Nanking Cherry $69.90
A Tart July Nanking Cherry, Prunus tomentosa, has showy white flowers with a pink blush which covers the plant in early spring. This is followed by tasty, edible, bright red fruit, great for jams and jelly. These 1/2 bright red fruit, which ripen in early July, are edible but a little tart for fresh eating. Nanking Cherry is a large wide spreading shrub and can be pruned as a small tree. It grows 8-10 feet in height and 10-15 feet wide. It is a great conservation plant with attractive soft green foliage. The plant works well as a mass planting or informal hedge. Nanking Cherry is native to northern China and is very cold hardy. It requires a good, well-drained soil. Nanking Cherry is fairly drought tolerant and does best in full sun. It needs cross pollination to produce fruit, so purchase 2 Nanking's to be sure of pollination. The white flowers are fragrant and bloom in the spring! *Profusion of White Flowers in Spring *Abundant 1/2 Brilliant Red Fruit *Wide Shrub or Small Tree more...
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New Jersey Tea $49.90
New Jersey Tea, Ceanothus ''Marie Bleu', is an outstanding compact plant that is covered with loads of misty blue flower heads in late spring. Once flowing is finished, attractive red seed heads appear, adding another season of garden interest. 'Marie Bleu' is truly garden worthy. Marie Bleu is well adapted to most any garden soil, so long as it is not too wet. It is tolerant of drought once it is established. Shear lightly after blooming to produce a stronger rebloom. Prune in late fall or early spring. In Northern states, this plant may dieback to the ground though roots are hardy and the plant will recover in time to flower. The name New Jersey tea probably came from the use of these plants dried leaves. Allegedly, this was a popular tea in the Revolutionary War. The New Jersey Tea plant is highly adaptable to various soils and is quite drought tolerant due to its massive, deep root system. There is always space for New Jersey Tea in any landscape, and it will look terrific in yours more...
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Ninebark - Center Glow $69.95
The Ninebark Center Glow, 'Physocarpus opulifolius 'Center Glow', is a new and exciting variety. Similar to 'Diablo', the foliage emerges a yellow-green but matures into bright, deep red that last all season long. With a plant height of 8-10' and a width of 8', the white flowers that bloom in spring add excitement to this shrub. It is best to be planted in full sun; 'Center Glow' needs a well-drained site. This plant was developed by Dr. Harold Pellet and the University of Minnesota. Use this plant in the landscape as a border or background for perennial or annual flower beds or in foundation plantings of larger buildings. The Center Glow is a fast grower and new shoots can be cut and used in floral arrangements. As with most ninebarks, it has attractive exfoliating bark and attractive fruits for 4 season interest. Mature Red Foliage! Wildlife Plant! more...
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Ninebark - Coppertina $49.90
Spectacular Color Year-Round Coppertina Ninebark is a deciduous shrub with ornamental foliage. Plant one as a focal point in your front yard, or several in a side yard for a colorful hedge. Your Coppertina Ninebark is renowned for its spectacular foliage and year-round interest. In fact, you'll rarely see better leaf color than you will with your Coppertina! The 3-inch, serrated leaves appear a spicy-orange in spring, gradually deepening their tone until your shrub is resplendent in coppery-red for summer. The addition of 2-inch clusters of pink-tinted, white blooms in spring add a welcoming tone to the season of rebirth. By fall Coppertina's red seed capsules provide added potency to its vibrant display. When winter arrives, and the bark is exposed, you'll be amazed by the showy, exfoliating bark. Red to light-brown layers are exposed by the peeling bark, thus the name “ninebark". Coppertina Ninebark will grow to 8 feet tall with an equal spread. It has superior branching anda r more...
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Ninebark - Darts Gold $29.95
Gold Turns into Lime The Ninebark 'Dart's Gold', Physocarpus opulifolius 'Dart's Gold', is named for its broad three-lobed golden spring foliage, which turns lime green in the summer. It matures to 4'-5' with an equal spread. This fine shrub is also notable for its wide arching branches tipped with pink-dusted white flowers. For best results, place in full sun to light shade. It will need at least 6 hours of sun to perform. This Ninebark has golden leaves, white flowers, red fruit, papery bark, and is attractive in winter. Use this plant in the landscape as a border or background for perennial or annual flower beds or in foundation plantings of larger buildings. The Dart's Gold is a fast grower and new shoots can be cut and used in floral arrangements. As with most ninebarks, it has attractive exfoliating bark and attractive fruit for 4 season interest. Dart's Gold is a very adaptable deciduous shrub. It will tolerate dry conditions and will grow in full sun. *White Flowers *Lime Green more...
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