Hydrangea quercifolia 'Gatsby Pink' 23W45 Oakleaf Hydrangea T3- (Branhagen, 2017) Dwarf Oakleaf Hydrangea, Mature plant size: 4x4ft., PINK, USDA Hardiness Zone 5-9, Michigan Bloom Month 5, In Garden Bed T3 for 5.1 YEARS (Hirt's). Planted in 2018.

Hydrangea quercifolia Gatsby Pink® 'JoAnn'. A Proven Winners Oak Leaf Hydrangea. Patented (PP27879, 2017) by Alan Branhagen (Kingsville, MO) and Spring Meadow Nursery Inc. (Grand Haven, MI). The patent abstract claims “A new and distinct cultivar of Hydrangea plant named 'JoAnn', characterized by its loosely upright and outwardly spreading plant habit; strong and sturdy stems; relatively small leaves; freely flowering habit; large showy inflorescences with sterile flowers that are initially white in color and with development become pink to rosy violet pink in color; and good garden performance and winter hardiness.” Maybe the key feature here is the changing color of the flowers?

Photo by Frank D.Richards, Washtenaw County, Michigan. Creative Commons Copyright CC BY-SA 4.0.

Link to additional photos of this plant on my Flickr account from 2018, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23:

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Hydrangea quercifolia 'Ruby Slippers' 23W45 Oak Leaf Y0- (National Arboretum 2010) Oak Leaf Hydrangea, Mature plant size: 4x4ft., Opens white, matures Red, USDA Hardiness Zone 5-9, Michigan Bloom Week ISO WW25, In Garden Bed Y0 for 5.3 YEARS (Gurney's). Planted in 2018.

Hydrangea quercifolia 'Ruby Slippers' (Oak Leaf Hydrangea) is a product of a breeding program started in 1996 at the U.S. National Arboretum in McMinnville, TN (A cross and Intercross of H. quercifolia 'Snow Queen' and 'Pee Wee'). After evaluations, it was introduced in 2010. A dwarf at 3 1/2- to 4-ft. tall, its 9” upright, cone-shaped panicles open white, then turn pale pink and mature to deep rose. Dark green oak-like leaves turn mahogany-red in fall. Grows well in partial shade to full sun. USDA Zones 5-8.

Photo by Frank D.Richards, Washtenaw County, Michigan. Creative Commons Copyright CC BY-SA 4.0.

Link to additional photos of this plant on my Flickr account from 2018, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23:

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#Michigan, #49236, #usdaZone6, #Shrub, #Oakleaf, #PartShade, #Dwarf, #ConeShaped, #RubySlippers, #Hydrangea, #23W45

Hydrangea quercifolia 'Ruby Slippers' 23W45 Oak Leaf Y0- (National Arboretum 2010) Oak Leaf Hydrangea, Mature plant size: 4x4ft., Opens white, matures Red, USDA Hardiness Zone 5-9, Michigan Bloom Week ISO WW25, In Garden Bed Y0 for 5.3 YEARS (Gurney's). Planted in 2018.

Hydrangea quercifolia 'Ruby Slippers' (Oak Leaf Hydrangea) is a product of a breeding program started in 1996 at the U.S. National Arboretum in McMinnville, TN (A cross and Intercross of H. quercifolia 'Snow Queen' and 'Pee Wee'). After evaluations, it was introduced in 2010. A dwarf at 3 1/2- to 4-ft. tall, its 9” upright, cone-shaped panicles open white, then turn pale pink and mature to deep rose. Dark green oak-like leaves turn mahogany-red in fall. Grows well in partial shade to full sun. USDA Zones 5-8.

Photo by Frank D.Richards, Washtenaw County, Michigan. Creative Commons Copyright CC BY-SA 4.0.

Link to additional photos of this plant on my Flickr account from 2018, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23:

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Hydrangea quercifolia 'Gatsby Pink' 23W45 Oakleaf Hydrangea T3- (Branhagen, 2017) Dwarf Oakleaf Hydrangea, Mature plant size: 4x4ft., PINK, USDA Hardiness Zone 5-9, Michigan Bloom Month 5, In Garden Bed T3 for 5.1 YEARS (Hirt's). Planted in 2018.

Hydrangea quercifolia Gatsby Pink® 'JoAnn'. A Proven Winners Oak Leaf Hydrangea. Patented (PP27879, 2017) by Alan Branhagen (Kingsville, MO) and Spring Meadow Nursery Inc. (Grand Haven, MI). The patent abstract claims “A new and distinct cultivar of Hydrangea plant named 'JoAnn', characterized by its loosely upright and outwardly spreading plant habit; strong and sturdy stems; relatively small leaves; freely flowering habit; large showy inflorescences with sterile flowers that are initially white in color and with development become pink to rosy violet pink in color; and good garden performance and winter hardiness.” Maybe the key feature here is the changing color of the flowers?

Photo by Frank D.Richards, Washtenaw County, Michigan. Creative Commons Copyright CC BY-SA 4.0.

Link to additional photos of this plant on my Flickr account from 2018, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23:

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#Michigan, #49236, #usdaZone6, #Shrub, #PP27879, #GatsbyPink, #Hydrangea, #Oakleaf, #Dwarf, #23W45

Hydrangea quercifolia 'Ruby Slippers' 23W45 Oak Leaf Y0- (National Arboretum 2010) Oak Leaf Hydrangea, Mature plant size: 4x4ft., Opens white, matures Red, USDA Hardiness Zone 5-9, Michigan Bloom Week ISO WW25, In Garden Bed Y0 for 5.3 YEARS (Gurney's). Planted in 2018.

Hydrangea quercifolia 'Ruby Slippers' (Oak Leaf Hydrangea) is a product of a breeding program started in 1996 at the U.S. National Arboretum in McMinnville, TN (A cross and Intercross of H. quercifolia 'Snow Queen' and 'Pee Wee'). After evaluations, it was introduced in 2010. A dwarf at 3 1/2- to 4-ft. tall, its 9” upright, cone-shaped panicles open white, then turn pale pink and mature to deep rose. Dark green oak-like leaves turn mahogany-red in fall. Grows well in partial shade to full sun. USDA Zones 5-8.

