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A compact, spreading shrub with glossy leaves and a profusion of bright, watermelon red blooms in early spring. The flowers are followed by fruit, safe to eat, but bitter. Prefers full sun to part shade and average moisture. Prune as needed for shape. It is used in shrub borders, as a hedge, or for...
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Chaenomeles x superba ‘Cameo’
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A compact shrub with an abundance of double, apricot-pink blooms in the early spring. The flowers are followed by fruit later in the summer. Green summer foliage with unremarkable fall color. It adapts to a wide range of conditions, growing best in full sun to part shade. It prefers a slightly acid well-drained soil,...
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Chaenomeles speciosa ‘Toyo-Nishiki’
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An upright growing shrub with pink, white, red, and combination flowers on the same branch. The flowers are followed by fruit, safe to eat, but bitter. It blooms in the early spring. Prefers full sun to part shade, slightly acid, well-drained soil. It will tolerate dry sites as well. Great for a border, a...
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Cercis canadensis (‘JN2’) The Rising Sun™
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In early spring, the foliage is deep apricot-orange, maturing to yellow, then lime-green in summer. Just as the leaves are emerging, orchid-rose flowers appear along the stems. The fall color is a rich golden, orange to bronze. Performs best with some protection from afternoon sun and heat, and consistent summer moisture. PP 21,451....
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