… ZESTAR!® is an early ripening variety of apple developed by the University of Minnesota. It is noted for its crisp texture, tart flavor and good storage life. The difference between apples and crabapples is the size of the fruit. If the fruit is 2” or greater, it is considered an apple; if less than …
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… The Red Rome apple is tart with firm flesh and is highly recommended for cooking, both sauce and in pies. This variety originated in Ohio in the 19th century. The difference between apples and crabapples is the size of the fruit. If the fruit is 2 inches or greater, it is considered an apple; if less …
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… The State Fair apple features juicy, tart flesh. It is recommended for eating fresh or for cooking, but is not considered a good keeper. This cultivar was developed at the University of Minnesota. The difference between apples and crabapples is the size of the fruit. If the fruit is 2 inches or greater, it is considered an apple; if less …
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… The Winesap apple has sweet, crisp flesh and is considered good for eating fresh, baking, or making cider. It is reported to keep very well in cold storage. The difference between apples and crabapples is the size of the fruit. If the fruit is 2 inches or greater, it is considered an apple; if less …
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… This wild apple is native to Europe and is thought to be an ancestor, or relative, of the domesticated eating apples raised as crops today. The difference between apples and crabapples is the size of the fruit. If the fruit is 2 inches or greater, it is considered an apple; if less …
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… This is another snake bark maple that is native to China. It was discovered by a Basque priest named Armand David which is reflected in its species name, davidii , and its common name, PŠre David's Maple. The tree can …
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… The blue agave is well known as the source of the sugary sap that is used to produce tequila. The sap is extracted from the core of the plant when it is 7 to 8 years old, just before a flower stalk …
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… The Singapore Twist Ti plant is a tropical shrub with broad green leave with burgundy undersides and bright pink stems. The … coloring of this plant. It can grow to about 8 feet high and 3 feet wide but if branching is desired then a cane will need to be clipped. With care, this cutting can be rooted for a new plant. Good quality light is necessary to maintain bright leaf color but not necessary for plant survival. This plant is …
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… Hydrangea macrophylla 'Sadie Ray' is a deciduous shrub that grows 3 to 6 feet tall and wide. It features dark green leaves and large clusters of flowers which are either lacecap or mophead in structure. Sadie Ray is a mophead cultivar that is said to have bloomed for 50 years at a farmhouse in Indiana. The flowerheads are pink or blue …
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… This tree has small leaves, can attain heights of 40' to 50' and is usually rounded or oval in shape. It is a good specimen plant or shade tree, and it makes an excellent bonsai plant. Fall color can be purplish or yellow. Caution! Sometimes the weedy Russian elm is marketed as Chinese elm, especially for use as hedges; make sure you have the true species, …
Type: Garden Guide Plant