Photo by Frank D.Richards, Washtenaw County, Michigan. Creative Commons Copyright CC BY-SA 4.0.

Link to additional photos of this plant on my Flickr account from 2018, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23:

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Diervilla rivularis 'Kodiak® Orange' 23W45 Honeysuckle T4- (Michael Uchneat, 2017) Northern Bush Honeysuckle, Mature plant size: 4x4ft., common yellow flowers, distinctive red seed pods, Orange fall foliage, burgandy new growth, USDA Hardiness Zone 4-7, Michigan Bloom Month 6-7, In Garden Bed T4 for 182 DAYS (Bluestone). Planted in 2023.

Bluestone Perennials: 2021 Landscape Shrub of the Year

An eco-friendly alternative to the more aggressive Burning Bush! Dramatic fall foliage lights up the landscape with glowing orange, pushing fall color bliss to the limits. Clusters of bright yellow nectar-rich flowers in early summer attract hummingbirds and support bees. Summer foliage is lush green. Native to North America. To achieve the most striking impact of fall color, place in at least 4-6 hours of sun. The positive attributes of Diervilla Kodiak® continue with its drought tolerance, deer resistance, ability to adapt to sun or shade and its wide variety of growing conditions. PP27,548 'G2X88544'

Photo by Frank D.Richards, Washtenaw County, Michigan. Creative Commons Copyright CC BY-SA 4.0.

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Hydrangea quercifolia 'Gatsby Pink' 23W45 Oakleaf Hydrangea T3- (Branhagen, 2017) Dwarf Oakleaf Hydrangea, Mature plant size: 4x4ft., PINK, USDA Hardiness Zone 5-9, Michigan Bloom Month 5, In Garden Bed T3 for 5.1 YEARS (Hirt's). Planted in 2018.

Hydrangea quercifolia Gatsby Pink® 'JoAnn'. A Proven Winners Oak Leaf Hydrangea. Patented (PP27879, 2017) by Alan Branhagen (Kingsville, MO) and Spring Meadow Nursery Inc. (Grand Haven, MI). The patent abstract claims “A new and distinct cultivar of Hydrangea plant named 'JoAnn', characterized by its loosely upright and outwardly spreading plant habit; strong and sturdy stems; relatively small leaves; freely flowering habit; large showy inflorescences with sterile flowers that are initially white in color and with development become pink to rosy violet pink in color; and good garden performance and winter hardiness.” Maybe the key feature here is the changing color of the flowers?

Photo by Frank D.Richards, Washtenaw County, Michigan. Creative Commons Copyright CC BY-SA 4.0.

Link to additional photos of this plant on my Flickr account from 2018, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23:

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#Michigan, #49236, #usdaZone6, #Shrub, #PP27879, #GatsbyPink, #Hydrangea, #Oakleaf, #Dwarf, #23W45

Hydrangea quercifolia 'Ruby Slippers' 23W45 Oak Leaf Y0- (National Arboretum 2010) Oak Leaf Hydrangea, Mature plant size: 4x4ft., Opens white, matures Red, USDA Hardiness Zone 5-9, Michigan Bloom Week ISO WW25, In Garden Bed Y0 for 5.3 YEARS (Gurney's). Planted in 2018.

Hydrangea quercifolia 'Ruby Slippers' (Oak Leaf Hydrangea) is a product of a breeding program started in 1996 at the U.S. National Arboretum in McMinnville, TN (A cross and Intercross of H. quercifolia 'Snow Queen' and 'Pee Wee'). After evaluations, it was introduced in 2010. A dwarf at 3 1/2- to 4-ft. tall, its 9” upright, cone-shaped panicles open white, then turn pale pink and mature to deep rose. Dark green oak-like leaves turn mahogany-red in fall. Grows well in partial shade to full sun. USDA Zones 5-8.

Photo by Frank D.Richards, Washtenaw County, Michigan. Creative Commons Copyright CC BY-SA 4.0.

Link to additional photos of this plant on my Flickr account from 2018, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23:

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Hydrangea quercifolia 'Pee Wee' 23W45 Oakleaf J2- (Oakleaf) Dwarf Oakleaf Hydrangea, Mature plant size: 4x4ft., White > rose pink, USDA Hardiness Zone 5-9, Michigan Bloom Month 5, In Garden Bed J2 for 3.0 YEARS (Song). Planted in 2020.

Hydrangea quercifolia 'Pee Wee' is a true dwarf (2-4' tall). It does well in shade or partial shade. Blooms for 8-10 weeks beginning in late May. Orange, red and purple fall leaf colors. Initial flowers are white changing to rose-pink as the season changes. Also, it suckers less. Zones 5-9, vendors list it as zone 5 or 6 on the low end. Could not find any info on origin. H. quercifolia 'Little Honey' is a branch sport.

Photo by Frank D.Richards, Washtenaw County, Michigan. Creative Commons Copyright CC BY-SA 4.0.

Link to additional photos of this plant on my Flickr account from 2020, 21, 22, 23:

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Hydrangea quercifolia 'Pee Wee' 23W45 Oakleaf J2- (Oakleaf) Dwarf Oakleaf Hydrangea, Mature plant size: 4x4ft., White > rose pink, USDA Hardiness Zone 5-9, Michigan Bloom Month 5, In Garden Bed J2 for 3.0 YEARS (Song). Planted in 2020.

Hydrangea quercifolia 'Pee Wee' is a true dwarf (2-4' tall). It does well in shade or partial shade. Blooms for 8-10 weeks beginning in late May. Orange, red and purple fall leaf colors. Initial flowers are white changing to rose-pink as the season changes. Also, it suckers less. Zones 5-9, vendors list it as zone 5 or 6 on the low end. Could not find any info on origin. H. quercifolia 'Little Honey' is a branch sport.

Photo by Frank D.Richards, Washtenaw County, Michigan. Creative Commons Copyright CC BY-SA 4.0.

Link to additional photos of this plant on my Flickr account from 2020, 21, 22, 23:

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Pennisetum alopecuroides 'Cayenne' 23W45 Fountain Grass S1- (Wayne Hanna) Fountain Grass, Mature plant size: 4x5ft., dark brown plumes in fall, USDA Hardiness Zone 5, Michigan Bloom Month 11, In Garden Bed S1 for 28 MONTHS (Bluestone). Planted in 2021.

