… Little Gem creeping cotoneaster is a dwarf form with a spreading habit. Pink buds open to white flowers in May and June. This is considered the same plant as Cotoneaster apiculatus … as hedges or groundcovers. The genus Cotoneaster includes at least 90 species of shrubs native to the temperate regions of Europe and Asia, with a concentration in western China. There are no cotoneasters native to the U.S. though a number of species and their hybrids and cultivars flourish in the northern …
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… and cheerful bright cherry red flower sprays. This Heuchera was named after the Greek hero to emphasize its strong growth and robust appearance. The leaves emerge in the spring with … mound 16 inches tall by 16 inches wide, the red and pink flower display increases the height to 20 inches. It performs best if provided with some shade. Beautiful in containers or as an … in large numbers as a groundcover in shade. It will attract birds, bees and is resistant to deer. This very showy selection was introduced from the Netherlands by Herbert Oudshoorn in …
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… and resemble a fish-tail palm leaf. These unusual leaves give an overall lacy appearance to the foliage. Saratoga Ginkgo has symmetrical branching and matures into full, dense, pyramidal … form. It is slightly smaller than other selections, but not a dwarf. It is about one-half to two-thirds the size of the Autumn Gold Ginkgo. Saratoga Ginkgo has the typical outstanding … this tree coexisted with the dinosaurs. Ginkgo is sometimes called the maidenhair tree due to its beautiful fan shaped leaves that resemble a maidenhair fern frond. …
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… fruit. It will develop into upright narrowly pyramidal shape, and with increased age, mature to a large 50' by 30' tree. Its narrow shape makes it work well as a street tree but, due to its ultimate mature height, should not be planted under power lines. The Ginkgo is an ancient … this tree coexisted with the dinosaurs. Ginkgo is sometimes called the maidenhair tree due to its beautiful fan shaped leaves that resemble a maidenhair fern frond. It is one of the most …
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… green and yellow variegated leaves. The yellow stripes on the leaves are irregular and fade to a cream as the leaf matures. It is reported that this variegated form shows less tendency toward reversion to an all green leaf, which has been a problem with past variegated forms. Sun Stream Ginkgo was … trees and works well in the city. Ginkgo is sometimes called the maidenhair tree due to its beautiful fan shaped leaves that resemble a maidenhair fern frond. The Ginkgo is an …
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… ruffled petals and white at the base of the falls. The stalks stand 40 – 45 inches high with 4 to 5 buds on each stalk. It blooms in mid season, while the thin, grass like foliage remains a … of Merit. In 2006 it received the Morgan Wood Medal which is the highest special award given to a Siberian Iris. Siberian irises lack the “beard” of colored hairs at the base of each fall … adaptation of the iris flower. The name Iris was taken from the Greek goddess of the rainbow to symbolize the many colors of this flower. …
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… Tibouchina urvilleana , glory bush, is native to northeastern Brazil and so thrives in the bright sun, heat and humidity of Chicago summers. … bright warm sunny location. There are 350 species in the genus Tibouchina , all of them native to tropical areas of the Americas. Their plant family, the Melastomaceae, can easily be … flower because of the distinctive parallel veins that run parallel down the leaf (in contrast to all other plant families that have a single prominent vein in the leaf. When in flower the …
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… More information and to register Tuesday, June 7 1 – 2:30 p.m. Alsdorf Auditorium …
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… This class is a continuing practice designed to be taken in multiple, consecutive sessions. It explores ways that energy medicine exercises … based on the interests of participants. In addition, you will learn simple energy treatments to help friends and family. Prerequisite: Optimize Your Energy I or instructor approval. Devi …
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… New! In this two-day workshop, you will learn how to create compelling architectural images with an in-depth overview of composition. We will begin … of your images created during this time plus post-processing instruction and time to work on your own images in class. The School’s CEUs=10 hours. FPC elective Angie McMonigal, …
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