grassroots Horticulture : ornamental

Friday, April 14, 2017

Mahonia

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Mahonia is a genus of evergreen shrubs in the family Berberidaceae, native to North and Central America, eastern Asia, and the Himalayas.

Leatherleaf Mahonia_________________

Mahonia bealeii (Leatherleaf Mahonia or Beal's Barberry)

Yellow flowers appear in the winter

Leatherleaf Mahonia, Mahonia 'bealei'

is a speciman plant in my woodland landscape.

This is an attractive and erect shrub with powdery blue fruit clusters. This choice was made for year-round interest because it is evergreen 24/7/365. It's yellow flowers appear in late winter and transform into a blue fruit in the spring.

Agarita Mahonia trifoliolata

Berberis trifoliolata 'Agarita'

Mahonia trifoliolata.

This speciman is used in water-saving landscaping and is a good barrier plant.

Grassroots Horticulture

2006-2017

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Thursday, January 29, 2015

A Beautiful Winter Day at the Arboretum | Blue Atlas Cedar

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Cedrus atlantica (Glauca group)

Cedrus atlantica, commonly called atlas cedar, is an evergreen conifer that is native to the Atlas Mountains in northern Africa.
The Blue Atlas Cedar, Cedrus atlantica (Glauca group) is a bold, pyramidal form with sparkling silvery blue foliage that drapes from the expansive branches. One of the most popular evergreen conifers. A spectacular specimen for large landscape areas (40-60’ tall) that increases in character as it ages.