Interesting Bark - Page 4 of 5 - Fine Gardening
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Plant GuideJapanese umbrella pine
Sciadopitys verticillataThis glorious conifer constitutes the sole member of both its genus and plant family.
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Plant Guide‘Nugget’ ninebark
Physocarpus opulifolius ‘Nugget’The yellow to lime green foliage of 'Nugget' ninebark makes an interesting contrast with the exfoliating, cinnamon-colored bark.
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Plant GuideCinnamon clethra
Clethra acuminataLarger in all respects than common sweet pepperbush ( Clethra alnifolia ), this sizable shrub or small understory tree grows 8 to 12 feet tall and wide.
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Plant Guide‘Prostrata’ plum yew
Cephalotaxus harringtonii ‘Prostrata’This slow-growing dwarf conifer has a wide, rounded crown and narrowly furrowed, partially peeling bark.
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Plant GuideCarolina allspice
Calycanthus floridus
This deciduous shrub has a dense, rounded habit, growing 6 to 9 feet tall and as wide.
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Plant GuideBald cypress
Taxodium distichum and cvs.Its great beauty and variety of sizes and shapes makes this deciduous conifer a candidate for extensive use.
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Plant Guide
Golden chain tree
Laburnum × watereriDense clusters of pendulous yellow flowers dangle from spreading branches in late spring.
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Plant Guide‘Snow Queen’ oakleaf hydrangea
Hydrangea quercifolia ‘Snow Queen’This cultivar produces 8-inch-long, conical flower heads from early summer on.
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Plant GuideCarolina silverbell
Halesia carolina
Carolina silverbell is a handsome tree with clean green foliage and an upright spreading habit.
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