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Articles tagged Deciduous

  • Intermediate Sized Deciduous Shrubs (5-8 feet)

    | Category: Tree & Plant Selection | Tags: Lilac, Intermediate Sized, Deciduous, shrubs, Viburnum, Weigela
    Intermediate-sized Deciduous Shrubs for the Home Landscape Generally grow 5-8 feet tall Plants with multiple stems arising from a common crown at ground level or single-stemmed plants that begin branching at a point near the ground Lose their...

  • Low Growing Deciduous Shrubs (under 5 feet)

    | Category: Tree & Plant Selection | Tags: shrubs, Deciduous, Low growing shrubs
    Generally grow up to 5 feet tall, easy to maintain in proper scale  Essentially, a low-growing woody plant that branches at its base Lose their leaves in fall (deciduous) Recommended for the Midwest on the basis of ornamental value,...

  • Large Deciduous Trees

    | Category: Tree & Plant Selection | Tags: Deciduous
      Generally grow taller than 40 feet Drop their leaves in the fall (deciduous) Recommended on the basis of ornamental value, hardiness, availability, and freedom from serious problems   Uses in the Landscape Shade is an obvious...