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Rare Plant Auction 2013 Plant DescriptionsProper Plant Name Common Name Donor Ornamental CultureRowallane' is a lovely deciduous flowering shrub, fairlysmall of stature, but bursting with impressive crimsonblooms in the spring. Growth at midpoint hits a height ofabout five feet, and a similar width, giving it a roundedZones 5-9. Will tolerateappearance. The foliage is dark glossy green and the redChaenomeles × superbaBlack Hogmost soils, and semi-arid toQuinceflowers, borne on spiny branches, are followed by yellow'Rowallane'Horticulture LLCmoist conditions. Likes fullfruit in summer. This quince makes a very nice shrub bordersun to part shade.or espaliered to a wall (trained into a flat two-dimensionalform on a frame). Cut branches with swollen flower budsmay be forced indoors, making a welcomed winter flowerarrangement.Chaenomeles speciosa'Moerloosei'Apple Blossum QuinceBlack HogHorticulture LLCApple Blossom Flowering Quince is a dense multi-stemmeddeciduous shrub that transforms itself into a ravishingbeauty in late winter to early spring, profuse with lovely shellpink blooms along its branches. Cut branches with swollenflower buds may be forced indoors, making a welcomedwinter flower arrangement. This very popular garden shrubgrows from 5-10’ in height and about as wide so doesrequire regular pruning and upkeep. Prune but never shear!Zones 4-9. Easy to grow inany soil, although slightlyheavy soils are preferred.Bright sun or partial shade.Adaptable to both dry andmoist locations. Highlytolerant of urban pollutionand will even thrive in innercity environments.Chamaecyparis lawsoniana'Oregon Blue'Lawson FalsecypressThe Bartlett TreeResearchLaboratory andArboretumA Native of the Pacific Northwest Chamaecyparis ‘OregonBlue’ glistens throughout the seasons with sprays of lacytextured,silvery-blue foliage. Left untouched, the height can Needs a sunny site in welldrainedconditions. It willreach 30', but with regular annual trimming, it is possible tomaintain the height to about 6-8'. It looks great with tolerate some light shade,heathers and other colorful evergreens and is especially but will not be successful inuseful for providing height and shape to beds. The shapely heavy, poorly draining soils.outline softens hard lines against walls or fences. It makes Shelter from strong winds.a good screen, providing privacy and filtering sound. The Zones 5-9.aromatic foliage is soft to the touch and lasts very well whencut to make garlands, wreaths, or flower arrangements.Chamaecyparisnootkatensis 'StrictWeeping'Chamaecyparis obtusa'Chirimen'Weeping Alaskan CedarChirmen Hinoki CypressWater Crest FarmsHawksridge FarmsPage 23 of 98Add character to your garden. The foliage on this tall,extremely narrow, Weeping Alaskan Cedar boasts anuncommonly pendulous habit. The draping foliage hangsdown, clasped tightly against the upright trunk, like arms.Mature trees develop fascinating character, with secondarysub-leaders that reach out and create a close-knit cluster oftrunks and gracefully arching side branches. Expect 30'-45'tall.Prefers to be sited whereboth soil and atmosphericmoisture are abundant.Zone 4.Delicate in appearance, behold a curious looking dwarfevergreen. The foliage of this Chamaecyparis displaysmultiple textures and colors, which explains the Japanesename, 'Chirimen' a dyed crepe silk fabric, yet the touch and Prefers full sun, but toleratesfeel is similar to plastic conifers. Clusters of thick, upright some shade. Requires goodshoots resemble bottle brushes, with crinkly congested blue drainage. Hardy to -20and green foliage. Slow growing at 2-4” a year, reaching degrees, Zone 5.1.5'h x 1'w in 10 years. The new yellow growth in spring isoutstanding. With foliage strikingly different than otherconifers would be a choice addition to the garden.