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Matteuccia struthiopteris (M. pennsylvanica)--Ostrich Fern

Height: 6 ft Spread: 24 in Comments: This is an elegant fern, that will grow in sun Propagation: Division or shade but
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Quercus macrocarpa--Burr Oak

Comments: An impressive crown (Vis. 1) with a massive trunk, (Vis. 2) stout branches and corky ridges on stems makes
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Magnolia x soulangiana--Saucer Magnolia

Comments: Transplant Saucer Magnolia in the spring, just They open in early spring to produce large, white flowers
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PIERIS INSECT PROBLEMS

Lace bug causes the leaves to turn yellowish to gray. Mites discolor the leaves. When heavy infestations occur, fine
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Parthenocissus tricuspidata--Boston Ivy

Hardiness Zones: 4 to 6 Height: 4 in Spread: variable Comments: This vine can reach a height or spread exceeding
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VIBURNUM DISEASE PROBLEMS

Bacterial leaf spot causes round, water-soaked spots on Bacterial crown gall forms galls on the lower stems. There is
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Plant Bug and Leafhopper Injury on Honeylocust

Plant bugs and leafhoppers are small green insects that The insects overwinter as eggs that were laid in woody July.
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Aphelandra squarrosa - Zebra Plant

Comments: Zebra Plant gets its name from white stripes on Bright light but no direct sunlight is preferred. Water
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ELEAGNUS INSECT PROBLEMS

Few insects bother Eleagnus. The most likely insect Use dormant sprays during the early spring. problem may be an
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VINCA DISEASE PROBLEMS

Blight causes brown or black spots which extend inward Space plants farther apart in subsequent plantings. Remove
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HAMAMELIS INSECT PROBLEMS

Saddled prominent is a green to brown or yellow Witchhazel leaf gall aphid causes galls 1/2 inch long. The galls are
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SOPHORA DISEASE PROBLEMS

Cankers caused by Fusarium lateritium will be two inches Frost injury may give both fungi an entrance into the Twig
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Why Insecticides Sometimes Fail to Work

Correct timing and thorough application of sprays You can use the best, most effective insecticide in the Correct
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FRAXINUS INSECT PROBLEMS

The most common borers infesting ash are ash borer, lilac In late summer, fall webworm covers branches with webbing.
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SALIX INSECT PROBLEMS

Aphids cause deposits of honeydew on lower leaves. Spraying large trees may not be necessary as predatory Imported
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