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Tried and True Native Plant Selections for the Mid-Atlantic
Common throughout the Mid-Atlantic, this elegant shrub grows mainly in thickets and woods. The oval crowns of young plants often become, with age, irregular with drooping lower branches. Creamy white flowers give way to pink berry-like fruits (drupes), edible when ripened to blue-black.
More case studies of Arlington County Extension Master Gardeners who share their experiences dealing with stormwater and provide examples of actions taken in their own gardens that could lead to utility fee reductions.
Tried and True Native Plant Selections for the Mid-Atlantic
Found along wet stream banks, swamps, and river bottoms, Bald Cypress has a root system, which often produces irregular structures called “knees” that rise above the ground or water’s surface. The tree is referred to as “bald” since it is deciduous.
In this article, Extension Master Gardeners who are residents of Arlington County share their experiences dealing with stormwater and provide examples of actions taken in their own gardens that could make them eligible for credit on this utility bill.
Tried and True Native Plant Selections for the Mid-Atlantic
This vigorous, ground-hugging shrub makes an excellent ground cover, suckering and filling in areas quickly. Its glossy foliage turns brilliant reds, oranges, yellows and purples in fall. It occurs more commonly in the mountains of the Mid-Atlantic Region than in the Piedmont.
Over the past few years, local residents have faced increasing problems with damaging downpours, flooding, and lingering wet spots on their properties. Learn how several Extension Master Gardeners living in Alexandria implemented sustainable practices for dealing with stormwater issues on their properties.
