Scotch Pine
The Scotch Pine tree, Pinus Sylvestris, is a conifer that is a native of Europe and is widely used as a Christmas Tree. It is a fast growing, irregularly shaped tree. The evergreen foliage consists of short, twisted needles, which are bluish-green and often change to yellow-green in winter. It is a very winter hardy tree and is well suited throughout the Great Plains and Southern Canada. It can reach a height of six feet in six years with good care. When used in windbreaks, it should be placed in east or south inside rows and works best in partial shade to full sun. Older trees have orange-colored bark in the crown. It is a hardy tree that grows rapidly for a pine tree.
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Peony – Bush – Kirinmaru
The Bush Peony Kirinmaru, ‘Paeonia produces white flowers that are streaked with red. The unique coloration of this one-of-a-kind variety will bring compliments from everyone! Lavish blooms with layer upon layer of ruffled white petals are erratically streaked with bright red. Imported from Japan, these peonies may start slowly, but once established will last a lifetime.
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Theves Poplar
The Theves Poplar, ‘Populus nigra “Afghanica”, is fast growing and very upright. The Theves Poplar is used for borders and screens. It is longer lived than the Lombardy Poplar. The columnar or spire-like form is often recommended for screens. The bark of older trunks is nearly white. The leaves are triangular-ovate and deep green in color. It is good in lawns where a narrow tree is needed. For screening plant 10 to 15 apart in the row. These deciduous trees have moderate to high water requirements, and is moderate in its tolerance to salt and alkali.
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Geranium – Artic Red
The Geranium Artic Red, ‘Pelargonium x peltatum is an ivy geranium that has beautiful white and red flowers. These ivy geraniums provide a mass of color for your enjoyment all season long. Geraniums are a favorite bedding and container plant and are grown in almost every region of the country. These plants have succulent leaves and stems and they are commonly called garden geraniums, zonal geraniums or ivy geraniums. They are excellent in containers of all types from small pots to large tubs to window boxes and combine well with other plants such as petunias and ivies. Geraniums are one of your best choices for use in hanging baskets. Plant in ordinary well-drained soil. Over fertilization results in excessive foliage and few flowers. Fertilize lightly every 2 weeks. Pinching of the shoots will promote bushiness Remove spent flowers to enhance flowering.
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