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Contributed by havlis 11.08. 2011 12:47:16 Topic: Plants / Deciduous Trees Drummondii is a variegated form of Norway maple , only some 100 years old. The decades from its birth proved its popularity which is still very high. The leaves are beautifully creamy white variegated at the margins, with bright green centres. ...
Contributed by havlis 04.02. 2010 10:36:26 Topic: Plants / Deciduous Trees This mulberry is very special. Deeply cut, dark green, glossy leaves draw your attention as they bear strong resemblance to leaves of plane trees . Many of the largest leaves at the ends of the branches keep their green colour until late in the autumn when they fall down green. The crown is wide spreading and thick, which makes it an ideal opportunity to place a bench underneath and enjoy its shade. ...
Contributed by havlis 04.02. 2010 10:25:00 Topic: Plants / Deciduous Trees Not many trees bloom in mid or even late summer when all the spring flowering beauties have only leaves. Golden-rain tree is one of the few. In late July/early August upto 30 cm long panicles of small, bright yellow flowers appear on this medium sized tree. The flowers can remain on the tree for as long as one month. They are followed by bladder-like pink or red-flushed fruit capsules. ...
Contributed by havlis 04.02. 2010 10:16:57 Topic: Plants / Deciduous Trees Crimson King is a majestic looking maple tree for large gardens , parks , and city avenues . Its palmate leaves are dark crimson red, almost black, and glossy, turning orange-red in autumn. In the spring, just as leaves emerge, it flowers profusely with many small yellow flowers , typical for many Norway maples . ...
Contributed by havlis 01.02. 2010 14:01:36 Topic: Plants / Deciduous Trees Judas tree is a rather special plant with profusion of beautiful, bright pink flowers in mid spring. They are small, pea-like, and so special due to their appearance on bare wood and even the main stems, however large and old they are. For prolific flowering the plant needs a hot and sunny summer in the previous year. ...
Contributed by havlis 04.02. 2009 14:33:05 Topic: Plants / Deciduous Trees Common walnut is a native tree of the Old World. Its natural habitat lies between South-eastern Europe and Himalayas. Irrespective of its large size it is still one of the most sought-after fruit trees of our country. ...
Contributed by havlis 27.05. 2008 10:32:32 Topic: Plants / Deciduous Trees If you went looking for a tree typical for every city you would find jacarandas in Buenos Aires, London planes in London, and in Prague you would be struck by the beauty of Japanese pagoda trees . Numerous specimens were planted there many years ago. Now they have skyscraping trunks and huge crowns, blooming tremendously from July till August. ...
Contributed by havlis 02.05. 2008 09:11:41 Topic: Plants / Deciduous Trees Another charming crab apple is this variety “Van Eseltine”. At the end of April / beginning of May it produces profusion of scarlet red spherical buds on long stalks which open to semi double and double pink flowers with yellow stamens. Fruits are small ornamental red-flushed yellow apples. Leaves are mid green, obovate. ...
Contributed by havlis 02.05. 2008 09:04:50 Topic: Plants / Deciduous Trees Some crab apples can easily compete with Japanese ornamental cherries as far as the beauty and colours of their flowers. This is the case of ´Royal Beauty´. It is a small tree growing about 2.5m tall, with weeping, somewhat narrow crown. In the spring it brings a profusion of deep pink to light purple flowers. Young leaves are deep burgundy, turning to dark green throughout the season but keeping the purple shade on the underside. ...
Contributed by havlis 20.04. 2008 20:54:32 Topic: Plants / Deciduous Trees This uncommon flowering cherry comes from Taiwan. It is a small tree, well branched even without trimming, with neony pink flowers with yellow stamens. Ideal for japanese style gardens, or anywhere to highlight its surroundings with the splash of early spring colour. ...
