Aquilegia canadensis ~ Wild Columbine vine The spiny aromatic needle-like foliage

The spiny aromatic needle-like foliage is soft gold and contrasts against the blue-green fleshy seed cones in fall

Size: This tree typically grows to a height of 20-30 feet and spreads 20-30 feet wide

‘Hardy Gardenia’ is a slow-growing re-blooming evergreen shrub with emerald green foliage that emerges light green

COMPANION PLANTS:   Hydrangea

It is a cultivar of the native River Birch (Betula nigra) species

Aquilegia canadensis ~ Wild Columbine vine The spiny aromatic needle-like foliageWild Columbine is a native wildflower perennial with delicate medium green biternate foliage. Distinctive small drooping red and yellow bell like flowers bloom in spring attracting hummingbirds. Removing stems after flowering may encourage another bloom. Flowers best in filtered sun and rich well drained soils. The canadensis species has good resistance to leaf miner. Type: Perennial Origins: Eastern N. America, GA Native Height: 2' 3' Spread: 1 1. 5'