… Sixteen Candles summersweet is derived from a deciduous shrub native to the eastern US. 'Sixteen Candles' has very fragrant … spikes about 6 inches long that protrude from the glossy green foliage. 'Sixteen Candles' is a compact rounded shrub growing slowly to 4-5 feet high and 2-3 feet wide and is suitable for borders, screens or as a specimen plant. Summersweet is tolerant of a range of …
Type: Garden Guide Plant
… Description: This black-headed gull is a southern species that rarely is rarely seen at the Garden. It is most likely to be seen flying over. …
Type: Birding
… The Baldwin apple is sweet tasting and crisp. It can be eaten fresh or used in cooking or for juice and is noted as a good keeper. The Baldwin apple originated in the 17th century in Massachusetts. The difference between apples and crabapples is the size of the fruit. If the fruit is 2 inches or greater, it is considered an apple; if less …
Type: Garden Guide Plant
… The red buds of Beverly crabapple open to white flowers. The green foliage is reported to have good disease resistance. The fruit is bright red and may persist into winter. The difference between apples and crabapples is the size of the fruit. If the fruit is 2 inches or greater, it is considered an apple; if less …
Type: Garden Guide Plant
… The Empire apple is a cross between the McIntosh and the Delicious apples developed by the New York State Agricultural Experiment Station in the 1940s. It is primarily used as a fresh eating apple. The difference between apples and crabapples is the size of the fruit. If the fruit is 2 inches or greater, it is considered an apple; if less …
Type: Garden Guide Plant
… The SEPTEMBER WONDER® Fuji apple is an earlier ripening cultivar with the Fuji apple flavor, which makes it possible to grow in areas that might otherwise be too cold. It is notable for a sweet taste and crisp texture. The difference between apples and crabapples is the size of the fruit. If the fruit is 2 inches or greater, it is considered an apple; if less …
Type: Garden Guide Plant
… The Idared apple is a cross between the Jonathan and the Wagener apple varieties developed by the University of Idaho Agricultural Experiment Station in the 1940s. It is recommended for eating fresh or for cooking and has good keeping qualities. The difference between apples and crabapples is the size of the fruit. If the fruit is 2 inches or greater, it is considered an apple; if less …
Type: Garden Guide Plant
… ZESTAR!® is an early ripening variety of apple developed by the University of Minnesota. It is noted for its crisp texture, tart flavor and good storage life. The difference between apples and crabapples is the size of the fruit. If the fruit is 2” or greater, it is considered an apple; if less than …
Type: Garden Guide Plant
… The Red Rome apple is tart with firm flesh and is highly recommended for cooking, both sauce and in pies. This variety originated in Ohio in the 19th century. The difference between apples and crabapples is the size of the fruit. If the fruit is 2 inches or greater, it is considered an apple; if less …
Type: Garden Guide Plant
… The State Fair apple features juicy, tart flesh. It is recommended for eating fresh or for cooking, but is not considered a good keeper. This cultivar was developed at the University of Minnesota. The difference between apples and crabapples is the size of the fruit. If the fruit is 2 inches or greater, it is considered an apple; if less …
Type: Garden Guide Plant
