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Sumac - Fragrant
Sumac - Fragrant The Fragrant Sumac, Rhus aromatica, is a small shrub, most commonly encountered on limestone uplands, occasionally on acidic sites. It occasionally reaches tree size. Fragrant sumac is a pioneer species, establishing rapidly from seed after heavy disturbance, particularly fire. Like other sumacs, it forms clonal clumps, but not as extensively as the other species. Fragrant sumac is a short-lived pioneer, which reproduces from seed or clonally via root suckers. Seed production is moderately abundant, and seeds are dispersed by birds. Lifespan is about 20-30 years, though clones can live substantially longer. Fruit is important as winter bird food. This is an important deer browsing species. The fruits, steeped in cool water, yield a refreshing drink, like lemonade. Native Americans used the bark of all sumacs as an astringent, and leaves and bark can be used for tanning leather, due to the high tannin content.
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Viburnum - Arrowwood - Sale Price: $68.50 Ornamental Shrub with Showy Spring Flowers The Arrowwood Viburnum is a fast-growing, deciduous shrub with showy spring flowers. Plant a few as a hedge along the house or some in a naturalized area for spring interest. You’ll love how the four inch summer flowers appear like small bouquets of tiny white blossoms. The raised stamens give them a delightfully fuzzy appearance that will tempt you to reach out and touch. The small bouquets eventually give way to black blueberry-like drupes that will be a feast for your wildlife. The four inch ovate, dark green leaves lend a lush appearance to your shrub all summer long, and offer a flash of reds and yellows to the landscape with the arrival of autumn. If you’re interested in creating an encouraging habitat for wildlife, the Arrowwood Viburnum will be a useful addition to your yard. Its foliage is an important food source for the Azure butterfly and several species of moth. Many types of birds not only eat the Viburnum’s fruit, but also use the shrub for shelter and even nesting. Native Americans once used the branches of this Viburnum to make arrows, thus the name. It’s a hardy plant that shouldn’t give you any trouble, and a good choice for almost any landscape. * Summer flowers* Wildlife appeal* Fast growing |
| Aucuba - Gold Dust - Sale Price: $106.95 The Aucuba Gold Dust, 'Aucuba japonica 'Variegata', is a compact growing evergreen shrub 6 to 10 feet high and has slightly less in spread w ith large glossy dark-green leaves heavily sprinkled with yellow spots. This plant will brighten any shady location. The glossy foliage appears to splashed with yellow paint. Gold Dust responds well to pruning. It can be kept severely pruned to a compact three foot by three foot shrub. Prune in the spring before new growth begins. It is ideal as a dense screen and in difficult spots in foundation plantings. It is excellent for urban sites and stands up well to inner-city pollution. Aucubas prefer shade and will thrive in the shadiest of spots, even under trees where no grass grows. 'Gold Dust' will flower in early spring and produce red berries in October. |
| Viburnum - Spring Red Compact Cranberrybush - Sale Price: $57.05 The Spring Red Compact Cranberrybush Viburnum, Viburnum trilobum 'Spring Red', is an unusual, dense, compact shrub with a rounded habit; can be somewhat upright. Spring Red is grown for its pretty, red-tinged, young leaves, showy white, lace cap fragrant flowers and burgundy autumn colors. The flowers are followed by bright red fruits in October or November. Spring Red's foliage is a mass of red in the spring which matures to glossy dark green by summer. This attractive shrub shows off its colors in the fall, going from red to purple. Use this viburnum to make a superb and easy to grow border plant, or can also be grown as an exciting informal hedge. It does best in moist, well-drained, loamy soils, but will tolerate less than ideal conditions and heavier clay soils. Spring Red does not tolerate prolonged drought or dense shade. |
| Euonymus - Canadale Gold - Sale Price: $26.95 The Euonymus Canadale Gold, 'Euonymus fortunei 'Canadale Gold', produces large green leaves with a deep golden yellow margin that are borne on strong branches to form a sturdy compact plant. The glossy oval leaves of 'Canadale Gold' are ornamentally significant but do not develop any appreciable fall color. The flowers are not ornamentally significant, but it produces pink capsules from mid to late fall. This Euonymus is a multi-stemmed evergreen shrub with a ground-hugging habit of growth. Its relatively fine texture sets it apart from other landscape plants with less refined foliage. This shrub performs well in both full sun and full shade. It is very adaptable to both dry and moist locations, and should do just fine under average home landscape conditions. Zones 5-9. * Widely Adaptable Ground Cover! |
| Lilac - Yankee Doodle - Sale Price: $64.95 A 'Dandy' of a Lilac The Yankee Doodle Lilac is one of the deepest and darkest of the purple Lilacs. It features large panicles of deep rich purple flowers. The large clusters of strongly fragrant single flowers rise above the blue green heart shaped foliage. The Yankee Doodle is a profuse bloomer with an upright and spreading growth habit. It is also hardy and easy to care for. For the best flower display it prefers full sun but can tolerate light shade as well. Its size and shape make it a perfect choice as a windbreak or privacy hedge. It would be beautiful as a foundation plant and around patios or walks where its fragrance can truly be enjoyed. Your Yankee Doodle will attract songbirds, butterflies and hummingbirds to further enhance this shrubs beauty. However, it will not attract deer or Japanese Beetles. Every landscape should have at least one Lilac. Choose the Yankee Doodle for its rich fragrance and color. * Low Maintenance * Highly Fragrant * Deer resistant |
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