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Helictotrichon sempervirens ‘Sapphire’

An ornamental grass with bright steel-blue leaves that widen as they mature to form dense spiky clumps. Tan flower spikes in summer are held above the foliage. The foliage can be semi-evergreen in colder climates. Great in mass plantings or in a container....
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Ficus carica ‘White Genoa’

A favorite variety for cool coastal areas. The fruit is medium large with greenish yellow skin with amber flesh. It is self-fertile. Plant in full sun to part shade in a rich, well-drained soil....
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Crataegus douglasii

[gallery ids="7599"] A shrubby tree with thorns, white flowers in mid-spring and black fruit in the summer. Prefers moist or wet habitats. It is native to the Pacific Northwest and found from Alaska to California and east to Michigan. Named for David Douglas, the Scottish botanical explorer....
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Cotinus x ‘Grace’

[gallery ids="5617,5618,8469"] A large shrub, or small tree, with deep-blue green foliage. Leaves are bright red when young, and fall color is brilliant red, orange and yellow. The typical Smoketree pink flowers are held on a 14" x 11" panicle. It prefers full sun for best color and a well-drained soil. As with most Cotinus, it...
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