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Burning Bush - Grove Dwarf
Grove Dwarf Burning Bush, Euonymus alatus 'Grove Compactus', is a compact Burning Bush that is versatile enough to use as a hedge, screen, en masse, or in borders; and pretty enough for a specimen plant. It is tolerant of shade, but should be planted in full sun for the best fall color. It is desired for the intense scarlet red fall coloring. This shrub has an interesting compact, mounded form that displays attractive rich green leaves from spring through summer. This deciduous plant loves full sun and is a moderate grower to 5 to 6 feet tall and 6-8 feet wide. ... get more information
Indigo Bush-False Indigo The False Indigo Bush, Amorpha fruticosa, is a somewhat leggy shrub, whose height can range from 6 to 20 feet tall,and 5 to 15 feet wide. Fragrant foliage has the compound pinnate leaves typical of the Pea family, often most bushy on the upper third of the shrub. Flowers are 1/3-inch wide, purple-blue with orange anthers, on 3- to 6-inch upright spikes. Fruit is a warty, kidney shaped pod, persisting into winter. This deciduous shrub does well in full sun and poor, sandy soil. Needs pruning in late winter or early spring to keep shaped. Useful as a large shrub or small tree in areas where there is plenty of water available. Native from Connecticut to Minnesota, south to Louisiana and Florida. This bush attracts butterflies. |
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