Plant Delights Nursery: (aka: Pennisetum Tift PA18) Pennisetum 'Cayenne' is another of the amazing sterile fountain grass introductions from Wayne Hanna's work at the University of Georgia. Pennisetum 'Cayenne' forms a 4' tall x 5.5' wide clump, adorned from mid-summer into November with a mass of dark brown plumes. This is the longest and latest flowering of the UGA introductions.

Photo by Frank D.Richards, Washtenaw County, Michigan. Creative Commons Copyright CC BY-SA 4.0.

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#Michigan, #49236, #usdaZone6, #warmseason, #Grass, #FountainGrass, #Warmseason, #Clump, #Cayenne, #23W45

Pennisetum alopecuroides 'Hameln' 23W45 Fountain Grass S4- (AUSTRALIAN) Fountain Grass, Mature plant size: 2x2ft., woolly, slightly curved, creamy green flower heads, arching at least a foot aloft, are borne on wiry slender stems. , USDA Hardiness Zone 5, Michigan Bloom Week ISO WW33, In Garden Bed S4 for 28 MONTHS (Menards). Planted in 2021.

Digging Dog Nursery: Its compact habit and fine textured foliage make this one of the most popular Pennisetum cultivars. The foliar mound is very upright and dome-shaped, hosting blades that are darker than most Pennisetum alopecuroides. Appearing earlier than others in the species, a slew of plump woolly, slightly curved, creamy green flower heads, arching at least a foot aloft, are borne on wiry slender stems. To heighten your garden drama, let ‘Hameln’ anchor a riot of Asters and Nepetas.

Blooms late July–October

Size: 2' 0" – 2-1/2' high x 2-1/2' wide.

Hardy to zone 6..

‘Hameln’ refers to the German town of Hamelin, most famous for the folk tale of the Pied Piper.

Photo by Frank D.Richards, Washtenaw County, Michigan. Creative Commons Copyright CC BY-SA 4.0.

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#Michigan, #49236, #usdaZone6, #Warmseason, #Clump, #Perennial, #monocot, #grass, #FountainGrass, #Hameln, #23W45

Pennisetum alopecuroides 'Hameln' 23W45 Fountain Grass S4- (AUSTRALIAN) Fountain Grass, Mature plant size: 2x2ft., woolly, slightly curved, creamy green flower heads, arching at least a foot aloft, are borne on wiry slender stems. , USDA Hardiness Zone 5, Michigan Bloom Week ISO WW33, In Garden Bed S4 for 28 MONTHS (Menards). Planted in 2021.

Digging Dog Nursery: Its compact habit and fine textured foliage make this one of the most popular Pennisetum cultivars. The foliar mound is very upright and dome-shaped, hosting blades that are darker than most Pennisetum alopecuroides. Appearing earlier than others in the species, a slew of plump woolly, slightly curved, creamy green flower heads, arching at least a foot aloft, are borne on wiry slender stems. To heighten your garden drama, let ‘Hameln’ anchor a riot of Asters and Nepetas.

Blooms late July–October

Size: 2' 0" – 2-1/2' high x 2-1/2' wide.

Hardy to zone 6..

‘Hameln’ refers to the German town of Hamelin, most famous for the folk tale of the Pied Piper.

Photo by Frank D.Richards, Washtenaw County, Michigan. Creative Commons Copyright CC BY-SA 4.0.

Link to additional photos of this plant on my Flickr account from 2021, 22, 23, 23:

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#Michigan, #49236, #usdaZone6, #Warmseason, #Clump, #Perennial, #monocot, #grass, #FountainGrass, #Hameln, #23W45

Pennisetum alopecuroides 'Cayenne' 23W45 Fountain Grass S1- (Wayne Hanna) Fountain Grass, Mature plant size: 4x5ft., dark brown plumes in fall, USDA Hardiness Zone 5, Michigan Bloom Month 11, In Garden Bed S1 for 28 MONTHS (Bluestone). Planted in 2021.

Plant Delights Nursery: (aka: Pennisetum Tift PA18) Pennisetum 'Cayenne' is another of the amazing sterile fountain grass introductions from Wayne Hanna's work at the University of Georgia. Pennisetum 'Cayenne' forms a 4' tall x 5.5' wide clump, adorned from mid-summer into November with a mass of dark brown plumes. This is the longest and latest flowering of the UGA introductions.

Photo by Frank D.Richards, Washtenaw County, Michigan. Creative Commons Copyright CC BY-SA 4.0.

Link to additional photos of this plant on my Flickr account from 2022, 23:

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#Michigan, #49236, #usdaZone6, #warmseason, #Grass, #FountainGrass, #Warmseason, #Clump, #Cayenne, #23W45

Pennisetum alopecuroides 'Hameln' 23W45 Fountain Grass S4- (AUSTRALIAN) Fountain Grass, Mature plant size: 2x2ft., woolly, slightly curved, creamy green flower heads, arching at least a foot aloft, are borne on wiry slender stems. , USDA Hardiness Zone 5, Michigan Bloom Week ISO WW33, In Garden Bed S4 for 28 MONTHS (Menards). Planted in 2021.

Digging Dog Nursery: Its compact habit and fine textured foliage make this one of the most popular Pennisetum cultivars. The foliar mound is very upright and dome-shaped, hosting blades that are darker than most Pennisetum alopecuroides. Appearing earlier than others in the species, a slew of plump woolly, slightly curved, creamy green flower heads, arching at least a foot aloft, are borne on wiry slender stems. To heighten your garden drama, let ‘Hameln’ anchor a riot of Asters and Nepetas.

Blooms late July–October

Size: 2' 0" – 2-1/2' high x 2-1/2' wide.

Hardy to zone 6..

‘Hameln’ refers to the German town of Hamelin, most famous for the folk tale of the Pied Piper.

Photo by Frank D.Richards, Washtenaw County, Michigan. Creative Commons Copyright CC BY-SA 4.0.

