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from Fine Gardening July/August 2006 (#110)
Common Plants, Great Cultivars
Tired of the same old choices? Try one of these instead
by Todd Lasseigne

Great-performing plants like spirea, hydrangea, lilac, maple, azalea, and redbud rank high with gardeners and home owners because of their pleasing dispositions and ease of growth. Over time, however, these staple plants can become mundane, appearing like garden reruns. In this article, woody-plant expert Todd Lasseigne shares new and noteworthy cultivars of widely used trees and shrubs. For each selection, he describes the plant's notable attributes and cultural requirements.

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From Fine Gardening #110, pp. 56-60
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