#Japanese Euonymus

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マサキの花にニホンミツバチ（6月18日）

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I think what fascinates me the most about invasive plants is how rare they are. Like I rage against invasive species and I'm 100% pro native plants but the vast majority of non-native plants in an environment are just hanging out.

Which is what makes it so striking that there are those few species that choose violence. Put Lonicera maacki, Pyrus calleryana and Euonymus fortunei together in an empty plot where I live and they can sterilize it of everything except themselves.

Even weirder, if you were even a hundred miles north of me, that list would be totally different. Plenty of plants that are nightmare invasives in other areas are present here but don't really do anything. I know where you can find autumn olive and Japanese knotweed close by but they're just...there.

It's like, if you seeded 500 non-native species over a large area, there would be 50 or so that survived long term and were just chilling, and about 5 that decided to kill everything in their path, and you would have no way to guess which ones.

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檀|真弓[Mayumi] Euonymus sieboldianus var. sieboldianus

It is so named because it was used as a material for 弓[Yumi](Bow) in the past. 真[Ma] means true. 和紙[Washi](Japanese paper) made from its bark in the past, and was called 檀紙[Danshi]. 紙[Shi|Kami] means paper. Nowadays, 楮[Kōzo](Broussonetia) is mainly used as a material for it.

It produces poisonous red fruits in autumn.

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Hamilton's Spindle

Euonymus hamiltonianus is a species of dioecious ornamental plant in the staff-vine family Celastraceae, native to Asia. Pale green flowers bloom in summer and characteristic reddish fruit capsule splits during autumn foliage. It is called mayumi in Japanese meaning ‘true bow’ for its use to make tree bows in ancient times.

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Euonymus japonicus 'white spire'

Euonymus japonicus 'paloma blanca'

Some cute Japanese shrubs to add to my garden!

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Plant Health Care Outlook

The trend of the past 10 years in residential landscapes has been increasing pressure from insect pests, diseases, and vertebrates. We fully expect that this will continue in 2023 and that the plant health care outlook for the next year will include the following conditions.

Increase of insect pest number and variety that will affect more ornamental plants

A wet spring will bring increased soil and foliar disease pressure

Damage from deer will certainly continue to increase for the foreseeable future

In addition, we are just about due for the next invasive landscape pest, following emerald ash borer (1992), brown marmorated stink bug (2001), and spotted lanternfly (2014). Investing in a program to manage the biological health of landscape plants and keep soil in good shape is the best way to ensure your landscape not only survives, but thrives. Burkholder Plant Health Care offers a broad variety of programs to control insects and diseases that are damaging plants, vertebrate pests that are eating investments, and bugs that bite, sting, and transmit diseases to people and pets.

New Discoveries and Achievements by Burkholder Plant Health Care

Burkholder PHC’s manager, Starker Wright, has been busy in the field. His work, extensive research and education, and his vast experience have led to the following achievements.

First identification of crape myrtle bark scale in Pennsylvania (West Chester), confirmed by Penn State Insect ID Lab.

Federal quarantine identification of white rust on chrysanthemum (Berwyn), confirmed by USDA-APHIS.

First identification of camphor shot borer damage in hemlocks (Phoenixville), confirmed by Penn State Insect ID Lab.

First active sampling program in Pennsylvania for vascular streak dieback disease in redbud.

Submission of field research article “Pre-Emergent Control of Spotted Lanternfly” in collaboration with Bartlett Tree Experts.

Continuing research with Bartlett Tree Experts and University of Maryland on potential impact of native predators on spotted lanternfly eggs.

Did You Know? Plant Health Care News

On January 10th, Burning Bush (Winged Euonymus, Euonymus alatus) and four species of privet (Japanese, Border, Chinese, and Common) will be added to the list of invasive plants that will no longer be allowed to be grown for sale in Pennsylvania (https://www.agriculture.pa.gov).

