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Large fully double, rose form flowers in rich pink darkening to a near crimson center are produced over an extended period in fall. For more on growing Sasanqua Camellias read Dr. Allen Owings', an LSU AgCenter Horticulturist, article titled " Sasanquas,...

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Ave Maria Camellia develops into a nicely rounded evergreen shrub about as wide as it is tall. Camellias prefer an acidic, humus rich soil with an organic mulch and average moisture.

* Grown for its white flowers, borne in late summer after most other flowering trees have long finished flowering. * Cultivated in China for the rutin contained in its leaves and ovaries.

Kitty's Purple Crape Myrtle boasts some of the darkest purple flowers of any introduction to date. In zone 6 Crape Myrtles are often grown as die-back perennials and so should remain much shorter when grown in these regions.

Properly mulched Azaleas often need little additional nutrients once they are well established. Azaleas need a humus rich, acid soil and adequate moisture during establishment as well a good organic mulch.

The Colorado Blue Spruce is the most sought after evergreen of all. You will not find any Colorado Blue Spruce of this quality and size anywhere at these low prices. Hardy zones 2-8.

Once well-established they need little additional care and will continue to perform for years to come. Learn the interesting history behind the discovery of this sport of C.M. Wilson, itself a pink sport, of Elegans Splendor in the 1954 issue of the Northern...

Pieris japonica is one of the few members of the Blueberry family, or Ericaceae, that is known to grow well outside of strongly acid soil conditions though that is the general recommendation.

For more on growing Camellias as container plants see the following article by Dan Gill with LSU Agcenter: Camellias are Outstanding in Containers . When grown or overwintered indoors provide them with plenty of cool direct sunlight.

The Panicle Hydrangea flowers on new growth and so can be selectively pruned in late winter or early spring and can even be cut back to within 6" of the ground annually. For more information on growing and selecting Hydrangeas below are some excellent...

* Douglas fir seeds are an extremely important food for small mammals. * The specific epithet, menziesii, is after Archibald Menzies, a Scottish physician and rival naturalist to David Douglas.

A wonderful pink Aromi hybrid deciduous azalea, Country Cousin is suited to the heat and humidity of southern summers. Azaleas need a humus rich, acid soil and adequate moisture during establishment as well a good organic mulch.

Red new growth and may have variegated foliage with a compact habit. Flowers early to midseason. The deep red, semi-double to peony form blossoms of Edna Campbell Variegated are randomly spotted and splashed with brilliant white.

Christmas Beauty Camellia is a vigorous growing and compact Camellia with an upright to spreading growth habit and healthy rich deep green foliage. Camellias prefer an acidic, humus rich soil with an organic mulch and average moisture.

Stephen's Garden Camellia is a 'found' cultivar introduced by Green's Nurseries. A vigorous large flowered Camellia that naturally develops into a dense rounded evergreen shrub. Medium to large perfect, rose form flowers of soft pink and white are produced...

Use a slow release granular fertilizer in spring. Bigfoot Cleyera, Evergreen Shrub, Tall Hedge and Screen: Cleyera Bigfoot is part of the Southern Living Plant Collection. Hardy in USDA zones 7-10 Fast uniform growth Sun or shade Bigfoot Cleyera, Evergreen...

Considered by many to be one of the most beautiful trees in the world, the Royal Poinciana produces large showy clusters of 4" wide, 5 petaled deep orange-red flowers with the uppermost petal, the standard, having a showy splash of creamy white to sunny...

Salt tolerant, drought resistant, deer resistant, and adaptable to a variety of soil types although they do appreciate good drainage and seem to prefer a mineral soil over humus based soils.

These dwarf Camellias are amenable to pruning and shearing which should be done in spring. For more on growing Sasanqua Camellias read Dr. Allen Owings', an LSU AgCenter Horticulturist, article titled " Sasanquas, Dwarf Camellias Add Color to Early-Winter...

For more in depth information on the development of these new thornless, fruitless, double flowered quince read Storm Warning: Reinventing Flowering Quince by Dr. Tom Ranney the breeder of these great new plants, just click here .

Each zone corresponds to the minimum winter temperatures experienced in a given area. Ripens in late October. This beautiful, stately tree makes a great addition to the landscape and bears significant crops of superb-quality nuts.

One of the best old-fashioned American apples. Best pollinators: any Golden Delicious, Cox's Orange Pippin, or Stark Jon-A-Red Jonathan.The USDA hardiness zones offer a guide to varieties that will grow well in certain climates.

Does best in well-drained soil, but will tolerate anything other than soggy conditions. One of the most hardy palms available! Can withstand freezing temperatures below 10°F! Beautifully compact evergreen tree is a great choice for small gardens, courtyards,...

* An evergreen Tree growing to 45m. * A coniferous tree native to the Western Pacific Region. * It occurs in two localities, a southern population on Fraser Island and around Maryborough , and a northern population on the Atherton Tableland west of Cairns.

A favorite of farmers markets and home cooks. Self-pollinating.If you live in a cooler climate, plant these warm-weather plants in containers so that you can move them indoors before freezing temperatures arrive.The USDA hardiness zones offer a guide...

Grows 40-60 feet tall. Norway Spruce is one of the nicest evergreens you can plant. We send 6-12'' seedlings. Nice pyramidal form and dark green needles makes it a favorite. Norway Spruce is extremely adaptable and very cold hardy.