Contributed by havlis 20.04. 2008 20:50:08 Topic: Plants / Deciduous Trees This flowering cherry is a cross between prunus sargentii and prunus subhirtella. It has profusion of pale pink, semi-double flowers which open from deep pink buds in mid spring. Leaves are dark green, to 10 cm long. It forms an irregular, wide crown, ideal as a specimen. It does not need much maintenance, it likes moist, slightly acidic, well-drained soil, and a lot of space. ...
Contributed by havlis 08.04. 2008 09:02:44 Topic: Plants / Deciduous Trees Judas tree is often called The Love Tree because of the unusual shape and colour of its leaves which do look like a heart icon. Their colour is bronze to deep burgundy, sometimes with green shades or veins. This small sized tree has an upright habit with low branches and is attractive all year round not only because of the foliage but also for its unique small pea-like flowers which come out in April/May and are bright pink. ...
Contributed by havlis 22.03. 2008 16:51:14 Topic: Plants / Deciduous Trees Recently, less known fruit trees and shrubs are becoming more and more popular mainly thanks to their original taste as well as positive impact on our health. Black chokeberry is one of them. It is in the same rosaceae family as the service tree and its fruit is similar, too. The lustrous fruits are black, slightly larger than black currant, contain vitamin C and other important microelements such as ferrum and iodine. They can be eaten fresh, in fruit salads or sundaes, or processed as stewed f ...
Contributed by havlis 17.03. 2008 10:56:54 Topic: Plants / Deciduous Trees This elegant and rather exotic looking tree is still rare in cultivation in Europe. It was believed to have been extinct after the glacial era, however, in late 19th century some specimens were found in Sichuan, China. Dove tree was brought to Britain in 1903 and cultivated as a rarity in some gardens of the tempered climate. ...
Contributed by havlis 12.03. 2008 13:09:02 Topic: Plants / Deciduous Trees From Caucasus and Northern Iran comes one of my absolutely top favourites – wing nut. Its large leaves, fruit and monumental statue predetermine this tree to become the most significant feature of any large garden or a park. ...
Contributed by havlis 05.03. 2008 12:51:56 Topic: Plants / Deciduous Trees Mimosaceae plants are popular mainly in southern Europe as they are very drought tolerant. Even though they come from subtropical parts of the world we can also grow some of them in our climate. Ombrella® belongs to the hardy group. It was a chance selection from France which was observed and cultivated, and later on patented under the name Boubri. It differs from the species by darker leaves and deeply coloured flowers. ...
Contributed by havlis 08.02. 2008 10:14:27 Topic: Plants / Deciduous Trees Meczek is a special variety of flowering ash with a compact, mop-shaped, round crown that does not have to be trimmed to maintain its shape. It was selected in Hungary in 1980´s. ...
Contributed by havlis 25.01. 2008 10:34:14 Topic: Plants / Deciduous Trees Men usually get mad when women describe colours with expressions like salmon pink, peachy red etc. Well, men, get ready for another hit below the belt: we have a tree whose leaves are SHRIMP pink. Not familiar with that colour? Go to the nearest restaurant and have a prawn-cocktail to see what the fuss is all about … ...
Contributed by amazon 03.01. 2008 10:16:06 Topic: Plants / Deciduous Trees Grows to 20/30 ft. Known as a Red Japanese Maple, this specimen is upright with bright red leaves. Exceptional landscape or Japanese garden planting. An eye-catching specimen with exceptional foliage. A beautiful addition to a small garden or border. ...
Contributed by amazon 03.01. 2008 10:09:22 Topic: Plants / Deciduous Trees Grows to 25 ft. Gets its name from its well-defined three-lobed dark green leaf. A nice yard tree as it is fairly compact with good fall color. Also quite popular as a bonsai. A Japanese native. ...
Contributed by amazon 03.01. 2008 10:04:07 Topic: Plants / Deciduous Trees Zones: 5 to 7 Mature Height: 30-40 feet A rare sight even in botanical gardens. Upright, spreading form. Orange to red fall color. Manchurian Maple prefers partial to full sun and moist soils. ...