These plants will join Callery (Bradford) Pear and Japanese Barberry on the Pennsylvania Controlled Plant and Noxious Weeds List, overseen by the Pennsylvania Department of Agriculture’s Controlled Plant and Noxious Weed Committee (CPNWC). Many other plants are still under consideration to be banned, based on recommendations by the Pennsylvania Governor’s Invasive Species Council (PISC). The current candidate list can be seen at https://www.plna.com/news/581035/Invasive-Species-Council-Recommends-List-of-25-Plant-Genera-to-Be-Banned.htm.

In Pennsylvania, a noxious plant is “identified as a plant that is determined to be injurious to public health, crops, livestock, agricultural land or other property and cannot be sold, transported, planted, or otherwise propagated in Pennsylvania”.

Every plant that leaves the property of Burkholder Landscaping and Sauder’s Nursery has been proactively monitored and treated to minimize spread insect and disease pests. This does not guarantee that once installed, infestations will not happen, but it does greatly reduce the risk of spreading damaging plant pests.

Contact Burkholder PHC to Improve Your Landscape’s Plant Health Care Outlook for 2023

Now you know what to expect with regard to the plant health care outlook for the coming year, and the information could help you recognize issues in your own yard. Burkholder PHC’s team of experienced, qualified arborists will visit your property, conduct a plant health care evaluation, diagnose the problems, and inform you of the recommended treatment options. In addition, we provide a proactive approach, helping encourage and maintain your trees’ health and appearance. Contact us today for a free consultation.

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Japanese spindletree (Euonymus japonicus) is a popular ornamental evergreen shrub with numerous cultivars. Due to its superb adaptability and decorative looks, evergreen spindle can be found in parks and gardens all over the world. Its flowers produce a lot of nectar, which makes this plant very attractive to bees.Japanese spindle tree

In the Netherlands, many people call this plant spilboome meaning a spindle tree. Since the Dutch make spindles out of its timber and also that this plant is native to Japan, it is now called Japanese spindle tree.

Interesting Facts

The japanese spindletree is a highly ornamental bonsai plant, which can be planted as a cascading bonsai, or can be trimmed into an oblique or curved type, with thousands of different forms.

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How to create a low maintenance garden

A low maintenance garden is ideal if you don’t really like gardening, or if you truly never have the time to garden. Less is more when it comes to low maintenance gardens, and it’s a style that works with all sizes, especially small gardens because you’re already working with a compact space.

Want to know how to make your outside space work for you and not the other way around? Here are some simple steps to a sure-fire, easy garden.

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Golden rules

1. To get a truly low maintenance garden, there’s one simple, but radical thing to do – limit the number of different plants you have. The fewer you have the lower the maintenance will be. Try to stick to between 5 and 10 varieties – think swathes of rudbeckias or sedums or lines of bamboo or tall grasses. You’ll get to know what care and attention they need very well, and you’ll be able to spot weeds more easily and be better able to deal with them quickly.

2. Lawns need regular work and weekly cutting, so pave it, gravel it, deck it – any of these will be less work than grass. Paving takes just a sweep a week to look after, no slogging up and down with a mower. However, if you want to keep the lawn, make it a really simple shape. A rectangular lawn can be cut in minutes whilst an irregular shaped lawn can take 10 times longer.

3. The more hard landscaping you have in your garden, the lower the workload will be. When designing a low maintenance garden, aim to reduce the size of the planted areas in your outdoor space. For instance, take the beds back towards the boundaries and replace them with paving if possible – a path around the garden works well.

There’s also a rule of thumb – the ‘harder’ the hard landscaping the easier it will be to look after. So slate and slabs are less work than decking and gravel. The decking will need regular cleaning and the gravel will need to be kept in place and raked, whereas slabs can be left.

4. For beds, try top-dressing them. A good thick layer of gravel, slate or chippings will help to suppress weeds and make everything look smarter.

5. Whether you’re putting in fences or buying garden furniture, have a look at hardwood rather than softwood. Softwood will need more maintenance.

6. Always have plenty of accessible storage in the garden. The easier it is to put things away and access them, the lower the workload will be. Investing in a small, narrow garden shed is a good idea if you have the space.

