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  • Asian Longhorned Beetle

    Asian longhorned beetle has been confirmed in Worcester, MA. The USDA and Massachusetts Agriculture & Forestry departments are working on this issue. Please visit www.uvm.edu/albeetle or www.umassgreeninfo.org for more information as it becomes available. Moving firewood can spread these insects - do not transport firewood more than 50 miles. For more information call the State of Vermont Firewood inform...

  • Emerald Ash Borer

    Emerald Ash borer has been confirmed this summer in the Monteregie region of Quebec, south of Montreal. The Canadian Food Inspection Agency is conducting a survey to determine the extent of the infestation. For more information visit www.emeraldashborer.info. Moving firewood can spread these insects - do not transport firewood more than 50 miles. For more information call the State of Vermont Firewood information line at 802.476.0170.
  • General News

    Greenworks Welcomes New Member

    Sundance Gardens is a wholesale perennial business specializing in high quality plants.  They offer an affordable delivery service. See their member page for more information.


     

  • Greenworks Meeting

    Summer Meeting - September 16, 2009

    Gren Works - Vermont Nursery and Landscape Association Summer Meeting and Trade Show will be held at Mettowee Mill Nursery, Dorset, VT on Wednesday, September 16, 2009.  Please visit the events page about the meeting.
Plant of the Month - White Fringetree

chinonanthusvirgWhite Fringetree
Chionanthus virginicus


Considered by British gardeners to be the best plant import from the New World, White Fringetree is a large shrub/small tree, ranging in height from 12-20’, with an equal spread. Its native range is the south eastern and south central U.S. The name comes from large loose clusters of white fringy flowers in early June, slightly fragrant, and effective for several weeks. Blue-black olive like fruit appears on female plants in late summer, and is prized by birds. Often the plant develops a rich yellow to golden fall color.

Known for it’s adaptability, the plant can tolerate full sun to partial shade, and is good in urban sites where pollution is a problem. Does best in well drained soil, and requires very little maintenance once established. Use as a specimen plant, in a naturalistic shrub border, or in groups to attract birds.

 
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