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2008 Native Plant Sale |
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Shrubs and Trees |
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Native
Shrubs |
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All shrubs and trees offered for sale come as 5-gallon potted plants with an excellent root system.
Top growth in containers is small enough to allow for easy transport.
Newly planted shrubs and trees will, with proper care, put on excellent
growth due to extensive root system. Planting
and care instructions will be included with each order. Quantities are
limited, so please order early to assure availability. |
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750 - Black Chokeberry |
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| Latin Name |
Aronia melanocarpa |
| Flower |
White |
| Height |
6’ |
| Fall Foliage |
Red / Orange |
| Sun |
Full Sun / Partial Sun |
| Description |
White flowers appear in early May with black fruit appearing in late
summer. Fall color is exceptional. Birds will eat berries in late fall
and winter. Prefers wet soils, but does well in good garden soil. |
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755 - Red Osier Dogwood |
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| Latin Name |
Cornus stolonifera |
| Flower |
White |
| Height |
8’ |
| Fall Foliage |
Dark Red |
| Sun |
Full Sun / Partial Sun |
| Description |
Brilliant red twigs in
winter are a highlight. White flowers appear in June. Does best in moist
or low-lying soils and benefits from pruning every 3-4 years. |
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756 - Pagoda Dogwood |
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| Latin Name |
Cornus alternifolia |
| Flower |
White |
| Height |
15’ |
| Fall Foliage |
Maroon / Red |
| Sun |
Partial Sun / Shade |
| Description |
A very elegant dogwood,
with beautiful lateral branching and white spring flowers. Birds relish
fruit in late summer, and fall color is also outstanding. Requires moist
soil or regular watering and prefers morning sun. |
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761 - American Filbert |
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| Latin Name |
Corylus americana
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| Flower |
Green |
| Height |
8’ |
| Fall Foliage |
Yellow / Orange |
| Sun |
Full Sun / Partial Sun |
| Description |
Also called Hazelnut, this excellent shrub produces
edible nuts, though squirrels get most. Male flower catkins appear in
early spring. Fall color is a highlight. Will spread when pruned or
mowed back. |
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765 - Smooth Hydrangea |
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| Latin Name |
Hydrangea arborescens |
| Flower |
White |
| Height |
3 - 5’ |
| Fall Foliage |
Brown |
| Sun |
Shade |
| Description |
Prefers full to part shade and will
require watering during hot weather. White flower clusters appear in
June or July and make great dried arrangements. Can be mowed or cut back
in fall. |
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785 - Arrow Wood |
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| Latin Name |
Viburnum dentatum |
| Flower |
White |
| Height |
8 - 10’ |
| Fall Foliage |
Maroon / Red |
| Sun |
Full Sun / Partial Sun |
| Description |
From eastern U.S., but does well in our area. Flowers
bloom in May and dark blue berries are devoured by birds in late summer
and fall. Works best when several plants are planted in groupings around
trees. |
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787 - Witherod Viburnum |
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| Latin Name |
Viburnum cassinoides |
| Flower |
White |
| Height |
12’ |
| Fall Foliage |
Red / Orange |
| Sun |
Partial Sun / Shade |
| Description |
Name refers to its use as
basket and caning material. Flowers in late June and produces beautiful
clusters of berries that change from green to pink to red to blue.
Requires moist well-drained soils and prefers morning sun. |
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790 - Nannyberry |
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| Latin Name |
Viburnum lentago |
| Flower |
White |
| Height |
15’ |
| Fall Foliage |
Maroon / Red |
| Sun |
Full Sun / Partial Sun |
| Description |
Excellent for shrub borders and as a
wildlife planting. Fragrant flowers appear in May. Birds relish the dark
blue berries. Will become a large vase shaped shrub unless pruned back
every few years. |
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Native Trees |
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793 -
Redbud |
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| Latin Name |
Cercis canadensis |
| Flower |
Pink |
| Height |
15’ |
| Fall Foliage |
Yellow |
| Sun |
Shade / Partial Sun |
| Description |
Numerous edible flowers coat the twigs in
pink during late April. This small tree grows quickly in rich soil and
is especially striking used as a highlight planting in large beds or in
shrub borders. |
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795 -
Juneberry |
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| Latin Name |
Amelanchier interior |
| Flower |
White |
| Height |
20’ |
| Fall Foliage |
Yellow / Orange |
| Sun |
Full Sun / Partial Sun |
| Description |
Also called serviceberry, this handsome
small tree is an early bloomer with smooth gray bark. Edible fruit
ripens in June and fall color is a highlight. Prefers well drained soils
and at least 4 hours of sunlight per day. |
