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Zelkova serrata ‘Village Green’

[gallery ids="4781"] A wide spreading vase-shaped, fast growing tree with dark green dense foliage. Rusty red fall color. As the trunk ages, the bark will exfoliate adding winter interest. It needs full sun and average, well-drained soil. It does better with reliable summer moisture. A popular and reliable urban tree....
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Zelkova serrata ‘Musashino’

[gallery ids="9157"] A very narrow, upright, vase-shaped tree. The medium green leaves turn a rusty yellow in the fall. Plant in full sun in an average, well-drained soil. Good for use as a street tree and in tight locations as vehicles and pedestrians can easily pass underneath the canopy...
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Zelkova serrata ‘Green Vase’

Taller and narrower than Village Green. The form is upward growing, with a vase shaped crown. The fine textured green foliage turns orange to bronze red in fall. It grows well in full sun in an average, well-drained soil. It is frequently suggested as a replacement for American Elms. It makes a good shade, lawn,...
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Yucca flaccida ‘Garland Gold’

[gallery ids="4778,4849"] A low stiff shrub with sword-like leaves with a bright yellow band in the center with green edges. Leaves will become weeping with age. The late spring flowers are creamy-white and held on 3-6' tall panicles. Plant in full sun with excellent drainage. Use in a dry garden, a shrub border, or as an...
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