… 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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… 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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… Ikebana is one of the traditional arts of Japan, and has been practiced for more than six hundred years. Don't miss this exhibition presented the Sogetsu School of …
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… cover this mounded beauty when grown in full sun and well-drained soils. In fact, it is ideal for rock or crevice gardens and dry walls. Free of most insect and diseases. …
Type: Garden Guide Plant
… arching cymes gracefully top the dark green, heart-shaped leaves. A wonderful selection for the early spring garden in full sun or under the canopy of deciduous trees. Tolerates the …
Type: Garden Guide Plant
… in containers this summer. Can they remain outside in winter? A. Expecting a hardy woody plant to survive an unpredictable Midwestern winter in a container is risky business. When planted in … When planted in a container, the roots are now above ground, exposed on all sides to temperatures than can drop well below zero. Plants are not "hardened" below ground, and the … Temperatures colder than that will freeze tissue and kill the roots. There are several methods for overwintering small, hardy woody plants. If you have an unheated garage, stairwell or …
Type: Plant Info
… my lilac bloom in the spring? A. There are several possible reasons why your lilac fails to bloom. The most common cause is lack of adequate sunlight. Lilacs (Syringa) need to be planted in a location that receives at least six hours of strong, direct sun per day. They … with little foliage toward the bottom of the shrub. When this happens it may be necessary for a complete rejuvenation by pruning them to within 12 inches of the ground. This should be …
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… resemble moths in flight. The name is derived from the word Phalaena , given by Carl Linnaeus to a group of large moths. There are thousands of beautiful Phalaenopsis hybrids. Phalaenopsis … on top. It is an epiphytic (growing on tree branches and trunks) plant that grows in moderate to high light and will thrive in an east window or a shaded southerly or westerly exposure. Individual Phalaenopsis flowers bloom successively and can last for weeks, providing a stunning display in the home. The orchid family consists of a large number …
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… This member of the Actaea or bugbane family is particularly prized for it remarkably dark purple, almost black foliage. In late summer, bugbanes develop tall flower spires with heavily scented flowers that are repellent (or a bane) to bugs. In fact, in earlier times, they were used to repel bed bugs. 'Hillside Black Beauty' is a shade-loving plant that forms a clump about 2-3 …
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… of catnip? This plant is a type of catnip, although how much your cat may like catnip appears to vary. Cool Cat catmint is a clump-forming perennial that grows to a height of 30 inches with full sun to partial shade and moderate moisture conditions. In … in the fall. It is resistant to deer. Because of its clumping growth habit it is suitable for cottage gardens and perennial borders. It will self-seed however so care should be take when …
Type: Garden Guide Plant
