Eucalyptus, Silver money tree
Unusual round bluish-green leaves are 3" across and arranged alternately on a flexible stem. The fine powder covering the foliage gives it a frosted appearance. Eucalyptus cinerea grows well in full sun. Pinch several times for bushy growth. Look ... [... more]
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Scotch broom
Needle-like leaflets (1/3" long) run along long rigid green slender stems. Look for good dark green color. Center of stem should be white. Easy to grow in poor soil. Often seen along the highway on banks. Seeds, green wood cuttings August to April [... more]
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Doublefile Viburnum
Large, dark green leaves turn reddish-purple in fall. White flowers bloom in spring. This shrub has an interesting horizontal branching habit. Requires well-drained, moist soil. Will not tolerate heavy, clay soils with poor drainage. Creamy-white ... [... more]
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Nandina, Heavenly Bamboo
Blue-green foliage is tinged red in winter, especially in full sun. Large clusters of red berries are attractive in fall and winter. Prune 1/3 of plant's wood in spring by removing the oldest branches and any weak growth at ground level. This ... [... more]
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Drooping Leucothoe
Glossy, dark green foliage. White, fragrant, bell-shaped flowers bloom in the spring. Its arching branches give it a fountain-like effect. Does not tolerate drought. Water thoroughly each week during hot, dry weather. Drooping Leucothoe is a slow ... [... more]
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Leatherleaf Mahonia
Large, leathery, evergreen leaves are blue-green with spines. Fragrant flowers are yellow. The blue fruit matures in summer. Select a location that is protected from winter winds and hot, dry soil in summer. A site with northern or eastern ... [... more]
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Mountain Laurel
Foliage is thick and leathery with a glossy, dark green color at maturity. Large flowers bloom in summer and vary in color from pink to rose to red. When using as a foundation plant, do not plant under a window, unless using a dwarf ... [... more]
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American Beautyberry
Large green leaves have a rather course look. Inconspicuous pink flowers bloom in summer and are followed by magenta fruit in the fall. Since flowers occur on new growth, prune to within 4 to 6 inches of the ground each spring. Can prune plant to ... [... more]
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Lilacs in the Landscape
Lilacs are among the most popular of the deciduous flowering shrubs. They are highly valued for their appearance and fragrant flowers. The common lilac, Syringa vulgaris, and its many cultivars are more popularly although mistakenly known as ... [... more]
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Camellias
Camellias are among the finest shrubs for southeastern Virginia where mild winter temperatures prevail. The common Japanese camellia, Camellia japonica, is the most widely planted species. Over 2000 varieties are available that have originated as ... [... more]
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Rhododendron
Large, evergreen leaves are dark green. Large round flower clusters are white, pink, purple or red and occur at tips of branches. Plant in partial shade. Filtered sunlight is ideal and afternoon shade is desirable in the Tidewater area. Buy ... [... more]
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Flame Azalea
Loose clusters of spring flowers are yellow, orange, pink, or red. Green summer foliage turns yellow to red in fall. Select a location protected from winter sun and harsh winds. Filtered sunlight is ideal. Morning sun with shade after 1:00 p.m. ... [... more]
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