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KOCHIA
- Summer-cypress
(Belvedere) (Mexican Firebush)
(Burning bush)
(Named
for W. D. J. Koch, German botanist and author)
Reminding
one of a small, symmetrical evergreen, the Summer cypress
is commonly seen in gardens. The plants grow quickly
and make an upright, compact growth, producing numerous
branches covered with fine leaves. There is an objectionable
feature that must be mentioned. The plants, in the Autumn,
turn a bluish-red, that combines with the colors of
few other plants. The plants grow 2 to 2.5 feet high.
K. trichophila rather than K. scoparius is
the species most commonly listed in catalogs; plants
of the former are oval, while those of the latter are
pyramidal and more dense.
USE.
Early in the season these plants make a rapid growing
hedge. Often one desires such an effect if it can be
produced quickly.
GENERAL.
It is well to soak the seeds in warm water for a day
before sowing. They may then be started indoors if the
plants are wanted early, although outside sowing is
usually practiced. Set the plants 2 feet apart, thus
allowing their symmetrical form to develop.
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