Privet plants (Ligustrum spp. ), commonly known as privet hedges, are evergreen flowering shrubs that, depending on the variety, can also be grown as small, bushy trees. The Ligustrum genus contains about 50 different species, all of which can provide a spectacular, traditional appearance when planted along a property line. Its common name, “privacy,” suggests that these bushes… Read More »
Columnar trees are perfect for incorporating color, grace, and beauty into a garden setting. When they border driveways, grow along fences, or serve as a privacy hedge, tall, slender trees produce a dramatic visual impression. Some dwarf columnar trees can be grown in pots and placed by a gateway or gate to create a lovely visual impression. Due to… Read More »
The Broadmoor juniper is characterized by a dense cluster of branches that gracefully spread across the ground. It attains a height of 2 to 3 feet and a horizontal spread of 6 feet or more. This Juniper evergreen ground cover is great for slopes and low-maintenance environments. The Broadmoor Juniper is a magnificent low-growing coniferous shrub with elegant… Read More »
The botanical name for Golden Moneywort is Lysimachia nummularia, and it is a member of the Primulaceae family. Plants of the same genus are found all over the world, but this one is native to Europe and is now naturalized in the United States. The species name means “like a coin” in Greek, describing the golden flower. Other names for this… Read More »
The University of Minnesota introduced the cold-hardy early-season pear known as Summercrisp for usage in cold locations where most pear cultivars do not thrive and frequently do not bear fruit. This particular type is the product of hybridization between different species. The summer crisp pear tree (Pyrus communis ‘Summercrisp’ in botanical terms) yields fruit at the end of… Read More »
Mugo pines are an excellent alternative to junipers in the landscape for gardeners looking for something unique. Mugos, though considerably smaller than their towering pine tree relatives, share the same dark green color and fresh pine smell all year round. The needles of the mugo pine, which are used to classify the plant as either an evergreen tree… Read More »
Weigela florida Wine & Roses is a beautiful deciduous shrub with narrowly ovate, glossy, dark purple foliage that lasts all season. Large quantities of bright pink flowers bloom throughout the spring and summer, creating an eye-catching contrast. Wine & Roses is the result of Herman Geers’ nearly twenty-year breeding effort in Boskoop, Netherlands. Geers meticulously crossed existing Weigela… Read More »
The white potentilla is a deciduous shrub that blooms for an extended period, from late spring to early fall. Potentilla ‘Abbotswood’ is a fantastic option for informal, low hedging because it grows to a height of approximately 75 centimeters but is easily maintained at a height of approximately 50 centimeters. Potentilla ‘Abbotswood’ thrives in moist soil, and while moderately rich… Read More »
The ‘Sunkist’ variety is a broad-pyramidal type that exhibits foliage that is lemon yellow in the spring and then intensifies to an orange-yellow in the winter. It normally reaches maturity at 6–10 feet tall and 5-8 feet broad. It is known as Thuja occidentalis. Sunkist Arborvitae is a spectacular evergreen shrub for residential landscaping, since it keeps a… Read More »
The classic Moorpark apricot tree is mostly found in gardens all over the world. The tree is popular for its white flowers, attractive canopies, and tasty apricots, and it is cultivated for both of these reasons. In Europe, the Moorpark apricot has a history that goes back 300 years. However, it is now popular everywhere. It is particularly renowned… Read More »