Link to additional photos of this plant on my Flickr account from 2021, 22, 23, 23:

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Liquidamber styracifula 23W45 Sweet Gum F0- (Sweet Gum) Sweet Gum, Mature plant size: 60ft., -, USDA Hardiness Zone 5, Michigan Bloom Month -, In Garden Bed F0 for 20 DAYS (KBK). Planted in 2023.

NC State University: American sweetgum grows in full sun to partial shade in neutral to acidic soil that is moist yet well-drained. It is resistant to fire, heat, drought, soil compaction, deer and rabbits. It may grow 60 to 100 feet tall with a trunk diameter of 4 feet or more. The tree has a shallow root system and should be planted in spring because roots take three to four months to recover from the shock of transplanting. Propagate sweetgum by seed.

Photo by Frank D.Richards, Washtenaw County, Michigan. Creative Commons Copyright CC BY-SA 4.0.

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Liquidamber styracifula 23W45 Sweet Gum F0- (Sweet Gum) Sweet Gum, Mature plant size: 60ft., -, USDA Hardiness Zone 5, Michigan Bloom Month -, In Garden Bed F0 for 20 DAYS (KBK). Planted in 2023.

NC State University: American sweetgum grows in full sun to partial shade in neutral to acidic soil that is moist yet well-drained. It is resistant to fire, heat, drought, soil compaction, deer and rabbits. It may grow 60 to 100 feet tall with a trunk diameter of 4 feet or more. The tree has a shallow root system and should be planted in spring because roots take three to four months to recover from the shock of transplanting. Propagate sweetgum by seed.

Photo by Frank D.Richards, Washtenaw County, Michigan. Creative Commons Copyright CC BY-SA 4.0.

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Liquidamber styracifula 23W45 Sweet Gum F0- (Sweet Gum) Sweet Gum, Mature plant size: 60ft., -, USDA Hardiness Zone 5, Michigan Bloom Month -, In Garden Bed F0 for 20 DAYS (KBK). Planted in 2023.

NC State University: American sweetgum grows in full sun to partial shade in neutral to acidic soil that is moist yet well-drained. It is resistant to fire, heat, drought, soil compaction, deer and rabbits. It may grow 60 to 100 feet tall with a trunk diameter of 4 feet or more. The tree has a shallow root system and should be planted in spring because roots take three to four months to recover from the shock of transplanting. Propagate sweetgum by seed.

Photo by Frank D.Richards, Washtenaw County, Michigan. Creative Commons Copyright CC BY-SA 4.0.

Link to additional photos of this plant on my Flickr account from 2023:

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#Michigan, #49236, #usdaZone6, #Tree, #Liquidamber, #SweetGum, #23W45

Pennisetum alopecuroides 'Hameln' 23W45 Fountain Grass S4- (AUSTRALIAN) Fountain Grass, Mature plant size: 2x2ft., woolly, slightly curved, creamy green flower heads, arching at least a foot aloft, are borne on wiry slender stems. , USDA Hardiness Zone 5, Michigan Bloom Week ISO WW33, In Garden Bed S4 for 28 MONTHS (Menards). Planted in 2021.

Digging Dog Nursery: Its compact habit and fine textured foliage make this one of the most popular Pennisetum cultivars. The foliar mound is very upright and dome-shaped, hosting blades that are darker than most Pennisetum alopecuroides. Appearing earlier than others in the species, a slew of plump woolly, slightly curved, creamy green flower heads, arching at least a foot aloft, are borne on wiry slender stems. To heighten your garden drama, let ‘Hameln’ anchor a riot of Asters and Nepetas.

Blooms late July–October

Size: 2' 0" – 2-1/2' high x 2-1/2' wide.

Hardy to zone 6..

‘Hameln’ refers to the German town of Hamelin, most famous for the folk tale of the Pied Piper.

Photo by Frank D.Richards, Washtenaw County, Michigan. Creative Commons Copyright CC BY-SA 4.0.

Link to additional photos of this plant on my Flickr account from 2021, 22, 23, 23:

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#Michigan, #49236, #usdaZone6, #Warmseason, #Clump, #Perennial, #monocot, #grass, #FountainGrass, #Hameln, #23W45

Pennisetum alopecuroides 'Cayenne' 23W45 Fountain Grass S1- (Wayne Hanna) Fountain Grass, Mature plant size: 4x5ft., dark brown plumes in fall, USDA Hardiness Zone 5, Michigan Bloom Month 11, In Garden Bed S1 for 28 MONTHS (Bluestone). Planted in 2021.

Plant Delights Nursery: (aka: Pennisetum Tift PA18) Pennisetum 'Cayenne' is another of the amazing sterile fountain grass introductions from Wayne Hanna's work at the University of Georgia. Pennisetum 'Cayenne' forms a 4' tall x 5.5' wide clump, adorned from mid-summer into November with a mass of dark brown plumes. This is the longest and latest flowering of the UGA introductions.

Photo by Frank D.Richards, Washtenaw County, Michigan. Creative Commons Copyright CC BY-SA 4.0.

Link to additional photos of this plant on my Flickr account from 2022, 23:

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#Michigan, #49236, #usdaZone6, #warmseason, #Grass, #FountainGrass, #Warmseason, #Clump, #Cayenne, #23W45

Pennisetum alopecuroides 'Cayenne' 23W45 Fountain Grass S1- (Wayne Hanna) Fountain Grass, Mature plant size: 4x5ft., dark brown plumes in fall, USDA Hardiness Zone 5, Michigan Bloom Month 11, In Garden Bed S1 for 28 MONTHS (Bluestone). Planted in 2021.

Plant Delights Nursery: (aka: Pennisetum Tift PA18) Pennisetum 'Cayenne' is another of the amazing sterile fountain grass introductions from Wayne Hanna's work at the University of Georgia. Pennisetum 'Cayenne' forms a 4' tall x 5.5' wide clump, adorned from mid-summer into November with a mass of dark brown plumes. This is the longest and latest flowering of the UGA introductions.

Photo by Frank D.Richards, Washtenaw County, Michigan. Creative Commons Copyright CC BY-SA 4.0.

