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Paper Birch Care Guide: Growing in Wisconsin (Zone 5b)
Common NamePaper BirchBotanical NameBetula papyriferaPlant TypeDeciduous treeHardiness Zone2-6Mature Size50-70 ft tall, 25-40 ft wideSunFull sun to part shadeSoilMoist, well-drained, acidic to neutralFall ColorGolden yellowNative ToNorth America (Wisconsin native)Wildlife ValueSeeds feed birds, bark used by wildlife Why Paper Birch for WisconsinPaper birch is Wisconsin's state tree, and for good reason. The bright white bark that peels in papery sheets is one of the most recognizable sights in our northern forests. In a home landscape, the bark provides year-round beauty, especially in winter when the white trunks stand out against snow and evergreens. Fall foliage turns a clean golden yellow. As a native species, it supports local wildlife and grows in sync with our climate. Planting InstructionsWhen: Spring is best. Paper birch prefers cool soil temperatures during...
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,...
Tree Peony Care Guide: Growing Paeonia suffruticosa in Wisconsin (Zone 5b)
Common NameTree PeonyBotanical NamePaeonia x suffruticosa FamilyPaeoniaceaePlant TypeDeciduous shrubHardiness Zone4-8 (thrives in Zone 5b)Mature Size3-5 ft tall, 3-4 ft wideSun ExposureFull sun to part shadeSoil PreferenceMedium moisture, fertile, well-drainingBloom...
Spice Island Koreanspice Viburnum Care Guide: Growing in Wisconsin (Zone 5b)
Common NameSpice Island Koreanspice ViburnumBotanical NameViburnum carlesii 'J.N. Select A'Plant TypeDeciduous shrubHardiness Zone4-8 (thrives in Zone 5b)Mature Size4-5 ft tall, 5-6 ft wideSun ExposureFull sun (6+ hours)Soil PreferenceWell-drained, fertileBloom...
Contender Peach Care Guide: Growing Contender Peach in Wisconsin (Zone 5b)
Common NameContender PeachBotanical NamePrunus persica 'Contender'Plant TypeDeciduous fruit treeHardiness Zone4b-8b (thrives in Zone 5b)Mature Size10 ft tall, 10 ft wideSun ExposureFull sun (6+ hours)Soil PreferenceEvenly moist, well-drainedBloom TimeEarly springBloom...