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Russian Olive
Russian Olive Uncommon Silver Ornamental – Great Windbreak The Russian Olive is often grown as an ornamental shrub for its unique silver foliage. It would be stunning in your yard as a background shrub or accent next to plants of deeper colors. The silver hues of the Russian Olive are sure to be a focal point in your yard wherever you plant it. Imagine for a moment walking into your summer yard with a silvery-leaved bush amid the common plantings. Nothing will draw your eye like the uncommon color of silver among the trees and flowers. The secret to the unique appearance of the Russian Olive is the unique scaly layer that covers the 3-inch long, ½ wide grey-green linear leaves. When kissed by the afternoon sun, those leaves almost seem to sparkle! Most people value the Russian Olive for the silvery accent, but it also has spring and fall interest. Your Russian Olive will tantalize your senses each year with its succulent spring scent. This spring splendor is brought to you by the abundance of yellow-kissed, small white flowers that cover the Russian Olive as it prepares for the fruit that gives it its distinctive name. The fruit of the Russian Olive is silvery-scaled and a ½ inch olive-like shape. It can be sweet to sweet-tart depending upon the growing conditions, and is delicious eaten raw or made into preserves. Wildlife love it as well, so be sure to time your harvest carefully or they’ll beat you to it. Russian Olives grow 15-20 feet with an equal spread. They are a fast-growing shrub with a rounded, if somewhat irregular shape, but easily adapt to pruning if you prefer a particular form. A Russian Olive gives you a lot of versatility. You can prune it, transplant it or just leave it alone. Your Russian Olive is extremely hardy and tolerant of many conditions, giving you a carefree plant for your landscape. * Unique silver ornamental* Edible fruit* Fragrant flowers* Hardy
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| Royal Empress - Sale Price: $85.65 World's fastest growing tree with year-round appeal The Royal Empress Tree (Paulownia tomentosa) is native to China, but has found a welcome home in the U.S. as the world’s fastest growing shade tree. This miracle of nature can grow up to 15 feet in its first season, and at maturity reach heights of over 50 feet in less than five years! The light scent between jasmine and gardenia is irresistible! Your Royal Empress tree will announce the arrival of spring with a spectacular display of bell shaped, deep lavender flowers that burst into bloom on cascading clusters of 8-12” blossoms.This colorful display will infuse the air with the fragrant scent of jasmine. When the majesty of spring has passed, your friends and family will be amazed throughout the summer by the Empress’ uniquely fuzzy heart-shaped leaves. These huge emerald green leaves can reach up to 3 feet across. Nature's air purifier! The Royal Empress tree can also filter toxins from the air at an amazing rate. In fact, your tree can capture more Carbon from the environment and convert it into pure, clean oxygen than almost any other tree in existence. As if all this weren’t enough, during the winter months you will enjoy the adorable furry buds that cover your tree’s branches as they await the first signs of spring to welcome them into new life. Easy to grow & hardy!The Royal Empress tree is super hardy and tolerant of almost any soil type although it does best in well-drained soils. It prefers sun or partial shade and is pest & disease resistant. Your Empress will be an outstandingly easy to grow accent to your landscape, providing a full, rounded crown to shade your home in a fraction of the time most trees would require to do so. The Empress tree also has a rich cultural history. Known also as The Princess Tree or Royal Paulownia, it was a custom in China to plant an Empress Tree as a symbol of prosperity for some Asian cultures. As its symbolic meaning implies, the Empress Tree is sure to bring many years of beauty to any landscape it resides in. Quantities are limited. Order now to avoid disappointment! * Fastest-growing hardwood tree* Environmentally friendly* Hardy * Fragrant flowers* Unique leaves and buds |
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| Golden Raintree - Sale Price: $78.50 Ornamental Tree with Unique Winter Appeal The Golden Raintree is a deciduous tree valued for its beauty and durability. Use one as a small shade tree in your yard or perhaps as a patio tree Raintree is amongst the splashiest of spring bloomers with its late butter-yellow flowers, one of the few to show this color. Your Raintree will first catch your eye in the spring with its new foliage. Raintree is amongst the splashiest of spring bloomers with its late butter-yellow flowers, one of the few to show this color. As the leaves turn to their summer bright green intensity, small ½ inch flowers cluster on 15 inch panicles. The tiny yellow flowers with their red centers will seem to blanket your tree in a golden raiment, which will later “rain” down to carpet the ground beneath it. Your Golden Raintree can reach 40 feet in height with an equal or greater spread. Branching is upright and irregular forming a rounded crown that is lovely in any landscape conditions. As autumn approaches, your Raintree will surprise you a special gift. 2-inch papery clusters, like tiny Chinese lanterns will dangle among the branches, turning a delightful pink-orange shade and continuing into winter. Fall also brings orange-yellow color to the leaves. The Golden Raintree would be a splendid addition to your landscape. Its hardy nature and spring show make is a valuable addition to any yard. However, its unique winter appeal truly makes it a must-have for your home. * Spring/summer flowers* Winter interest* Hardy |
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