… 24 inches long) that form clusters at the ends of branches, which may resemble an umbrella. It is a North American native that can be found in moist woods but is also used in cultivation for the bold texture of its leaves. Its blooms are creamy white. … the Magnolia palette also includes white, yellows, and purples. Another dominant feature is a prominent fruiting body of small follicles forming a cone-like shape. The species range from …
Type: Garden Guide Plant
… during a long flowering period. In the more southern parts of its range, sweetbay magnolia is evergreen but it may lose all or most of its leaves during the winters in the Chicagoland area. This species is one of the few magnolias that will tolerate swampy conditions. Members of the genus Magnolia … color, the Magnolia palette also includes white, yellows and purples. Another dominant feature is a prominent fruiting body of small follicles forming a cone-like shape. The species range from …
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… with a pleasant fragrance adorn Wada's Memory magnolia hybrid in early spring. This cultivar is known for blooming at an early age when the distinctive upright growth habit of the lateral branches is most pronounced. With age the lateral branches become more horizontal in habit and the overall … color, the Magnolia palette also includes white, yellows and purples. Another dominant feature is a prominent fruiting body of small follicles forming a cone-like shape. The species range from …
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… Metasequoia glyptostroboides 'Ogon' is a smaller-statured dawn redwood with gold tints to the foliage. It is suitable for small to mid-sized home landscapes, where a full-size tree would be overwhelming. The genus Metasequoia is derived from the Greek meta (with) and Sequoia. It shares the same plant family as the bald …
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… This plant is commonly called a coral embers willow because of its coral colored branches that are visible … be allowed to grow into a tree (up to 80’). This willow gets its name from the new growth that is a beautiful red in the winter. It blooms from April to May with white and brown flowers. ‘Britzensis’ will not bear fruit, since it is a male cultivar. It can grow in full sun to partial shade in moist, fertile soil. Members of …
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… soil this spring and wonder about using manure on my flower beds. A. Composted or aged manure is a wonderful soil amendment, useful in most types of garden beds. When completely composted, it … It can be turned into the soil this spring or applied as a winter mulch once the ground is frozen late next fall. …
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… what can I do about it? A. Most species of maple trees are very shallow-rooted plants, so this is quite normal. The roots of maple trees that are located in turf areas are often injured by lawn mowers and other landscape equipment; therefore, it is recommended that a two- to three-inch layer of mulch be applied to the area beneath the drip …
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… Istvan is a children’s and family musician who combines smart lyrics with catchy, rocking songs that … kids, encouraging them to sing along, dance and play—even make good choices. What adults like is the stellar songwriting as well as the humor that’s sometimes just for them. Istvan plays his …
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… By now, you’ve likely heard about the emerald ash borer and the disastrous impacts the insect is having on trees throughout our region. But how can you identify an ash tree? And what exactly is this tiny insect doing to cause such a big problem? Join us for a no-nonsense look at the …
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… Trumpetcreeper is a woody clinging vine native to the southeastern United States. It attaches itself with aerial … it requires sun to bloom. It produces showy red flowers on new growth in July. Trumpetcreeper is an aggressive plant that needs a sturdy support structure. It will sucker from underground …
Type: Garden Guide Plant
