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Cotoneaster - Tom Thumb Creeping
Cotoneaster - Tom Thumb Creeping The Tom Thumb Creeping Cotoneaster, Cotoneaster adpressus 'Tom Thumb', is an interesting, very dwarf, very dense and compact ground cover-type shrub. It has a unique appeal because of its very shiny, small leaves that turn a brilliant red-crimson in the autumn. 'Tom Thumb' rarely produces flowers and fruit, but when it occurs the blooms are small, pinkish-white. Then the very small, ¼, red fruits follow. This cotoneaster spreads by rooting in where the branches touch the soil. Its branches are opposite along the stem so creates a herringbone effect or pattern. 'Tom Thumb' is a true dwarf, not only in that it remains very close to the ground, but even the leaves are tinier than the species. This low-maintenance miniature woody shrub prefers dry soil (within reason) and full sun, though it will do well enough in partial shade. It is a very charming plant and it is deer resistant. Zones 4-7. * Dense * Low-Growing * Low Maintenance
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| Burning Bush - Compacta - Sale Price: $23.95 Bring superb fall color to your yard. The Burning Bush – Compacta (Euonymus alatus ‘Compactus’) is not a petite, modest shrub as its name implies. It can grow to be a striking 10 feet tall! Easily pruned to stay smaller it is one of the best shrubs on earth if you are looking for stunning fall color. A popular and versatile shrub the Burning Bush would be wonderful as a hedge or screen but can hold its own as an ornamental or foundation plant. Spring to summer your Burning Bush will have rich, green leaves up to 3 inches long. In the spring small, yellow green flowers appear adding interest to this extremely popular shrub. The Burning Bush really lives up to its name in the fall though. With spectacular fall color in reds that are so intense they nearly glow, it is no wonder this shrub is in such high demand. The bright red color will be a beacon in the otherwise drab landscape of the fall season. Adding to its impressive fall display, the Burning Bush will also show off its plentiful and ornamental brilliant red fruit. The Burning Bush is easy to grow in average to well-drained soil. For the most striking fall color plant it in full sun although it will tolerate considerable shade. Also, with its strong, branching growth habit it can tolerate heavy pruning. Keep the Burning Bush small for a bright garden border, or allow it to reach its full growth as a showy focal point in your yard. If you are looking for dramatic fall color you will not be disappointed with the Burning Bush. * Outstanding fall color* Insect and disease resistant* Low maintenance |
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| Sumac - Cutleaf Staghorn - Sale Price: $92.75 Cutleaf Staghorn Sumac, Rhus typhina 'Dissecta', is an attractive cutleaf plant that can be used as an accent or in mass plantings.The finely divided, green foliage turns a beautiful orange and scarlet-red in fall. It forms a wide spreading shape at maturity. This xeriscape sumac cultivar is a large, open, spreading shrub or small tree which typically grows 18 feet tall and 12-15' in width. Fruit clusters persist through the winter, providing some colorful interest and this fruit is attractive to wildlife. Cutleaf Staghorn has no serious insect or disease problems. Plant massed for stabilizing embankments or for hard-to-cover areas with poorer soils or for naturalizing in wild areas. Grows best in average, dry to medium moist, well-drained soil in full sun to part shade. * Beautiful fall color* Wildlife interest* Disease resistant |
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