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In The Spotlight: Donald Wyman Crabapple
Donald Wyman Crabapple (Malus 'Donald Wyman')If you want a four-season ornamental tree that practically takes care of itself, the Donald Wyman crabapple belongs on your shortlist. This variety has earned a reputation among Midwest landscapers and homeowners for good reason: gorgeous spring flowers, clean summer foliage, bright red fruit that feeds birds through winter, and a graceful rounded canopy year-round.Quick FactsBotanical NameMalus 'Donald Wyman'Plant TypeDeciduous Flowering TreeMature Size20-25 ft. tall, 20-25 ft. wideHardiness ZoneUSDA Zones 4-8 (excellent for Zone 5b)Sun ExposureFull Sun (6+ hours)SoilAdaptable; tolerates clay, loam, and sandy soils with adequate drainageBloom TimeMid-spring (late April to early May in Wisconsin)Flower ColorWhite (opening from pink buds)FruitGlossy red, 3/8 in., persistent through winterGrowth RateModerateWhy This Plant for Wisconsin / Zone...
Rozanne Geranium Care Guide: Growing in Wisconsin (Zone 5b)
Common NameRozanne GeraniumBotanical NameGeranium 'Gerwat' (Rozanne)FamilyGeraniaceaePlant TypeHerbaceous perennialHardiness Zone5-8Mature Size18-20 in tall, 24-28 in wideSun ExposureFull sun to part shadeSoilAverage, well-drainedBloom TimeJune to frostBloom...
Black Lace Elderberry Care Guide: Growing in Wisconsin (Zone 5b)
Common NameBlack Lace ElderberryBotanical NameSambucus nigra 'Eva'FamilyAdoxaceaePlant TypeDeciduous shrubHardiness Zone4-7 (thrives in Zone 5b)Mature Size6-8 ft tall, 6-8 ft wideSun ExposureFull sun to part shadeSoilMoist, well-drainedBloom TimeEarly summerBloom...
Tamarack (Eastern Larch) Care Guide: Growing Larix laricina in Wisconsin (Zone 5b)
Common NameTamarack / Eastern LarchBotanical NameLarix laricina FamilyPinaceaePlant TypeDeciduous coniferHardiness Zone2-5 (thrives in Zone 5b)Mature Size40-60 ft tall, 15-30 ft wideSun ExposureFull sun (6+ hours)Soil PreferenceMoist, acidic, well-drained; tolerates...
Fire Chief Globe Arborvitae Care Guide: Growing in Wisconsin (Zone 5b)
Common NameFire Chief Globe ArborvitaeBotanical NameThuja occidentalis 'Congabe'Plant TypeEvergreen shrubHardiness Zone4-8 (thrives in Zone 5b)Mature Size4 ft tall, 4 ft wideSun ExposureFull sun (6+ hours)Soil PreferenceEvenly moist, well-drainedFoliage...
Northern Sea Oats Care Guide: Growing Chasmanthium in Wisconsin (Zone 5b)
Common NameNorthern Sea OatsBotanical NameChasmanthium latifolium FamilyPoaceaePlant TypeOrnamental grass (perennial)Hardiness Zone3-8 (thrives in Zone 5b)Mature Size2-5 ft tall, 1-3 ft wide clumpsSun ExposureFull sun to part shadeSoil PreferenceMoist, well-drained,...
Ivory Silk Japanese Tree Lilac Care Guide: Growing in Wisconsin (Zone 5b)
Common NameIvory Silk Japanese Tree LilacBotanical NameSyringa reticulata 'Ivory Silk'Plant TypeDeciduous treeHardiness Zone3-7 (thrives in Zone 5b)Mature Size20-25 ft tall, 15-20 ft wideSun ExposureFull sun (6+ hours)Soil PreferenceMoist, well-drained; tolerates dry,...