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Syringa vulgaris is a large deciduous shrub or multi-stemmed small tree, growing to 6–7 m (20–23 ft) high. It produces secondary shoots from the base or roots, with stem diameters up to 20 cm (8 in), which in the course of decades may produce a small clonal thicket. [1]
As late as we are in the growing season, don’t tempt fate by planting tender plants now. That would include St. Augustine sod, and it would include Zone 8 shrubs such as gardenias, oleanders ...
It is a deciduous shrub growing to a height of 2–4 m. The leaves are elliptic-acute , 6–12 cm long, with a finely hairy margin. The flowers are dark pink, with a tubular base to the corolla 15 mm long with a narrow four-lobed apex 3–4 mm across, with a strong fragrance; they are produced in slender panicles up to 15 cm long in early summer.
The Miss Kim lilac (Syringa pubescens subsp. patula 'Miss Kim') is a cultivar of lilac which was selected by Elwyn M. Meader while stationed in Korea as an army horticulturist. [1] It was supposedly named after Elwyn M. Meader's Korean helper, whose name was Kim. [ 2 ]
Grapes are pruned heavily each winter by removing 80% to 85% of their cane growth. Granted, by doing so you’ll reduce the numbers of clusters of grapes, but you’ll greatly improve the quality ...
Visit the Idyllwild Lilac Garden nestled in the San Jacinto Mountains above Palm Springs and enjoy lilacs of 165 different colors.
Texas sage is nicknamed the "barometer bush" due to a commonly held belief that it can predict the rain. According to folklore, the plant goes into bloom in anticipation of upcoming rain. It appears that the plant sometimes blooms because of humidity or low atmospheric pressure, which can occur before or after rain.
The Farmers' Almanac recently unveiled its forecast for the 2024-25 winter in Texas. For the most part, the season should be mild. ... while Far West Texas is expected to see "cool, wet" conditions.