trees & shrubs
Des igners ’ favorite
Plants
Die-hard gardeners look for many
attributes when choosing favorite plants:
Zone hardiness
Flower shape and color of blooms, time of bloom
and length of bloom time
Leaf texture, evergreen or leaf-losing deciduous, fall color
Growth rate and habit
Drought tolerance
Ornamental features, like attractive bark
Wilmington’s top garden designers and smartest
plant experts tell us about their favorite plants that
work well in our unique climate.
by Jeff Minnich
photography by Allison Potter
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