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Lagerstroemia indica (‘Whit II’) Dynamite®

[gallery ids="8652,8653"] A large shrub or small tree with cherry red flowers held on 6-10" panicles from July thru September. Spring foliage emerges reddish, maturing to dark green with red fall color. it grows best in full sun and most well-drained soils. It is drought tolerant once established. Use as a specimen or in groups. PP 10,296....
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Hydrangea quercifolia ‘Munchkin’

[gallery ids="7675,7674,7673,9497"] A new dwarf introduction from the U.S. National Arboretum. It has numerous white upright flowers in the summer that age to pink. The dark green leaves turn mahogany-red in the fall. It prefers some shade, and a moist, well-drained soil. It is great in smaller residential landscapes or mass plantings. http://www.usna.usda.gov/Newintro/munchkin.pdf...
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Diospyros kaki ‘Saijo’

A moderately growing tree with yellowish orange fruit. Considered to be one of the sweetest and best tasting astringent varieties. It does not need a pollinizer. The fall color is orange, reds, and yellows. Plant in full sun in a well-drained soil. Regular watering is needed for fruit production....
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Diospyros kaki ‘Hachiya’

[gallery ids="6894"] A large, deep orange, acorn shaped persimmon. It is sweet and flavorful when allowed to become soft ripe. This is a self-fertile selection. It benefits from a hot summer to mature the fruit. Site in full sun in a well-drained soil, with regular watering for best fruit production....
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