(Image above: Bottlebrush blooms”) Now is the Time to Plant Trees Now is the time to plant trees for the New Orleans. November through February is best in our area. This will allow the roots of your new tree to become established before the hot, dry summer season. Container grown trees can be planted […]
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(Image above: Powers Court Garden, Ireland) Evergreens Evergreens provide density, green screening for gardens and green when other plants and trees may be bare during winter months. Unfortunate or fortunate for us, many of these Conifers, Cedars and Junipers that come to mind thrive in cooler temperatures than ours, above Zone 8. Evergreens can
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Bald Cypress – Taxodium distichum Taxodium distichum is the scientific name for Bald cypress. Bald cypress is a native southeastern species. It is the Louisiana state tree since 1963 and is a deciduous conifer in the family Cupressaceae that grows on saturated and seasonally inundated soils in the lowlands of the Southeastern and Gulf Coastal
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Japanese Maple, Acer Palmatum Native to Japan and Korea, Acer palmatum or Japanese maple has been a part of Japanese history for centuries reportedly as far back to the 7th century. Many of the finest cultivars were first known by their Japanese names. We love them for their form, interesting leaf shapes and wonderful Fall
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Crape Myrtle – Lagerstroemia indica Crape myrtles are among the most striking plants for our area. Often times referred to as the “Lilac of the South.” Showy summer flowers, attractive bark, and (in many cases) brilliant fall color make them year-round garden performers. Long, cool autumns yield the best leaf display. Crape Myrtle is a
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