… Aurea cornelian cherry dogwood is notable for its glossy golden foliage, which turns orange in the fall. In other respects the Aurea cultivar is typical of the species -- abundant early spring long-lived yellow flowers, red fruit in … and over 2,400 plants. Archived Copy: This content was captured before February 2022, and is no longer being updated. …
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… Kasanlaker cornelian cherry dogwood is a German introduction selected for its fruit production. In other respects the Kasanlaker cultivar is typical of the species -- abundant early spring long-lived yellow flowers, red fruit in … and over 2,400 plants. Archived Copy: This content was captured before February 2022, and is no longer being updated. …
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… Japanese Cornel dogwood ( Cornus officianalis ) is a separate dogwood species from Cornelian cherry dogwood ( Cornus mas ), but shares many of … flowers in late winter/early spring, red fruit and exfoliating bark. The Kintoki cultivar is somewhat smaller than the species and notable for heavy flowering. Members of the genus Cornus … and over 2,400 plants. Archived Copy: This content was captured before February 2022, and is no longer being updated. …
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… Compressa blood-twig dogwood is a dwarf cultivar with a distinct upright, columnar habit. The species takes its common name from the deep red color of its newer stems in fall. The foliage is thick and crinkly. Small white flowers in spring are followed by black fruit in summer, though … and over 2,400 plants. Archived Copy: This content was captured before February 2022, and is no longer being updated. …
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… SUMMER DREAMS™ is a compact cultivar of redosier dogwood introduced by Roy Klehm of Song Sparrow Farms. It is notable for its variegated green and ivory foliage and uniform habit. Like the species, it … and over 2,400 plants. Archived Copy: This content was captured before February 2022, and is no longer being updated. …
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… Burbidgea scheizocheila , commonly known as golden brush ginger, is native to the island of Borneo and a member of the Zingiberaceae , or ginger, family. The … who collected many rare and unusual tropical plants. The most famous of his introductions is the huge pitcher plant, Nepenthes rajah . He worked for the famous nursery firm of Veitch, as … was named in his honor. Archived Copy: This content was captured before February 2022, and is no longer being updated. …
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… Native to Bolivia, red powderpuff ( Calliandra haematocephala ) is an evergreen shrub or small tree included in the legume or pea family, Fabaceae, and the … subfamily (Mimosoideae). It typically grows 10 to 15 feet tall in its native habitat and is a very popular flowering shrub in central and southern Florida, where it will survive year … (beauty) andros (stamen). Archived Copy: This content was captured before February 2022, and is no longer being updated. …
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… appeal. In native habitats, redbud grows as an understory tree in partial shade and soil that is naturally rich with organic matter. In cultivated gardens, redbud feels at home in dappled shade, but it performs well in full sun as long as soil is consistently moist. Archived Copy: This content was captured before February 2022, and is no longer being updated. …
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… Red tower or spiral ginger is a large member of the Costus genus (Costaceae) that grows in a spiral habit to a height of 4 … plant the illusion of being perpetually in bloom. When not in bloom, this Costa Rican native is still a very attractive ginger, bearing dark green, shiny leaves with a soft, downy, … any tropical environment. Archived Copy: This content was captured before February 2022, and is no longer being updated. …
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… border. It will grow in full sun to partial shade. Cotinus coggygria ‘Nordine Red’Smoke Tree is a small ornamental, deciduous tree or large bush that is grown for its attractive foliage and plumelike panicles that appear in the summer and look … or in a shrub border. Archived Copy: This content was captured before February 2022, and is no longer being updated. …
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