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  • Cotoneaster dammeri 'Skogholm'
    … a large area quickly. Skogholm was introduced from Sweden about 1950. The species is native to central China. Members of the genus Cotoneaster are characterized by a stiff, dense branching … 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 …
    Type: Garden Guide Plant
  • Cotoneaster dammeri 'Ursynow'
    … This cultivar was introduced to the Chicago Botanic Garden from Poland via the Collections 2000 program, which focused on … 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 …
    Type: Garden Guide Plant
  • Dunlin
    … Description:  This small- to medium-sized shorebird is seen most often on shorelines or mudflats around the Dixon Prairie. …
    Type: Birding
  • Goose, Gr. White-fronted
    … Description: This rare visitor to the lakes is a dark bird. Its pink bill has a white area at the base. …
    Type: Birding
  • Hawk, Red-tailed***
    … Description: This raptor is likely to be seen year-round in any location at the Garden or flying overhead. …
    Type: Birding
  • Carya illinoinensis 'Carlson # 3'
    … This tree grows to a height of 40 feet with full sun and moderate moisture condition. The nuts are edible. …
    Type: Garden Guide Plant
  • Didymochlaena truncatula
    … This perennial rises to a height of 4 feet with full shade and moist soil conditions. It is a specimen in a border. …
    Type: Garden Guide Plant
  • Corylus avellana 'Butler'
    … This shrub grows to a height of 15 feet with full sun and moderate moisture conditions. It belongs in a hedge. …
    Type: Garden Guide Plant
  • Larix kaempferi 'Wolterdingen'
    … This shrub with a pyramidal form needs full sun and moderate moisture conditions to reach a height and width of 4 feet. …
    Type: Garden Guide Plant
  • Salvia 'Fire Dancer'
    … Dancer' has orangey-red flowers. It has a compact habit and blooms all season long from summer to fall. …
    Type: Garden Guide Plant