April 2015 - Blue Heron Nursery Archive | Blue Heron Nursery

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The Joys of Potentilla

What, really? That common, can-be-ugly plant? Well, yes! What other tough, durable shrub will bloom from very early spring till frost? The flowers can nearly cover the plants all summer, with minimal attention, reliably from year to year. If they get too unruly, they can be pruned back to nearly the ground, although a light and...
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Acer palmatum dissectum ‘Crimson Queen’

[gallery ids="6243,3556,9162"]   A small, rounded tree with gracefully cascading branches. The dark red foliage is finely dissected. Each lobe of the leaf is deeply divided and notched. The color holds well throughout the summer, turning to a scarlet red in the fall. Prefers well-drained, acidic soils, with some shade....
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Acer palmatum dissectum ‘Viridis’

[gallery ids="6248,4923,4922"]   A small rounded tree with gracefully cascading branches. The finely cut leaves are a bright green, changing to yellow and orange in the fall. One of the most vigorous of green laceleaf maples, it forms a nice compliment to the red versions. Prefers well-drained, acidic soils and some protection from summer sun....
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Acer palmatum ‘Osakazuki’

  [gallery ids="7988,4990,4989"] This is well known for the intense crimson fall color, glowing even at dusk. It is a slow growing, upright rounded tree. The green foliage is more sun tolerant than other Acer palmatum selections. It has been in the trade since the mid-1800's. It prefers well drained, acidic soil. Plant this where the brilliant...
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