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Caragana:
Weeping
Siberian Pea Shrub
Deciduous
shrub with yellow flowers in spring. Weeping forms are really
the only type worthwhile in the landscape. Easy to grow. Prefers
the cooler climates. Don't look for it higher than zone 7. |
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Chamaecyparis
(Cypress)
Lots of varieties in this group of plants. One of the most popular
is commonly called Gold Thread Cypress. Does best in full sun in
rich, moist, well-drained soil. Can be used for countless landscape
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Gold
Thread Cypress
Golden evergreen.
Thread-like drooping branches.
Can grow into a large pyramidal shrub or kept smaller with pruning.
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Similar
to Gold Thread but leans more to green with just a hint of gold.
This one doesn't get as tall and is more roudned. Not sure
of the exact name but their is a variety called "Green Thread"
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Nootkatensis
Pendula
Beautiful, graceful,
elegantly arranged pendulous branches and rich green foliage.
This
plant is getting very popular because of it's interesting growth
habit.
I
do need a new picture because it has grown out since this picture
was taken and is very full. |
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Cornus
Kousa
This
is the only dogwood we carry at the nursery. It is resistant to
the anthracnose that is destroying many of the native dogwoods in
the Mid Atlantic and New England states. Grows about 20ft.high and
wide. Dark green summer foliage changes to reddish purple or scarlet
in fall. Flowers in June lasting 6 weeks or more. Late in August
red fruit resembling a raspberry adorns the trees. No serious pests
or diseases. It used to be only found in white but more and more
varieties are appearing with pink flowers. |
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This is the
flowers of the variety Satomi |
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Cytisus
"Moonlight Broom"
(Scotch broom)
Prefers sandy, infertile soils which are somewhat on the dry side.
Full sun. Prune after flowering. Easy to grow. If you insist on
drenching your plants with water and fertilizer this plant is not
for you.
Strong perfume fragrance. Showy and used in flower arrangements
by florists. |
