The Chinese Apricot is an early-bearing, heavy-producing apricot tree that does well in difficult climates like Albuquerque which can be prone to late frosts. The term ‘Chinese’ in its name refers to the original assumption that the apricot was cultivated in Asia, however, new evidence indicates that its origin may date back to 3000 BC in India. It is a deciduous tree that needs full sun, weekly watering in the summer, and reaches up to 20’-30’ tall and wide at maturity. This months’ special is a 10 gallon Chinese Apricot for $72.80 (regularly $91.00) plus delivery and labor for planting.
The Spring Glory Forsythia, commonly referred to as Golden Bells, is a very bright flowering shrub that explodes with bright yellow flowers. A member of the olive family, it rarely has problems with pests and/or diseases. This shrub prefers full sun, grows to 8’ wide and 10’ tall at maturity (sometimes larger depending on location and soil conditions) and makes a beautiful formal or informal hedge and can even be pruned to a tree-like form if desired. This months’ special is a 5 gallon Spring Glory Forsythia for $29.50 (regularly $36.40) plus delivery and labor for planting.
Herbal Plant of the Month: Hopley's Purple Oregano (Origanum Laevigatum 'Hopley's Purple')
Hopely’s Purple Oregano is a perennial herb closely related to the herb Marjoram and, in fact, is also known as Wild Marjoram. Obviously well known for its common use as a seasoning in cooking, it also has many other practical uses such as an antiseptic, an expectorant, a stimulant, and even a stomachic. This herb generally stays low growing and is ideal for planting rows in herb gardens, fragrant gardens, or even to line walkways. This months’ special is a 1 gallon Hopely’s Purple Oregano for $7.30 (regularly $9.10) plus delivery and labor for planting.