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7. Garden maintenance really comes down to outdoor housework, so try to make those jobs as easy as possible. Keep the brush and pan outside, with a handy place to put anything that needs to be discarded. Again, these essentials can be stored in a shed.

8. Make sure you have a lovely place to sit. If gardening is not your thing at least make sure you can enjoy your space by lounging in it. And that’s the main aim of the low maintenance gardener – to just kick back and relax in the garden. There some amazing ways to do just that: check out day beds, garden sofas and hanging egg chairs for a completely luxurious lounge.

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Perfect plants

There are lots of plants to avoid if you want a low maintenance garden. That means no annuals and tender plants, so no bedding plants, no vegetables and no sowing of seeds. Also, avoid plants which need staking; delphiniums are the most common offenders, and you should avoid plants which act as slug or rabbit food; hostas are the worst for this.

Don’t put in climbers, they bring a surprising workload. Climbers are either self-clinging, like ivy, and will quickly run out of control, or they need support and will need endless tying in. So what’s left? Shrubs, preferably evergreen like daphne, lavender, holly and euonymus.

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A real treat is to find ready-planted pots, these are the sorts of things you can just bring home from the shop and place in the garden – job done.

And finally, perennial weeds are an enormous source of work in gardens – these are the ones with deep roots which seem to get into everything and always come back; things like bindweed, ground elder and knotweed. The mistake is to just keep attacking the tops; if you have any of these weeds it’s much better to take everything out of the bed and get rid of every last bit before continuing.

Rudbeckias

Rudbeckia fulgida var. deamii

Sedums

Hylotelephium spectabile (Brilliant Group) ‘Brilliant’

Bamboo

Phyllostachys aureosulcata f. spectabilis

Daphne

Daphne × transatlantica Eternal Fragrance (‘Blafra’)

Lavender

Lavandula angustifolia ‘Munstead’

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Holly

Ilex aquifolium ‘J.C. van Tol’

Euonymus

Euonymus fortunei ‘Emerald ‘n’ Gold’

Seasonal changes and what to avoid

In a low maintenance garden it is possible to have fake grass at a reasonable price, if you install it yourself. There’s plenty of advice on suppliers’ websites about how to do this. Changing your lawn to artificial grass will immediately make the garden look smart and seriously lower your maintenance hours – but do bear in mind this will not provide a habitat for wildlife.

You could also install a watering system; it doesn’t have to be anything complicated. A leaky hose system is just a hose from the tap and then a connector to a hose which lets the water seep out across the beds. It’s simple, inexpensive to install, works really well, and saves so much time.

Other low maintenance garden ideas includes arches, arbours and pergolas – theses are all easy to install and they don’t have to be hugely expensive. The great thing about these structures is that they instantly transform an area and, most importantly, don’t add to the garden maintenance.

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Forest Slatted Pergola Arch – Grey 7′ x 5′

And get hold of some stainless steel troughs and feeders to use as planters; this will create a modern and architectural look in your garden. Get ones large enough to avoid the need for continual watering of smaller containers.

Water features are lovely but you need to look after it pretty constantly with cleaning and clearing. Unless you want some extra work it’s not something to have in a low maintenance garden.

And remember, gardens should be real sources of pleasure; they shouldn’t have to be a burden. The biggest mistake of all is not doing anything about your outdoor space. A bit of thought and effort up front can mean that you’ll really enjoy your garden.

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15 stylish outdoor cushions to buy for your garden

Printed cushion – Outdoor Cushions

John Lewis & Partners Window Pane Check Print Garden Cushion, 43 x 43cm, Indigo/White

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£12.00

Add a touch of intrigue to your garden with this beautiful showerproof cushion. It has a classic check print, and is perfect for any outdoor space or conservatory. 

Grey style — Outdoor Cushions

Scatter Cushion – 50cm

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£14.99

Looking for a plain grey style? This simple yet stylish grey scatter cushion from Garden Furniture Centre is ideal for every outdoor space.  

