Trifoliate orange (Poncirus trifoliata) is a hardy citrus native to China. T-orange is hardy to -15° F. This strong growing large shrub or small tree can reach 15 to 20 feet in height. Its foliage is deciduous and compound, compared to citrus trees with single simple evergreen leaves. T-orange prefers full day or partial (minimum of 6 hours) […]
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Trifoliate Orange –The Barbed Wire of the Plant World
Posted by Hugh on December 12th, 2011
Everbearer Raspberries Harvest from July To Frost
Posted by Hugh on December 5th, 2011
Raspberry Production at Biltmore Estate, Asheville, NC Everbearer raspberries are easier to grow compared to the June-bearer types. Everbearer types are often called “fall bearers” because they produce berries from very late July to late September. Pruning becomes a simple chore – in late winter simply cut down all canes (shoots) to the ground. […]
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Comments Off on Everbearer Raspberries Harvest from July To FrostGrowing Elderberries in the Garden
Posted by Hugh on December 2nd, 2011
Elderberry (Sambucus canadensis) is native to eastern North America, commonly found growing in open fields, thickets, fence rows, and along roadsides. Elderberry has pinnate leaves with toothed leaflets. Large flat clusters of small white flowers are evident by early summer, followed by large clusters of round purple-black fruit in late summer and fall. The fruits are […]
Posted in acidic soil, Aggressive grower, Bee Favorite, Butterflies, compost, Disease prone, Elderberry (Sambucus), Fruits & Vegetables, Native Plant, Ornamental fruit, Pruning, Root suckering, Southern Appalachian Region, Spring flowering, watering tips Comments Off on Growing Elderberries in the GardenThujopsis: Semi-Dwarf Evergreen Shrub
Posted by Hugh on November 28th, 2011
Hiba or false arborvitae (Thujopsis dolobrata) is a slow to moderate growing evergreen shrub or tree. It is also called elkhorn cedar and deerhorn cedar, referring to the shape of its scale-like leaves. Tall 50-80 feet tall tree forms arefound in the forests of Japan. This native of Japan and China has a pyramidal form and beautiful dense foliage, similar […]
Posted in acidic soil, DWARF CONIFERS, Evergreen, Evergreens, Landscape ideas, Purchasing Plants, Southern Appalachian Region, Thujopsis, Trees & Shrubs, watering evergreens, watering tips, Winter Garden Interest, Winter Protection Comments Off on Thujopsis: Semi-Dwarf Evergreen Shrub‘Nellie R. Stevens’ Holly Sets A High Standard
Posted by Hugh on November 20th, 2011
‘Nellie R. Stevens’ (‘NRS’) is a tall growing red fruited female holly, a cross between the English (Ilex aquifolium) and Chinese (I. cornuta) hollies. ‘NRS’ comes highly recommended for Southern Appalachian landscapes (USDA zones 6 and 7). Hollies are dioecious, requiring both male and female parents for fruit production. ‘NRS’ holly produces small numbers of seedless parthenocarpic […]
Posted in acidic soil, acidify soil, Garden Maintenance, Green Privacy Screen, Ilex (hollies), plant nutrition, Southern Appalachian Region, Trees & Shrubs Comments Off on ‘Nellie R. Stevens’ Holly Sets A High StandardEuropean Beech Prefers Cool Climes
Posted by Hugh on November 18th, 2011
European Beech (Fagus sylvatica) is native to the cool temperate regions of Europe. In the U.S. it is more at home in the Northeast, Upper Midwest, and Northwest regions (USDA Hardiness Zones 4 to 7) where summers are cool. European beech grows in full sun and moist, well-drained soils, ranging from mildly acidic to low basic. The tree suffers in […]
Posted in acidic soil, alkaline soil, Disease prone, European beech (F. sylvatica), Pruning, Southern Appalachian Region, Trees & Shrubs, watering tips, Winter Garden Interest, winter hardiness Comments Off on European Beech Prefers Cool ClimesFor Lovers and Tree Huggers – American Beech
Posted by Hugh on November 15th, 2011
Mighty as an oak pretty much describes American beech (Fagus grandifolia) as well. Enjoy all four seasons of American beech: spring/summer dark green leaves, dark tan colored fall foliage, long pointed winter buds, and bluish gray bark. It is a large 50-70 foot woodland tree and tolerates incredible amounts of shade. Slow growing beeches are long-lived and best planted on […]
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Posted by Hugh on November 12th, 2011
Among dwarf conifer collectors, ‘Morgan’ Oriental arborvitae (Platycladus orientalis) has become one of the most sought out evergreens over the past decade. Its oval form and seasonal coloration makes Morgan a standout. It performs well in part sun, but its chartreuse-yellow foliage appears more vibrant in direct sunlight. Its dense foliage grows in vertical layers. Andy Pulte at the […]
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Posted by Hugh on November 7th, 2011
The American Conifer Society (ACS) supports public conifer gardens around the U.S. Reference Gardens offer plant professionals and home gardeners an opportunity to evaluate conifers growing in a landscape or garden setting within their geographic region. You can compare the unique foliage colors, shapes, and growth habits which conifers offer. You can select conifer(s) which work as […]
Posted in acidic soil, Arborvitae (Thuja spp.), Christmas trees, DWARF CONIFERS, Evergreen, Evergreens, Gardens to Visit, Leyland cypress, Microbiota, Mugo pine (Pinus mugo), Pines (Pinus spp.), Southern Appalachian Region, Spruces (Picea spp.), Uncategorized, Winter Garden Interest, winter hardiness 1 Comment »‘Snow Flurry’ Zone 6 Hardy Camellia
Posted by Hugh on October 31st, 2011
‘Snow Flurry’ camellia is a broadleaf evergreen shrub with good plant vigor. It was one of the first zone 6 cold hardy camellias hybridized by Dr. William Ackerman and released by the U.S. National Arboretum in 1986. Snow Flurry grows into a 4 feet tall by 6 feet wide shrub over a 10 year […]
