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Water Oak
Water Oak The Water Oak tree, Quercus nigra, is also known as a spotted oak or possum oak. Water Oak trees are a conical to round-topped tree. It is a popular tree in the South as a shade and street tree. This deciduous tree is fast growing and it starts producing acorns before its 10th year. The Water Oak is found along streams and low ground. It is a tall tree with a slender trunk . The Quercus nigra is hardy to zone 6 and is frost tender. The plant prefers medium to heavy soils. It can grow in semi-shade (light woodland) or no shade. It requires moist soil. The plant can tolerate strong winds but not maritime exposure. Acorns are 1/2 inch long, very dark in color, and 1/3 covered by a flattened cap. It matures in September of the second year. The Water Oak trees attractive form makes it a popular landscape and shade tree. Water oak acorns provide food for many animals such as squirrels, white-tailed deer, and wild turkey.
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Hydrangea - Pink Shiraâ„¢ - Sale Price: $39.95 Hydrangea Pink Shira, Hydrangea 'Pink Shira™' PPAF, is a standout hydrangea noted for its compact growth, strong stems, and reliable long-lasting blooms. The huge flowers emerge green and become infused with red, and then transform to shades of rich pink. Acidic soils deliver tones of lavender purple. Hydrangea Pink Shira™ has been noted to bloom even when other varieties have been damaged by frost. Hydrangea Pink Shira™ needs to be planted in well-drained moist soil. Prune right after bloom because it sets bud in the fall on old wood. This plant needs high moisture; fertilize in early spring by applying a slow release fertilizer specialized for trees and shrubs. Follow the label for recommended rate of application. Flower color is affected by pH. For blue flowers, the soil must be more acidic and for pink flowers soil must be more alkaline. * Huge Flowers! |
| Dogwood - Cardinal Red Osier - Sale Price: $64.25 The Cardinal Red Osier Dogwood, Cornus sericea 'Cardinal', is a MNRC introduction. The Cardinal Red Osier Dogwood was selected for its bright red winter twig color. Cardinal Red is best grown in organically rich, medium wet to wet soils in full sun to part shade but tolerates a wide range of soils, including swampy or boggy conditions. This plant is a hybrid Dogwood that was developed by the University of Minnesota in 1986. It was an NC-7 Trials top-performing plant and it received the 2004 Plant of Merit. Tiny white flowers appear in flat-topped clusters in late spring. Flowers give way to clusters of creamy white fruit in late summer. Fruit is very attractive to birds and is generally considered to have as much if not more ornamental interest than the flowers. The dark green leaves turn an attractive red-purple in autumn. * Superb plant for wet areas! * Attracts Wildlife! |
| Heather - Salsa - Sale Price: $51.35 Heather - Salsa, Calluna vulgaris 'Salsa', is distinguishable by its compact habit, dark green foliage, and dark red double flowers that remain in bud throughout their season. The beautiful, dark green foliage compliments the double blood red flowers. Salsa is a budbloomer which means that it is a form of Calluna in which the flowers never develop beyond the bud stage, but as a result, keep their color for a long period. It requires full sun and acid loving fertile well drained soil that is humus rich. Attracting butterflies and hummingbirds, Salsa has bright fragrant flowers that look outstanding in borders, as groundcovers, in containers, or in rock gardens. The red blooms against the dark green foliage make a great contrast! |
| Potentilla - Summer Dawn - Sale Price: $51.35 Potentilla - Summer Dawn, Potentilla fruticosa 'Summer Dawn', is a lovely compact, upright bush with large primrose-yellow flowers that become slightly darker towards the center. The flowers are large in comparison to other Potentilla varieties, growing to about 1 1/2 to 2 inches in diameter. Summer Dawn flowers continually through the summer and works well in the garden landscape and as a border. This plant adapts well to harsh winter conditions that are long, dull and wet! Surviving in heavy clay, it does require moist well drained soil in full sun with partial shade. Summer Dawn is a dense shrub with grey green leaves that can be planted in early spring after the last frost. It is adaptable to moist or dry locations. It is not particular to soil type or pH levels. This plant excels in urban conditions. * Potentilla attracts butterflies. * Long Flowering Season! * Extra Large Flowers! |
| Lilac - Charles Joly - Sale Price: $29.95 Charles Joly Lilac, Syringa vulgaris 'Charles Joly', is a French Hybrid lilac with shiny purple buds opening into double, magenta flowers that are very fragrant. The flowers are excellent for cutting. This strong, long-lasting shrub has an upright shape and is easily grown in average, medium moist, well-drained soil in full sun. Charles Joly Lilac tolerates light shade, but best bloom is in full sun. It prefers organically rich, slightly acidic soils with good drainage. With its lovely spring accent, it makes a wonderful screen or border specimen. It grows 10-12 feet tall and 8-10 feet wide. This hardy, disease and deer resistant lilac is simply stunning as it shows off its vivid coloration of the deep, wine-red flowers. * Charles Joly attracts hummingbirds and butterflies and it is deer resistant. * It is considered to be the best in its color class! * Demand for this lilac is extremely high! Order yours now! |
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