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A large shrub, or small tree, with deep-blue green foliage. Leaves are bright red when young, and fall color is brilliant red, orange and yellow. The typical Smoketree pink flowers are held on a 14" x 11" panicle. It prefers full sun for best color and a well-drained soil. As with most Cotinus, it...
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Chionanthus retusus ‘Arnold’s Pride’
A great selection of Chinese fringetree from Arnold Arboretum with abundant, fragrant spring flowers and exfoliating cinnamon bark. A strong grower with a central leader and shiny dark green leaves. It is easily grown in a well-drained soil with adequate moisture, preferring a deep, moist, acidic site. Grow in full sun to part shade. This...
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Chionanthus retusus
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A small rounded tree that has leathery, glossy foliage. The white, mid-spring flowers are produced in erect 3" long clusters, covering the tree. If a female, purple-black fruit appears in fall. The fall color is yellow. A great small tree that adapts well to urban sites with good moisture and soils....
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Calluna vulgaris ‘Silver Knight’
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A groundcover shrub that forms a fine textured, dense mat. The single blooms are lavender and the foliage is silvery-gray. The blooms appear in July thru September. It grows best in full sun in an acidic, well-drained soil. Shear lightly after flowering to maintain a tidy form....
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