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Inkberry - Shamrock
Inkberry - Shamrock Compact Shrub - Ideal as Low Accent or Hedge The Compact Inkberry 'Shamrock', Ilex glabra 'Shamrock,' is a handsome compact form of the native Inkberry with lustrous dark green leaves. It is slow growing, reaching 3 to 4 feet tall and wide. 'Shamrock' tolerates wet sites. 'Shamrock' is a very nice compact inkberry that has new growth being a much brighter, glistening green, then maturing to the lustrous dark green color. It holds its leaves on the lower branches better than most Inkberry. With maturity, it produces large amounts of dark purple to black colored berries; production really increases after the third year of growth. This Inkberry plant is very useful as accent plantings, as well as for a maintained low growing hedge. Plant in fairly moist, acidic soil that is well drained; mulching recommended.
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Spiraea - Flaming Mound - Sale Price: $24.95 The Flaming Mound Spiraea, Spiraea japonica 'Flaming Mound', is a medium compact bushy plant with foliage that emerges flaming red. It then ages to a golden yellow. In summer, showy, deep pink flowers are borne on upright, rounded corymbs to 4 inches in diameter. The small, showy, long lasting flowers are a stunning contrast against the bright foliage. 'Flaming Mound' will re-bloom if deadheaded, and it has excellent coppery-orange-red fall color. Preferring full sun and well drained soil, this spirea is fast growing and good for filling a space in a shrub border. It is recommended that it will benefit from severe spring pruning every couple of years. For a neater look and better secondary bloom, remove old blossom heads in June. * Fast growing * Foliage color * Low maintenance |
| Spiraea - Little Princess - Sale Price: $51.35 The Spiraea ‘Little Princess’, Spiraea japonica, is easily grown in average, medium wet, well-drained soil in full sun to part shade.. “Little Princess” Spiraea cultivar is a dense, upright, compact, mounded deciduous shrub which typically grows to 2-4' tall with a similar spread, and has narrow, dark blue-green foliage. It tolerates a wide range of soils, and should be pruned in late winter to early spring. Profuse pink flowers in small corymbs cover the arching stems of this plant in late spring. Flowers and leaves all appear on the same side of the arching branches. Butterflies adore the flowers. This accent shrub is adaptable, hardy and exquisite! 'Little Princess' has no serious insect or disease problems, and is effective in borders, cottage gardens, foundation plantings, or hedges. With so many traits all wrapped up in one low-maintenance beauty, it's no wonder she's named 'Little Princess'! * Incredible blooms * Dense, small shape * Low-maintenance |
| False Cypress - Tempelhof Hinoki - Sale Price: $106.95 The Tempelhof Compact Hinoki Cypress, 'Chamaecyparis obtusa 'Tempelhof', is a vigorous grower, producing coarse foliage. It endures light shade well and its body will be noticeable thicker in full sun. The Hinoki Cypress has a pyramidal form with a loose habit. The golden-yellow outer foliage contrasts with the darker green inner foliage. This is an evergreen plant that is resistant to deer and rabbits. This beautiful small shrub is excellent for a foundation planting or placed front crawl spaces or utility boxes. This plant will provide an excellent background for perennials and be used as a border or hedge. The scale-like leaves remain green during the winter. It is a low maintenance shrub that needs very little pruning. Remove any dieback and only the new growth of the current season. Zones 4-8. |
| Honeysuckle - Miniglobe - Sale Price: $20.95 Miniglobe Honeysuckle, Lonicera x xylosteoides 'Miniglobe', is a naturally compact plant that has dense blue-green foliage and the small white flowers produce inconspicuous red fruit. This plant makes an excellent foundation plant or it can be used as a low hedge. A low maintenance xeriscape plant, Miniglobe has outstanding dense foliage on a compact hardy shrub. Miniglobe is excellent for formal hedging and drought tolerant, this honeysuckle has improved hardiness, compact growth and superior foliage. It grows 3-4 feet in height and width. Honeysuckles are easy to grow, vigorous, heat-tolerant, and nearly indestructible. The flashy and fragrant flowers will attract hummingbirds and butterflies all summer long. Many honeysuckles will thrive in containers as well. If pruning or shearing is needed, do it in late winter or very early spring. Miniglobe does well in an urban setting. It grows well in most soil types and pH levels. It does not like standing water areas. If you are looking for a small, compact honeysuckle, this is the one! |
| Holly - Sky Pencil - Sale Price: $106.95 The Holly Sky Pencil, Ilex crenata 'Sky Pencil', is a densely branched and foliaged evergreen accent plant. This holly has an outline that looks like a green column. Its lustrous dark green leaves are beautiful throughout the seasons. Mature size is 6 to 10 feet high and 1 1/2 to 2 feet wide. The Sky Pencil is excellent in a container or for vertical element in the garden. This plant prefers light, moist but well-drained, slightly acid soils in either sun or partial shade. It transplants easily and does not need pruning to maintain growth habit. The Sky Pencil Holly can be trimmed to any height the grower desires. Use this plant as a single specimen; dense hedge; or mixed with other evergreen and deciduous plants. It is excellent for formal spaces or foundation plantings. The ornamental berries attract birds. Zones 5-9 If you are looking for a non-traditional holly, this is the one! |
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