Taxodium distichum 'Gee Wizz' 23W8 Bald Y1- (Gary Gee 2006) Dwarf Bald Cypress Witches Broom, Size at 10 years: 6x6ft., Medium Green, USDA Hardiness Zone 4, Michigan Bloom Month -, In Garden Bed Y1 for 11.8 YEARS (MSU,). Planted in 2011.

Witches' broom found at MSU Hidden Gardens in Michigan by Gary Gee in 2006. Planted in 2011. Deciduous Conifer. Needles turn brown in November (Michigan). In 2014, measured 3x3.5 ft. aka Geewiz & Gee Wiz. About 5x5 feet in 2019 (8 years). Trimmed botton branches in 2020.

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Taxodium distichum 'Gee Wizz' 23W8 Bald Y1- (Gary Gee 2006) Dwarf Bald Cypress Witches Broom, Size at 10 years: 6x6ft., Medium Green, USDA Hardiness Zone 4, Michigan Bloom Month -, In Garden Bed Y1 for 11.8 YEARS (MSU,). Planted in 2011.

Witches' broom found at MSU Hidden Gardens in Michigan by Gary Gee in 2006. Planted in 2011. Deciduous Conifer. Needles turn brown in November (Michigan). In 2014, measured 3x3.5 ft. aka Geewiz & Gee Wiz. About 5x5 feet in 2019 (8 years). Trimmed botton branches in 2020.

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Taxodium distichum 'Gee Wizz' 23W8 Bald Y1- (Gary Gee 2006) Dwarf Bald Cypress Witches Broom, Size at 10 years: 6x6ft., Medium Green, USDA Hardiness Zone 4, Michigan Bloom Month -, In Garden Bed Y1 for 11.8 YEARS (MSU,). Planted in 2011.

Witches' broom found at MSU Hidden Gardens in Michigan by Gary Gee in 2006. Planted in 2011. Deciduous Conifer. Needles turn brown in November (Michigan). In 2014, measured 3x3.5 ft. aka Geewiz & Gee Wiz. About 5x5 feet in 2019 (8 years). Trimmed botton branches in 2020.

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Heptacodium miconioides 23W8 Seven-Son Flower S2- (China Native) Seven-Son Flower, Autumn Lilac, Mature plant size: 16x8ft., white, USDA Hardiness Zone 5, Michigan Bloom Month 9a, In Garden Bed S2 for 22.8 YEARS (Wayside?). Planted in 2000.

Missouri Botanical Garden: Heptacodium miconioides is a large, fountain-shaped, multi-stemmed, deciduous shrub that typically grows 15-20' at maturity with a 10' spread. May also be trained as a single-trunk tree. Features terminal clusters of fragrant, creamy-white flowers in late summer to early fall. Flowers appear in whorls within each branched cluster, with each whorl containing 7 tiny flowers (hence the common name of seven-son flower). Flowers are followed in fall by an equally showy (if not showier) display: small, purplish-red fruits (1/2-inch-long drupes) crowned by five very showy, sepal-like rose calyces which elongate after bloom and last into late fall. Tan bark exfoliates to reveal attractive brown inner bark, which provides good winter interest. Leaves are narrow, shiny, ovate-oblong and medium-green. This plant, native to China, is rare and may no longer exist in the wild. However, it has somewhat recently become available in commerce and is increasing in popularity as an ornamental shrub, though it may be difficult to find. It is a good source of nectar for butterflies in the fall.

Pale, peeling bark. Commonly known as the Seven Sons plant. A member of the Caprifoliaceae family, a cousin of the Honeysuckle, and sole member of the genus Heptacodium. Also a MSU Karen Gentry Suggestion.

Planted about 20 years ago. Purchased from Watside Garden. Went into full bloom the first week of September here in Michigan. Apparantly, the bees love it. When walking near this tree, it sounds like your in a beehive. Over the years, I have trimmed this shrub into a small tree.

