Total Landscape Care

January 2014

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foliage SHRUBS Banana Shrub (Michelia figo) Compact, rounded evergreen with glossy leaves and creamy-yellow blossoms that have a delightful banana bread scent. Use at the front of borders, near windows or doors or around pools. Can be sheared for a more formal appearance. Grows 6 to 10 feet tall and wide. *Hardy to USDA zones 8 to 11 *Part to full sun MONROVIA Bloomerang Lilac (Syringa) Classic lilac fragrance but with blooms in spring and again in summer. Compact shape fits in smaller gardens. Attracts butterflies. Deer resistant. Grows 5 feet tall and wide. *Hardy to USDA zones 3 to 7 *Full sun PROVEN WINNERS Glossy Abelia (Abelia x. grandiflora) Arching shrub with shiny foliage and bell-shaped flowers. Long season, blooming from June to October. Plant as a hedge or specimen, or layer in front of evergreens. Grows 4 to 6 feet tall and 5 feet wide. *Hardy to USDA zones 6 to 9 *Part to full sun Miss Ruby Summer Lilac (Buddleia 'Miss Ruby') Compact habit and bright magenta blooms attract butterflies and hummingbirds. Works well in mass plantings or in containers. Grows 4 to 5 feet tall and wide. *Hardy to USDA zones 5 to 9 *Full sun PROVEN WINNERS J A N U A R Y 2 014 Tot alL andsc ap eC are.c om 27 Text INFO to 205-289-3796 or visit TLCrequest.com MONROVIA

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