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Citrus Hystrix

acornandbranch — Tue, 17 May 2016 01:07:14 +0000

Common Name: Thai Lime
Zone: 10-12
Height and Spread: 6ft-25 ft by 5ft to 12ft
Blossom and Time of Year: Seasonal
Growing Habit: Grows well in undrained soils. Does not fair well in temperatures under 1 degree celsius, and should typically be brought inside in late fall and returned back outside in early spring.
Sun Exposure: Full sun
Water: Medium

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Malus Pumila ‘Nagafu 6’

acornandbranch — Thu, 28 Apr 2016 02:15:10 +0000

Common Name: Red fuji
Zone: 6-8
Height and Spread: 9ft by 9ft
Blossom and Time of Year: April
Growing Habit: Grows best in slightly acidic soil and well drained.
Special Characteristics: Attracts birds, humming birds and butterflies
Sun Exposure: Full sun
Water: Medium

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Malus Domestica ‘Cripps Pink’

acornandbranch — Thu, 28 Apr 2016 01:59:29 +0000

Common Name: Cripps also known as ‘Pink Lady’
Zone: 4-8
Height and Spread:17ft by 14ft
Blossom and Time of Year: Spring
Growing Habit: Grows best in well drained soil. Adapts well to almost all soil types.
Sun Exposure: Full sun
Water: Medium

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Ribes uva-crispa ‘Pixwell’

acornandbranch — Thu, 28 Apr 2016 00:54:25 +0000

Common Name: Gooseberry
Zone: 4-6
Height and Spread: 3.5ft by 3.5ft
Blossom and Time of Year: Red/Green from May to June
Growing Habit: Protection from high winds and frost. Likes well drained soil
Special Characteristics: Attracts butterflies and birds
Sun Exposure: Full sun to part shade
Water: Medium

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Vaccinium ‘Sunshine Blue’

acornandbranch — Fri, 15 Aug 2014 23:32:40 +0000

Common Name: High-bush Blueberry ‘Sunshine Blue’
Zone: 6-10
Height and Spread: 4ft by 4ft
Blossom and Time of Year: White, May, edible berries produced during the summer
Growing Habit: Upright shrub, likes wet, acidic soil
Sun Exposure: Full sun to part shade
Water: Regularly

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Vaccinium ovatum

acornandbranch — Fri, 15 Aug 2014 23:25:25 +0000

Common Name: Evergreen Huckleberry
Zone: 7-9
Height and Spread: 6ft by 6ft
Blossom and Time of Year: White, Spring, edible berries produced during the summer
Growing Habit: Upright, multi-stemmed shrub that requires little pruning to maintain its shape (makes a good hedge), likes well drained soil, can be drought tolerant once established
Sun Exposure: Full sun to full shade (though it may not flower in full shade)
Water: Medium

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Vaccinium macrocarpon

acornandbranch — Fri, 15 Aug 2014 23:17:24 +0000

Common Name: Cranberry
Zone: 3-7
Height and Spread: 1ft by 4ft
Blossom and Time of Year: Pink, May to June, edible berries produced during the summer
Growing Habit: Low growing shrub, likes wet, acidic soil
Sun Exposure: Full sun
Water: Often

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Vaccinium corymbosum ‘Elliot’

acornandbranch — Fri, 15 Aug 2014 23:05:35 +0000

Common Name: High-bush Blueberry
Zone: 5-8
Height and Spread: 6ft by 5ft
Blossom and Time of Year: White, May, edible berries produced during the summer
Growing Habit: Upright, bushy shrub, likes well drained, acidic soil
Sun Exposure: Full sun to part shade
Water: Medium

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Vaccinium corymbosum ‘Duke’

acornandbranch — Fri, 15 Aug 2014 23:01:34 +0000

Common Name: Blueberry ‘Duke’
Zone: 5-8
Height and Spread: 8ft by 5ft
Blossom and Time of Year: White, Spring, edible berries produced during the summer
Growing Habit: Upright, bushy shrub, likes well drained soil
Sun Exposure: Full sun to part shade
Water: Medium

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Amelanchier alnifolia

acornandbranch — Fri, 15 Aug 2014 22:53:44 +0000

Common Name: Saskatoon Berry
Zone: 3-10
Height and Spread: 6ft by 4ft
Blossom and Time of Year: White, April to May, edible berries produced during the summer
Growing Habit: Upright, multi-stemmed shrub, likes well drained soil, drought tolerant once established
Sun Exposure: Full sun to part shade
Water: Medium

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