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| Jason Cameron helps turn a desperate landscape into a neighborhood jewel, replacing old railroad-ties with a stone retaining wall, then adding lots of plants. |
From "Desperate Landscapes"
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Shirobana Spirea
This spirea is a good specimen, border plant or hedge. It has pink flowers and bright green leaves. It grows 2 to 3 feet high and wide. The Shirobana prefers full sun and does well in zones 4-9
Cost: $29 each.
Maintenance Tip: Prune spirea after flowering. Feed a general purpose fertilizer in early spring.
Shirobana spirea
Spirea japonica
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Shirobana spirea
Spirea japonica
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'Royal Burgundy' barberry
Berberis thunbergii
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Royal Burgundy Barberry
This barberry got its name from the deep burgundy color of its foliage, which looks best in full sun. In addition to beautiful foliage, it has bright red berries in winter. This barberry grows 2-3 feet tall and wide. It does best in zones 4-8.
Cost: $35 each
Lavender Twist Redbud
This is a unique redbud tree with a weeping umbrella-like shape. It's also known as 'Covey' Redbud, so if you can't find Lavender Twist at the nursery, try asking for Covey.The lavender twist grows to about 7 feet tall. It has bright pinkish-purple flowers in spring. It performs well in zones 4-7.
Cost: $258
Lavender Twist
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Lavender Twist
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Coral bark Japanese maple
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Coral bark Japanese maple
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Coral Bark Japanese Maple
This maple is prized for its light green leaves with red margins, and for its coral-colored bark which intensifies in the winter months. The Japanese name of this tree is Sangokaku which means "coral tower." This species grows to about 15 to18 feet tall and 6 to 8 feet wide. It prefers part sun and performs well in zones 6-8.
Cost: $258Landscape Design Tip: This maple was planted near the steps. Guests will see it every time they approach the house. It's important to choose something with year-round interest when planting in such a prominent spot. Go to next article in DIY's "Desperate Landscapes" series.
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