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Azalea 'Arneson Gem' - deciduous azalea (1053 readers)

Contributed by havlis 20.04 2008 on 21:00:07 Topic: Plants / Deciduous Shrubs Match on Title and Article's text

Knapp Hill rhododendron | Deciduous azaleas are probably the most striking flowering shrubs. Their colours are vivid and bright, and often have the shades that not many rhododendrons can offer. They need full sun. “Arneson Gem” is a true jewel. Its reddish buds open to soft golden-yellow flowers with apricot orange tips and petal margins. It is fragrant and the leaves are disease resistant. Prolific bloomer. ...

Azalea 'Satan' - deciduous azalea (865 readers)

Contributed by havlis 27.05 2008 on 10:47:22 Topic: Plants / Deciduous Shrubs Match on Title and Article's text

Azalea 'Glowing Embers' - deciduous azalea (578 readers)

Contributed by havlis 07.06 2008 on 05:24:51 Topic: Plants / Deciduous Shrubs Match on Title and Article's text

Knapp Hill rhododendron | Glowing Embers is true to its name. As if you were watching the very centre of fire, the petals are vivid orange with golden flashes. Mid green leaves have bronze highlight from spring already. ...

Sophora japonica - Japanese Pagoda tree (4451 readers)

Contributed by amazon 02.10 2007 on 09:28:19 Topic: Plants / Deciduous Trees Match on Article's text

Increasingly used as a bonsai. A tall deciduous tree to 60, hardy to zone 4; leaves ovate to 2 and in 3-8 pairs. Tiered appearance with sturdy branching. Recommended Temperature Zone: USDA: 4-11 Sun Exposure: Full sun to light shade Origin: China and Korea Growth Habits: Deciduous medium to large tree, 40 to 60 feet tall and wide (12-24 m); young branches have olive-green bark; bright to dark green, pinnately compound leaves, 6 to 10 inches long (15-25 cm), 7 to 17 leaflets Watering Needs: Littl ...

Campsis radicans 'Flava' - Yellow Trumpet Vine, Yellow Trumpet Creeper (3233 readers)

Contributed by amazon 31.05 2007 on 10:44:23 Topic: Plants / Climber Plants Match on Article's text

Plant Type: Deciduous Vine Uses: Climbing Propagation: Seeds, Stem cuttings, Layering, Root cuttings Habit: Climbing Light: Full Sun, Part Shade Flower Color: Yellow Blooms: Spring, Summer, Autumn Width: 3 ft.; Height: 30 - 40 ft. Fertility: Average Soil: Neutral, Moist, High, Medium Zone: 4 - 9 Attracts: Hummingbirds, Bees, Butterflies ...

Many uses for groundcovers (4) - Deciduous perennials (1596 readers)

Contributed by pph 11.04 2007 on 20:38:55 Topic: Plants / Perennials Match on Title and Article's text

Epimedium, Geranium macrorrhizum, Clematis heracleifolia ‘Côte d’Azur’, Anemone nemorosa Epimedium Epimedium produces flowers as early as April and May but its attractive foliage also provides visual interest during the rest of the growing season. Epimedium produces delicate graceful flowers and leathery leaves. In the wild, Epimedium grows in deciduous forests and thus prefers a location in light shade with somewhat moist soil. ...

Magnolia 'Goldstar' - Goldstar magnolia (1471 readers)

Contributed by havlis 27.03 2008 on 16:41:39 Topic: Plants / Deciduous Shrubs Match on Article's text

Another rare magnolia is this cross between magnolia acuminata var. subcordata “Miss Honeybee” and magnolia stellata. It gained flower shape fro stellata and colour from acuminate. Goldstar has medium sized flowers with 14 narrow petals, very similar to star-shaped magnolias. The colour is a delicate creamy-yellow and as the shrub flowers abundantly it brings a little bit of spring sunshine to your awakening garden. The flowers come out about a week or two later than stellata types. ...

The American Woodland Garden (845 readers)

Contributed by amazon 10.04 2007 on 10:33:52 Topic: Other / Books Match on Article's text

Capturing the Spirit of the Deciduous Forest | North Americas eastern half, roughly from the Midwest to the Atlantic, was once a great deciduous forest. Although centuries of human intervention have cleared much of the land, the timeless forest remains in the spirit of the place. Today, even the shortest period of human neglect allows for the resurgence of the process of forest creation. The greatest gardens — and happiest gardeners — in this area will be those that take into account the nature ...

The American Woodland Garden (622 readers)

Contributed by amazon 18.05 2007 on 07:56:57 Topic: Other / Books Match on Article's text

Magnolia x soulangeana 'Alexandrina' - saucer magnolia (1838 readers)

Contributed by havlis 08.04 2008 on 08:30:10 Topic: Plants / Deciduous Shrubs Match on Article's text

Alexandrina is a very popular variety of saucer magnolia. Thanks to the rich colour of outer petals it is rated commercially best-selling saucer magnolia. The flowers are upto 10 cm across, white inside, flushed deep pink and purple outside, with a lovely fragrance. ...

