… reach a height of 60 feet with a 45 foot spread. The sugar maple is an excellent shade tree for lawns and parks. Tiny yellowish-green flowers appear in spring before the leaves emerge. The … outstanding. One of the best known trees of eastern North America, sugar maple is as prized for its ornamental value as for the syrup produced from its sap. It is a favorite maple for fall color. Unlike other sugar …
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… Bulletproof hosta is notable for its very thick blue green leaves. It is a sport of H . 'Halcyon.' Hostas are shade tolerant, … flowers held high above the foliage on long stalks called scapes, they are grown primarily for their foliage and neat habit. Hostas are actively hybridized for leaf color, size, shape, and texture; natural mutations or “sports” are also common; new …
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… Jim Dandy is a slow grower to about 6 feet high and 8 feet wide. It is the male cultivar for the female Berry Heavy and Berry Nice cultivars and must be planted within 50 feet of those plants for effective pollination. Prune in spring for shape. While best suited to moist sites with morning sun and afternoon shade, it grows well …
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… rounded shape, and can attain heights of 35 to 50 feet. This tree is a great specimen plant for the home landscape. A member of the rose family, this small, flowering tree displays clusters … ash has interest in all four seasons: attractive flowers in spring, good clean green foliage for summer, handsome red fruit and great color in fall, and nice gray bark for winter interest. It's the best mountain ash for Illinois. …
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… most popular varieties of sour cherry, producing abundant crops of red juicy cherries favored for pies. It is self-fertile, so it doesn't require other trees for pollinating. This tree grows to a height of about 20 feet with full sun to partial shade and … by edible red fruit in late June to early July. Although it is an attractive tree just for its flowers, be prepared to harvest all the fruit. These cherries are too sour to eat fresh. …
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… in the season. Between 'Olympiade's' height (up to 8 feet) and <em>Weigela's</em> tolerance for heaving pruning, it's particularly well-suited for use as a hedge. </p> <p>Bees, butterflies, and hummingbirds love <em>Weigelas.</em>, and so do gardeners. For a plant that gives you so much to look at, they're very easy to care for. No particular …
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… Optional supply fee to cover paint for Exploring Color with Water-based Media (same cost for members and non-members) …
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… the invasion of exotic species. Our ecologists, along with dedicated volunteers, have worked for decades on repairing and restoring this woodland habitat. In 2013, these efforts were … and 2015, removing invasive species and replanting native plants to provide critical habitat for the region’s bird species. We maintain a plant species list for the Reserve and are currently working on a monitoring plan to track change over time. Birds …
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… irises, and roses guarantee a color show throughout all seasons. These plants were chosen for their ease of management and their adaptability to shoreline challenges and water … irises, and roses guarantee a color show throughout all seasons. These plants were chosen for their ease of management and their adaptability to shoreline challenges and water …
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… Waterfall Garden Water has been used in garden design for centuries. Both its sound and its motion provide a lively contrast to the serenity of garden … of the garden affords beautiful views across the lake. … Water has been used in garden design for centuries. Both its sound and its motion provide a lively contrast to the serenity of garden …
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