A Gaggle of Gourds

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Zumi Crabapple

The Zumi Crabapple Tree, `Malux x Zumi Calocarpa,' is a semi-dwarf crabapple that may be used as a street tree. It is most valued for its profuse, spring flowering of fragrant, white blooms and its small, glossy, bright red fruit. The crabapples will mature in the autumn, and likely persist into December. It is very effective when planted as a background for other early flowering plants. It is also commonly grown near fences, in groups as a screen or as a specimen planting in a lawn or patio.

Silver Brocade

The Artemisia Silver Brocade, `Artemisia stelleriana,' is a compact, silver-white perennial plant with a height of fifteen inches and a spread of over two feet. This wooly plant produces yellow flowers in early summer that are not very showy. This plant prefers sandy soil but does need a well drained location with full sunlight and a small amount of afternoon shade. This plant can be paired with Echinacea Purple Coneflower or Rudbeckia Black Eyed Susan to add interest to any garden or accent fresh or dried flower arrangements.

Berry Nice Holly

The Holly Berry Nice, `Ilex v. Nice,' will provide copious amounts of bright red berries that will be enjoyed in both autumn and winter. This is a relatively new variety that features superior fruit set and berry retention, as well as a greatly improved resistance to mildew. The berries of this Proven Winners selection can be included in floral arrangements and other winter decorations. Planting or massing these colorful plants will greatly help to brighten up any winter landscape.