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Chamaecyparis obtusa ‘Coralliformis’

[gallery ids="8647"] A slow growing, compact pyramidal shrub with twisted, glossy dark green foliage. The twisting form is reminiscent of coral, hence the name. It grows best in full sun to part shade, in an average, medium moisture, well-drained soil. Useful as specimens or for foundation plantings....
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Aesculus parviflora

[gallery ids="6642,6641"] A suckering, multi-stemmed shrub often with an irregular outline. The dark green foliage turns yellow in the fall. The summer blossoms are white and held on 12" tall panicles. Prefers moist soil and some shade, but will take full sun to full shade.  Native the the southeastern US, and attracts butterflies and hummingbirds....
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Acer truncatum x Acer platanoides (‘JFS-KW202’) Crimson Sunset®

An upright, oval tree with deep purple foliage suitable for areas with summer heat where few purple leafed trees thrive. The leaves resist tatter and scorch damage. In fall, it will color from maroon to reddish bronze. It is adaptable to a wide variety of sites. Introduced by J. Frank Schmidt & Son. PP 21,838....
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Acer grandidentatum

[gallery ids="6568,6564,8050"] A slow growing maple that is native to stream banks in the Intermountain West. The form is usually shrubby, rarely trained into a tree. Dark green foliage turns brilliant shades of red and orange in the fall. The bark is thin, smooth and gray. It is tolerant of drought and alkaline soils. Also known...
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