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Heptacodium miconioides 23W8 Seven-Son Flower S2- (China Native) Seven-Son Flower, Autumn Lilac, Mature plant size: 16x8ft., white, USDA Hardiness Zone 5, Michigan Bloom Month 9a, In Garden Bed S2 for 22.8 YEARS (Wayside?). Planted in 2000.

Missouri Botanical Garden: Heptacodium miconioides is a large, fountain-shaped, multi-stemmed, deciduous shrub that typically grows 15-20' at maturity with a 10' spread. May also be trained as a single-trunk tree. Features terminal clusters of fragrant, creamy-white flowers in late summer to early fall. Flowers appear in whorls within each branched cluster, with each whorl containing 7 tiny flowers (hence the common name of seven-son flower). Flowers are followed in fall by an equally showy (if not showier) display: small, purplish-red fruits (1/2-inch-long drupes) crowned by five very showy, sepal-like rose calyces which elongate after bloom and last into late fall. Tan bark exfoliates to reveal attractive brown inner bark, which provides good winter interest. Leaves are narrow, shiny, ovate-oblong and medium-green. This plant, native to China, is rare and may no longer exist in the wild. However, it has somewhat recently become available in commerce and is increasing in popularity as an ornamental shrub, though it may be difficult to find. It is a good source of nectar for butterflies in the fall.

Pale, peeling bark. Commonly known as the Seven Sons plant. A member of the Caprifoliaceae family, a cousin of the Honeysuckle, and sole member of the genus Heptacodium. Also a MSU Karen Gentry Suggestion.

Planted about 20 years ago. Purchased from Watside Garden. Went into full bloom the first week of September here in Michigan. Apparantly, the bees love it. When walking near this tree, it sounds like your in a beehive. Over the years, I have trimmed this shrub into a small tree.

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Heptacodium miconioides 23W8 Seven-Son Flower S2- (China Native) Seven-Son Flower, Autumn Lilac, Mature plant size: 16x8ft., white, USDA Hardiness Zone 5, Michigan Bloom Month 9a, In Garden Bed S2 for 22.8 YEARS (Wayside?). Planted in 2000.

Missouri Botanical Garden: Heptacodium miconioides is a large, fountain-shaped, multi-stemmed, deciduous shrub that typically grows 15-20' at maturity with a 10' spread. May also be trained as a single-trunk tree. Features terminal clusters of fragrant, creamy-white flowers in late summer to early fall. Flowers appear in whorls within each branched cluster, with each whorl containing 7 tiny flowers (hence the common name of seven-son flower). Flowers are followed in fall by an equally showy (if not showier) display: small, purplish-red fruits (1/2-inch-long drupes) crowned by five very showy, sepal-like rose calyces which elongate after bloom and last into late fall. Tan bark exfoliates to reveal attractive brown inner bark, which provides good winter interest. Leaves are narrow, shiny, ovate-oblong and medium-green. This plant, native to China, is rare and may no longer exist in the wild. However, it has somewhat recently become available in commerce and is increasing in popularity as an ornamental shrub, though it may be difficult to find. It is a good source of nectar for butterflies in the fall.

Pale, peeling bark. Commonly known as the Seven Sons plant. A member of the Caprifoliaceae family, a cousin of the Honeysuckle, and sole member of the genus Heptacodium. Also a MSU Karen Gentry Suggestion.

Planted about 20 years ago. Purchased from Watside Garden. Went into full bloom the first week of September here in Michigan. Apparantly, the bees love it. When walking near this tree, it sounds like your in a beehive. Over the years, I have trimmed this shrub into a small tree.

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Heptacodium miconioides 23W8 Seven-Son Flower S2- (China Native) Seven-Son Flower, Autumn Lilac, Mature plant size: 16x8ft., white, USDA Hardiness Zone 5, Michigan Bloom Month 9a, In Garden Bed S2 for 22.8 YEARS (Wayside?). Planted in 2000.

