant with miniature, orchid-shaped, bright red blooms with … multi-flowered clusters. The ¼-inch yellow-green stems arise from tuberous roots and grow to 2 feet tall, bearing thick, green leaves. Native to Tanzania and hardy in USDA Zones 9b-10b, the easy-to-grow Euphorbia neococcinea thrives in …
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