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Styrax japonicus ‘Evening Light’

[gallery ids="8966,8965,9255"] The new foliage opens in rich shades of violet, soon followed by hundreds of bell shaped, fragrant white blooms. Plant it in full sun to part shade in moist well drained soil. In full sun, the dark color is better maintained. It can bronze a bit in a shady location. It makes a stunning...

Pyrus communis (fruiting European pear) ‘Magness’

A pear with flavor similar to Comice that is very resistant to fireblight. The fruit is fragrant with a smooth texture and a buttery sweetness. Most any European or Asian pear will pollinate Magness but it will not pollinate other trees....

Nyssa sylvatica ‘Sheri’s Cloud’

[gallery ids="8969"] A medium sized tree with green leaves that have creamy white variegation. The leaves color to pink and bright red in the fall. It is native to eastern North America and is tolerant of wet soils and salts. It was discovered in Arkansas. ...

Malus (fruiting apple) ‘Gravenstein’

[gallery ids="9125"] A crisp, juicy apple famous for sauce and baking, and it is also good for fresh eating. An early bloomer, ripens early in the season. It is green with red striping. Does not pollinate other apples and requires a pollinizer: Fuji, Gala, Empire, or Red Delicious. Budded on semi-dwarf rootstock. It needs full sun...

Monthly Archives: February 2017

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