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ArticleRegional Picks: Unusual Evergreens – Mountain West
1. ‘Cream Puff’ Deodar Cedar Name: Cedrus deodara ‘Cream Puff’ USDA Hardiness Zones: 6 to 9 Size: Up to 15 feet tall and 10 feet wide Conditions: Full sun to…
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DesignPlants for Property Lines
We have all seen it: the line of arborvitae (Thuja occidentalis and cvs., USDA Hardiness Zones 2–7) marching down the property line, stiff as can be, their heads lopped off…
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ArticleRegional Picks: Plants with the Best Fall Colors – Northwest
1. Table Grapes Name: Vitis labrusca cvs. USDA hardiness zones: 5 to 8 Size: 5 to 25 feet tall and 5 to 15 feet wide Conditions: Full sun; good air…
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ArticleRegional Picks: Plants for Dry Shade – Southern Plains
Golden columbine Name: Aquilegia chrysantha and cvs. USDA Hardiness Zones: 3 to 8 Size: 2 feet tall and wide Conditions: Partial to full shade; sandy to loam soil Any perennial…
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ArticleRegional Picks: Plants for Dry Shade – Midwest
Sweet Cicely Name: Myrrhis odorata USDA Hardiness Zones: 3 to 7 Size: Up to 5 feet tall and 6 feet wide Conditions: Partial shade; moist, fertile, well-drained soil I’m always…
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ArticleRegional Picks: Alternatives to Troublesome Plants – Central California
Troublesome Plant - Pampas grass (Cortaderia selloana and cvs.) 1. ‘Karl Foerster’ Feather Reed Grass Name: Calamagrostis × acutiflora ‘Karl Foerster’ USDA hardiness zones: 5 to 9 Size: 2 to…
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ArticleRegional Picks: Alternatives to Troublesome Plants – Northern Plains
Troublesome Plant - Ornamental cherries (Prunus spp. and cvs.) 1. Coralburst® Crabapple Name: Malus ‘Coralcole’ USDA hardiness zones: 3 to 9 Size: 12 feet tall and 10 feet wide…
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ArticleRegional Picks: Alternatives to Troublesome Plants – Northeast
Troublesome Plant - Camellias (Camellia japonica cvs.) 1. Franklin Tree Name: Franklinia alatamaha USDA hardiness zones: 6 to 9 Size: 15 to 25 feet tall and 15 to 20…
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ArticleRegional Picks: Alternatives to Troublesome Plants – Southern Plains
Troublesome Plant - Grapes (Vitis vinifera cvs.) 1. ‘Regent’ Serviceberry Name: Amelanchier alnifolia ‘Regent’ USDA hardiness zones: 4 to 9 Size: 4 to 6 feet tall and wide Conditions:…
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ArticleRegional Picks: Big Blooms That Don’t Flop – Northwest
1. ‘Band of Nobles’ Lupine Name: Lupinus ‘Band of Nobles’ USDA Hardiness Zones: 5 to 8 Size: 3 to 5 feet tall and 2 to 3 feet wide Conditions: Full…
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