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Plants of Ancient Pompeii: Oleander (Nerium oleander)

Karen November 7, 2023 0 Comments

Oleander is an evergreen shrub or small tree and a member of the dogbane family, Apocynaceae, that also includes blue star (Amsonia), periwinkle (Vinca), and milkweed (Ascelpius). Its native range…

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Plant Profile: Snowberry (Symphoricarpos albus aka S. rivularis)

Karen October 16, 2023 0 Comments

Also known as waxberry, this deciduous flowering shrub is a member of the honeysuckle family, Caprifoliaceae, that also includes weigelia, scabiosa, and abelia. It is native to North America where…

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Genus Acalypha for the Garden

Karen June 30, 2022 0 Comments

The genus Acalypha is in the spurge family, Euphorbiaceae, that also includes pointsettia, caster oil plant, and crotons. There are 450 species in the genus including perennial herbs, shrubs and…

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Plant Profile: Ozark Witch Hazel (Hamamelis vernalis)

Karen December 25, 2020 0 Comments

Ozark witch hazel is a deciduous flowering shrub or small tree native to the Ozark Plateau from southern Missouri through northwestern Arkansas east to Oklahoma where it grows in moist…

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Plant Profile: White Enkianthus aka dodan-tsutsuji (Enkianthus perulatus)

Karen December 18, 2020 0 Comments

White enkianthus is a compact, deciduous, flowering shrub and a member of the heath family, Ericaceae, that ncludes azaleas, heather, and cranberry. Native to the woodlands of Japan it grows…

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Plant Profile: Copperleaf (Acalypha wilkesiana aka Acalypha tricolor)

Karen December 12, 2020 0 Comments

Also known as Jacob’s coat, this broadleaf evergreen shrub is native to tropical and subtropical areas of New Guinea, Malaya, Fiji and nearby South Pacific islands. It is a member…

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Plant Profile: Clove Current ( Ribes odoratum)

Karen January 7, 2015 0 Comments

Clove current is a deciduous shrub native to central United States and a member of the gooseberry family, Grossulariaceae. It is loosely branched and irregularly shaped and may develop an…

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Plant Profile: Shrubby St. Johnswort (Hypericum prolificum)

Karen July 17, 2013 0 Comments

This native of eastern and central United States is a small compact deciduous shrub with medium texture and rounded form. It produces yellow flowers about one inch across with five…

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Plant Profile: Redvein Enkianthus (Enkianthus campanulatus)

Karen April 15, 2013 0 Comments

This deciduous upright shrub is a native of Japan where it grows in open woodlands offering three seasons of beauty. In spring, it produces pendulous clusters of delicate bell-shaped yellowish…

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Plant Profile: Fothergill (Fothergill gardenii)

Karen April 24, 2009 4 Comments

Native to moist areas of Southeast US, this compact deciduous shrub is a member of the witch hazel family, Hamamelidaceae, that also includes Persian ironwood, and loropetalum. Growing up to…

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