… The Altai birch or dwarf Japanese bog birch is native to China and Japan. It is a water-loving multi-stemmed shrub or very small tree. The primary … susceptibility to bronze birch borer infestations, birch trees can be challenging to cultivate in the Chicago region. The genus Betula includes an indeterminate number of species of the …
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… Hill's juniper is a dense, columnar, slow-growing evergreen shrub, growing 6 to 16 feet high; it is very long lived. The green leaves are striped with a broad, bluish-white band on the top, and during the winter the plant takes on a purplish hue. It is excellent for use as screen, background, or accent, because it withstands a wide variety of soils and …
Type: Garden Guide Plant
… Red and white 'dancing lady' flowers on multi-branched flowering stems delicately perfume the atmosphere with their sweet fragrance. Bright to moderate light, periodically moistened roots and relatively high humidity are all key requirements to growing this orchid indoors in Chicago area homes. The orchid family consists of a large number of genera, each with its own …
Type: Garden Guide Plant
… Large white flowers with rounded pink tips surround a large, reddish, dark brown eye on the lip. Clusters of flowers are produced at each node on the upright canes. The orchid family … the basic form of the flower, which consists of three petals surrounded by three sepals—often in dramatic and contrasting colors and in a variety of shapes and sizes. Although some orchids are native to temperate zones, most orchids tend to prefer a semitropical or tropical environment (USDA …
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… Single large white flowers with lavender veins on the lip are produced from the base of this smaller sized orchid. The orchid family consists of a … basic form of the flower, which consists of three petals surrounded by three sepals -- often in dramatic and contrasting colors and in a variety of shapes and sizes. Although some orchids are native to temperate zones, most orchids tend to prefer a semi-tropical or tropical environment (USDA …
Type: Garden Guide Plant
… Though most magnolias claim our attention from the beauty of their flowers, bigleaf magnolia is an eye-catcher because of its enormous leaves. At up to 30" long, the leaves are the largest of any tree native to North America and give a tropical … for the stunning beauty of their usually large flowers, which emerge prior to the foliage in spring, and are often fragrant. While shades of pink are the most common bloom color, the …
Type: Garden Guide Plant
… This orchid needs partial shade and moist soil conditions. From January to June it produces red, lavender, and purple blooms. The orchid family consists of a large number of genera, each with its own unique characteristics. … basic form of the flower, which consists of three petals surrounded by three sepals -- often in dramatic and contrasting colors and in a variety of shapes and sizes. Although some orchids …
Type: Garden Guide Plant
… This orchid needs full sun to partial shade and moist soil conditions. From January through April it produces showy purple and white flowers. The orchid family consists of a large number of genera, each with its own unique characteristics. … basic form of the flower, which consists of three petals surrounded by three sepals -- often in dramatic and contrasting colors and in a variety of shapes and sizes. Although some orchids …
Type: Garden Guide Plant
… Min fir is a conifer from the mountains of China and Tibet that is known for its fine, stiff needles that curve downwards and are typically one inch in length. This variety, named after plant explorer Ernest Wilson, differs in minor …
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… Scarcely resembling the common garden fuchsias with their large dangling flowers, this New Zealand coastal native is a creeping vine with tiny toothed round leaves, suitable for a hanging basket in a constantly warm, moist environment. The half-inch flowers, a botanical wonder, are upright …
Type: Garden Guide Plant
