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  • … The variegated wayfaringtree viburnum is notable for its light and dark green leaves bearing splashes of chartreuse and gold. While this variegated cultivar is slower growing than its green-leaved relatives, it produces abundant non fragrant white … the Chicago Botanic Garden. Archived Copy: This content was captured before February 2022, and is no longer being updated. …
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  • … The smooth witherod or possumhaw viburnum is native to the eastern U.S. where it can be found growing in swamps. Its dark green and very … viburnum bears abundant white flowers and fruit that starts out pink and matures to blue; it is one of the latest viburnums to bloom. Viburnums are a versatile genus of multi-stemmed shrubs … the Chicago Botanic Garden. Archived Copy: This content was captured before February 2022, and is no longer being updated. …
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  • … As its common name implies, the yellow fruit cranberrybush viburnum is notable for its clusters of yellow fruit, which are unusual for the species. The foliage is a glossy apple green color, which also differentiates this cultivar from the species; it turns … the Chicago Botanic Garden. Archived Copy: This content was captured before February 2022, and is no longer being updated. …
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  • … Kern's Pink snowball viburnum is notable for the mixture of its pink and white flowers in the same large cluster when it blooms in May. The species is sterile so does not produce fruit. This cultivar has a vase shaped habit; it was introduced in … the Chicago Botanic Garden. Archived Copy: This content was captured before February 2022, and is no longer being updated. …
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  • … from its native China used the leaves to make a medicinal tea. It has a vase shaped habit and is noted for sparse foliage on the bottom portion of the plant. White flowers in May are followed by abundant red fruits in the fall; the fall foliage color is soft red. Viburnums are a versatile genus of multi-stemmed shrubs that are well suited to the … the Chicago Botanic Garden. Archived Copy: This content was captured before February 2022, and is no longer being updated. …
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  • … Photography is as much about seeing and understanding the subject as it is about the technical side of taking the picture. With an emphasis on composition, this course …
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  • … garden, so I always try to select plants that have multiseasonal interest. This compact plant is as attractive in the autumn as it is in the spring,” says Jill Selinger, manager of continuing education. “It has terrific deep …
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  • … This unassuming little ornamental onion is often overlooked until October, when pure white flowers appear atop 10-inch stalks. The little … with long stamens protruding from them. The leaves are very thin and round. Because it is so small, it should not be planted where it will be shaded out by taller plants. Japanese …
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  • … Red flowers feature a striking white center on this non-hardy bulb that is often used during the Holidays. Place flowering plants in the brightest possible locations to … from lodging (falling over sideways) towards a source of brighter light. Scientifically this is the result of phototropism, the plant cells on the side of the stem opposite the light …
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