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Rhamnus frangula ‘Columnaris’

[gallery ids="9480,9479"] An upright, narrow shrub with lustrous dark green oval shaped foliage. It has red to purple-black fruit in the fall, with yellow fall foliage. It makes a useful hedge or accent plant. Prefers sun to partial sun, good drainage, and is drought tolerant once established....
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Pyrus pyrifolia (fruiting Asian pear) ‘Shinseiki’

[gallery ids="5315"]  A yellow skinned Asian pear. It has sweet and tender, white flesh, ready in late August. The fruit can store well. It is partially self-fertile. Budded on semi-dwarf root stock. They need full sun and a well-drained soil. Obtain local advice for more cultural information....
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Pyrus pyrifolia (fruiting Asian pear) ’20th Century’

A yellow skinned Asian pear with sweet, mild flavored fruit. The fruit is crisp like an apple. It ripens in early September and is self-fertile. Budded on semi-dwarf root stock. They need full sun and a well-drained soil. Obtain local advice for more cultural information....
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Prunus laurocerasus ‘Schipkaensis’

[gallery ids="5314,5281"] An upright vase-shaped shrub with fragrant, white flowers in spring. It is a good plant for hedging. It may be pruned after flowering to maintain the desired size and form. Plant in full sun to part shade in a moist, well-drained soil. Also known as Skip Laurel....
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