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California Lilac - Dark Star
California Lilac - Dark Star The California Lilac Dark Star, Ceanothus i. 'Dark Star', is a silver-colored evergreen with small curled leaves. It displays electric cobalt blue flowers (almost deep purple) that begin to bloom in late spring. These flowers are long lasting and showy. This compact, low-growing, broad, evergreen shrub has leaves that are glossy, dark green, rough textured, oblong and finely toothed up to 2 inches long. Dark Star is excellent for a shrub border or against a sunny wall. Thrives in coastal gardens but is not recommended for inland valleys. Plant Dark Star in full sun, allow good drainage; drought tolerant. This shrubby ‘ceanothus’ provides seeds as well as shelter for many animals: bushtits, mockingbirds, quail and finches. * Wildlife Plant
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American Holly - Sale Price: $24.95 Traditional Holly with Striking Evergreen Foliage The American Holly (Ilex opaca) also called the White Holly or Christmas Holly, is the most familiar holly. It is a small tree or shrub with striking evergreen foliage. The American Holly is easy to identify. It has thick, smooth, dark green, spiny leaves that are a yellowish green underneath. Unlike some hollies, the American Holly keeps its foliage from top to bottom for the life of the tree. Great for a privacy hedge and noise barrier, but its natural pyramidal shape also makes it a perfect ornamental tree for any yard. Because it does well in shade it is also a wonderful choice as an understory tree. This means if you’d like to fill in gaps between larger trees in your yard the American Holly can be planted under them. The flowers of the American Holly appear from April to June. Bundles of small white flowers are a beautiful contrast to the deep shiny foliage. They are a delicate reminder in spring of the berries that will follow. The berries grow on your holly from September to November. The berries start out green, and then mature to a brilliant red. The American Holly will keep its dazzling display of deep red berries against emerald foliage through the winter. You will love having fresh holly branches to decorate your house during the winter months, but you will also be doing a great service for the small animals and birds in your neighborhood. During the winter the American Holly is an important source of food for the birds, and provides a safe haven for shelter and nests in its thick foliage. The American Holly needs minimal watering and can grow in nearly any soil including hard clay. You will enjoy its dense green foliage all year. * Resists mildew, insects and disease* Drought resistant* Easily pruned. |
| Hydrangea - Edgyâ„¢ Hearts - Sale Price: $39.95 Hydrangea Edgy Hearts, Hydrangea 'Edgy™ Hearts' PPAF, produces a dark pinkish-red flower that has heart-shaped petals. These petals are emphasized by narrow white line margins along the edges. Hydrangea Edgy™ Hearts PPAF was developed in Dresden, Germany and grows to 2-4 feet with strong stems and glossy foliage. The addition of aluminum sulfate will push the flower color to a blue hue creating a dramatic new look. Moisture is a necessity of this plant. Use them in stylish pots or as part of a garden border planting. Make sure you feed generously in spring and autumn to be rewarded with great flower performance. The rich pink and white variegated flowers of 'Edgy Hearts' turn blue and white in acidic soils, and then they change to a beautiful green shade as they age. Use lime to intensify the deep colors of the flowers. Flower color is affected by pH. For blue flowers, the soil must be more acidic and for pink flowers soil must be more alkaline. The best time to prune is after it blooms. Zones 5-9. |
| Flame Amur Maple - Sale Price: $64.20 Small Maple with Spring and Fall Appeal This is a small Maple tree with lovely spring flowers and a showy fall display. It would look spectacular planted along the street in front of your home or even as a container or patio tree. One of the great things about this small deciduous Maple is that you can grow it as a small tree or even a shrub. There’s no need for a lot of room in order to have this tree grace your home, and it doesn’t demand any special care or concern. It rises 15-20 feet with a spread of 15-28 feet and a lovely rounded crown. The Amur’s charmingly fragrant scent heralds the spring each year, and you’ll adore the clusters of dainty white/pale yellow flowers scattered among its branches. The 3 inch leaves consisting of 3 lobes provide your tree with a vibrant bright green color throughout the summer. There’s no doubt that you’ll feel your anticipation rise as autumn approaches and your Amur spices up your yard with stunning shades of scarlet. The seeds are a samara that begin with a reddish hue and turns a light tan. They appear as seeds with tiny wings that enchant the viewer with their gentle manner of helicoptering along on the autumn breeze. The Royal Horticultural Society in the UK has bestowed the “Award of Garden Merit” on this variety of Maple. When you give one a home you’re sure to agree that the Flame Amur is one of the best Maples available on the market today. * Hardy small Maple* Spring and fall appeal |
| Canada Red Select Cherry - Sale Price: $79.95 Canada Red Select Cherry, Prunus virginiana 'Shubert Select', is a beautiful shrub or small tree with maroon-red foliage. The new growth is green, maturing to maroon-red. The small, white flowers in spring produce small, red fruits in summer that are savored by birds. This fruit is an edible chokecherry! Canada Red has a vigorous growth, straight trunk and uniform top. Its foliage is a darker red, with a thicker leaf texture than regular Canada Red. Proper soil conditions are necessary for normal growth with this variety. Pay special attention to insure good drainage and aeration. Best used in borders, screens and masses. Prefers full sun and tolerates clay and high pH. It grows 20-25 feet tall and 18-20 feet wide and is great as an accent tree for color in the garden; attracts birds and butterflies! * Attractive red foliage * Small tree * Edible chokecherries |
| Boxwood - Green Borders - Sale Price: $64.25 Evergreen Shrub Perfect for Pruning The Green Borders Boxwood is a short, evergreen shrub. It would do great as a specimen planting in your yard or work well as a low, informal hedge. No landscape is complete without at least one Boxwood plant. They are incredibly versatile plants, with a variety of colors, foliage and habits. Used for everything from traditional hedges to intricate topiary figures, the Boxwood can’t be beat for its utility and beauty. They are simply a must-have for any superior landscape. Your Green Borders Boxwood grows to about 3 feet in height with a 4 foot spread. Its branching habit is somewhat horizontal, helping it blend easily with companion plants. The dark green foliage has a soft appearance to its finely textured leaves. A delightful thin, white stripe runs down the underside of each leaf, an added decorative feature to an already lovely plant. In fact, your Boxwood is so valued for its lovely foliage that is often used in crafts and decorations. Your Green Borders Boxwood is an adaptable shrub that looks great if left alone, but also easily adjusts to your specific needs. You can shape it to almost any height and it takes well to being used as a topiary specimen. Your Boxwood is deer resistant, so even when its evergreen nature tempts them in their winter-foraging, you’re unlikely to have to chase them off. It’s an outstanding, hardy plant that will fit many uses and landscape conditions. You can’t go wrong with a Green Borders Boxwood. * Adaptable to pruning* Evergreen* Deer resistant |
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