Link to additional photos of this plant on my Flickr account from 2022, 23:

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#Michigan, #49236, #usdaZone6, #warmseason, #Grass, #FountainGrass, #Warmseason, #Clump, #Cayenne, #23W45

Pennisetum alopecuroides 'Cayenne' 23W45 Fountain Grass S1- (Wayne Hanna) Fountain Grass, Mature plant size: 4x5ft., dark brown plumes in fall, USDA Hardiness Zone 5, Michigan Bloom Month 11, In Garden Bed S1 for 28 MONTHS (Bluestone). Planted in 2021.

Plant Delights Nursery: (aka: Pennisetum Tift PA18) Pennisetum 'Cayenne' is another of the amazing sterile fountain grass introductions from Wayne Hanna's work at the University of Georgia. Pennisetum 'Cayenne' forms a 4' tall x 5.5' wide clump, adorned from mid-summer into November with a mass of dark brown plumes. This is the longest and latest flowering of the UGA introductions.

Photo by Frank D.Richards, Washtenaw County, Michigan. Creative Commons Copyright CC BY-SA 4.0.

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Hydrangea quercifolia 'MUNCHKIN' 23W45 Oakleaf R3- (Oakleaf) Dwarf Oakleaf Hydrangea, Mature plant size: 3x3ft., White fading to pink, USDA Hardiness Zone 5-8, Michigan Bloom Month 5, In Garden Bed R3 for 13 MONTHS (Hirts). Planted in 2022.

Song Sparrow: Small statured plant creates a big impact in the garden from its abundant, long lasting, 6-1/2" long blooms that held upright above the foliage beginning in early summer. Hydrangea 'Munchkin' is a selection of our native Oakleaf Hydrangea. Flowers open white and gradually turn medium pink. Striking foliage is dark green in summer; mahogany-red in fall. Compact form and dense plant habit make it ideally suited for use in smaller landscapes.

Size: 2-3' tall, 3-4' wide in 5 years. Plant zones: 5-8.

Photo by Frank D.Richards, Washtenaw County, Michigan. Creative Commons Copyright CC BY-SA 4.0.

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Hydrangea quercifolia 'MUNCHKIN' 23W45 Oakleaf R3- (Oakleaf) Dwarf Oakleaf Hydrangea, Mature plant size: 3x3ft., White fading to pink, USDA Hardiness Zone 5-8, Michigan Bloom Month 5, In Garden Bed R3 for 13 MONTHS (Hirts). Planted in 2022.

Song Sparrow: Small statured plant creates a big impact in the garden from its abundant, long lasting, 6-1/2" long blooms that held upright above the foliage beginning in early summer. Hydrangea 'Munchkin' is a selection of our native Oakleaf Hydrangea. Flowers open white and gradually turn medium pink. Striking foliage is dark green in summer; mahogany-red in fall. Compact form and dense plant habit make it ideally suited for use in smaller landscapes.

Size: 2-3' tall, 3-4' wide in 5 years. Plant zones: 5-8.

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Hydrangea quercifolia 'Gatsby Pink' 23W45 Oakleaf Hydrangea T3- (Branhagen, 2017) Dwarf Oakleaf Hydrangea, Mature plant size: 4x4ft., PINK, USDA Hardiness Zone 5-9, Michigan Bloom Month 5, In Garden Bed T3 for 5.1 YEARS (Hirt's). Planted in 2018.

Hydrangea quercifolia Gatsby Pink® 'JoAnn'. A Proven Winners Oak Leaf Hydrangea. Patented (PP27879, 2017) by Alan Branhagen (Kingsville, MO) and Spring Meadow Nursery Inc. (Grand Haven, MI). The patent abstract claims “A new and distinct cultivar of Hydrangea plant named 'JoAnn', characterized by its loosely upright and outwardly spreading plant habit; strong and sturdy stems; relatively small leaves; freely flowering habit; large showy inflorescences with sterile flowers that are initially white in color and with development become pink to rosy violet pink in color; and good garden performance and winter hardiness.” Maybe the key feature here is the changing color of the flowers?

Photo by Frank D.Richards, Washtenaw County, Michigan. Creative Commons Copyright CC BY-SA 4.0.

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Hydrangea quercifolia 'Gatsby Pink' 23W45 Oakleaf Hydrangea T3- (Branhagen, 2017) Dwarf Oakleaf Hydrangea, Mature plant size: 4x4ft., PINK, USDA Hardiness Zone 5-9, Michigan Bloom Month 5, In Garden Bed T3 for 5.1 YEARS (Hirt's). Planted in 2018.

Hydrangea quercifolia Gatsby Pink® 'JoAnn'. A Proven Winners Oak Leaf Hydrangea. Patented (PP27879, 2017) by Alan Branhagen (Kingsville, MO) and Spring Meadow Nursery Inc. (Grand Haven, MI). The patent abstract claims “A new and distinct cultivar of Hydrangea plant named 'JoAnn', characterized by its loosely upright and outwardly spreading plant habit; strong and sturdy stems; relatively small leaves; freely flowering habit; large showy inflorescences with sterile flowers that are initially white in color and with development become pink to rosy violet pink in color; and good garden performance and winter hardiness.” Maybe the key feature here is the changing color of the flowers?

Photo by Frank D.Richards, Washtenaw County, Michigan. Creative Commons Copyright CC BY-SA 4.0.

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Diervilla rivularis 'Kodiak® Orange' 23W45 Honeysuckle T4- (Michael Uchneat, 2017) Northern Bush Honeysuckle, Mature plant size: 4x4ft., common yellow flowers, distinctive red seed pods, Orange fall foliage, burgandy new growth, USDA Hardiness Zone 4-7, Michigan Bloom Month 6-7, In Garden Bed T4 for 182 DAYS (Bluestone). Planted in 2023.

Bluestone Perennials: 2021 Landscape Shrub of the Year

An eco-friendly alternative to the more aggressive Burning Bush! Dramatic fall foliage lights up the landscape with glowing orange, pushing fall color bliss to the limits. Clusters of bright yellow nectar-rich flowers in early summer attract hummingbirds and support bees. Summer foliage is lush green. Native to North America. To achieve the most striking impact of fall color, place in at least 4-6 hours of sun. The positive attributes of Diervilla Kodiak® continue with its drought tolerance, deer resistance, ability to adapt to sun or shade and its wide variety of growing conditions. PP27,548 'G2X88544'

Photo by Frank D.Richards, Washtenaw County, Michigan. Creative Commons Copyright CC BY-SA 4.0.

