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Vaccinium ‘Patriot’

Large, delicately sweet early blueberry. Selected for home gardeners who need a cold-hardy variety that consistently bears good crops. It is adaptable to many soil types and tolerates wet soils better than many other varieties. It prefers a site in full sun and acidic soils....
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Ulmus parvifolia (‘Emer II’) Allee®

[gallery ids="5341,8290"] An upright spreading tree with an outline similar to that of the American Elm. It is very resistant to Dutch Elm disease and elm leaf beetle. The bark exfoliates in puzzle-like patches, exposing various shades of gray, green and orange-brown. The glossy green summer foliage turns to soft yellow and orange in the fall....
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Tilia tomentosa ‘Sterling’

[gallery ids="5335,5334,8807"] This is a broadly pyramidal tree. The glossy leaves have dark green on top with silvery-white underneath, giving it a shimmering effect with each breeze. The early summer blooms are fragrant, showy and attrative to bees. The fall color is a clean yellow, contrasting with the white underside of the leaf. It is tolerant...
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Thuja plicata ‘Green Giant’

A fast growing, narrowly pyramidal evergreen tree. The rich green foliage remains outstanding in it's hardiness range. It is disease free and can be kept more compact by pruning. Is often used for screening or hedges. Prefers moist, well-drained soil in full sun to part shade. This is a selection from the U.S. National Arboretum....
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