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Juniperus chinensis ‘Old Gold’

[gallery ids="3896,3893"] A dense compact shrub with lacy foliage. The rich gold color intensifies in cold weather. It is tolerant of dry soils, once established, and high pH. Useful as a foundation plant, low hedge, or as an accent plant. Light pruning if needed for form....
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Acer palmatum ‘Beni Otake’

[gallery ids="5684,5682,9225"]   A vigorous, upright tree with purplish-red strap-like leaves that hold their color through summer, then turn to a vibrant crimson in the fall. With dark bark, and a wispy appearance, the translation to "Red Bamboo" perfectly describes this tree. Prefers sun to partial shade and acidic, well-drained soil....
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Viburnum nudum ‘Winterthur’

[gallery ids="9658"] A dense shrub with lustrous, deep green leaves that turn a beautiful wine-red in the fall. The early summer, creamy-white flowers are followed by berries that start out white, turning to pink and then bright blue as they mature. Will produce more berries if planted near 'Brandywine'. It grows best in full sun to...
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Viburnum X burkwoodii

[gallery ids="5636"] An upright open shrub with lustrous dark green leaves with gray-green undersides. The semi-snowball shaped flowers are white and very fragrant. It is both heat and cold tolerant. It prefers an average, well-drained soil in full sun to part shade. Prune after flowering if needed. Use in shrub borders, foundation planting, or an informal...
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