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Diervilla rivularis 'Kodiak® Orange' 23W45 Honeysuckle T4- (Michael Uchneat, 2017) Northern Bush Honeysuckle, Mature plant size: 4x4ft., common yellow flowers, distinctive red seed pods, Orange fall foliage, burgandy new growth, USDA Hardiness Zone 4-7, Michigan Bloom Month 6-7, In Garden Bed T4 for 182 DAYS (Bluestone). Planted in 2023.

Bluestone Perennials: 2021 Landscape Shrub of the Year

An eco-friendly alternative to the more aggressive Burning Bush! Dramatic fall foliage lights up the landscape with glowing orange, pushing fall color bliss to the limits. Clusters of bright yellow nectar-rich flowers in early summer attract hummingbirds and support bees. Summer foliage is lush green. Native to North America. To achieve the most striking impact of fall color, place in at least 4-6 hours of sun. The positive attributes of Diervilla Kodiak® continue with its drought tolerance, deer resistance, ability to adapt to sun or shade and its wide variety of growing conditions. PP27,548 'G2X88544'

Photo by Frank D.Richards, Washtenaw County, Michigan. Creative Commons Copyright CC BY-SA 4.0.

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Chamaecyparis pisifera 'Cream Ball' 23W45 Sawara E4- (Goddard, B.C.) Dwarf Sawara Cypress, Size at 10 years: 2x2ft., cream-colored foliage, USDA Hardiness Zone 4, Michigan Bloom Month -, In Garden Bed E4 for 4.5 YEARS (Stanley). Planted in 2019.

Stanley & Sons Nursery: A dwarf white Sawara Cypress. A round globe of short compact cream-colored foliage. Very tight ball and sometimes sunburn. Great for rock gardens and troughs. First introduced by Goddard of Vancouver, B.C. at Floravista Nursery.

Missouri Botanical Garden: ‘Cream Ball’ is a dwarf coniferous evergreen false cypress (sometimes called Sawara false cypress) cultivar. It grows very slowly (1-2” per year), eventually reaching a mature height of approximately 2’ tall by 2’ wide. It features gray-green foliage with distinctive yellow-green to almost white tips.

Photo by Frank D.Richards, Washtenaw County, Michigan. Creative Commons Copyright CC BY-SA 4.0.

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Chamaecyparis pisifera 'Cream Ball' 23W45 Sawara E4- (Goddard, B.C.) Dwarf Sawara Cypress, Size at 10 years: 2x2ft., cream-colored foliage, USDA Hardiness Zone 4, Michigan Bloom Month -, In Garden Bed E4 for 4.5 YEARS (Stanley). Planted in 2019.

Stanley & Sons Nursery: A dwarf white Sawara Cypress. A round globe of short compact cream-colored foliage. Very tight ball and sometimes sunburn. Great for rock gardens and troughs. First introduced by Goddard of Vancouver, B.C. at Floravista Nursery.

Missouri Botanical Garden: ‘Cream Ball’ is a dwarf coniferous evergreen false cypress (sometimes called Sawara false cypress) cultivar. It grows very slowly (1-2” per year), eventually reaching a mature height of approximately 2’ tall by 2’ wide. It features gray-green foliage with distinctive yellow-green to almost white tips.

Photo by Frank D.Richards, Washtenaw County, Michigan. Creative Commons Copyright CC BY-SA 4.0.

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Chamaecyparis pisifera 'Cream Ball' 23W45 Sawara E4- (Goddard, B.C.) Dwarf Sawara Cypress, Size at 10 years: 2x2ft., cream-colored foliage, USDA Hardiness Zone 4, Michigan Bloom Month -, In Garden Bed E4 for 4.5 YEARS (Stanley). Planted in 2019.

Stanley & Sons Nursery: A dwarf white Sawara Cypress. A round globe of short compact cream-colored foliage. Very tight ball and sometimes sunburn. Great for rock gardens and troughs. First introduced by Goddard of Vancouver, B.C. at Floravista Nursery.

Missouri Botanical Garden: ‘Cream Ball’ is a dwarf coniferous evergreen false cypress (sometimes called Sawara false cypress) cultivar. It grows very slowly (1-2” per year), eventually reaching a mature height of approximately 2’ tall by 2’ wide. It features gray-green foliage with distinctive yellow-green to almost white tips.

Photo by Frank D.Richards, Washtenaw County, Michigan. Creative Commons Copyright CC BY-SA 4.0.

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Chamaecyparis pisifera 'Cream Ball' 23W45 Sawara E4- (Goddard, B.C.) Dwarf Sawara Cypress, Size at 10 years: 2x2ft., cream-colored foliage, USDA Hardiness Zone 4, Michigan Bloom Month -, In Garden Bed E4 for 4.5 YEARS (Stanley). Planted in 2019.

Stanley & Sons Nursery: A dwarf white Sawara Cypress. A round globe of short compact cream-colored foliage. Very tight ball and sometimes sunburn. Great for rock gardens and troughs. First introduced by Goddard of Vancouver, B.C. at Floravista Nursery.

Missouri Botanical Garden: ‘Cream Ball’ is a dwarf coniferous evergreen false cypress (sometimes called Sawara false cypress) cultivar. It grows very slowly (1-2” per year), eventually reaching a mature height of approximately 2’ tall by 2’ wide. It features gray-green foliage with distinctive yellow-green to almost white tips.

Photo by Frank D.Richards, Washtenaw County, Michigan. Creative Commons Copyright CC BY-SA 4.0.

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Chamaecyparis pisifera 'Cream Ball' 23W45 Sawara E4- (Goddard, B.C.) Dwarf Sawara Cypress, Size at 10 years: 2x2ft., cream-colored foliage, USDA Hardiness Zone 4, Michigan Bloom Month -, In Garden Bed E4 for 4.5 YEARS (Stanley). Planted in 2019.

Stanley & Sons Nursery: A dwarf white Sawara Cypress. A round globe of short compact cream-colored foliage. Very tight ball and sometimes sunburn. Great for rock gardens and troughs. First introduced by Goddard of Vancouver, B.C. at Floravista Nursery.