Perfect easy-to-clean cushion — Outdoor Cushions

John Lewis & Partners Waves Print Garden Cushion

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£12.00

Jazz up your outdoor space with this unique garden cushion from John Lewis. Made of durable cotton with a coating to repel light rainfall, it is squared shaped with white piping around the edges.

Brilliant for garden benches – Outdoor Cushions

Cream Bench Cushion

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£16.99

Give your outdoor bench added comfort with this long cream cushion. Choose from a range of colours to find the right one for your space. Why not get the matching seat pads, too? 

Recycled cushion — Outdoor Cushions

Outdoor/Indoor Chervon Woven Cushion

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£20.00

Ideal for both indoor and outdoor spaces, this stylish woven cushion hits the spot. It might be made from recycled plastic bottles, but it has a cosy softness to it. Perfect for every garden. 

Stripe cushion — Outdoor Cushions

Coast Outdoor Cushion – With Navy Stripe

Add some seaside fun to your garden or balcony with this gorgeous stripe style. Each cover is made from water repellent polyester fabric and can be wipe cleaned.  

Floor cushion — Outdoor Cushions

Indoor Outdoor Square Floor Cushion – Soft Blush

Water resistant — Outdoor Cushions

Read more: 77 Japanese garden ideas for small spaces that will bring Zen to home

Aruba Blue Water Resistant Outdoor Cushion

Comfortable and practical, this stylish outdoor cushion is perfect for adding a touch of colour to the garden. Best of all, it’s waterproof so will withstand a little summer shower. 

Anti-fungal coating — Outdoor Cushions

Waterproof printed garden cushion

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US$28.99

This waterproof cushion is perfect for your outdoor space. Thanks to its anti-fungal coating and waterproof lining, it’s brilliant for alfresco dining. Barbecue at home, anyone?  

Comfortable cushion — Outdoor Cushions

Alexander Rose Dalia Blue Scatter Cushion

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£13.95

Give your garden that ‘wow’ factor with this beautiful printed blue cushion. With a natural feel fabric and polyester filling for extra comfort, it’s perfect for adding a stylish touch to your space.

Best heated cushion — Outdoor Cushions

Heated Scatter Cushion

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£49.99

Keep warm on chilly summer evenings with this heated outdoor cushion. With three heat settings and pockets on the side, it will keep both your hands and body warm when the sun goes down. 

Fun print — Outdoor Cushions

Parrots Multicoloured Outdoor Cushion

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£18.00

Set of 2 cushions — Outdoor Cushions

Set of 2 Leaf Print Outdoor Cushions

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£29.50

Cotton cushion covers — Outdoor Cushions

Argos Home 2 Garden Cushion Pads – Coastal Stripe

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£8.00

Refresh your outdoor space with these affordable striped cushion pads. Ideal for seating areas, they have a coastal stripe and are made from 100 per cent natural cotton.  

Tassel cushion — Outdoor Cushions

Tufted Outdoor Scatter Cushion (43cm x 43cm)

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£14.00

Add some texture to your outdoor space with this boho-inspired scatter cushion. In pink and oatmeal, it’s got a tufted woven stripe front with tassel edging to finish. 

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Osmanthus Burkwoodii | Hedge Plants

This evergreen hedging species may be a fantastic alternative to Box or common box hedging for despite being a kind of Holly, it's actually very almost like our popular Box hedge plants with the following added benefits: it is resistant to Box blight (similar to Euonymus Jean Hugues, another Box lookalike), it is not prone to leaf scorch when pruned and Japanese Holly also regenerates from old wood (so are often re-shaped if it's been a touch neglected over time). Ilex crenata hedging is usually tougher than Box hedging so it's good for northern or cold areas. See more options in our box hedging alternatives section like osmanthus burkwoodii.

Japanese Holly are often kept as alittle neat hedge or edging to a border or path, or allowed to grow a touch into a medium height hedge (good at approx 1m height) or trimmed into a topiary shape. See our Topiary range for Ilex crenata topiary options or for alternative species with similar characteristics see our range of low growing hedging plants.

