Grows 20-30' ht x 8-15' sp
This interesting and rare cross between Franklinia alatamaha and Gordonia lasianthus luckily gets the best traits from both parents - It grows more vigorously and has larger flowers than either parent. July through September, you'll see large white blooms with a yellow center and then come fall, any leaves that remain will turn a subtle red-orange. It can be grown as a large, multi-stemmed shrub or as a small specimen tree. Give it morning sun with some afternoon shade.
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Grows 5' - 6' ht. & sp.
What a beautiful flower this Camellia has! Autumn Spirit is a hybrid between C. oleifera x C. sasanqua and deserves to be a focal point of any garden. It's bright and deep pink peony-shaped blooms are an intense show-stopper, and show up early in the season.
Like most sasanquas, they prefer slightly acidic and moist, rich soil that is well-drained, and they could use a little protection from the brutal afternoon summer heat.
Our plants are espaliered, but these would work well as a corner foundation plant, screen or even in a container.
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Grows 40 to 60 feet tall and 15 to 20 feet wide
*** SOLD OUT *** Carolina Sapphire Cypress (also called Arizona Cypress) is an elegantly tall, wide, and evergreen tree that grows best in full sun and well-drained soil. It is moderately drought and salt-tolerant and needs little water once established. Built for the brutal heat of North Carolina summers.
The foliage has beautiful, silvery-blue to teal coloration year-round, and the bark is gray to brownish-black. The branches are sturdy but have a lacy appearance and its aroma and color interest make a great display in holiday greenery.
Carolina Sapphire Cypress is relatively trouble-free and moderately deer-resistant, making it a good choice for screening when compared to other fast-growing evergreen choices. It can be used as a specimen tree or for windbreaks.
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