… 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 …
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… The Winesap apple has sweet, crisp flesh and is considered good for eating fresh, baking, or making cider. It is reported to keep very well in cold storage. 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 …
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… This wild apple is native to Europe and is thought to be an ancestor, or relative, of the domesticated eating apples raised as crops today. 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 …
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… 'Majestic Butterflies' is a variegated Ginkgo. This is a chance mutation from 'Jade Butterflies' discovered by Crispin Silva. It has variegated … shaped leaves are said to resemble green butterflies, but in this case, green and white. It is a male clone, which will not produce the distinctive smelly fruit and is perfect as an accent …
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… This plant is suitable for growing indoors. Does not bloom. Propagation by dividing rhizomes, tubers, corms or bulbs (including offsets) It is grown for foliage, is evergreen and smooth textured. …
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… September Beauty summersweet is derived from a deciduous shrub native to the eastern US. 'September Beauty' has prolific … spikes about 6 inches long that protrude from the dark green foliage. 'September Beauty' is a medium height shrub growing slowly to about 6 feet high and 5 feet wide and is suitable for borders, screens or as a specimen plant. Summersweet is tolerant of a range of …
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… 'Mariken' is a dwarf Ginkgo form. Its leaf size is in proportion to its size, making it appropriate for a bonsai or container. It is a male clone, which will not produce the distinctive smelly fruit, and will mature to small 3 …
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… 'Pendula' is a slow growing somewhat weeping form. This is a male clone and will not produce fruit. It has a broad spreading habit that is rather stiffly downward trending, producing an umbrella like shape. 'Pendula' matures to a …
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… Grandiflora is commonly known as pee gee hydrangea, although the nickname pee gee hydrangea is often applied to other Hydrangea paniculatas as well. This is a fast growing shrub that can grow as tall as 25 feet and as wide as 15 feet. The large, …
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… Iris ‘Before the Storm’ is a Tall Bearded Iris which is near black in color, making it one of the darkest of the dark irises. The flowers are moderate … falls which flare outward. The stems stand 36 inches high with buds that open mid season. It is an excellent cut flower and is attractive to butterflies and hummingbirds while resistant to …
Type: Garden Guide Plant