Missouri Botanical Garden: ‘Cream Ball’ is a dwarf coniferous evergreen false cypress (sometimes called Sawara false cypress) cultivar. It grows very slowly (1-2” per year), eventually reaching a mature height of approximately 2’ tall by 2’ wide. It features gray-green foliage with distinctive yellow-green to almost white tips.

Photo by Frank D.Richards, Washtenaw County, Michigan. Creative Commons Copyright CC BY-SA 4.0.

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Diervilla rivularis 'Kodiak® Orange' 23W45 Honeysuckle T4- (Michael Uchneat, 2017) Northern Bush Honeysuckle, Mature plant size: 4x4ft., common yellow flowers, distinctive red seed pods, Orange fall foliage, burgandy new growth, USDA Hardiness Zone 4-7, Michigan Bloom Month 6-7, In Garden Bed T4 for 182 DAYS (Bluestone). Planted in 2023.

Bluestone Perennials: 2021 Landscape Shrub of the Year

An eco-friendly alternative to the more aggressive Burning Bush! Dramatic fall foliage lights up the landscape with glowing orange, pushing fall color bliss to the limits. Clusters of bright yellow nectar-rich flowers in early summer attract hummingbirds and support bees. Summer foliage is lush green. Native to North America. To achieve the most striking impact of fall color, place in at least 4-6 hours of sun. The positive attributes of Diervilla Kodiak® continue with its drought tolerance, deer resistance, ability to adapt to sun or shade and its wide variety of growing conditions. PP27,548 'G2X88544'

Photo by Frank D.Richards, Washtenaw County, Michigan. Creative Commons Copyright CC BY-SA 4.0.

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Hosta 'Maggie May' 23W45 Hosta Y1- (Bridgewood Gardens, 2001) Giant Hosta, Mature plant size: 28x72in., Cupped blue-green leaves with white undersides, turning green in late summer., USDA Hardiness Zone 3-8, Michigan Bloom Week ISO WW30, In Garden Bed Y1 for 3.1 YEARS (Crownsville,). Planted in 2020.

Crownsville Nursery: 'Maggie May' - Large. Forms a very large, somewhat upright mound of arching, heart-shaped leaves, bluish green in spring, dark shiny green in summer. Leaves are slightly downwardly cupped, and nicely rippled. A Bridgewood Gardens introduction, originator's stock. Fun fact: Many will recognize that this plant was named after a Rod Stewart song, but did you ever notice that the name "Maggie May" never appears in the lyrics? Near-white flowers. (3.5" pot)

A Hosta hypoleuca hybrid, with large, dark, glossy green leaves wi/white under. Leave are heart-shaped with prominent veining and slightly puckered.

Photo by Frank D.Richards, Washtenaw County, Michigan. Creative Commons Copyright CC BY-SA 4.0.

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Hosta 'Maggie May' 23W45 Hosta Y1- (Bridgewood Gardens, 2001) Giant Hosta, Mature plant size: 28x72in., Cupped blue-green leaves with white undersides, turning green in late summer., USDA Hardiness Zone 3-8, Michigan Bloom Week ISO WW30, In Garden Bed Y1 for 3.1 YEARS (Crownsville,). Planted in 2020.

Crownsville Nursery: 'Maggie May' - Large. Forms a very large, somewhat upright mound of arching, heart-shaped leaves, bluish green in spring, dark shiny green in summer. Leaves are slightly downwardly cupped, and nicely rippled. A Bridgewood Gardens introduction, originator's stock. Fun fact: Many will recognize that this plant was named after a Rod Stewart song, but did you ever notice that the name "Maggie May" never appears in the lyrics? Near-white flowers. (3.5" pot)

A Hosta hypoleuca hybrid, with large, dark, glossy green leaves wi/white under. Leave are heart-shaped with prominent veining and slightly puckered.

Photo by Frank D.Richards, Washtenaw County, Michigan. Creative Commons Copyright CC BY-SA 4.0.

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Tsuga diversifolia 'Minikin' 23W45 Japanese Hemlock T2- (Globe Shape) Dwarf Japanese Hemlock, Size at 10 years: 5x3ft., light green, USDA Hardiness Zone 3, Michigan Bloom Month -, In Garden Bed T2 for 5.2 YEARS (Stanley). Planted in 2018.

Iseli Nursery: Small, wide, green, blunt-tipped needles sit at different angles along reddish brown shoots occasionally exposing their silvery-white undersides to give Tsuga diversifolia 'Minikin' a special sparkle. Slow growing and globe shaped when young, it will become more vigorous and oval shaped. Hardy and thrives in many climates being tolerant of full sun to shady conditions when planted in well-drained, moist soil.

A dwarf Globe of Japanese Hemlock. Leaves are light green with very distinct brown buds on stem ends. Plant will grow 4-6 inches a year. Partial shade.

Photo by Frank D.Richards, Washtenaw County, Michigan. Creative Commons Copyright CC BY-SA 4.0.

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Tsuga diversifolia 'Minikin' 23W45 Japanese Hemlock T2- (Globe Shape) Dwarf Japanese Hemlock, Size at 10 years: 5x3ft., light green, USDA Hardiness Zone 3, Michigan Bloom Month -, In Garden Bed T2 for 5.2 YEARS (Stanley). Planted in 2018.

Iseli Nursery: Small, wide, green, blunt-tipped needles sit at different angles along reddish brown shoots occasionally exposing their silvery-white undersides to give Tsuga diversifolia 'Minikin' a special sparkle. Slow growing and globe shaped when young, it will become more vigorous and oval shaped. Hardy and thrives in many climates being tolerant of full sun to shady conditions when planted in well-drained, moist soil.

A dwarf Globe of Japanese Hemlock. Leaves are light green with very distinct brown buds on stem ends. Plant will grow 4-6 inches a year. Partial shade.

Photo by Frank D.Richards, Washtenaw County, Michigan. Creative Commons Copyright CC BY-SA 4.0.

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Tsuga diversifolia 'Minikin' 23W45 Japanese Hemlock T2- (Globe Shape) Dwarf Japanese Hemlock, Size at 10 years: 5x3ft., light green, USDA Hardiness Zone 3, Michigan Bloom Month -, In Garden Bed T2 for 5.2 YEARS (Stanley). Planted in 2018.