Contributed by abies 08.11. 2007 10:20:58 Topic: Plants / Deciduous Trees Flowering Plum, Prunus cerasifera Nigra is an upright deciduous tree eventually making a ball shaped specimen. It has a rounded to pyramidal habit and dark-red leaves when young in spring and a very attractive deep purple foliage later which is retained throughout the summer. ...
Contributed by abies 01.11. 2007 18:16:14 Topic: Plants / Deciduous Trees This is one of the most popular and hardiest ornamental cherry trees available. A vigorous deciduous small to medium-sized tree with an upright habit when young and wider canopy when older. In spring the tree is laden with large double, purplish-pink showy flowers shortly before the bronze foliage appears. Leaves are large, ovate to narrow-ovate, with margins toothed. ...
Contributed by havlis 25.10. 2007 10:36:32 Topic: Plants / Deciduous Trees Japanese maples are pride of every neat garden. Some are large, others seem motionless owing to extremely slow growth rate. This variety looks similar to acer palmatum but does not grow so large or wide. Its leaves are punkah-shaped leaves are golden yellow, with pinkish tinted margins and veins. They turn red in autumn. The other difference is fruit: Acer shirasawanum holds its samaras above the foliage, while in a. palmatum they (at least eventually) hang down. ...
Contributed by amazon 15.10. 2007 20:32:54 Topic: Plants / Deciduous Trees Kojou is a dainty little shrub with attractive zigzagged stems and pale pink bell-like flowers that grace bare stems in early spring. The leaves turn to glorious shades of red and orange in autumn giving season long appeal. Often used for Bonsai. ...
Contributed by amazon 11.10. 2007 09:02:07 Topic: Plants / Deciduous Trees The most extravagant flowering small tree we know. Simply drips with rose-pink flowers from every conceivable point along the branches and trunk, then gives an encore by producing a mass of purple pods in the Autumn. Frost hardy tree. Prefers sun. ...
Contributed by amazon 07.10. 2007 20:01:58 Topic: Plants / Deciduous Trees The Japanese tree lilac has cherrylike bark and grows 25 to 30 feet in height. It extends the lilac season by flowering in mid June, after the shrub lilacs. Its blossoms are initially rose-colored, then quickly turn creamy white, emitting a soft, sweet aroma like that of privet. Hardy in zones 3-7. ...
Contributed by amazon 02.10. 2007 09:28:19 Topic: Plants / Deciduous Trees Increasingly used as a bonsai. A tall deciduous tree to 60, hardy to zone 4; leaves ovate to 2 and in 3-8 pairs. Tiered appearance with sturdy branching. Recommended Temperature Zone: USDA: 4-11 Sun Exposure: Full sun to light shade Origin: China and Korea Growth Habits: Deciduous medium to large tree, 40 to 60 feet tall and wide (12-24 m); young branches have olive-green bark; bright to dark green, pinnately compound leaves, 6 to 10 inches long (15-25 cm), 7 to 17 leaflets Watering Needs: Littl ...
Contributed by amazon 02.10. 2007 09:03:57 Topic: Plants / Deciduous Trees This is a tough, spiny tree with an erupting growth habit. New branches burst straight up as if ejected by a volcano, cascading onto the countryside below as they become longer and heavier. Mature height is 30 feet, but its easy to keep under 15 with annual pruning. Flowers in times of high humidity, which means for a good part of the year here in South Florida. Yellow-orange flowers along the branches on and off all year - especially after a rain. Stunning! Makes an excellent landscape, patio o ...
Contributed by amazon 30.05. 2007 09:42:27 Topic: Plants / Deciduous Trees Native to eatern United States. Fast growth to 60 to 80 feet with eventual spread to 30 feet. Forms large pyramidal crown. Good large shade, lawn, or roadside tree. Gives spectacular show of yellow fall color. In warm season, displays handsome tulip-shaped greenish-yellow and orange flowers. Deciduous. Full sun. Provide ample summer water. Hardy to -20 to -10°F. ...
