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COROKIA  cotoneaster

5/20/2020

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Pronounced: (kuh-row-key-uh kuh-ton-ee-as-ter)
Fast facts:
  • common name: wire-netting bush
  • one of ten species in the Corokia genus 
  • known for its zig-zagging, or divaricating, branches
  • excellent option for a container plant
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A personal favorite, the Corokia cotoneaster adds a low maintenance and unique flair to the landscape. A shrub native to New Zealand, this species is slow growing, achieving a maximum height of 6-8ft over the years. It loves sun, but can tolerate part-sun, and thrives in well-draining soils. Its naturally quirky branches have small silvery-green evergreen leaves, with yellow flowers in spring that mature to red berries in fall. This shrub responds very well to pruning. Plant this if you're looking for an eye-catcher that is easy to care for. We frequently have this shrub in stock, and if you don't see it, let us know and we will source it for you. 
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CALLISTEMON sieberi 'sugar candy'

4/22/2020

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Pronounced (kali-stemen  see-beri)
Fast Facts:
  • commonly known as 'bottlebrush'
  • growth maxes out at approximately 6' x 6'
  • drought, wind, salt tolerant
  • disease, pest, and deer resistant
A shop favorite, the Callistemon sieberi 'sugar candy' is a durable evergreen shrub that is a superbly low maintenance choice for the home gardener. It will reward your landscape with beautiful magenta blossoms up to 6" long in spring, and sometimes fall. Loves full sun, can tolerate light shade, and will grow in well, moderate, and poorly draining soils. A true champion of numerous harsh conditions, plant Callistemon in a challenging area of your yard where other specimens may not fair quite as well. Responds well to moderate pruning, tolerates a light frost, and will attract pollinators to your garden. Plant as a hedge or part of a hedge row for privacy, in a container, as a windbreak, or anywhere you like to appreciate the foliage and that habitat this shrub provides. 
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ASARUM splendens

3/18/2020

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Pronounced (ehs-air-uhm  splen-dens)
Fast facts:
  • known as "Chinese Wild Ginger"
  • grow 8-12" in height and spread up to 6' within 10 years
  • rhizotamous root system
  • deer resistant, rabbit resistant
Considered a semi-evergreen, Asarum splendens acts more as an evergreen in our mild Portland winters, with new elongated heart-shaped leaves emerging in spring. The dark blue green foliage has streaks and speckles of silver and is an excellent choice to brighten up your woodland landscape. Great for shade, container planting, and where the soil stays more moist than dry. Like most plants, likes good drainage. Flowers emerge in spring, and though many folks may not consider them show stoppers, they have a strange and unique tubular appearance with 3 petals in a purpley brown shade that we find quite eye-catching. Low maintenance, and is capable of smothering weeds due to the thick mats of root formed underneath the soil. An awesome choice for those who appreciate unusual specimens and like a easy-care plant!
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