Ilex crenata is extremely easy to grow and likes all situations aside from wet soils or very dense shade. Pot grown and instant Japanese holly hedging plants are available all year round. For even more information on our entire range of Holly. See our ultimate Holly hedging guide.

An American arborvitae scientifically referred to as American arborvitae hedge stays dark green year round and holds its feathery needles throughout the winter. The distinctive narrow conical shape and dense foliage makes for a sturdy and visually appealing hedge.

The hedge plants hedge needs adequate water to remain healthy and should need quite a moderate watering schedule if planted in extreme heat. For winter landscapes, American Arborvitae’s dark green foliage can make a pleasant accent in an otherwise colorless yard and works as an excellent accompaniment to flowering plants during the rest of the year. For a more compact version of this plant, inspect the Emerald green arborvitae hedge. We carry several other sorts of arborvitae hedges also , and that they are a number of our hottest hedge types. You can also check out other different kinds of hedging plants here. Green Giant Arborvitae is an excellent choice for a similar but faster growing hedge.

Thuja occidentalis is hard to beat if you want an easy care privacy hedge. The tree is tolerant to all or any soil conditions and most climates including both hot summers and cold winters.

It is essential to water this hedge frequently during the first season of planting. After the first season, you will no longer have to water it as frequently, only in very hot, dry periods.

Hedge Plants only in early summer or spring. The hedge works well with regular, light pruning to encourage bushy, dense growth. Thuja occidentalis has a moderate growth rate. Unpruned it can reach up to 20’ to 40’ tall, but it can easily be kept as a hedge anywhere from 8-20′ tall. The growth rate of Thuja occidentalis depends somewhat on where it is planted, water, nutrients and light for osmanthus burkwoodii.

If you order finished American arborvitae hedges from Hedge Plants , the hedges will arrive pre-shaped and with a vibrant rootage that's able to grow and establish. Why not start with a hedge that has already been finished by hedge experts?

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マサキの花にキンケハラナガツチバチ（6月20日）

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How To Prune Japanese Maple Rochester Ny

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Laceleaf maple (acer palmatum var. dissectum

Japanese lace leaf maple tree (acer

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Japanese maples are low-maintenance trees with beautiful red foliage. Pruning the maple several times a year is a great way to keep the maple in Summer is the easiest time to judge how much you need to thin the maple, and winter is best for seeing the branch structure.[1] X Research source.

Japanese maples are spectacular landscape tree specimens that offer year-round color and interest. Some Japanese maples may only grow 6 to 8 feet, but others will achieve 40 feet or more. Pruning Japanese maples is rarely necessary in mature trees, if they have been trained when young.

Trimming Japanese Maple in Portland Japanese Maples, also known as Lace Leaf, are some of the most attractive and valuable trees in any garden, so if you …

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Brian Minter: Container gardening is convenient and easy

Many of us are anxious to get fresh veggie greens or colour plants growing on our patios or balconies, but it has been an unseasonably late spring. Finally, as of a few days ago, we’re now getting some warmer day and nighttime temperatures.

Today, container gardening is so popularity that it far surpasses traditional gardening. High-density living has been the driving force, but in many cases, containers are just a lot more convenient.

For successful container growing, size matters. Small containers dry out too quickly when the weather turns hot, and unless you water several times a day, your plants will become stressed and will not perform well. The minimum size for both square and round pots should be at least 16 to 18 inches in diameter and in depth. This size provides enough critical soil mass to handle a single daily watering, unless it’s extremely hot. Rectangular containers need similar sizing.

It really doesn’t matter if you use plastic, ceramic, resin or any other type of container as long as it has good drainage. Drain holes in the bottom of pots need to be a significant size so that when watered or after a heavy rainfall, excess water gets away quickly. Large drain holes should be covered with broken bits of ceramic or flat stones to prevent the soil spilling out.

Speaking of soil, never use cheap topsoil blends, and never use garden soil in containers because it is heavy, wet and poor draining. It’s best to use a professional blend. For moisture retention in summer, use Pro Mix BX or Sunshine #1, and for additional organic matter, work in some composted manure or Sea Soil.