Missouri Botanical Garden: Heptacodium miconioides is a large, fountain-shaped, multi-stemmed, deciduous shrub that typically grows 15-20' at maturity with a 10' spread. May also be trained as a single-trunk tree. Features terminal clusters of fragrant, creamy-white flowers in late summer to early fall. Flowers appear in whorls within each branched cluster, with each whorl containing 7 tiny flowers (hence the common name of seven-son flower). Flowers are followed in fall by an equally showy (if not showier) display: small, purplish-red fruits (1/2-inch-long drupes) crowned by five very showy, sepal-like rose calyces which elongate after bloom and last into late fall. Tan bark exfoliates to reveal attractive brown inner bark, which provides good winter interest. Leaves are narrow, shiny, ovate-oblong and medium-green. This plant, native to China, is rare and may no longer exist in the wild. However, it has somewhat recently become available in commerce and is increasing in popularity as an ornamental shrub, though it may be difficult to find. It is a good source of nectar for butterflies in the fall.

Pale, peeling bark. Commonly known as the Seven Sons plant. A member of the Caprifoliaceae family, a cousin of the Honeysuckle, and sole member of the genus Heptacodium. Also a MSU Karen Gentry Suggestion.

Planted about 20 years ago. Purchased from Watside Garden. Went into full bloom the first week of September here in Michigan. Apparantly, the bees love it. When walking near this tree, it sounds like your in a beehive. Over the years, I have trimmed this shrub into a small tree.

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Acer saccharum 23W8 Sugar Maple D0- (American Native) Sugar Maple, Mature plant size: 60x40ft., Green leaf, USDA Hardiness Zone 3, Michigan Bloom Month -, In Garden Bed D0 for 25.8 YEARS (Maybe). Planted in 1997.

Missouri Botanical Garden: Acer saccharum commonly known as sugar maple is a deciduous, Missouri native tree which will typically grow 40' to 80' tall (sometimes to 100') with a dense, rounded crown. This tree is a main component of the Eastern U.S. hardwood forest and is one of the trees which is most responsible for giving New England its reputation for spectacular fall color. Medium green leaves (3-6" wide with 3-5 lobes) turn yellow-orange in autumn, sometimes with considerable color variations. Fruit is the familiar two-winged samara. Sugar maples are long-lived trees which grow relatively slowly (somewhat faster in the first 35 years). Native Americans taught the early colonists how to tap these trees to make maple syrup which has now become a multi-billion dollar industry in the U.S. and Canada. Excellent shade tree. The sugar maple leaf is the national symbol of Canada.

Official state tree of New York. The sugar maple leaf is on the Canadian flag. Genus name of Acer is the Latin name for a maple tree. Saccharum is the genus name for sugarcane. Pea gravel mulch 5/2014. Three in front yard.

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Taxodium distichum 'Gee Wizz' 23W8 Bald Y1- (Gary Gee 2006) Dwarf Bald Cypress Witches Broom, Size at 10 years: 6x6ft., Medium Green, USDA Hardiness Zone 4, Michigan Bloom Month -, In Garden Bed Y1 for 11.8 YEARS (MSU,). Planted in 2011.

Witches' broom found at MSU Hidden Gardens in Michigan by Gary Gee in 2006. Planted in 2011. Deciduous Conifer. Needles turn brown in November (Michigan). In 2014, measured 3x3.5 ft. aka Geewiz & Gee Wiz. About 5x5 feet in 2019 (8 years). Trimmed botton branches in 2020.

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Taxodium distichum 'Gee Wizz' 23W8 Bald Y1- (Gary Gee 2006) Dwarf Bald Cypress Witches Broom, Size at 10 years: 6x6ft., Medium Green, USDA Hardiness Zone 4, Michigan Bloom Month -, In Garden Bed Y1 for 11.8 YEARS (MSU,). Planted in 2011.

