Shrubs Trees Plants, Flowers, Trees For Sale In Chicago

Philadelphus are tolerant of most soil types and pH levels with average to moderate moisture and tend to produce the most flowers when grown in full sun. This dwarf Mock Orange is noted for consistently producing loads of orange-blossom scented flowers...

An unusually small and compact growing Sasanqua Camellia whose habit it even more diminutive than its parent Shi-Shi Gashira. Sasanquas do appreciate a humus-rich soil, an organic mulch, and average moisture until well-established.

Fremontia californica Torr. * The bark can be made into cordage then used in making nets etc. Wood - fine-grained, hard to soft, heavy. It is not used commercially due to the small size of the tree.

Its better to leave a one inch gap of space between the mulch and the stem or trunk of the plant. “Fertilizer burn” can occur when too much fertilizer is applied, resulting in a drying out of the roots and damage or even death of the rose.It is much,...

The foliage may bleach in full sun, though it doesn't seem to deplete the plant's vigor. Bright golden yellow blooms adorn the bare branches in early spring just as the golden yellow and rich green foliage begins to emerge.

Pick the flowers and float them in a bowl of water to bring their beauty indoors. For more on growing Camellias as container plants see the following article by Dan Gill with LSU Agcenter: Camellias are Outstanding in Containers .

When planting it, dig the hole twice as wide as the pot and mix rich garden soil in with your native soil. This garden plant tree maintains its natural form with minimal pruning. It can be pruned into nice topiary structures to accent patios or entrances,...

An upright to spreading easy to grow evergreen shrub with excellent vigor. Or check out our Guide to Planting & Growing Camellias . Perfect form, large white flowers with each petal edged in rich pink are produced in fall.

This is a reliable old heirloom that is perfect for lightly shaded areas where its brilliant flowers are certain to be a standout. Kerrias are fairly drought tolerant once well established and require minimal care and maintenance.

Truly one of our favorite variegated Camellias! Camellias are the rose of winter in southern gardens, with their colorful blossoms held against deep rich green glossy foliage on a naturally upright to rounded evergreen shrub.

A beautiful evergreen azalea hybridized by Dr. Aromi of Mobile Alabama. Beautiful, rich pink, double rose-like 2" blooms are born in spring. It reminds us of an old favorite later flowering selection we also offer named 'Rosea'.

No pruning required! October MagicCarpet creates a low dense mass of dark, glossy, evergreen foliage that is covered by 3" wide medium pink, frilly, double flowers with a boss of yellow stamens in fall.

This distinctive plant has a year-round golden foliage that thrives in the full sun. It comes in your choice of several sizes to be easy to fit the space that you have. Make sure to dig a hole twice as wide as the pot and to mix in rich garden soil with...

When planting this Holly, dig the hole twice as wide as the pot and mix rich garden soil in with your native soil, then leave the top of the root ball 1/2 inch above the ground level when filling the hole with soil.

Frilly, carnation like, double white flowers adorn this this dense upright evergreen shrub over an extended period in fall. The small leaved Sasanqua Camellias make excellent landscape or container plants and are much more tolerant of sun and soil conditions...

Yaupon Holly is one of the toughest and most tolerant native evergreen shrubs that we have in the US. Anna's Choice is a vigorous upright to spreading evergreen shrub that is resistant to deer, salt, and is tolerant of a variety of moisture conditions...

Actually it is the availability of Aluminum in the soil which is required for Hydrangea macrophylla to produce the color pigment delphinidin. Wade ' Check Out This Alternative Hydrangea ' (Oakleaf Hydrangea) from LSU Agcenter by Richard Bogren ' Hydrangeas...

It is a relatively hardy plant that can survive lean soil and does not require much upkeep. This gardening accessory can be planted around a lawn for aesthetic reasons and to add a bit of privacy to your property.

Few pests or diseases and easy to grow. Small pink flowers are followed by clusters of purple berries which encircle the stems from late summer thru winter. A dense mounding habit.

Once well-established they need little additional care and will continue to perform for years to come. When grown or overwintered indoors provide them with plenty of cool direct sunlight.

Never use lime around Azaleas and realize that many of your 'garden' fertilizers like 8-8-8 and 13-13-13 contain lime as a filler so this could be toxic to them. Images courtesy of Marteen van der Giessen.

Container grown Camellias can suffer root damage if the soil is allowed to freeze so you will want to consider protecting them during any extended periods below freezing. Images courtesy of Green Nurseries, all rights reserved.

The bark also contains fraxetin.This has an inhibitory effect on the central nervous system, is a stronger and safer anodyne than aspirin and has some antibacterial activity. * The barkcontains aesculin, this has anti-inflammatory, anticoagulant and analgesic...

Camellias are the rose of winter in southern gardens, with their colorful blossoms held against deep rich green glossy foliage on a naturally upright to rounded evergreen shrub. Preferably a few hours in the morning, in the late afternoon, or filtered...

To maintain it as a lower plant, larger stems can be cut back to well below the desired height, even nearly to ground level. Makes a wonderful specimen, informal hedge, or container plant for indoors or out.

* Creamy white flowers, to 10" wide, very fragrant; leaves, to 2' long, grow in clusters at the branch tips--hence the common name. * Magnolia tripetala , commonly called Umbrella magnolia or simply Umbrella-tree , is a deciduous tree native to the southeastern...

A very drought tolerant and useful native US tree that produces spikes of small white, lightly fragrant flowers. Blooms are followed by edible beans.