6141 Sunset Lake Road, Fuquay Varina, NC 27526
919-552-8286
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919-552-8286
sales@adcocksnursery.com
Grows 4' - 8' ht & sp
An interesting and vibrant Rhododendron. Flowers start out as lipstick-red buds and open up to a large, ruffled bloom with deep pink undersides and soft pink insides. The blooms age to a pure, clean white before falling off. As the plant goes through its late spring bloom period, you'll see all three at once, making for a super colorful display. Handsome, leathery leaves carry it through the rest of the year. It also has excellent disease resistance (including to phytophthora) and heat tolerance. Provide acidic, well-drained soil.
Grows 40 to 60 feet tall and 15 to 20 feet wide
Carolina Sapphire Cypress (also called Arizona Cypress) is a beautifully tall, wide, and evergreen tree that grows best in full sun and well-drained soil. It is moderately drought and salt tolerant and needs little water once established. Built for the brutal head of North Carolina summers.
The foliage has beautiful, silvery-blue to teal coloration year-round, and the bark is gray to brownish-black. The branches are sturdy but have a lacy appearance and its aroma and color interest make a great display in holiday greenery.
Arizona cypress is relatively trouble-free and moderately deer-resistant, making it a good choice for screening when compared to other fast-growing evergreen choices. It can be used as a specimen tree or for windbreaks.
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