… shrub, reaching 15-20 feet tall at maturity. A native of northern Asia, it is hardy to zone 2. The glossy green leaves are smaller than most maples, divided into three sharply … an abundance of winged seeds called "samaras" may litter the lawn and sprout. It is easy to grow in moist, rich, well-drained soils in full sun to part shade and performs well in areas with cool summer climates. Amur maple makes an unusual …
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… is a much maligned species of maple with compound leaves, usually trifoliate, but with up to seven leaflets. Although it is a native throughout much of North America, it is not often used in the landscape because of its weak branches and often irregular habit. It is also host to the cute but pesky box elder bug. It is extremely hardy and adaptable to any kind of soil, from clay to sand. The seedlings sprout readily in moist areas, and with its …
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… and smooth skinned so you can pop them in your mouth like grapes. There's more good news. Unlike so many kiwi vines, 'Issai' is self polinating. It doesn't need a male vine nearby to bear fruit. 'Issai' is hardy to -25, so you can be confident Chicago winters won't faze it. And it's happy in full sun or …
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… South America and in the Caribbean. They bloom once at maturity, which can be anywhere from 5 to 40 years. Most plants die after flowering and are not frost hardy. Banded agave is a … from a very short trunk, reach 2 feet long and 3 inches wide, while the entire plant grows to a height of 24 to 48 inches with a spread of 36 to 72 inches. It blooms in the spring after 10 or more years and …
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… be described as "stately" or "majestic," producing large spikes of showy flowers from June to September. Modern cultivars, often called candle delphiniums, are derived mostly from the … in height, prefers full sun or light shade, and needs well-drained soil that is not allowed to dry out. Cultivated delphiniums require regular fertilizing and dead-heading, and even with "TLC" tend to be short-lived. The word delphinium means "little dolphin," alluding to the shape of the …
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… turn burgundy in the fall. The genus Deutzia consists of medium sized flowering shrubs native to Asia, generally with slender stems and a fine-textured arching habit. The clusters of small … and cultivars. Deutzias are best used grouped in informal settings as a hedge or background to a border. These shrubs may benefit from occasional renewal pruning to maintain their dense attractive habit. In their native Asia, members of the genus Deutzia are …
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… foliage is purple bronze. The genus Deutzia consists of medium sized flowering shrubs native to Asia, generally with slender stems and a fine-textured arching habit. The clusters of small … and cultivars. Deutzias are best used grouped in informal settings as a hedge or background to a border. These shrubs may benefit from occasional renewal pruning to maintain their dense attractive habit. In their native Asia, members of the genus Deutzia are …
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… no appreciable fall color. The genus Deutzia consists of medium sized flowering shrubs native to Asia, generally with slender stems and a fine-textured arching habit. The clusters of small … and cultivars. Deutzias are best used grouped in informal settings as a hedge or background to a border. These shrubs may benefit from occasional renewal pruning to maintain their dense attractive habit. In their native Asia, members of the genus Deutzia are …
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… that are not the same as the weedy honeysuckles in the genus Lonicera , but they are related to weigelas. They can be recognized the opposite, toothed leaves along slender twigs and clusters … towards the ends of the branches, the axillary and terminal clusters of flowers can number up to 50 florets, with an extended bloom period. Overall, the foliage is dark green, but new leaves … bronze and have a fine picotee of red. Fall color is reddish-purple. Bush honeysuckles, native to dry woods and clearings, are adaptable to many soils, and will grow in sun or partial shade. …
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… perennial plant with trifoliate leaves. Root-hardy in the Chicago area (where it gets frozen to the ground each winter), in warmer climates it grows as a deciduous creeping vine. It grows well in full sun and partially shaded gardens. Native to China, the flower shape, size, and sprawling habit are shared with many of the clematis native to North America — a characteristic described as an "analog" in the scientific literature. The …
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