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
Dandy Man Purple has dark green foliage year-round, with beautiful purple flowers that put on a show from early spring to early summer. Use as a foundational planting, in gardens, and especially in garden planters as the focal point. Dandy Man Purple Rhododendron has a resistance to phytophthora, a root rot disease that can often plague rhododendrons. These shrubs prefer acidic soils with a pH between 5.5-7.5. Ensure that the soil is well-drained but moist. Add a layer of mulch around the base of the plant to help retain moisture and protect the roots in harsh winters.
Photo credit: Proven Winners
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.
Photo and Copy Credit: NC State Extension
Grows 10-15' ht x 6-8' sp
Pinkish/ruby, banana-scented blooms emerge in the late spring on this semi-evergreen shrub. Stellar Ruby will grow in full sun to part shade. Stellar Ruby is good for use as a specimen or as a hedge. It is deer resistant as well as drought and salt tolerant.