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plants
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. . . are good things!
It's hard to remember every plant we have or would
like to have. That's why we keep lists. Our plant lists content information
about our tries at growing, general information on the plant and
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There are
over 200
species of plants cultivated in our gardens. To learn more
about any of these either find the plant in the list above,
search for a plant in the box to the left or clock on one of the
categories or locations in the left column.
Each plant
listed will show a picture, and our notes about that plant. When possible, we include the Latin
botanical name, a short descriptions, and planting
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Tree & Shrub
Forsythia
The forsythia is a deciduous shrub that can grow up to 8 feet tall. In most species, the branches are slightly arched and decorated with leaves and flower buds in an opposite arrangement. In mid-April the buds explode with bright yellow blossoms. In the fall the leaves mellow to a reddish-purple color.
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North side of wood shed. Removed 2 bushes in 2004
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Tree & Shrub
Ginkgo
Ginkgo biloba
Undoubtedly one of the most distinct and beautiful of all deciduous trees. The bright green, fan-shaped leaves are actually fern leaves, from the Age of the Reptiles. The leaves can turn a brilliant golden yellow in the fall. One of the oldest trees, growing on earth for over 150 million years and was native in North America at one time. Usually pyramidal in youth, in old age, a well-developed Ginkgo is an impressive sight, forming large picturesque branches and handsome bark. Female trees produce a malodorous fruit after 20 years, and for this reason, usually only male trees have been selected. A durable tree for difficult landscape situations! In western Nebraska the Ginkgo prefers a protected site with supplemental moisture to aid in establishment. We recommend the male selections 'Autumn Gold' and 'Princeton Sentry' for the landscape. 50-60' h, 30-40' w. Hardy to zone 4.
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Orange Bed
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Tree & Shrub
Golden Rain Tree
Koelreuteria paniculata
Zones 5 to 9, 30 to 40 feet High and spread, Bloom Time in August - September, Full sun (only), Dry to medium moisture, cold hardy seed sources are required in the Midwest to avoid winter injury when temperatures drop below -10° F. Golden raintree also endures restricted soil spaces, and soil compaction. The fruit is a light, dry capsule, often described as resembling a Chinese lantern. Fruit is quite conspicuous and hangs on for more than a year adding winter interest.
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Started fall 2005
East of Back Patio Area
Ordered from Sooner Plant Farm, Park Hill, Oklahoma
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Harry Lauder's Walking Stick
Corylus avellana
(Corkscrew Filbert)
This shrub reaches a height of 8'-10', with a similar spread. The flowers are yellowish-brown "catkins," as on pussy willows. The blooms appear in early to middle spring. The shrub is grown primarily its unusual branching pattern, which is indicated by its other common names: corkscrew filbert and contorted hazelnut.
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Holly Bush
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Planted February of 2003 from Margaret Barlow
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Honey Locust Tree
Gleditsia triacanthos (gli-dit-sia try-ah-kan-thos)
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Photo 2005
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Tree & Shrub
Honeysuckle Vines
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Establish on Fence bed before 2000
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Lilac
Syringa vulgaris L
a shrub (Syringa vulgaris) of the olive family. Has cordate ovate leaves and large panicles of fragrant pink-purple or white flowers.
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Established before 2000
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Tree & Shrub
Mock Orange Bushes
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Establish on north of the Garage before 2000. Removed in 2004 to make room for the fern bed.
Photo - summer 2004
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Mountain Ash
Sorbus aucuparia
The Mountain Ash is not related to the true Ashes, but has derived its name from the similarity of the leaves. In comparison to the true Ash, it is but a small tree, rarely more than 30 feet high. It belongs to the order Rosacece and is distinguished from its immediate relations the Pear, Crab Apple, White Beam and Wild Service Tree by its regularly pinnate, Ashlike leaves. It is generally distributed over the country in its wild state, but is also much cultivated as an ornamental tree.
The fruit is rather globose, with teeth at the apex and two to three seeded cells. The bark has a soft, spongy, yellowishgrey outer layer and an inner thicker portion, with many layers of a light brown colour. It has a bitterish taste, but is odourless.
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Tree & Shrub
Mugho Pine
Pinus mugo var. mughus
unique mounding, spreading pine
excellent green winter color
prune annually to maintain shape
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$11.99
Planted on north side of house 2004, died 2007
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Norway Spruce
Piceas de Noruega
(Picea abies)
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Lowe's 2008 $6.89
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Oak Leaf Mountain Ash
Sorbus hbrida 'aucuparia'
The Mountain Ash is not related to the true Ashes, but has derived its name from the similarity of the leaves. In comparison to the true Ash, it is but a small tree, rarely more than 30 feet high. It belongs to the order Rosacece and is distinguished from its immediate relations the Pear, Crab Apple, White Beam and Wild Service Tree by its regularly pinnate, Ashlike leaves. It is generally distributed over the country in its wild state, but is also much cultivated as an ornamental tree.
The fruit is rather globose, with teeth at the apex and two to three seeded cells. The bark has a soft, spongy, yellowishgrey outer layer and an inner thicker portion, with many layers of a light brown colour. It has a bitterish taste, but is odourless.
More about Mountain Ash.
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Planted May 2006
Purchased from Blair Garden Center. Bailey Nurseries brand $79.99
Photo from Spring 2006
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