Witches' broom found at MSU Hidden Gardens in Michigan by Gary Gee in 2006. Planted in 2011. Deciduous Conifer. Needles turn brown in November (Michigan). In 2014, measured 3x3.5 ft. aka Geewiz & Gee Wiz. About 5x5 feet in 2019 (8 years). Trimmed botton branches in 2020.

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Crataegus phaenopyrum 23W8 Washington Hawthorn D0- (SE US Native) Washington Hawthorn, Mature plant size: 25x15, white flowers, small red fruit in fall, USDA Hardiness Zone 3, Michigan Bloom Month 6b, In Garden Bed D0 for 25.8 YEARS (Arborday). Planted in 1997.

Two in the front yard. National Arbor Day Foundation.

Missouri Botanical Garden: Crataegus phaenopyrum, commonly called Washington hawthorn, is native to Missouri where it is primarily found in open ground, thickets and wood margins in the Ozark region of the state (Steyermark). It is noted for its attractive flowers and foliage, bright red fruits and fall color. It is a small, low-branching, deciduous tree that typically grows 25-30' tall with a rounded crown. Thorny stems are clad with shallowly lobed, serrate, glossy dark green leaves (to 2 1/2” long). Leaves turn attractive shades of orange and red in fall. Fragrant, 5-petaled, white flowers in clusters (corymbs) bloom in late spring. Flowers are followed in fall by bright red 1/4” diameter globose fruits (pomes) that persist throughout the winter. The fruit is sometimes called a haw. The word haw also means hedge, the hawthorn thus being a thorny hedge. Washington hawthorn is native from Virginia to Missouri, Arkansas and Alabama.

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Quercus shumardii 23W8 Oak N3- (Red Oak Group) Shumard Oak, Mature plant size: 70x70ft., Shiny, dark green leaves (6-8in. long) with deep, spiny lobes, USDA Hardiness Zone 5, Michigan Bloom Month -, In Garden Bed N3 for 25.8 YEARS (Builder's). Planted in 1997.

Missouri Botanical Garden: Quercus shumardii, commonly called Shumard oak, is a medium sized, deciduous tree of the red oak group. Pyramidal in youth but spreads to a broad open crown with age. Typically grows at a moderately fast rate to a height of 40-60' (to 100' in the wild). Quercus shumardii, commonly called Shumard oak, is a medium sized, deciduous tree of the red oak group. Pyramidal in youth but spreads to a broad open crown with age. Typically grows at a moderately fast rate to a height of 40-60' (to 100' in the wild). Shiny, dark green leaves (6-8" long) with deep, spiny lobes (usually 7-9 lobes). Fall color appears late, but is often a respectable brownish red. Insignificant flowers in separate male and female catkins appear in early spring as the leaves emerge. Fruits are acorns which are usually not produced until the tree has reached the age of 25 years. Indigenous to central and southern Missouri in moist locations in bottomlands and lowlands, including sites along streams and lakes, valleys, floodplains and at the edge of swamps. However, in the St. Louis area, it is most often found on dry, elevated sites. Similar in appearance and habit to scarlet oak (Quercus coccinea).(usually 7-9 lobes). Fall color appears late, but is often a respectable brownish red. Insignificant flowers in separate male and female catkins appear in early spring as the leaves emerge. Fruits are acorns which are usually not produced until the tree has reached the age of 25 years. Indigenous to central and southern Missouri in moist locations in bottomlands and lowlands, including sites along streams and lakes, valleys, floodplains and at the edge of swamps. However, in the St. Louis area, it is most often found on dry, elevated sites. Similar in appearance and habit to scarlet oak (Quercus coccinea).

Leaves turn russet-red in fall, backyard. Shumard is another “aristocratic” member of the oak family. It looks remarkably like northern red oak...being distinguished by leaves with fewer and deeper lobes. This species also seems to be more tolerant of heavy clay soils than northern red oak.

