… the river birch grows to heights of 40 to 60 feet. When mature, it has an oval, rounded habit and is a good choice for large areas. The flowers are not very showy; brown catkins (male … has gained considerable popularity because it is not susceptible to the bronze birch borer and is one of the most adaptable birches. The primary ornamental feature of birch trees is the … used this property to harvest the bark from fallen paperbark birch trees to make canoes, bowls and shelter -- practical as well as beautiful. A strong secondary ornamental feature is the …
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… mature trunks of the European white birch contrast wonderfully with the black younger stems and conifers throughout the year but particularly in winter. In a good year the foliage turns a … the bronze headed birch borer. Plant where the trunk can be shown to best advantage in winter and plan on replacing the plant in 10 to 15 years, on average. The primary ornamental feature of … used this property to harvest the bark from fallen paperbark birch trees to make canoes, bowls and shelter -- practical as well as beautiful. A strong secondary ornamental feature is the …
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… grows to 4 feet by 3 feet in size. The nicely scented flowers are much beloved by honeybees and butterflies. All roses prefer full sun and moisture-retentive, loamy soils. Roses respond favorably to moderate fertilization from early … subject to freeze damage. No fertilization after mid-August should be applied. Black spot and powdery mildew are two of the more frequent diseases of this cultivar. Both diseases become …
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… Q. What can I do to prevent powdery mildew from attacking my phlox and zinnias? A. Powdery mildew is a late-season fungus that favors hot, humid days, cooler nights, and mornings heavy with dew. Interestingly enough, rain does not promote this mildew as it does … Symptoms include a white-to-gray powdery appearance on leaves, new shoots, stems, buds, and flowers. In some cases, the leaves turn yellow or brown, curl up, and drop off the plant. …
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… Cuttings from favorite or unusual varieties of annuals such as geraniums, coleus, begonias, and impatiens can be taken this month, potted up, and brought inside to a south-facing window. Some tender unusual container plants can be brought inside as whole plants — hebe, black mondo grass, mandevilla vine, and certain small geranium plants are a few. Many gardeners prefer to repot the plants and change …
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… Plants Many ornamental plants, including trees, shrubs, annuals, perennials, houseplants, and greenhouse plants. Commonly afflicted plants include dogwood ( Cornus ), lilac ( Syringa ), peony ( Paeonia ), rose ( Rosa ), phlox ( Phlox ), zinnia ( Zinnia ), verbena ( Verbena ), and others. Description & Symptoms Botrytis blight is a fungal disease that flourishes during cool, damp weather and affects various parts of many plants, particularly tender plant tissue, such as flower …
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… 'Lana', a member of the Begoniaceae family, is referred to as an angel wing cane begonia and is considered a variegated wonder. This grand superba-type cane was developed by Paul Lee in 1973. A tender perennial grown for its colorful flowers and foliage, the plant's angel wing-like leaves appear even more delicate due to the grayish-green variegation that runs the whole width and breadth of the leaves. The stem is cane-like with evenly spaced nodes, and it branches …
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… flowers are somewhat lighter than those of Anthony Waterer. It is distinctive for its twisted and incised leaves. The Spiraea japonica species includes the greatest range of cultivars … a compact mounding habit in sizes ranging from 18" to 5' that makes them useful in borders and smaller spaces. The cultivars also offer foliage coloration ranging from green to yellow/gold and bloom coloration ranging from pale pink to dark pinks that are almost red or purple. These …
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… Gold n Rubies spirea gets its names from its golden foliage and ruby-colored flower buds, which open to pink flowers. It is one of the smallest spireas. The … a compact mounding habit in sizes ranging from 18" to 5' that makes them useful in borders and smaller spaces. The cultivars also offer foliage coloration ranging from green to yellow/gold and bloom coloration ranging from pale pink to dark pinks that are almost red or purple. These …
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… Pruhoniciana Japanese spirea was developed in 1913 from a cross between Anthony Waterer spirea and S. albiflora. It takes its name from Pruhonice Park in Prague, where it originated. The … a compact mounding habit in sizes ranging from 18" to 5' that makes them useful in borders and smaller spaces. The cultivars also offer foliage coloration ranging from green to yellow/gold and bloom coloration ranging from pale pink to dark pinks that are almost red or purple. These …
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