PRODUCTS AT BACKBONE VALLEY NURSERY

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ORANGEOLA

This tree has arching branches with dissected leaves that turn from green to purple to a brilliant orange in the fall. It is a real stand-out as a specimen or as an accent plant, and a great contrast against green-leaved plants.

Zone 5.

Size: 12’-15’ x 4’-6’

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BLUE CAERULEA PASSION FLOWER VINE

Passiflora caerulea

Vigorous vine with tendrils to attach to structures, its 4″ blue and white flowers have the scent of grapes. Although it produces an edible fruit, it is not usually eaten raw but rather cooked as you would blackberries. It is the “host plant” for Gulf Fritillary Butterfly caterpillars.

Height: 25’

Light: Sun to Part Sun

Zone: Z7

Evergreen? Semi-Evergreen

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CORAL HONEYSUCKLE

Lonicera sempervirens

Twining vine that flowers profusely in early spring, then sporadically throughout the summer. Tubular red-orange flowers attract butterflies and hummingbirds. Red to orange berries attract Finches and Robins. Fairly deer resistant.

Height: 10’-15’

Light: Sun to Part Sun

Zone: Z4

Evergreen? Semi-Evergreen

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CORAL VINE aka ‘QUEEN’S WREATH’

Antigonon leptopus

Delicate vine with heart-shaped leaves and bright pink clusters of flowers. It begins its greatest round of flowers with the late summer rains. Dies back to sweet-potato like tubers at first frost. Truly an old-fashioned plant with spectacular blooms.

Height: 30’+

Light: Sun to Part Sun

Zone: Z8

Evergreen? No

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MULE PALM

X Butiagrus nabonnandii

This palm is a hybrid between the Pindo Palm and the Queen Palm. Young palms are rapid growers and are winter-hardy to 14°F. Plant in full sun and well drained soil.

Size: 30′ x 10′-15′

Zone 8b