… ‘Birgit’ is an initially upright then rounded, 10’-12’ tall shrub that grows in sun to partial shade and is noted for its early blooms, starting in February, as soon as temperatures rise above around 40 degrees … leaves are initially a medium green flushed with maroon, then a dark green before changing to yellow and orange-red in autumn. Intermediate witch hazels were created by the hybridization …
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… ‘Old Copper’ is an initially upright then vase-shaped, 9’-10’ tall shrub that grows in sun to partial shade and is noted for its early blooms, starting in February, as soon as temperatures rise above around 40 degrees … leaves are initially a medium green with maroon tints, then a dark green before changing to yellow in autumn. Intermediate witch hazels were created by the hybridization of Hamamelis …
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… ‘Primavera’ is an initially upright then vase-shaped, 9’-10’ tall shrub that grows in sun to partial shade and is noted for its early blooms, starting in February, as soon as temperatures rise above around 40 degrees … Large oval leaves are initially green with bronze tints, then sage-green before changing to yellow in autumn. Intermediate witch hazels were created by the hybridization of Hamamelis …
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… ‘Aurora’ is an initially upright then vase shaped, 10’-12’ tall shrub that grows in sun to partial shade and is noted for its early blooms, starting in February, as soon as temperatures rise above around 40 degrees … Large oval leaves are initially a light yellowish-green, then a sage-green before changing to shades of yellow and orange in autumn. Intermediate witch hazels were created by the …
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… Gallery Yellow Shades lupines were bred for a compact growth habit and spires of showy pea-like flowers that can rise a foot or more above the plants. They are probably a hybrid of two species native to the Pacific Northwest. The compound leaves are also attractive, with eight leaflets radiating around a central point, growing on long petioles. Lupines are native mostly to the Western states, with two species found in Eastern states and a few in southern Europe. …
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… Narcissus ‘Baby Boomer’ is in Division 7. This is a dwarf Narcissus that grows to only 4 – 8 inches high. It blooms in mid season with 6 to 8 very fragrant flowers on each stem. The petals are bright yellow with distinctive points at … toxic and will not be eaten by deer or rabbits. The name Narcissus comes from the Greek word for narcotic and is tied to the myth of a young man known as Narcissus who fell in love with his …
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… The oriental white oak is native to Asia. It bears acorns annually in the fall. The genus Quercus includes more than 600 species of the oak tree, of which 90 are native to North America; the Chicago Botanic Garden's collection contains more than 60 varieties and … (biennial). Oaks are often imposing shade trees at maturity and provide habitat and food for a variety of wildlife. …
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… oriental white oak takes its name from the serrations along the leaf margins. It is native to Asia. The genus Quercus includes more than 600 species of the oak tree, of which 90 are native to North America; the Chicago Botanic Garden's collection contains more than 60 varieties and … (biennial). Oaks are often imposing shade trees at maturity and provide habitat and food for a variety of wildlife. …
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… The Daimyo or Japanese Emperor oak is native to Asia. Its leaves have toothed or serrated margins. The genus Quercus includes more than 600 species of the oak tree, of which 90 are native to North America; the Chicago Botanic Garden's collection contains more than 60 varieties and … (biennial). Oaks are often imposing shade trees at maturity and provide habitat and food for a variety of wildlife. …
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… Sargent viburnum is similar to cranberrybush viburnum but somewhat coarser in texture and less tolerant of heat. Clusters of … appear in May followed by red fruit that persists into winter. This species was introduced to Europe and the U.S. from Asia by C. S. Sargent in 1892. Viburnums are a versatile genus of … 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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