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Asimina triloba

[gallery ids="9378,9373"] A large shrub or small tree, that is native to eastern North America. It prefers moist, deep soils, in full sun to part shade. The small purple flowers are followed by a 2-5" long edible fruit that resembles a short, fat banana....
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Acer palmatum ‘Tsukasa Silhouette’

[gallery ids="9374,9627"] It is an extremely upright variety, unique for its very narrow form. Bright lime green foliage in the early spring turns darker green in summer. The fall color is brilliant red. It prefers well-drained, acidic soil....
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Acer palmatum ‘Mikawa Yatsubusa’

[gallery ids="9380"] A dwarf selection of Japanese Maple with foliage that emerges light green in the spring, maturing to medium green.  The foliage has long narrow lobes that overlap like shingles on the short stems, almost in clumps or tufts. The fall color is yellow to orange. It prefers sun to partial shade and a well-drained...
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Acer palmatum ‘Hubbs Red Willow’

[gallery ids="9377,9628"] It is an upright, small deciduous tree. The burgundy red leaves have very long and narrow lobes that are slightly incised. The overall look is of a delicate, willowy red bamboo. The fall color is fiery shades of red and orange. It prefers sun/partial shade in well-drained soil....
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