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Magnolia ‘Yellow Bird’

A pyramidal tree with dark green leaves and bright yellow flowers with a slight greenish tinge. Leaves and flowers appear at the same time. The blooms are larger than other yellow magnolias. It grows best in full sun to part shade in an organically rich, well-drained soil, with reliable summer moisture. This hybrid was developed...
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Miscanthus sinensis ‘Morning Light’

[gallery ids="7179,7175"] Narrow clumps of gracefully sweeping, silver variegated leaves. The October flowers are a deep red-bronze. The foliage has a pink cast in fall. It prefers full sun and a moist soil, but is tolerant of a wide range of soils. Cut the foliage to the ground in late winter before the new shoots appear....
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Malus (fruiting apple) ‘Spitzenburg’

A old variety of apple with red over yellow skin and yellowish flesh. It is firm, juicy, moderately sweet, and has excellent flavor. It is a good keeper and is pollinated by other mid-season blooming apples with the exception of Gravenstein. It prefers full sun and a well-drained soil. Budded on semi-dwarf rootstock....
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Malus (fruiting apple) ‘Hudson’s Golden Gem’

[gallery ids="9124,9123"] A large russet skinned apple. The crisp, sweet flesh has a distinctive pear-like flavor. It is a late ripening apple, used mainly for fresh eating. Keeps well. It's partly self-fertile. (800-1000 hours chilling). It performs best in full sun and a well-drained soil. Budded on semi-dwarf rootstock....
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