Retail listings 2011 by USDA zone, as of - Cistus Nursery
Retail listings 2011 by USDA zone, as of - Cistus Nursery
Retail listings 2011 by USDA zone, as of - Cistus Nursery
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<strong>Retail</strong> <strong>listings</strong> <strong>2011</strong> <strong>by</strong> <strong>USDA</strong> <strong>zone</strong>, <strong>as</strong> <strong>of</strong> Sept 5 - ple<strong>as</strong>e check for current availability<br />
Watsonia x 'Pearl Girl'<br />
6in @ $16 Iridaceae<br />
<strong>USDA</strong> <strong>zone</strong>: 6<br />
Abelia x grandiflora 'Little Richard'<br />
Small and f<strong>as</strong>t-growing abelia, from a hybrid cross between A. chinensis and A. uniflora, reaching only 3 ft x<br />
3 ft with dense, evergreen foliage that shows bronze highlights in winter. Useful in the landscape and suitable<br />
for a hedge. Flowers, small and white, begin in May and continue sporadically throughout the se<strong>as</strong>on. Sun to<br />
part shade with average summer water. E<strong>as</strong>ily frost hardy in <strong>USDA</strong> <strong>zone</strong> 6, resprouting in upper <strong>zone</strong> 5.<br />
2g @ $22 Caprifoliaceae<br />
Acaena anserinifolia ‘Blue Haze’<br />
A seedling strain <strong>of</strong> this cl<strong>as</strong>sic, ground-hugging, moisture-loving, New Zealand beauty with, yes, hazy blue<br />
leaves. Best in full sun with regular summer water. To perhaps 4” tall and spreading moderately. Good in pots.<br />
Pet owners beware: the little, burr-like seeds stick to fur, leg hairs, and other unmentionables. Frost hardy to<br />
-10F, <strong>USDA</strong> <strong>zone</strong> 6.<br />
4in @ $5 Rosaceae<br />
Acanthus syriacus syrian bear’s breech<br />
Here's a breech that any bear would be proud <strong>of</strong>. Finely textured leaves and huge flowers on 2 ft stalks from<br />
June - July. Full to part sun with good drainage. Drought tolerant, but likes an occ<strong>as</strong>sional summer drink.<br />
Deciduous. Frost hardy in <strong>USDA</strong> <strong>zone</strong> 6.<br />
6in @ $12 Acanthaceae<br />
Acer palmatum 'Filigree' laceleaf japanese maple<br />
Mounding laceleaf maple, to 4-6 ft tall and spreading to 6-9 feet wide, with branches that droop and weep and<br />
deeply cut foliage, golden-green with darker veins. Fall color is golden. A a mounding, small tree and a<br />
lovely, lacy treat for morning and early afternoon sun or dappled shade with protection from strong winds.<br />
Rich soil and regular summer water for best appearance. Frost hardy in <strong>USDA</strong> <strong>zone</strong> 6.<br />
5g @ $47 Aceraceae<br />
Acer palmatum 'Red Filigree Lace' laceleaf japanese maple<br />
Grafted, weeping maple, to about 6-8 ft tall after a long time, with fabulous dark, maroon-red, foliage, indeed<br />
filigreed and one <strong>of</strong> the most finely cut <strong>of</strong> the laceleafs. Found <strong>as</strong> a chance seedling in Sherwood, Oregon <strong>by</strong><br />
William Curtis and distributed <strong>by</strong> Iseli <strong>Nursery</strong> in Boring. Full sun for best color but does well in brightly lit<br />
shade. Rich soil and regular summer water for best appearance. Frost hardy in <strong>USDA</strong> <strong>zone</strong> 6.<br />
5g @ $75 Aceraceae<br />
Acer sempervirens cretan maple<br />
Native to the e<strong>as</strong>tern Mediterranean, this handsome, evergreen to semi evergreen shrub or small tree can reach<br />
20 ft tall or so x 8-10 ft wide with leathery, dark green leaves, either 3-lobed or single, and smooth dark gray<br />
bark that matures to a scaly and fissured surface. For sun to part shade in lean soil with little summer water<br />
necessary once established. Frost hardy to -10F, <strong>USDA</strong> <strong>zone</strong> 6.<br />
2g @ $32 Aceraceae<br />
<strong>Cistus</strong> <strong>Nursery</strong> ◆ 22711 NW Gillihan Rd ◆ Portland, OR 97231 ◆ (503) 621-2233 ◆ info@cistus.com<br />
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