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It gets its name from the long straight stems it produces that were used to make light straight arrow shafts by Native Americans. These plants are seed grown from local populations in Beauregard Parish.

The bright white flowers make a stark contrast against the deep dark green glossy foliage. For more on growing Sasanqua Camellias read Dr. Allen Owings', an LSU AgCenter Horticulturist, article titled " Sasanquas, Dwarf Camellias Add Color to Early-Winter...

These large evergreen shrubs make easy container plants provided they get regular moisture and a good quality, well-draining, acidic potting soil. We prefer well aged, decomposted bark based mixes over peat based mixes and usually add a little extra sand...

For more on growing Camellias as container plants see the following article by Dan Gill with LSU Agcenter: Camellias are Outstanding in Containers . Preferably a few hours in the morning, in the late afternoon, or filtered light, like through a pine,...

Image courtesy of Star Roses and Plants, all rights reserved. This is a naturally narrowly pyramidal deciduous tree that is similar to our native Bald Cypress. Bright golden yellow feathery foliage on this tall stately tree makes for a brilliant contrast...

With periodic renewal pruning only if vigor seems reduced which is a rarity. For more information on growing and selecting Hydrangeas below are some excellent online resources: ' Hydrangea Questions and Answers ' from The US National Arboretum ' Growing...

These large evergreen shrubs make easy container plants provided they get regular moisture and a good quality, well-draining, acidic potting soil. We prefer well aged, decomposted bark based mixes over peat based mixes and usually add a little extra sand...

The blooms are soon followed by brilliant red new stems and leaves that mature to bronze and finally a dark shiny green. If you can grow Hydrangeas successfully you can most likely grow Pieris japonica and its hybrids.

The 2" wide blossoms seemingly cover up the plant in spring and are held against a foil of deep green, slightly bronze tinged foliage. Azaleas need a humus rich, acid soil and adequate moisture during establishment as well as a good organic mulch.

These large evergreen shrubs make easy container plants provided they get regular moisture and a good quality, well-draining, acidic potting soil. We prefer aged, decomposted bark based mixes over peat based mixes and usually add a little extra sand or...

Dr. Aromi used native species as well as hybrids in his breeding work to develop this heat tolerant series with the beauty, poise, colors, vigor, and fragrance of our native deciduous azalea species in hopes that they might be enjoyed throughout a much...

This rare Azalea's compact growth habit, durability, and rare flower form make this a definite conversation piece. Azaleas need a humus rich, acid soil and adequate moisture during establishment as well as a good organic mulch.

Dense dark green foliage responds well to pruning and shearing. A good bonsai specimen, in containers, or as a low hedge. 1/2", light pink, star-shaped blooms are produced from late spring to fall.

They can usually tolerate overnight temperatures that dip as low as 20-25 o F for short periods in 8" or larger containers. When grown or overwintered indoors provide them with plenty of cool direct sunlight.

Camellias prefer an acidic, humus rich soil with an organic mulch and average moisture. Camellias need adequate moisture at least until well established. This large evergreen shrub has a naturally upright to rounded habit.

This article also highlights the importance that David Ellis and Maarten van der Giessen have played in making sure that these beautiful, generally fragrant, and mostly vigorous deciduous azalea hybrids have not been lost but instead now have the potential...

For more on growing Sasanqua Camellias read Dr. Allen Owings', an LSU AgCenter Horticulturist, article titled " Sasanquas, Dwarf Camellias Add Color to Early-Winter Landscapes ". These durable evergreen shrubs cover themselves in 2-3" flowers in fall...

In acid soils you can imagine the Aluminum ions being literally dissolved into the acidic water and being absorbed by the roots of the plant. An exciting new introduction from McKay Nursery Company and Star Roses.

Sasanquas do appreciate a humus-rich soil, an organic mulch, and average moisture until well-established. The small leaved Sasanqua Camellias make excellent landscape or container plants and are much more tolerant of sun and soil conditions than the larger...

The fruit provides winter interest as well as food for wildlife. This is an upright to rounded, medium-sized native shrub commonly found near wet areas. Considered by some to have the best tasting fruit of our native Viburnums giving it the name of Wild...

Kristen Braman, Jean Williams Woodward with input from John Thornton, Frank Bryan, and Albert Penland - Selecting and Growing Azaleas MSU Cares - revised by Jeff Wilson from an earlier edition by David Tatum - Azaleas For The Landscape And see our Growing...

The unusual peeling bark provides winter interest. This is a dieback perennial in the northern portions of its range where it typically grows into a 3' x 3' shrub or can reach 6' x 6' in milder climates.

Prune after flowering as Quince flower on old wood. Flowering Quince are easy to grow and long-lived deciduous shrubs with good drought tolerance once established. Masses of cupped, brilliant red flowers with a boss of golden yellow stamens are born in...

Prune Ogon Spirea back in late winter just before new spring growth begins to shape and maintain size. Orange to purple fall color. Single white baby's breath flowers are borne in spring.

Huge clusters of white sterile flowers are held above the rich dark green foliage on sturdy upright to arching stems in summer. For more information on growing and selecting Hydrangeas below are some excellent online resources: ' Hydrangea Questions and...

For best performance provide good drainage. Moderate drought tolerance once well established. The dwarf compact habit of this upright to rounded small deciduous tree makes it perfect for smaller spaces.

Rosea Azalea produces an abundance of flowers over an extended period in late spring on a medium to small growing evergreen. It has long been a favorite in our garden and seems to have been lost to the nursery trade and so we are excited to offer it and...