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Saucer Magnolia
Compact Dwarf Boxwood
Glossy Abelia
Black-Eyed Susan
Saucer Magnolia

Common name:Saucer Magnolia
Botanical name:Magnolia X soulangiana

This medium-sized tree will grow 25'-40' tall and has deciduous green leaves with pink flowers that bloom in the spring.

Compact Dwarf Boxwood

Common name:Compact Dwarf Boxwood
Botanical name:Buxus microphylla japonica 'Compacta'

This boxwood will typically grow 12-14" annually and the small leaves are 12" long and 14" wide. It is the slowest growing boxwood and does best in full shade.

Glossy Abelia

Common name:Glossy Abelia
Botanical name:Abelia X grandiflora

Abelia X grandiflora is a semi-evergreen shrub of medium size. It has small, white, fragrant flowers that bloom from spring through the fall season. Bracts add a bronzy tint to the flowers. Abelia makes a good sheared hedge or screen. When unsheared, it is naturally arching.

Black-Eyed Susan

Common name:Black-Eyed Susan
Botanical name:Rudbeckia hirta

Bright yellow, large, daisy-like flowers that grow all summer and fall highlight this daisy variety.

Designer: Phil Thornburg Winterbloom

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Photographer: Phil Thornburg Winterbloom

Soils and Compost:

Physical weed control, including mulching, or hand removal protects the watershed from harmful chemicals.

Integrated Pest Management:

Develop healthy soil for plants that are vigorous and naturally pest-resistant.