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Smooth Serviceberry – Amelanchier laevis

Smooth Serviceberry – Amelanchier laevis

Native To State: YES
Naturally Occurring: NO

Description

Small shrub/tree which blooms very early in the spring with White 5 petaled flowers in loose clusters at the stem tips. Produces a small, edible berry.

Occurrence
Planted along the trail north of greenhouse

Author adminPosted on May 7, 2025May 7, 2025Categories ShrubsLeave a comment on Smooth Serviceberry – Amelanchier laevis

Prince of Whales Juniper (Juniperus horizontalis ‘Prince of Wales’)

Prince of Whales Juniper (Juniperus horizontalis ‘Prince of Wales’)

Native To State: NO
Naturally Occurring: NO

Description

Low growing dense mat forming juniper

Occurrence
Planted in Juniper collection area

Author adminPosted on May 5, 2025July 7, 2025Categories Coniferous, JunipersLeave a comment on Prince of Whales Juniper (Juniperus horizontalis ‘Prince of Wales’)

Maney Juniper (Juniperus chinensis ‘Maneyi’)

Maney Juniper (Juniperus chinensis ‘Maneyi’)

Native To State: NO
Naturally Occurring: NO

Description

Appearance: Evergreen sprawling shrub

Leaves: Chinese juniper with blue very sharp needles

Occurrence
Planted in Juniper collection area

Author adminPosted on May 5, 2025July 7, 2025Categories Coniferous, JunipersLeave a comment on Maney Juniper (Juniperus chinensis ‘Maneyi’)

Arcadia Juniper (Juniperus sabina ‘Arcadia’)

Arcadia Juniper (Juniperus sabina ‘Arcadia’)

Native To State: NO
Naturally Occurring: NO

Description

Appearance: Evergreen sprawling shrub

Leaves: A lacy selection of J. sabina

Occurrence
Planted in Juniper collection area

Author adminPosted on May 5, 2025July 7, 2025Categories Coniferous, JunipersLeave a comment on Arcadia Juniper (Juniperus sabina ‘Arcadia’)

Savin Juniper (Juniperus sabina)

Savin Juniper (Juniperus sabina)

Native To State: NO
Naturally Occurring: NO

Description

Appearance: Evergreen sprawling shrub

Leaves: Somewhat vase shaped Juniper

Occurrence
Planted in Juniper collection area

Author adminPosted on May 5, 2025July 7, 2025Categories Coniferous, JunipersLeave a comment on Savin Juniper (Juniperus sabina)

Blue Prince Juniper (Juniperus horizontalis ‘Blue Prince’)

Blue Prince Juniper (Juniperus horizontalis ‘Blue Prince’)

Native To State: NO
Naturally Occurring: NO

Description

Appearance: Evergreen sprawling shrub

Leaves: Compact juniper with blue coloring

Occurrence
Planted in Juniper collection area

Author adminPosted on May 5, 2025July 7, 2025Categories Coniferous, JunipersLeave a comment on Blue Prince Juniper (Juniperus horizontalis ‘Blue Prince’)

Blue Chip Juniper (uniperus horizontalis ‘Blue Chip’)

Blue Chip Juniper (uniperus horizontalis ‘Blue Chip’)

Native To State: NO
Naturally Occurring: NO

Description

Appearance: Evergreen sprawling shrub

Leaves: Juniper selected for it’s persistent blue color

Occurrence
Planted in Juniper collection area

Author adminPosted on May 5, 2025July 7, 2025Categories Coniferous, JunipersLeave a comment on Blue Chip Juniper (uniperus horizontalis ‘Blue Chip’)

Russian Cypress (Microbiota decussata)

Russian Cypress (Microbiota decussata)

Native To State: NO
Naturally Occurring: NO

Description

Appearance: Evergreen sprawling shrub

Leaves: Needles resemble that of Arbor Vitae. Turs a brown color in winter and appears dead, but greens quickly in the spring.

Occurrence
Planted in Juniper collection area

Author adminPosted on May 5, 2025July 7, 2025Categories Arbor Vitae, ConiferousLeave a comment on Russian Cypress (Microbiota decussata)

Predaceous Diving Beetle (Dytiscus species)

Predaceous Diving Beetle (Dytiscus species)
Author adminPosted on April 30, 2025September 8, 2025Categories Fauna, Invertebrates, OthersLeave a comment on Predaceous Diving Beetle (Dytiscus species)

Lemon Mint (Monarda citriodora)

Lemon Mint (Monarda citriodora)

Native To State: NO
Naturally Occurring: NO

Description

Appearance: Roughly 2 foot tall plant with square stems

Flowers: Irregular shaped flowers arranged in pom-poms along the stem

Habitat: It is commonly found open fields.

Occurrence
Seeded in the 2022 prairie

Author adminPosted on October 13, 2024Categories WildflowersLeave a comment on Lemon Mint (Monarda citriodora)

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