Native Trees

Ceanothus impressus 'Victoria' - blueblos, California lilac

Mahonia aquifolium 'Apollo' - Oregon grape

Native Trees for North American Landscapes (625 readers)

Contributed by amazon 11.04 2007 on 09:58:45 Topic: Other / Books Match on Title and Article's text

Many common native trees are just as beautiful as cultivated exotics. Since they have evolved with local conditions and are well adapted to their climate, they often require less maintenance and wont escape to invade a balanced ecosystem. The authors extensive horticultural knowledge is distilled in this comprehensive cross section of trees native to North America, from the Atlantic to the Rockies and from northern Canada to the Gulf Coast. The main section of the book is divided into tree profi ...

Native Trees of the Southeast (1173 readers)

Contributed by amazon 06.04 2007 on 10:04:31 Topic: Other / Books Match on Title and Article's text

The diversity of woody plants in the Southeast is unparalleled in North America. Native Trees of the Southeast is a practical, compact field guide for the identification of the more than 225 trees native to the region, from the Carolinas and eastern Tennessee south through Georgia into northern Florida and west through Alabama, Mississippi, Louisiana, and Arkansas into eastern Texas. ...

The Trees that Made Britain (404 readers)

Contributed by amazon 12.09 2007 on 11:07:05 Topic: Other / Books Match on Title and Article's text

Every native tree in Britain, whether its part of a grand avenue, a thriving hedgerow, an ancient wood, or a bountiful orchard tells a different story. The Trees that Made Britain takes us on a journey of discovery to every corner of the nation. Through detailed portraits of individual tree species, author and photographer Archie Miles reveals the stories of the trees that have influenced the culture, myths, and fabric of the nation. The book is full of surprising facts on how trees have been us ...

Landscaping with Native Plants of Wisconsin (579 readers)

Contributed by amazon 09.07 2007 on 10:54:51 Topic: Other / Books Match on Title and Article's text

Aimed at beginners and veteran gardeners alike, this book is designed to help Wisconsin gardeners find, plant, and maintain the best native species for their specific sites, however modest or lavish. Gardening with native plants is an ever-more popular practice—and for good reason. Naturally suited to a region’s climate and soil, native plants tend to thrive, and to reflect a true “fit” with the environment. ...

A Gardener's Guide to Florida's Native Plants (1765 readers)

Contributed by amazon 28.03 2007 on 21:09:22 Topic: Other / Books Match on Title and Article's text

Abundantly illustrated in full color, this guide provides detailed descriptions and methods of cultivation for 350 of Floridas most attractive and easily grown native plants, including ferns, wildflowers, shrubs, trees, vines, aquatics, and epiphytes (air plants). ...

Great Flowering Landscape Trees (776 readers)

Contributed by amazon 28.10 2007 on 08:06:19 Topic: Other / Books Match on Title and Article's text

Devoted entirely to the flowering trees most recommended for home and urban landscapes, this handy encyclopedia discusses the basics—horticultural terms, botanic names, hardiness zones, and native versus exotic species—as well as each tree’s unique characteristics, such as height, spread, flower color and size, flowering period, fruit, and seeds. Entries are supplemented with pertinent growing tips regarding pests and diseases, as well as the benefits of exceptional varieties and cultivars. ...

The Ecopress Complete Guide to Native Conifers of the Pacific Northwest (638 readers)

Contributed by amazon 14.05 2007 on 09:08:21 Topic: Other / Books Match on Title and Article's text

Many hikers, bicyclists, and other travelers who love the outdoors are frustrated by heavy guide books that still dont simplify the task of identifying their favorite trees. The Ecopress Complete Guide to Native Conifers of the Pacific Northwest lightens their load both physically and mentally. This rugged laminated tri-fold card (8.5x11 inches, like a brochure) has all the information needed to identify all 33 species of conifers that inhabit the Northwest from extreme northern California to th ...

Landscaping with Native Plants of the Southwest (651 readers)

Contributed by amazon 14.08 2007 on 08:47:55 Topic: Other / Books Match on Title and Article's text

As the world heats up and we become more and more conscious of our place in the natural scheme, the appeal of the native plants of the Southwest becomes ever more compelling for gardeners. In addition to providing year-round beauty with relatively little maintenance, landscaping with native plants contributes to the repair of the natural ecosystem and brings us closer to our environment—and the array of native plant material available to the Southwestern gardener is diverse and spectacular, prov ...

Landscaping with Native Plants of Southern California (1111 readers)

Contributed by amazon 12.02 2008 on 10:51:30 Topic: Other / Books Match on Title and Article's text

The best plants for the unique needs and resources of Southern California, with photos, maps, charts, and design samples, as well as advice on maintenance and conservation. ...