Metasequoia glyptostroboides - dawn redwood (2360 readers)

Contributed by havlis 25.11 2007 on 19:45:15 Topic: Plants / Conifers Match on Article's text

Dawn redwood is a rare deciduous conifer with bright green opposite needles that fade to coppery-golden in the autumn. It was believed to be extinct for centuries. Until first specimen were brought from China in 1941 and propagated throughout the world. This fast growing tree of pyramidal habit looks beautiful and at the same time exotic enough to stand on its own, or it can be used as a windbreak. ...

Liriodendron tulipifera - Tulip Tree (1154 readers)

Contributed by amazon 30.05 2007 on 09:42:27 Topic: Plants / Deciduous Trees Match on Article's text

Native to eatern United States. Fast growth to 60 to 80 feet with eventual spread to 30 feet. Forms large pyramidal crown. Good large shade, lawn, or roadside tree. Gives spectacular show of yellow fall color. In warm season, displays handsome tulip-shaped greenish-yellow and orange flowers. Deciduous. Full sun. Provide ample summer water. Hardy to -20 to -10°F. ...

Magnolia 'Elizabeth' - Elizabeth Magnolia (998 readers)

Contributed by amazon 16.05 2007 on 09:01:52 Topic: Plants / Deciduous Shrubs Match on Article's text

A rare yellow flowered magnolia! Displays elegant tapered buds that open to large, primrose yellow blooms. An upright pyramidal grower well suited for use as a single specimen. Deciduous. Flowers mid to late spring. ...

Many uses for groundcovers (5) - Deciduous shrubs (720 readers)

Contributed by pph 11.04 2007 on 20:47:30 Topic: Plants / Deciduous Shrubs Match on Title

Cornus canadensis Cornus canadensis is a creeping species that does not exceed 20 cm. in height. Its leaves display an exceptionally beautiful shape and are bright green in colour. Like almost all members of this genus, the slightly arched veins in its leaves are easily visible. ...

Fuchsia magellanica - Hardy Fuchsia (753 readers)

Contributed by amazon 10.09 2007 on 18:43:28 Topic: Plants / Deciduous Shrubs Match on Article's text

If you love Fuchsia in hanging baskets, then youll adore this plant. Masses of brilliant red pendant flowers act as beacons for hummingbirds. Completely cold hardy. In warmer climates its an attractive evergreen and is deciduous (comes back from the roots) in colder regions. Grows into a very ornamental specimen planting. Prefers sun or part-sun. Hardy in zones 3-10. ...

Prunus cerasifera 'Nigra' - Purple Leaved Flowering Plum (10689 readers)

Contributed by abies 08.11 2007 on 10:20:58 Topic: Plants / Deciduous Trees Match on Article's text

Flowering Plum, Prunus cerasifera Nigra is an upright deciduous tree eventually making a ball shaped specimen. It has a rounded to pyramidal habit and dark-red leaves when young in spring and a very attractive deep purple foliage later which is retained throughout the summer. ...

Hepatica transsilvanica 'Blue Jewel' - Blue Jewel Hepatica (957 readers)

Contributed by amazon 04.07 2007 on 10:12:12 Topic: Plants / Perennials Match on Article's text

Hepatica transsilvanica Blue Jewel Origin: The species is native to Romania. Masses of starry deep-blue flowers provide rich decoration in early spring over evergreen, mats of leathery, deep-green, tri-lobed foliage. This selection has larger flowers than the species and a very good color. Can be grown in a wide range of conditions, but does especially well in alkaline soil, which should be moist but with good drainage. Sun or shade. Good under deciduous trees, in raised beds or in the rock gard ...

Syringa meyeri - Dwarf Korean Lilac (2297 readers)

Contributed by amazon 30.05 2007 on 09:19:32 Topic: Plants / Deciduous Shrubs Match on Article's text

Korean lilac is an upright, densely branched deciduous shrub with dark green velvety foliage. Soft pink to lavender flower clusters tip the branches for a lovely spring accent. Excellent for borders, screens and hedges. Full sun. Slow grower to 6 to 10 feet high, 5 to 6 feet wide or clipped to shape. ...

Malus 'Evereste' PERPETU® - crab apple (958 readers)

Contributed by havlis 17.05 2008 on 13:20:36 Topic: Plants / Deciduous Shrubs Match on Article's text

Malus Perpetu® is another crab apple. This variety offers snow-white flowers, very similar to those you can see on apple trees. They open from pink buds and their number is very high every year. Deciduous leaves are green, ovate, mid-sized. The best attraction is the fruit – many tiny apples of vivid golden yellow colour with orange and red highlights mature in September. ...

Lagerstroemia indica 'Little Chief' - crape myrtle (1034 readers)

Contributed by amazon 02.11 2007 on 13:27:15 Topic: Plants / Deciduous Shrubs Match on Article's text

Lagerstroemia indica Little Chief; Common Names: crape myrtle, crepe myrtle; Family: Lythraceae (loosestrife Family); The deciduous crape myrtle is among the longest blooming trees in existence with flowering periods lasting from 60-120 days. If you do not have room inside or the location for a normal Crepe Myrtle outside, then this cultivar originating out of America, is an excellent alternative. Little Chief is a dwarf form of lagerstroemia indica growing only to a height of 3 feet with shades ...