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• Theves Poplar A Fast Growing Privacy/Windbreak Tree

  If you are looking for a fast growing windbreak or privacy tree, the Theves Poplar Populus nigra 'Afghanica'' is a perfect specimen. It will grow from 40 to 50 feet tall and 8 to 10 feet wide, therefore making a wonderful windbreak or screen... Posted Nov 27 2008, 08:14 AM by patti-nhn with | with no comments Filed under: privacy, deciduous, yellow, fall, trees, windbreak, large, tall, fast grower

• Harry Lauder's Walkingstick - Great Winter Interest

  This Harry Lauder's Walkingstick 'Corylus avellana 'Contorta' is an interesting bush that is said to be named after a man named Harry Lauder, who was a Scottish comedian that used a crooked branch as a cane when he performed his act. The... Posted Nov 15 2008, 09:01 AM by patti-nhn with | with no comments Filed under: decorative, deciduous, shrubs, full sun, yellow foliage, bushes, flower, catkins, corkscrew

• Autumn Purple Ash - Great Fall Color

  As I am driving around my area during this fall season, I am seeing so many beautiful fall colors on the trees. I am trying to decide on my favorites so that maybe in the spring I can plant the ones I like to begin some wonderful fall color in my own... Posted Nov 13 2008, 12:14 PM by patti-nhn with | with no comments Filed under: fast growing, deciduous, purple, shade, trees, fall color, seedless, hardwood

• Minnesota Snowflake Mock Orange Confusing Name-Great Shrub!

  This deciduous (meaning it loses it's leaves in the winter) shrub has a confusing name. It's scientific name is Philadelphys x virginalis. The Mock Orange refers to the appearance of the white fragrant flowers that can be compared to orange blossoms... Posted Sep 25 2008, 03:22 PM by patti-nhn with | with no comments Filed under: Shrub Roses, low maintenance, deciduous, mock orange, minnesota, snowflake

• Here's a Gold Nugget for You!

  It seems like gold has had the attention of the world almost since the beginning of it's creation. The color of gold is often considered warm, like the gold flames of a fire. It is most prized in jewelry and to award someone for a job well done. In... Posted Sep 22 2008, 02:31 PM by patti-nhn with | with no comments Filed under: low maintenance, deciduous, birds, bark, bush, berries, yellow foliage, gold, dart, ninebark

• Ash Leaf Spirea

  Ash Leaf Spirea (Sorbaria sorbifolia) also known as Ural False Spirea is a very decorative shrub. It is fast growing and exhibits large clusters of creamy white blossoms that have a soft, feathery look. You will want to prune the shrub in early spring... Posted Feb 14 2008, 11:29 AM by patti-nhn with | with no comments Filed under: Featured Plants, Shrub, ural false spirea, fast growing, low maintenance, decorative, privacy, deciduous, spirea, sorbaria sorbifolia, blossom, ash leaf spirea, white, hedge