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16 GARDENER NOV/DEC 1999

CL Gardener

Issue: nov/dec 1999

Story Name/Code: garden plan

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Siberian dogwood

(Cornus alba

‘Sibirica’) 1 plant grown as a shrub; 6' to 7'
tall; bright coral red bark, especially on the
young growth; prune a third of the old
stems to the ground each spring to
encourage new shoots.

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Wintercreeper

(Euonymus fortunei

‘Ivory Jade’) 4 plants planted singly; 2' tall

with spreading habit; evergreen; rounded
bright green foliage edged with ivory,
which tinges pink in cold weather; allow to
spread around other shrubs; pruning only
necessary to control excessive growth.

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Setterwort

(Helleborus foetidus) 2

groups of 3 plants each, planted 18" apart;
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' to 2' tall; evergreen deeply fingered

leaves; clusters of
apple green winter
buds and flowers
throughout the win-
ter and spring; self
sows freely; best in
shade. Poisonous.

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White deadnettle

(Lamium maculatum
‘White Nancy’) 5
plants planted 15"
apart; 10" tall; ever-
green, silver leaves
edged in fresh green;
small white flowers
that bloom mostly in
spring; fills in quickly
as a great ground
cover.

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oes your garden lack pizzazz dur-
ing the leafless season? Pep it up
with a few well-placed trees and
shrubs chosen for their colorful

bark, evergreen foliage, and attractive habit.
Why not create a serene seating area at the
end of the garden, perhaps overlooking a
lawn or even a pond or other feature? The
bench shown is 5 feet long. The planting
beds are backed by a 7-foot-tall fence,
hedge, or wall, which provides protection
from the wind. We’ve chosen plants that are

easy to grow and hardy in Zones 5 to 9.

They were selected to give four-season

interest; for additional color underplant

with spring-flowering bulbs, and inter-

plant with summer-blooming annuals.

Select an open site that gets full sun for

at least part of the day, ideally with well-

drained and fertile soil. Amend the soil with
plenty of organic matter, such as compost or
rotted leaves, during preparation.

the garden at a glance

1.

Scarlet willow

(Salix alba ‘Britzensis’) 1

plant trained as a standard and kept
pruned to 6' to 10' tall; bright red bark on
upright young stems; male “pussy willow”
catkins followed by bright green slender
foliage; prune out a third of the older
stems to the main branches each spring to
maintain good shape and force young
growth with vibrant bark color.

2.

Harry Lauder’s walking stick

(Corylus

avellana ‘Contorta’) 1 plant slowly reach-
ing 8' tall; curly branches; male “lamb’s
tail” catkins followed by twisted foliage; no
pruning necessary.

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Golden willow

(Salix alba ‘Vitellina’) 1

plant grown as a shrub; 6' tall; bright egg-
yolk yellow stems; prune a third of the old
stems to the ground each spring to
encourage new stems, as these have the
brightest bark color.

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