Clethra alnifolia
Spreads by underground stems to make large clumps, but can be restrained when necessary. Can be badly infested with mites, especially on dry soils. Can suffer in full sun and/or dry soils, but can bloom well in shade. […]
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Clematis × ‘Warszawska Nike’
The Warsaw Nike Clematis has large, rich, velvety reddish-purple flowers that develop on both old and new growth. The root system should be kept cool by deep soil preparation and mulching around base. It is said that Clematis prefer “a warm top and a cool bottom”. While this is generally true, provide some shade during […]
Clematis × jackmanii
The Jackman Clematis is a hybrid that has flowers with large, rich purple sepals, which develop on new growth. The root system should be kept cool by deep soil preparation and mulching around base. It is said that Clematis prefer “a warm top and a cool bottom”. While this is generally true, provide some shade […]
Clematis terniflora
Keeping the root system cool by deep soil preparation and mulch around the base is beneficial. Climbs by twining stems and clasping leaves, so needs trellis or wire support. Extremely vigorous; can engulf an entire structure. Prune out old wood, and dead wood that arises from winter-kill. […]
Cladrastis kentukea
A highly ornamental native tree, even though the pendulous clusters of flowers do not appear in great numbers every year. Well-adapted to Midwest conditions. Develops a tap root. Does not flower fully each year; part of a tree may flower one year, part the next, but the effect is striking even when only certain branches […]
Chionanthus virginicus
Dioecious with male plants showier in flower than females; plant a female if fruits are desired. Plants of known sex are not usually available unless selected in the flowering size. One of the last plants to leaf out in the spring. […]
Chionanthus retusus
The Chinese Fringetree can be a large, multi-stemmed shrub or a small single- or multi-trunked tree. In late spring to early summer, Chionanthus retusus produces a beautiful show of pure, white, fringe-like flowers that are borne in clusters on branch ends. For optimal flowering, place in a full sun location. This species is dioecious and […]
Chamaecyparis pisifera ‘Filifera’
The Threadleaf Sawara Falsecypress has very fine-textured, drooping foliage and branches. While this slow-growing plant may eventually reach 15′ tall, it will likely take well over 15 years to reach that point. ‘Filifera’ can grow in average soils, as long as they are well-drained. Provide shelter from the wind. […]
Chamaecyparis obtusa ‘Filicoides’
Chamaecyparis obtusa ‘Filicoides’ is a slow-growing, irregularly-branched, open shrub or small tree that has straggly branches with clusters of fernspray foliage. This plant grows well in average soils, as long as they are well-drained. Provide shelter from the wind. […]
Chamaecyparis pisifera
The species and full-size variants are often used as "quick" foundation and corner plantings, and just as quickly outgrow these situations. These variants should be grown as trees, and the dwarf variants used in more intensive situations. Numerous brown needles and branchlets are retained, and not especially attractive. This species requires good drainage and does […]