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Rose

Because there are over150 wild species of shrubs and climbers native to Asia, Europe, North Africa and North America, plus thousands of different garden forms of varying growth and flower types divided into two broad categories Old Garden Roses and Modern Roses, we cannot identify yours specifically. Suggest you show a few clippings to a local garden center that specializes in roses or botanic garden to see if a horticulturist can identify more specifically.You can also visit online websites such as www.helpmefindroses.com or your local rose society, Raincross Rose Society - Contact
www.raincrossrosesociety.com/page-1733733‎
All roses however, appreciate full sun, regular water and feed with a slow release or organic fertilizer formulated for roses.

By | 2016-03-18T04:32:09-07:00 March 18th, 2016|Shrubs|0 Comments
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Rhododendron

At least 1,000 species of Rhododendron exist, varying from dwarf ankle-high mini-shrubs to trees 100 feet tall. Hybrids are legion. Most are evergreen, few deciduous. Some are called azaleas. Leaves can be 3 feet long, or less than an inch. Most need moisture during the summer. Many are not cold-hardy. They are native in much of the world but especial the Sino-Himalayan region. They are beloved in ornamental garden and unfortunately because there are so many species and cultivars, we cannot identify it any further for you. Suggest you contact the San Jose chapter of the Rhododendron Society and perhaps they can identify for you. AMERICAN RHODODENDRON SOCIETY - San Jose, CA ...
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By | 2016-03-17T08:22:09-07:00 March 17th, 2016|Shrubs|0 Comments
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Nandina Heavenly Bamboo

The Nandina family has a wide array of plants. Though named "Heavenly Bamboo" they are actually related to the Barberry family of shrubs. And NOT invasive as some Bamboo can be, but the name is evocative of the gentle and delicate growth habit.
An Evergreen shrub to 6-8 feet (smaller dwarf varieties exist). Many have clusters of small white flowers are followed by bright red berries. Foliage turns red or purplish in colder months. Appreciates some shade in hottest climates.
Proper pruning technique keeps this wonderful shrub looking great. Prune a few of the older woody canes at ground level about every 3-5 years, do not prune the top growth. Fertilize with an all purpose slow release organic fertilizer in spring to encourage the most colorful growth.

By | 2016-03-16T15:07:22-07:00 March 16th, 2016|Shrubs|0 Comments
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Rose Species

Unfortunately we cannot identify the cultivar or species of rose because there are over 150 wild species of shrubs and climbers native to Asia, Europe, North Africa and North America, plus thousands of different garden forms of varying growth and flower types divided into two broad categories Old Garden Roses and Modern Roses. However, we suggest you contact your local rose society or a horticulturist at your local garden center that specializes in roses and hopefully they can identify further for you. Also there are many helpful websites including: www.helpmefindroses.com as well as your local rose society. All roses do best in full sun with regular water and feed with a slow release or organic fertilizer formulated for roses.

By | 2016-03-16T06:40:31-07:00 March 16th, 2016|Shrubs|1 Comment
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Rose

The photo is a bit distant, but the flower resembles a species of the genus Rosa. Because there are over150 wild species of shrubs and climbers native to Asia, Europe, North Africa and North America, plus thousands of different garden forms of varying growth and flower types divided into two broad categories Old Garden Roses and Modern Roses, we cannot identify yours specifically. Suggest you show a few clippings to a local garden center that specializes in roses or botanic garden to see if a horticulturist can identify more specifically.
You can also visit online websites such as www.helpmefindroses.com or your local rose
society. All roses appreciate full sun, regular water and feed with a slow release or organic fertilizer formulated for roses.

By | 2016-03-16T04:37:33-07:00 March 16th, 2016|Shrubs|0 Comments
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Hydrangea

This is a Hydrangea paniculata. H. paniculata cultivars are very hardy and dependable. It's too soon to say if your shrub is dead. Over the next few weeks, check the stems for buds. They will emerge green from the brown stems.

Some hydrangeas bloom on new wood and others on old wood, and without knowing your cultivar, we can't tell you which you have. Each needs to be pruned in different ways. When your plant blooms this year, look to see if the main flush of bloom is on the very top parts of the shrubs (new growth) or if it's lower on the shrub (old growth). Once you know that, we can tell you how to prune your plant. For now, limit your pruning to removing old, dead branches, which you won't be able to identify until new leaves emerge. Hopefully that will be soon!

By | 2016-03-15T21:54:10-07:00 March 15th, 2016|Shrubs|0 Comments
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Boxwood

Box blight usually causes leaves to brown and die off fairly quickly, not just yellow. I do see a bit of brown twig on the left edge of the photo. Yellowing foliage usually indicates poor cultural conditions, such as waterlogging. It's certainly not unheard of that plants growing so close together can be affected by varying conditions. But the green, healthy stems in the photo look as if they are a different cultivar all together - although this could be the difference between healthy and unhealthy foliage. Check the drainage along the hedge to make sure that water is not keeping soil too wet. For further information, take a sample into your local garden center or read up on box problems here:
www.rhs.org.uk/advice/profile?PID=851

By | 2016-03-15T18:01:09-07:00 March 15th, 2016|Shrubs|0 Comments
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Rose

Photo is too distant fand dark or us to see the details of the foliage and flowers, but it may belong to the Rosa genus of which has many different classes, families, and varieties. There are just too many for us to identify one specifically. Generally speaking, rose plants need sun, well-drained soil, regular fertilizer and water regimes, and sometimes spraying to control pests. Removing the old flowers as they age will sometimes bring on more, but leave a few late in the season to form rosehips, a favorite backyard bird treat. Hips should ripen to an orange or red color. For an identification of the cultivar, suggest you contact your local rose society or visit www.helpmefindroses.com to see if your cultivar can be identified.

By | 2016-03-15T13:20:18-07:00 March 15th, 2016|Shrubs|0 Comments
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Dwarf Pomegranate

This appears to be a dwarf pomegranate, which is not hardy in your area. Outdoors it needs full sun and a well-drained soil mix. The plants thrive in a semi-arid atmosphere and once established need very little water. Fertilize on a monthly basis. Once flowering has begun in mid to late summer, the plant should be watered more frequently to produce lots of flowers. The plants will bear miniature fruit if grown in areas with year-round temperatures that rarely fall below 40° F. To grow indoors, moderate night-time temperatures should be given (50° to 60° F). Keep at 40° to 45° F in winter until new growth appears. In the growing period, keep moderately moist. Water sparingly from August on. This plant requires good drainage. Plants will bear fruit indoors if grown in a sunny exposure.

By | 2017-09-11T15:49:20-07:00 March 14th, 2016|Shrubs|0 Comments
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Rose

Because there are over150 wild species of shrubs and climbers native to Asia, Europe, North Africa and North America, plus thousands of different garden forms of varying growth and flower types divided into two broad categories Old Garden Roses and Modern Roses, we cannot identify yours specifically. Suggest you show a few clippings to a local garden center that specializes in roses or botanic garden to see if a horticulturist can identify more specifically. You can also visit online websites such as www.helpmefindroses.com or contact your
local rose society such as The Orange County Rose Society
www.orangecountyrs.org/‎
All roses however do best in full sun, at least 6-8 hours, regular water and feed with a slow release or organic fertilizer formulated for roses.

By | 2016-03-13T18:30:36-07:00 March 13th, 2016|Shrubs|0 Comments
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