Eastern Redbud (Cercis canadensis)
The eastern redbud (Cercis canadensis) is a small, deciduous tree reaching heights of 20 to 30 feet with an equal spread. It is often multi-stemmed and has heart-shaped leaves, but […]
Sharon Torello
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Plantain-Leaf Sedge (Carex plantaginea)
Plantain-leaf, or seersucker, sedge (Carex plantaginea) is a shade-tolerant, evergreen ornamental perennial from the Cyperaceae, or sedge, family that is valued for its long, broad leaves that pucker like ribbon. […]
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Rosebay Rhododendron (Rhododendron maximum)
The rosebay rhododendron (Rhododendron maximum) is an evergreen multi-stemmed shrub with dark green foliage and clusters of white flowers. These shrubs grow wild in many mountain habitats, where they can […]
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Mountain Laurel (Kalmia latifolia)
The mountain laurel (Kalmia latifolia) is an ericaceous evergreen shrub with delicately ornate white to pink flowers. In addition to being one of the harbingers of spring and summer with […]
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Summersweet (Clethra alnifolia)
Summersweet (Clethra alnifolia) is a name that truly conveys the virtues and beauty of this native shrub. This deciduous plant grows to an oval shape with a with a height […]