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Juniperus virginiana 'Canaertii'
[Canaert Eastern Redcedar]

'Canaertii' is a picturesque, pyramidal female cultivar that produces a profusion of bloomy blue berries (cones). Widely adapted to soils and climates. Does well in alkaline soils, but not wet soils. Alternate host for cedar-apple rust disease, and 'Canaertii' is especially susceptible. Plant other juniper species in areas having many apples, hawthorns, etc. Susceptible to bagworms.
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Juniperus virginiana 'Glauca'
[Silver Eastern Redcedar]

'Glauca' is a columnar cultivar with glaucous blue needles that are most prominent in the spring, transitioning to blue-green later on in the summer. Widely adapted to soils and climates. Does well in alkaline soils, but not wet soils. Alternate host for cedar-apple rust disease. Plant other juniper species in areas having many apples, hawthorns, etc. Susceptible to bagworms.
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Juniperus virginiana 'Grey Owl'
[Grey Owl Eastern Redcedar]

'Grey Owl' is compact, broad, wide-spreading evergreen, female shrub with glaucous gray-blue foliage and an abundance of blue berries (cones). Widely adapted to soils and climates. Does well in alkaline soils, but not wet soils. Alternate host for cedar-apple rust disease. Plant other juniper species in areas having many apples, hawthorns, etc. Susceptible to bagworms.
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Juniperus virginiana 'Taylor'
[Eastern Redcedar]

Fantastic upright conical-columnar form; may have originated or been tested through Nebraska Statewide Arboretum. Widely adapted to soils and climates, as evidenced by the species' wide geographic range. Does well in alkaline soils, but not wet soils. Alternate host for cedar-apple rust disease. Plant other juniper species in areas having many apples, hawthorns, etc. Susceptible to bagworms.
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Kalmia latifolia
[Mountain-laurel]

Mountain-laurel is an Ericaceous broadleaf evergreen shrub with an abundance of interesting flower buds and stunning flowers in the spring. Site and exposure requirements similar to Rhododendron, that is, acidic, well drained soil and at least light protection from afternoon sun in winter for best results. Mulch to keep roots cool. Hardiness varies widely with geographic source of genetic material. Does not tolerate extremely dry conditions. Flowering is reduced by shade, but deadheading enhances flowering…
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Kalmia latifolia 'Elf'
[Elf Mountain-laurel]

The Elf Mountain-laurel is a dwarf broadleaf evergreen shrub with an abundance of interesting flower buds and stunning flowers. Site and exposure requirements similar to Rhododendron, that is, acidic, well drained soil and at least light protection from afternoon sun in winter for best results. Mulch to keep roots cool. Hardiness varies widely with geographic source of genetic material. Does not tolerate extremely dry conditions. Flowering is reduced by shade, but deadheading enhances flowering for…
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Kalmia latifolia 'Minuet'
[Minuet Mountain-laurel]

The Minuet Mountain-laurel is a dwarf broadleaf evergreen shrub with an abundance of interesting flower buds and stunning flowers. Site and exposure requirements similar to Rhododendron, that is, acidic, well drained soil and at least light protection from afternoon sun in winter for best results. Mulch to keep roots cool. Hardiness varies widely with geographic source of genetic material. Does not tolerate extremely dry conditions. Flowering is reduced by shade, but deadheading enhances flowering for…
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