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Sour Gum, Tupelo, Pepperidge
Powis Castle Artemisia
Hamelin Dwarf Fountain Grass
Pfitzer Juniper
Sour Gum, Tupelo, Pepperidge

Common name:Sour Gum, Tupelo, Pepperidge
Botanical name:Nyssa sylvatica

This deciduous, fast-growing tree reaches 60'-80' tall. Glossy green foliage turns yellow orange or red in fall. Flowers are insignificant. Bluish black fruit appear in fall, attracting birds. Bark is gray brown with many ridges. This tree prefers full sun, well draining, moist soil. This tree is spectacular in the fall.

Powis Castle Artemisia

Common name:Powis Castle Artemisia
Botanical name:Artemisia 'Powis Castle'

This mounding shrub reaches 3' high and up to 5' wide with fine silver foliage. - Cornflower Farms

Hamelin Dwarf Fountain Grass

Common name:Hamelin Dwarf Fountain Grass
Botanical name:Pennisetum alopecuroides 'Hamelin'

Flower plumes are creamy white against green grass-like foliage growing 2 to 3 ft. tall. Very effective when planted in mass.

Pfitzer Juniper

Common name:Pfitzer Juniper
Botanical name:Juniperus X 'Pfitzeriana'

Juniperus chinensis 'Pfitzeriana' grows 5'-6' high and 10'-12' wide. This shrub has arching, feathery, gray green foliage. Junipers are highly combustible plants.

Designer: Robert Littlepage APLD

Grass Detail Courtyard Garden
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Photographer: GardenSoft

 

Soils and Compost:

Physical weed control, including mulching, or hand removal protects the watershed from harmful chemicals.

Water-Saving Tip:

Water-wise plants can be beautiful as well as practical.

Take your 'My List' Hydrozone Report to a landscape designer, or local nursery, when selecting and purchasing plants.

Integrated Pest Management:

Develop healthy soil for plants that are vigorous and naturally pest-resistant.