Emerald Elf Amur Maple
Emerald Elf Amur Maple, Acer ginnala 'Emerald Elf', is a compact selection of Amur Maple that combines spectacular fall color with a small rounded shape. The glossy dark green summer foliage turns scarlet to purple in the fall. Excellent as a specimen plant or as a colorful hedge, or suitable for growing in containers. Let it serve as a focal point in your yard or garden. Emerald Elf Amur Maple prefers well-drained acidic soils. It is a deciduous plant and likes full sun to light shade. It has a growth of 5 to 6 feet tall and 5 to 6 feet wide, is drought-tolerant, and suitable for xeriscaping. Water regularly; do not overwater. ... additional information
Rose of Sharon-Jeanne DArc The Jeanne D'Arc Rose of Sharon, Hibiscus syriacus Jeanne D'Arc, is an upright, deciduous shrub that is vigorous, erect, multi-stemmed shrub that typically grows 8-12' tall. This shrub may also be trained as a single trunk tree or espalier. Leaves are diamond-shaped, dark green, slightly palmate and toothed. 'Jeanne D'Arc' bears double white flowers from late summer until mid-fall. This plant really requires no pruning, unless you need to remove a dead or damaged branch. Long, early-summer to fall bloom period. This cultivar is a sterile triploid that produces very few if any seed pods. Very tolerant of summer heat and humidity. Larger flowers may be obtained by pruning back hard to 2-3 buds in early spring. Otherwise, prune to shape.
