… The blackjack oak is native to the south-central and southeastern U.S. It has a scrubby and irregular habit and is more likely to be found in the wild in poor sandy soil than in nursery stock. Acorns mature …
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… The chinkapin oak is a native tree widely distributed in the south-central U.S. and often found in dry sites with alkaline soil. Acorns are produced annually. The chinkapin oak is also known as the chestnut oak due to a similarity in leaf shape with the chestnut tree. The …
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… this one grows on trees. The most notable feature of Quesnelia marmorata , or Grecian urn, is its foliage. The tall, narrow leaves have mottled horizontal bands of green and white and … curve outwards gracefully at the top, like the lip of a vase. The bloom, though short-lived, is lovely, with pinkish maroon bracts that open to reveal lavender-blue flowers. It’s quite easy …
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… It requires full sun and moderate soil fertility—use acid fertilizers, similar to what is used for rhododendrons—and needs to be kept moist. The very large, silvery, felted leaves on a … a container, but must be brought indoors before a heavy frost. A native to Brazil, glory bush is one of the plants recommended by famed twentieth-century landscape architect Roberto Burle …
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… color that gives this shrub its cultivar name. It will grow in full sun to partial shade and is not fussy about soil types or conditions. This is one of the oldest garden viburnum cultivars, originating in Holland in the 16th century. …
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… MY MONET® is a prize-winner, and its bright pink spring bloom is just one of the reasons. It's the first true dwarf Weigela with variegated foliage. In shade, …
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… number of genera, each with its own unique characteristics. A common characteristic, however, is the basic form of the flower, which consists of three petals surrounded by three sepals—often … nights—though the absolute temperature range (cool, intermediate, or warm) varies by genus and is consistent with their natural habitat. While requiring adequate sunlight for a stunning bloom …
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… the trails in natural settings. Fee includes the $100 event registration fee. The course cost is nonrefundable and must be purchased by April 8, 2026. This class requires a DSLR or mirrorless camera, telephoto zoom lens (300mm or greater), and a tripod. Transportation is on your own. A map will be sent. Prerequisite: Experience with DSLR or mirrorless camera. The …
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… are beautiful, densely-branched evergreens native to the mountains of Korea. 'Golden Glow' is a dwarf cultivar with needles that are yellow-green above and with two white lines beneath. The form is a broad mound that will reach 3-4 feet tall and 4-5 feet wide with age. Firs can be …
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… It's native to open forests and creek banks from Illinois to as far south as Alabama. Aconitum is commonly known as monkshood because the upper sepal of each flower resembles the hoods of medieval monks. It attracts a variety of butterflies and moths, and is the primary food source for Old World bees. Another common name, wolfbane, refers to the …
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