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2010 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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749 - Red Chokeberry |
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| Latin Name |
Aronia arbutifolia |
| Flower |
White |
| Height |
7’ |
| Fall Foliage |
Red / Orange |
| Sun |
Full Sun / Partial Sun |
| Description |
This attractive shrub, which prefers
moist soils, is best used in mass plantings. Flowers bloom in May.
Red berries. |
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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 |
Birds devour the shiny blue
berries on this shrub. In full sun, it can become as broad as it
is tall. White flowers appear in June. |
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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. Great fall color. |
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758 -
Dwarf Bush Honeysuckle |
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| Latin Name |
Diervilla lonicera |
| Flower |
Yellow |
| Height |
3' |
| Fall Foliage |
Red |
| Sun |
Partial Sun / Shade |
| Description |
This low, mounding shrub
makes nice mass plantings due to short height and quick growth rate.
Fall color is a real highlight. Does well in drier shade or well-drained
areas in partial shade but tolerates the sun as well. |
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761 - American Filbert |
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| Latin Name |
Corylus americana |
| 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 of them.
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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770 -
Spice Bush |
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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 Viburnuum |
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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 canning 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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Native Trees |
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795 - Serviceberry |
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| Latin
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Amelanchier arborea |
| Flower |
White |
| Height |
20’ |
| Fall Foliage |
Yellow / Orange |
| Sun |
Full Sun / Partial Sun |
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Description |
Also called Juneberry, this handsome
small tree is an early bloomer with smooth grey 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. |
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799 - Heirloom Peony |
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| Latin
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Paeonia officinalis |
| Flower |
Varies |
| Height |
36" |
| Fall Foliage |
Gold |
| Sun |
Full Sun / Partial Sun |
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Description |
Plant from Spring Valley's Redeker Peony
farm available in gallon pots. Several varieties include Red,
Pink, White, Doubles and Singles. Specific requests can not be
guaranteed. We will do our best to fill your orders. |
