Quercus phellos 'RT3' ~ Upperton® Willow Oak compact Variegated Purple Spiderwort is a

Variegated Purple Spiderwort is a native herbaceous perennial with blade shaped lily like foliage that emerges rose and matures to deep purple with pink stripes

BEGONIAS AT MARTIN PLACE

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leathery dark green holly-like pinnae that are coarsely fringed

Quercus phellos 'RT3' ~ Upperton® Willow Oak compact Variegated Purple Spiderwort is aUpperton Willow Oak is a fast growing native deciduous tree with a strong central leader and uniform upright branching forming a pyramidal crown when young that opens to oval with age. Its dark green willow like foliage emerges mid spring and turns bronzy yellow in fall. The round acorns are an important source of food for wildlife. Best grown in full sun and rich, moist well drained soils. Tolerates both dry and wet soils and is very urban tolerant.