Celosia cristata
Jewel Box (crested form); All-America Winners 'Century Mix' (1985), 'New Look' (1988), 'Pink Castle' (1990) are good plume types; Pink Candle has also performed well alternate, linear to ovate-lanceolate, to 2" long, green usually, red or bronze ... [... more]
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Eschscholzia californica
Eschscholzia californica short-lived perennial in zone 8, reseeds, annual farther north petals 3/4" to 2-1/2" long, orange to yellow, also bronze, scarlet, rose, or white full sun to part shade; prefers a cooler climate than Alabama sometimes .. [... more]
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Index Page Redo
We have constructed this site for landscape professionals and home gardeners. We will share information on diverse topics. AU Lotus Project AU Peony Project Camp Hill Azaleas AU Hort Dept greenhouse Crapemyrtle plant database auburn ... [... more]
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Something To Grow On
Something To Grow On is a monthly communication from the faculty and staff of Auburn University and Alabama A & M. The Land Grant University serves a unique mission among higher education. We are here to teach your children and solve your ... [... more]
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Prunus cerasifera 'Newport'
Alternate and purple in full sun. Has fine serrations. Up to 3" long. Stay purple all summer. Hardy from zone 5 to 9. Does very well in the south. It will not tolerate pollution. The two most popular purpleleaf plum cultivars are 'Newport' and ... [... more]
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Nandina domestica 'Purpurea Nana'
Compound. 6" long and reddish in full sun. Leaflets like regular nandina. Hardy from zone 6 to 9. Tolerates drought, sun, and shade conditions. Does not fruit. A very popular and tough plant. Several cultivars such as 'Firepower' look just like ... [... more]
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Ulmus rubra
Large, doubly serrate, and scabrous (rough like a cat's tongue) on the upper surface, with an inequilateral base. Up to 5" long. Grows 50' to 80' tall. Native to the United States on high, dry sites. Not resistant to Dutch Elm Disease. Ulmus ... [... more]
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Juniperus x media 'Pfitzeriana'
Juniperus x media 'Pfitzeriana' (Juniperus chinensis 'Pfitzeriana') Mostly dark green, adult foliage. Some juvenile foliage present. Large shrub. Keep out of small areas. Drought and cold tolerant. Needs full sun. 3' to 5' tall and 6' to 10' ... [... more]
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Ilex cornuta 'Needle Point'
Long acuminate tip with a single spine. No puckering between the veins as dwarf burford does. Up to 3" long. Hardy to zone 7. This might be the same plant as the cultivar 'Anicet Delcambrie'. Ilex cornuta 'Needle Point' Pistillate. Female ... [... more]
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Ilex crenata 'Compacta'
Are flat, widest above the middle, and taper to the base. Less than 1/2" long. Dark green. Hardy to zone 6. Biggest selling Japanese holly. New twig growth is purple. All male plants so there is no fruit. Needs to be watered. Is used as a ... [... more]
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Ilex cornuta 'Dwarf Burford'
Ilex cornuta 'Dwarf Burford' (Ilex cornuta 'Burfordii Nana') Polygamo dioecious. Partially self fruitful. Every plant potentially can have fruit. Grows 6' tall (a lot smaller than Ilex cornuta 'Burfordii'). Has more single spines, smaller leaves, ... [... more]
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Quercus velutina
Native to high, dry sites. Grows up to 60' tall and 40' wide. Not common in the trade. Drought tolerant due to tap root. Leave on site if found. A yellow dye can be made from the bark. 5 to 8 lobes with yellow pubescence underneath. Buds are very ... [... more]
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