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Syringa patula 'Miss Kim' 23W8 Lilac R3- (Meader, 1954, Korea) Manchurian Lilac, Mature plant size: 7x7ft., Icy Blue flowers, late spring, USDA Hardiness Zone 3, Michigan Bloom Week ISO WW21, In Garden Bed R3 for 11.7 YEARS (2). Planted in 2011.

Big Box item. Popular cultivar 'Miss Kim' was obtained from seed from Korea's Pouk Han Mountains in 1947 by E. M. Meader. Meader germinated the seed and selected Miss Kim. The seedling was named 'Miss Kim', Kim being a common name in Korea. Released in 1954. Planted in 2011. Trimmed to one main trunk. Syringa pubescens subsp. patula 'Miss Kim'.

Getting a little bigger than I had planned. I have cut it back over the years, but of course it grows back with vigor. I am considering cutting it back to the ground and letting it start over. I have several other Miss Kims, but this is by far the largest one. It must like the location. It is not far from the front door, so you do get a pleasant fragrance when coming or going.

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Berberis 'Rose Glow' 23W8 Barberry S2- (Barberry) Japanese Barberry, Mature plant size: 2ft., red leaves, USDA Hardiness Zone 4, Michigan Bloom Month 4-5, In Garden Bed S2 for 25.8 YEARS (Lowes?). Planted in 1997.

Berberis thunbergii f. atropurpurea 'Rose Glow'. Missouri Botanical Garden: 'Rose Glow' is a dense, deciduous cultivar which grows 3'-6' tall. First leaves are purple, but new shoots emerge as a rose-pink mottled with bronzish to purplish red splotches. Leaves are of variable sizes (.50" to 1.25" long). Many branched, reddish-brown stems have sharp thorns. Tiny, yellowish flowers appear in late April to early May, but are often hidden by the foliage and are not considered showy. Bead-like, bright red berries form in fall and often last through the winter. The berries are attractive to birds.

Severe trim 10/15/2018. Found tag. Growing back nicely in 2019.

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Berberis 'Rose Glow' 23W8 Barberry S2- (Barberry) Japanese Barberry, Mature plant size: 2ft., red leaves, USDA Hardiness Zone 4, Michigan Bloom Month 4-5, In Garden Bed S2 for 25.8 YEARS (Lowes?). Planted in 1997.

Berberis thunbergii f. atropurpurea 'Rose Glow'. Missouri Botanical Garden: 'Rose Glow' is a dense, deciduous cultivar which grows 3'-6' tall. First leaves are purple, but new shoots emerge as a rose-pink mottled with bronzish to purplish red splotches. Leaves are of variable sizes (.50" to 1.25" long). Many branched, reddish-brown stems have sharp thorns. Tiny, yellowish flowers appear in late April to early May, but are often hidden by the foliage and are not considered showy. Bead-like, bright red berries form in fall and often last through the winter. The berries are attractive to birds.

Severe trim 10/15/2018. Found tag. Growing back nicely in 2019.

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Metasequoia glyptostroboides 'Gold Rush' 23W8 Dawn Redwood S2- (Japan, 1974) Dawn Redwood, Size at 10 years: 10-15ft., golden yellow, orange brown in Fall, USDA Hardiness Zone 4, Michigan Bloom Month NA, In Garden Bed S2 for 8.8 YEARS (MSU). Planted in 2014.

Soft, linear, feathery, fern-like foliage that is distinctively golden-yellow throughout summer. Foliage gradually turns orange-brown in fall. It reportedly grows somewhat slower than the species. Trees will typically rise to 10-15' tall over the first 10 years, eventually maturing over time to 70-100' tall. ACS Collector's Choice. Planted in 2014. Grafted 2/5/2011 by MSU Jon. Seems to burn in full sun. This is the best that it has looked, 2019. Marketed as 'Gold Rush', proper name is Metasequoia glyptostroboides 'Ogon'. Trimmed up in Oct, 2021.

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