Contributed by amazon 30.05. 2007 09:33:47 Topic: Plants / Deciduous Trees Attractive garden or patio tree displays exciting cascading branches. The green foliage turns yellow-gold to red in fall. Useful small tree for garden accents or in containers. Try it behind medium sized, moss covered boulders mixed with flowering shade shrubs like azaleas. Makes great bonsai too!! Deciduous. Filtered sun. Slow grower to 6 to 8 feet tall and wide if not pruned. Shipped fully containerized in its original 5 gallon pot. Current height about 4.5 feet tall. Hardy to USDA zone 5. ...
Contributed by amazon 30.05. 2007 09:08:19 Topic: Plants / Deciduous Trees Grows to 40 ft. A small North American native maple with brilliant golden yellow fall color. Smooth green bark with white stripes. Excellent landscape tree. ...
Contributed by amazon 30.05. 2007 09:02:19 Topic: Plants / Deciduous Trees Grows to 30 ft. Small tree similar to Acer ginnala, but taller with unlobed leaves. Very tough. A good choice when a small tree is needed. ...
Contributed by amazon 30.05. 2007 08:58:17 Topic: Plants / Deciduous Trees Grows to 100 ft. Dense foliage, profuse small red flowers in April. Native to eastern United States. More cold hardy than Acer platanoides (Norway maple) and faster growing. Brilliant scarlet fall color. ...
Contributed by amazon 17.05. 2007 22:05:42 Topic: Plants / Deciduous Trees Native to the Eastern United States, the Northern Red Oak is the ideal tree for parks and large lawns. It has broad, spreading branches and makes a large, open shade area. The leaves, which are a rich green during growing season, will turn to rich browns and reds in the fall before they fall off. The root system of the Northern Red Oak grows deep in the ground, so any gardening you do under or around the tree will not be disturbed. ...
Contributed by amazon 17.05. 2007 22:01:09 Topic: Plants / Deciduous Trees Beautiful boldly spreading branches form an attractive rounded head with holly like dark green leaves. Interesting rough, dark gray bark. An excellent selection for a shade tree. Evergreen. Full sun. Moderate grower to 50 to 70 feet tall with wider spread. ...
Contributed by amazon 17.05. 2007 21:55:57 Topic: Plants / Deciduous Trees This tree has it all: White spring flowers, brilliant fall foliage and reddish fruits that attract numerous fruit-eating birds. Also provides nesting sites and cover. Spreads to 25 feet; tolerates many soil types. Prefers sun. 4-year-old (18-24) transplants shipped at the proper planting time for your area. Bare-root plant. Zones 4-8. Crataegus phaenopyrum ...
Contributed by amazon 17.05. 2007 21:49:23 Topic: Plants / Deciduous Trees Fox Valley River Birch A dwarf selection of river birch with cinnamon and cream exfoliating bark. A great little tree for smaller landscapes or can be used as a large shrub on commercial sites. Excellent resistance to bronze birch borer. . Fantastic bonsai! The plant you will recieve is growing in a 2 1/4 pot. ...
Contributed by amazon 17.05. 2007 21:42:58 Topic: Plants / Deciduous Trees Very fast growing to 50 to 75 feet or clip to shape. Wide spreading. Very tolerant of heat and wind. Likes a very consistent source of water. Would make a good lawn tree, or planted near or around rivers or streams. Hardy to about -10 to -20°sF. ...
Contributed by amazon 17.05. 2007 21:33:10 Topic: Plants / Deciduous Trees Considered the most graceful of all maples. This versatile landscaping tree really stands out with deep blood red, finely cut foliage in spring. 15-25 tall with similar spread. Japanese Red Maples foliage is most colorful in full sun. Super hardy. 2 - 3 plants. Deer tend to avoid. Acer palmatum var. atropurpureum ...
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