Iseli Nursery: Small, wide, green, blunt-tipped needles sit at different angles along reddish brown shoots occasionally exposing their silvery-white undersides to give Tsuga diversifolia 'Minikin' a special sparkle. Slow growing and globe shaped when young, it will become more vigorous and oval shaped. Hardy and thrives in many climates being tolerant of full sun to shady conditions when planted in well-drained, moist soil.

A dwarf Globe of Japanese Hemlock. Leaves are light green with very distinct brown buds on stem ends. Plant will grow 4-6 inches a year. Partial shade.

Photo by Frank D.Richards, Washtenaw County, Michigan. Creative Commons Copyright CC BY-SA 4.0.

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Chamaecyparis pisifera 'Baby Blue Ice' 23W45 Sawara T2- (Stanley, OR) Dwarf Sawara Cypress, Size at 10 years: 4x2ft., steel blue foliage, USDA Hardiness Zone 4, Michigan Bloom Month -, In Garden Bed T2 for 5.2 YEARS (Stanley). Planted in 2018.

Buchholz & Buchholz Nursery: A dwarf conifer with dense, silvery-blue foliage. An eye-catching gem for the small garden. It will form an upright habit with age, or can be pruned to any shape. Prefers full sun in a well-drained soil. 3' tall x 2.5' wide in 10 years. Hardy to -40 degrees. USDA zone 3.

A sport taken from Chamaecyparis pisifera `Baby Blue'. Plant has darker, icey, steel blue foliage. A dwarf plant growing 4 to 6 inches a year in a tall pyramid. Introduced and found by Stanley & Sons Nursery, Inc. in 1998. Full Sun

Photo by Frank D.Richards, Washtenaw County, Michigan. Creative Commons Copyright CC BY-SA 4.0.

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Chamaecyparis pisifera 'Baby Blue Ice' 23W45 Sawara T2- (Stanley, OR) Dwarf Sawara Cypress, Size at 10 years: 4x2ft., steel blue foliage, USDA Hardiness Zone 4, Michigan Bloom Month -, In Garden Bed T2 for 5.2 YEARS (Stanley). Planted in 2018.

Buchholz & Buchholz Nursery: A dwarf conifer with dense, silvery-blue foliage. An eye-catching gem for the small garden. It will form an upright habit with age, or can be pruned to any shape. Prefers full sun in a well-drained soil. 3' tall x 2.5' wide in 10 years. Hardy to -40 degrees. USDA zone 3.

A sport taken from Chamaecyparis pisifera `Baby Blue'. Plant has darker, icey, steel blue foliage. A dwarf plant growing 4 to 6 inches a year in a tall pyramid. Introduced and found by Stanley & Sons Nursery, Inc. in 1998. Full Sun

Photo by Frank D.Richards, Washtenaw County, Michigan. Creative Commons Copyright CC BY-SA 4.0.

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Chamaecyparis pisifera 'Baby Blue Ice' 23W45 Sawara T2- (Stanley, OR) Dwarf Sawara Cypress, Size at 10 years: 4x2ft., steel blue foliage, USDA Hardiness Zone 4, Michigan Bloom Month -, In Garden Bed T2 for 5.2 YEARS (Stanley). Planted in 2018.

Buchholz & Buchholz Nursery: A dwarf conifer with dense, silvery-blue foliage. An eye-catching gem for the small garden. It will form an upright habit with age, or can be pruned to any shape. Prefers full sun in a well-drained soil. 3' tall x 2.5' wide in 10 years. Hardy to -40 degrees. USDA zone 3.

A sport taken from Chamaecyparis pisifera `Baby Blue'. Plant has darker, icey, steel blue foliage. A dwarf plant growing 4 to 6 inches a year in a tall pyramid. Introduced and found by Stanley & Sons Nursery, Inc. in 1998. Full Sun

Photo by Frank D.Richards, Washtenaw County, Michigan. Creative Commons Copyright CC BY-SA 4.0.

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Chamaecyparis pisifera 'Baby Blue Ice' 23W45 Sawara T2- (Stanley, OR) Dwarf Sawara Cypress, Size at 10 years: 4x2ft., steel blue foliage, USDA Hardiness Zone 4, Michigan Bloom Month -, In Garden Bed T2 for 5.2 YEARS (Stanley). Planted in 2018.

Buchholz & Buchholz Nursery: A dwarf conifer with dense, silvery-blue foliage. An eye-catching gem for the small garden. It will form an upright habit with age, or can be pruned to any shape. Prefers full sun in a well-drained soil. 3' tall x 2.5' wide in 10 years. Hardy to -40 degrees. USDA zone 3.

A sport taken from Chamaecyparis pisifera `Baby Blue'. Plant has darker, icey, steel blue foliage. A dwarf plant growing 4 to 6 inches a year in a tall pyramid. Introduced and found by Stanley & Sons Nursery, Inc. in 1998. Full Sun

Photo by Frank D.Richards, Washtenaw County, Michigan. Creative Commons Copyright CC BY-SA 4.0.

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Chamaecyparis pisifera 'Baby Blue Ice' 23W45 Sawara T2- (Stanley, OR) Dwarf Sawara Cypress, Size at 10 years: 4x2ft., steel blue foliage, USDA Hardiness Zone 4, Michigan Bloom Month -, In Garden Bed T2 for 5.2 YEARS (Stanley). Planted in 2018.

Buchholz & Buchholz Nursery: A dwarf conifer with dense, silvery-blue foliage. An eye-catching gem for the small garden. It will form an upright habit with age, or can be pruned to any shape. Prefers full sun in a well-drained soil. 3' tall x 2.5' wide in 10 years. Hardy to -40 degrees. USDA zone 3.

A sport taken from Chamaecyparis pisifera `Baby Blue'. Plant has darker, icey, steel blue foliage. A dwarf plant growing 4 to 6 inches a year in a tall pyramid. Introduced and found by Stanley & Sons Nursery, Inc. in 1998. Full Sun

Photo by Frank D.Richards, Washtenaw County, Michigan. Creative Commons Copyright CC BY-SA 4.0.

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