Do not put Styrofoam chips or other materials in the bottom of your pots because they will disrupt the flow of moisture and the growing dynamics of your soil. During hot summer weather, your plants will need a critical mass of soil, and their roots will need to find their way to the bottom of the pot.

It’s still early in the season, so now is a good time to develop a strategy to achieve a professional look in your containers. The key is to choose a great focal point and work around it. For years dracaena palms played this role to the point of being a bit overdone. Fortunately, today we have new varieties and new, interesting colours. Phormiums, in all their vibrant colours, add a touch of class. Tender grasses, if properly hardened off, can go in now, and they will last well into fall. Purple fountain grass is a great accent plant and with its plumes later in the season, it looks even more dramatic. Tall, narrow broadleaf plants, like Japanese ‘Sky Pencil’ holly and ‘Green Spire’ euonymus, also look very impressive anchoring any container.

Once the focal point is in place, build around it. Until we get consistent warm weather in late May or June, the go-to early colour plants are trailing Wave pansies, daisy-like osteospermums, fragrant carnations, colourful ranunculus and well-acclimatized petunias. For spillover plants, the favourites

for early spring containers are bacopa in all its colours, trailing alyssum, vibrant yellow lysimachia (golden jenny), variegated ivies and trailing carex grasses, especially the yellow C. ‘Everillo’. These plants will provide colour and add life to your balcony or patio.

It doesn’t take much to create attractive, edible, cold-hardy food containers for early spring produce. As a focal point, I simply tie three tall bamboo stakes in a pyramid form and trail up vines of sugar snap peas. Around them I plant hot lime, fiery red and vibrant green leaf lettuce. The Simply Salad Blend ‘City Garden’ is a great way of getting a mix of lettuces in all these great colours.

Kale is ‘hot’ right now and comes in so many colourful varieties, like ‘Red Bor and ‘Scarlet Bor’. Swiss chard, especially ‘Bright Lights’ with its vibrant stems, also creates stunning displays of yellow, red and pink.

Beets, too, have colourful and delicious foliage, as does red cabbage.

Many herbs can go out now and can be used in containers to create beautiful, artistically designed plantings. Bay or larger rosemary and lavender plants make great focal points. Surround them with curled and Italian parsley, purple or variegated sage and golden rosemary; the tuck in a few everbearing strawberries so they trail over the edge.

Yes, it’s early in the season, but containers brimming with cold-hardy plants will add vibrancy and fresh food to our patios. They will lift our spirits — something we all need right now at this challenging time.

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3-man crew for 1/2 day Prune (2) Birch trees and (1) Pear tree (2) American holy trees (2)Japanese ornamental tree Thin and euonymus bush hedge Silver-sheen, Rosemary. Camellia Includes all dumping fees Cost $700.00 https://www.instagram.com/p/B-_Qrk7htru/?igshid=252gc4y4bixs

[mrmaplematt]

EUONYMUS JAPONICUS 'AUREOMARGINATA' VARIEGATED JAPANESE SPINDLETREE https://mrmaple.com/collections/mrmaple-10-new-trees-10am-on-tuesday/products/buy-euonymus-japonicus-aureomarginata-variegated-japanese-spindletree #mrmaple #horticulture #euonymus #euonymusjaponicus #AUREOMARGINATA #variegatedplants #variegated #garden #gardening #japanesespindle (at MrMaple.com) https://www.instagram.com/p/B6d9sBXgjWd/?igshid=16wipjcfo27hy

[mohandoshi]

Plants tagged in this photo:

Crocosmia 'Lucifer'

Weigela (Weigela florida Wine & Roses®)

Mountain Cornflower (Centaurea montana)

Flowering Onion (Allium 'Purple Sensation')

Japanese Anemone (Eriocapitella hupehensis 'September Charm')

Meadow Rue (Thalictrum aquilegifolium)

Wintercreeper (Euonymus fortunei var. radicans 'Silver Queen')

Jacob's Ladder (Polemonium caeruleum)

source - https://garden.org/plants/multi/view/8456/