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Calluna vulgaris ‘Firefly’

[gallery ids="8010,8841"] A small upright shrub with a beautiful transition of foliage colors. Summer foliage is a golden yellow changing to terra cotta then a rich brick-red in winter. Bright purple-pink flowers appear 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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Buxus microphylla ‘Winter Gem’

[gallery ids="2854,5047"] A fast growing dense shrub that retains its dark green color in the winter. The foliage is quite glossy. It is excellent as a small hedge, mass planting, or foundation planting. Performs best with regular moisture, and partial to full sun. Prune if needed for form....
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Buxus microphylla japonica ‘Green Beauty’

[gallery ids="5046"] A slow growing compact shrub with small, dark green, glossy leaves. The foliage holds a nice dark green in cold weather. Excellent for use as a low hedge as it responds well to pruning. It grows well in sun to some shade. An evenly moist, well-drained soil is best, but can tolerate some drying...
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Betula platyphylla (‘Fargo’) Dakota Pinnacle®

A narrowly pyramidal tree with dark green foliage that is held later into fall than most birches. Bark changes from dark orange white to yellowish white on mature trees. It performs well in areas of high wind, moderate drought, intense heat and heavy soils with elevated pH, making it a good choice for areas in...
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