… The native Shumard oak is a member of the red oak group and produces acorns biennially. Like others in the red oak … Shumard oak has a pyramidal habit when young but matures to a more rounded shape. Fall color is a spectacular scarlet red. The genus Quercus includes more than 600 species of the oak tree, … for a variety of wildlife. Archived Copy: This content was captured before February 2022, and is no longer being updated. …
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… this one grows on trees. The most notable feature of Quesnelia marmorata , or Grecian urn, is its foliage. The tall, narrow leaves have mottled horizontal bands of green and white and … curve outwards gracefully at the top, like the lip of a vase. The bloom, though short-lived, is lovely, with pinkish maroon bracts that open to reveal lavender-blue flowers. It’s quite easy … take care of its needs. Archived Copy: This content was captured before February 2022, and is no longer being updated. …
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… Heritage® English shrub rose ( Rosa ‘AUSblush’) is another of the David Austin shrub rose releases. It features beautifully quartered, … in early winter with a mulch of shredded leaves or decomposed bark. The Chicago climate is really tough on this class of roses, and the Plant Evaluation Program continues to evaluate … a strong floral fragrance. Archived Copy: This content was captured before February 2022, and is no longer being updated. …
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… smell them a yard away. And she does repeat, again and again. And when the flowering season is done, she has big, colorful rose hips for winter color. Like all rugosas, she's very hardy … to keep deer away but can be painful for the gardener who doesn't use rose gauntlets. Pruning is pretty much up to you. Cut her back to fit in a border, or let her stand tall as a specimen or hedge. Archived Copy: This content was captured before February 2022, and is no longer being updated. …
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… Rosa carolina, better known as pasture rose, is a true native. native to the U. S. and to our particular area. It breaks out with profuse … area you want to devote to native plants, or you'd love to plant roses in mass, pasture rose is a natural choice. Archived Copy: This content was captured before February 2022, and is no longer being updated. …
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… <p>This is one outdoor plant you can enjoy year=round. The dense, fine-textured leaves of 'Oracle' … <p>The common name for <em>Sedum</em> forsterianum 'Oracle' and its immediate family is stonecrop, probably because these mat-forming perennials are native to rocky outcrops on … reach a height of 6 inches. Archived Copy: This content was captured before February 2022, and is no longer being updated. …
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… SUNDROP™ spirea is noted for its diminutive size and golden foliage that holds its color through the growing … season and turns red in the fall. Sprays of pink flowers grace this small shrub in summer. It is tolerant of urban environments. The genus Spiraea consists of small to medium sized flowering … varieties and 3,000 plants. Archived Copy: This content was captured before February 2022, and is no longer being updated. …
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… Pink Ice spirea is a new take on the popular bridal wreath spirea. While it has the same vase-shaped habit, it is differentiated by its green leaves speckled with white and stems and new growth that emerge … varieties and 3,000 plants. Archived Copy: This content was captured before February 2022, and is no longer being updated. …
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… number of genera, each with its own unique characteristics. A common characteristic, however, is the basic form of the flower, which consists of three petals surrounded by three sepals—often … nights—though the absolute temperature range (cool, intermediate or warm) varies by genus and is consistent with their natural habitat. While requiring adequate sunlight for a stunning bloom … sustained direct sun. Archived Copy: This content was captured before February 2022, and is no longer being updated. …
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… Americans for their use in making arrows as the branches are very straight. This arrowwood is called PAPOOSE™ arrowwood because it is a much smaller version of a larger arrowwood shrub. PAPOOSE™ grows to only about four … the Chicago Botanic Garden. Archived Copy: This content was captured before February 2022, and is no longer being updated. …
Type: Garden Guide Plant
