… and the one you see here is a hybrid with its wild ancestor, Altilis mariannensis. It’s native to Micronesia, but in the 1700’s it was introduced to tropical areas around the world by European explorers (including Captain Bligh of "Mutiny on … crop as Artocarpus altilis since its fruit is smaller, but in Micronesia the tree is valued for its wood, latex-like sap, and the medicinal qualities of its leaves as well as the fruit. …
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… CHARM™ boxwood features deep green foliage with a bluish cast in summer that changes to a rich black-green in mid-winter. It is notable for its excellent cold hardiness, compact, oval-rounded habit, delicate foliage and good growth … the Morton Arboretum and the Ornamental Growers Association of Northern Illinois formed to promote plant cultivars that perform well in northern Illinois. This variety was selected by …
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… color is purple. Viburnums are a versatile genus of multi-stemmed shrubs that are well suited to the 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 …
Type: Garden Guide Plant
… of the species. Viburnums are a versatile genus of multi-stemmed shrubs that are well suited to the 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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… It has a very narrow pyramidal form, with rich, teal blue-green needles. Balsam fir is native to the colder regions of Canada and the northeastern United States. The slow growth rate makes it an ideal low-maintenance plant for lawns in cold climates. In the Chicago area, it is prized as a Christmas tree because of its fragrance and symmetry. It grows in full sun to partial shade, in a slightly acidic, well-drained soil. It is not tolerant of heat and needs …
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… Beautiful five-to-nine-lobed leaves emerge early. The plant grows 10 feet in height with a similar spread, and it is highly admired for its semi-weeping branches. Use the Japanese maple as a specimen plant. May and June bring … rich red. Foliage is red and turns a brighter red in the fall. This lovely small tree, native to the Far East, can be grown only in very protected areas if you live in Zone 5. It is an …
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… August on this rhizome-producing onion. Ornamental onions with rhizomes are typically confined to the late summer flowering group but are much better adapted to Chicago soils than their bulb-producing cousins flowering earlier in the summer. This hybrid … apparently a spontaneous occurrence in the garden of Mark McDonough—internationally recognized for his work with Allium . It strongly resembles nutans , a native of Siberia, the leaves of …
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… Q. I am looking for a specific plant that I cannot find at any of my local garden centers. How can I find a mail order source for this plant? A. The University of Minnesota offers an excellent online search engine for mail order plant sources at www.plantinfo.umn.edu. …
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… The musicians of Lone Piñon learned from elder musicians who instilled in them a respect for continuity and an example of the radicalism, creativity, and cross-cultural solidarity that has always been necessary for musical traditions to adapt and thrive in each generation. In 2014, Lone Piñon was founded as a platform for … Mexico communities. Through relationship with elders, study of field recordings, connections to parallel traditional music and dance revitalization movements in the United States and Mexico, …
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… Q. I was away on vacation for several weeks and my houseplants were seriously overwatered. How can I tell if they have … amount of time the roots were waterlogged and how much of the entire root mass was affected. To check for damage, remove each plant from its pot and check the condition of the roots. Healthy roots …
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