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Summer (June through August)
Roses and sweeping shade trees take center stage in the summer.
 
 
glossy abelia Abelia x grandiflora
glossy abelia
horsechestnut Aesculus hipposcastanum
common horsechestnut
American yellowwood Cladrastis kentuckea
American yellowwood
plantation lily Hosta species and hybrids (shown with Hydrangea arborescens 'Annabelle')
plantain lily
hydrangea Hydranga
species and hybrids
hydrangea
Virginia sweetspire Itea virginica
'Henry's Garnet'
Virginia sweetspire
showy jasmine Jasminum floridum
showy jasmine
mountin-laurel Kalmia latifolia
mountain-laurel
beautybush Kolkwitzia amabilis
beautybush
crapemyrtle Lagerstroemia indica
crapemyrtle
southern magnolia Magnolia grandiflora
southern magnolia
dawn redwood Metasequoia glyptostroboides
dawn redwood
hybrid tea roses Rosa x
('Fragrant Memory' shown)
hybrid tea roses
American elm Ulmus americana
American elm


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