… The fastigiate English oak is a columnar form of the species. This cultivar and related hybrid columnar forms are proving … more useful in the U.S. than the species itself. These cultivars should be sited in full sun to reduce the potential for mildew in our humid summers. 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 …
Type: Garden Guide Plant
… heavily pleated leaves unfold. By summer, those large, horse-chestnut like leaves have matured to green tinged with bronze, and the deep red stems bearing bright pink flowers appear. Even when bloom is done, the seed heads are attractive in their own right. In the shade garden, Rodgersias give you a bold counterpoint to the delicate airy foliage common to so many shade plants in our area. The leaves of certain …
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… of semi-double pink roses with a strong old rose fragrance. As individual flowers fade to white, the clusters become two-tone. As the flowers begin to open, the petals have the look of slightly crumpled tissue paper. Fully open, they're … hips (seed pods), in late summer that persist well into winter and feed the birds. 'Celsiana' is a relatively large rose, up to 6 feet tall and 4 feet across, so give it room either in back …
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… This shrub needs full sun and moist soil conditions. It has yellow blooms in late spring. It is a specimen. Members of the genus Salix are commonly known as willows. These woody plants range in size from the imposing weeping willow tree to small shrubs. While not fussy about soil quality, they generally require moderate to wet soil moisture. In the wild, willows are commonly found near streams, rivers and ponds. In …
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… Watch weather conditions for an appropriate window of time to spray fruit trees or large deciduous trees with dormant oil. Spray if aphids, scale, or mites … the following 24 hours. Avoid spraying on a windy day. Certain trees have a phototoxicity to dormant oil and should not be sprayed. A few common ones are arborvitae, beech, red maple, … trees and shrubs before they break bud and when soil conditions permit. If spring weather is unusually wet, consider planting in the fall when the plants begin their dormancy. With all …
Type: Plant Info
… The yellow pitcher plant is a carnivorous plant native to North America. The "pitcher" is actually a modified leaf. …
Type: Garden Guide Plant
… This is a large, deciduous shrub that can slowly grow to 16 feet high and 10 feet wide. It blooms with panicles of scarlet flowers that appear in late spring to early summer. These provide a contrast with its dark green foliage. It is not fussy about soil …
Type: Garden Guide Plant
… dwarf cultivar reaches a maximum height of six feet with partial or full sun. From midsummer to fall it produces panicles of white blooms that attract butterflies and hummingbirds. It is a specimen, fine for a border, and, as usual, it should be pruned back in the spring to enable even more growth. It is also deer resistant and will tolerate drought once it is …
Type: Garden Guide Plant
… Pink Fountain is a deciduous shrub with an arching, fountain-like habit. It can grow to a height of 4 to 5 feet with a similar spread. It requires full sun or partial shade and moderate water …
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… This plant is called a shooting star because its flower is shaped like a comet or a shooting star with the petals trailing behind the head of the plant. Aphrodite Shooting star grows to about 18 inches tall and about 12 inches wide and is tolerant of a range of soils but prefers shady locations. Aphrodite bears deep pink flowers in late spring to early summer. Archived Copy: This content was captured before February 2022, and is no longer …
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