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Parthenocissus tricuspidata

[gallery ids="4121"] A vigorous, self-clinging vine, similar to P. quinquefolia except for the three lobed leaves. It has persistent bright red fall color. It is useful on walls or as a groundcover. The height it achieves is limited by the structure it is grown on. It is tolerant of poor, dry soils, full sun to part...
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Parthenocissus quinquefolia

[gallery ids="6377,6378,7717,7718"] This is a vigorous, self-clinging vine, thanks to the adhesive-like tips of the tendrils, rather than penetrating rootlets. The height it achieves is limited by the structure it is grown on. It can also be used as a ground cover. This is one of the earliest vines to color in the fall and it...
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Pachysandra terminalis ‘Green Sheen’

[gallery ids="2242,4115,4116"] A spreading groundcover with glossy, bright green leaves. The foliage almost looks plastic it is so shiny. Creamy white blooms top the plant in the spring. Prefers shade and moist soil. A plant to consider for using under established shade trees, the most shaded parts of a landscape, or the front of a shady...
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Ostrya virginiana

[gallery ids="4111,4110,2239,6504"] An upright oval tree with hornbeam like foliage and fruit that resembles hops, also described as inflated pods. It is pest resistant and tolerant of drought and alkaline soils; intolerant of salt. It prefers full sun. The fall color is yellow. Native to the mid-west and eastern North America. It is also referred to...
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