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Choisya ternata

Family: Rutaceae (roo-TAY-see-ee) (Info) Genus: Choisya (CHOY-see-uh) (Info) Species: ternata (ter-NAY-tuh) (Info) Category: Shrubs Height: 6-8 ft. (1.8-2.4 m) Spacing: 6-8 ft. (1.8-2.4 m) Hardiness: USDA Zone 7a: to -17.7 °C (0 °F) USDA Zone 7b: to -14.9 °C (5 … Continue reading

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Persicaria microcephala ‘Red Dragon’

Family: Polygonaceae Genus: Persicaria (per-sih-KAR-ee-uh) Species: microcephala (my-kro-SEF-uh-luh) Cultivar: Red Dragon Additional cultivar information: (PP12062) Hybridized by Speichert; Year of Registration or Introduction: 1999 Category: Perennials Height: 12-18 in. (30-45 cm) 18-24 in. (45-60 cm) 24-36 in. (60-90 cm) Spacing: … Continue reading

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Physocarpus opulifolius ‘Center Glow’

Family: Rosaceae (ro-ZAY-see-ee) (Info) Genus: Physocarpus (fy-so-KAR-pus) (Info) Species: opulifolius (op-yoo-lih-FOH-lee-us) (Info) Cultivar: Center Glow Additional cultivar information: (PP16894) Hybridized by Pellet; Year of Registration or Introduction: 2005 Category: Shrubs Height: 8-10 ft. (2.4-3 m) Spacing: 8-10 ft. (2.4-3 m) … Continue reading

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Clerodendrum trichotomum (Peanut Butter Tree)

Clerodendrum t. (Peanut Butter Tree) Family: Verbenaceae (ver-be-NAY-see-ee) (Info) Genus: Clerodendrum (kler-oh-DEN-drum) (Info) Species: trichotomum (try-KOH-toh-mum) (Info) Synonym:Clerodendron trichotomum Synonym:Siphonanthus trichotomum Category: Shrubs Trees Height: 15-20 ft. (4.7-6 m) Spacing: 15-20 ft. (4.7-6 m) Hardiness: USDA Zone 6a: to -23.3 … Continue reading

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Aucuba japonica ‘Variegata’ (Spotted Laurel)

Aucuba japonica ‘Variegata’ (Spotted Laurel) Family: Cornaceae Genus: Aucuba (AWK-yoo-bah) (Info) Species: japonica (juh-PON-ih-kuh) (Info) Cultivar: Variegata Additional cultivar information: (aka Gold Dust, Maculata, Punctata) Category: Shrubs Height: 8-10 ft. (2.4-3 m) Spacing: 4-6 ft. (1.2-1.8 m) Hardiness: USDA Zone … Continue reading

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Artemisia l. ‘Powis Castle’

Artemisia l. ‘Powis Castle’ Family: Asteraceae (ass-ter-AY-see-ee) (Info) Genus: Artemisia (ar-te-MIZ-ee-uh) (Info) Cultivar: Powis Castle Category: Perennials Height: 24-36 in. (60-90 cm) Spacing: 4-6 ft. (1.2-1.8 m) Hardiness: USDA Zone 5b: to -26.1 °C (-15 °F) USDA Zone 6a: to … Continue reading

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Albizia julibrissin (Silk Tree)

Albizia julibrissin (Silk Tree) Family: Mimosaceae Genus: Albizia (al-BIZ-ee-uh) (Info) Species: julibrissin (joo-lih-BRISS-in) (Info) Category: Trees Height: 30-40 ft. (9-12 m) Spacing: 10-12 ft. (3-3.6 m) 12-15 ft. (3.6-4.7 m) 15-20 ft. (4.7-6 m) Hardiness: USDA Zone 6a: to -23.3 … Continue reading

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Agastache ‘Blue Fortune’ (Mexican Hyssops)

Agastache ‘Blue Fortune’ (Mexican Hyssops) Family: Lamiaceae (lay-mee-AY-see-ee) (Info) Genus: Agastache (ah-gas-TAH-kee) (Info) Cultivar: Blue Fortune Category: Perennials Height: 24-36 in. (60-90 cm) Spacing: 15-18 in. (38-45 cm) Hardiness: USDA Zone 6a: to -23.3 °C (-10 °F) USDA Zone 6b: … Continue reading

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Acer palmatum ‘Sangu Kaka’

Acer palmatum. ‘Sangu Kaka’ (Coral Bark Maple) Category: Shrubs Trees Group: Palmatum (deeply divided leaves) Height: 12-15 ft. (3.6-4.7 m) 15-20 ft. (4.7-6 m) Spacing: 12-15 ft. (3.6-4.7 m) Hardiness: USDA Zone 4a: to -34.4 °C (-30 °F) USDA Zone … Continue reading

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Abelia ‘Edward Goucher’

Abelia ‘Edward Goucher’ Abelia ‘Edward Goucher’ Caprifoliaceae Edward Goucher Abelia a-BE-li-a   Broadleaf evergreen to semi-evergreen shrub, arching, branches often reddish.  Similar to Abelia × grandiflora from which it was derived, but slightly lower growing, 3-5 ft (0.9-1.5 m) tall, equal … Continue reading

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