Conifers of California (493 readers)

Contributed by amazon 14.05 2007 on 09:05:35 Topic: Other / Books Match on Title and Article's text

Conifers of California is the first book entirely devoted to the states native cone-bearing trees and shrubs. Richly illustrated, it serves as both a natural history and field guide. Each species narrative is accompanied by a full-page color botanical illustration, photographs from the wild, detailed indentification information, and a range map. ...

The Landscaping Ideas of Jays (457 readers)

Contributed by amazon 09.07 2007 on 10:46:04 Topic: Other / Books Match on Title and Article's text

A Natural History of the Backyard Restoration Garden | Elegantly organized by season, this lyrical yet practical guide to backyard restoration gardening celebrates the beauty, the challenges, and the rewards of growing native plants at home. Judith Larner Lowry, winner of the prestigious John Burroughs award, here builds on themes from her best-selling Gardening with a Wild Heart, which introduced restoration gardening as a new way of thinking about land and people. ...

Pests of the Native California Conifers (534 readers)

Contributed by amazon 14.05 2007 on 09:00:56 Topic: Other / Books Match on Article's text

This guide synthesizes the most current information available on the pests and environmental conditions that can damage Californias conifers, the vast majority of native trees in the state. Authoritative and easy-to-use, it is an essential reference for biologists, arborists, ecologists, foresters and everyone who needs up-to-date information on conifer pests in one convenient manual. ...

Epiphyllum ackermannii - Orchid Cactus (1348 readers)

Contributed by amazon 09.07 2007 on 09:45:08 Topic: Plants / Sukulents, Cactuses Match on Article's text

What we commonly call epiphyllums today are actually hybrids of epiphytic cacti species native to the jungles of Central and South America, as well as Mexico. The word epiphyllum in Greek means upon the leaf and the flowers appear to bloom directly on the leaves. Jungle cacti, however, have no leaves; their leaf-like parts are actually thickened stems or branches. These stems are typically flat but often grow in a triangular shape. Unlike most desert cacti, epiphyllums are not covered with spine ...

Hepatica transsilvanica 'Blue Jewel' - Blue Jewel Hepatica (957 readers)

Contributed by amazon 04.07 2007 on 10:12:12 Topic: Plants / Perennials Match on Article's text

Hepatica transsilvanica Blue Jewel Origin: The species is native to Romania. Masses of starry deep-blue flowers provide rich decoration in early spring over evergreen, mats of leathery, deep-green, tri-lobed foliage. This selection has larger flowers than the species and a very good color. Can be grown in a wide range of conditions, but does especially well in alkaline soil, which should be moist but with good drainage. Sun or shade. Good under deciduous trees, in raised beds or in the rock gard ...

Ceanothus (822 readers)

Contributed by amazon 03.04 2007 on 10:57:39 Topic: Other / Books Match on Article's text

Though it has an unrivaled range of blue flowers and includes plants suitable for many gardening and landscaping situations, this North American native genus has long been underutilized. Its species range from Canada south through southern Mexico and from coast to coast, and there are forms from ground-hugging mats through shrubs to trees. ...

Tropical Plants for Home and Garden (692 readers)

Contributed by amazon 07.05 2007 on 11:55:55 Topic: Other / Books Match on Article's text

A stunningly beautiful presentation of flowers and plants native to tropical regions of the world. — Phoenix Home & Garden With sections on flowering shrubs and annuals, foliage plants, ornamental trees, ornamental vines and creepers, palms, exotics, water plants, ground covers, ferns, and orchids, Tropical Plants serves as a guide, an aid to identification, and a historical survey. Each segment contains beautifully illustrated photographs of each plant accompanied by comprehensive descript ...

Pimenta dioica - allspice, pimento, Jamaica pepper Allspice (767 readers)

Contributed by amazon 26.06 2007 on 12:50:19 Topic: Plants / Deciduous Shrubs Match on Article's text

(Pimenta dioica) also known as Jamaica Pepper or Pimento is a medium sized tree producing small purple berries that contain one or two large seeds that are the allspice of commerce. Leaves and bark also contain the allspice scent. ...

Tillandsia ionantha - Bonsai Topiary Airplant Tree (740 readers)

Contributed by amazon 05.07 2007 on 11:46:53 Topic: Plants / Sukulents, Cactuses Match on Article's text

Epiphytic plants are among the most fascinating of all tropicals because they do not require soil to grow. Because there is no soil, watering is, in the main, via humidity. Tillandsias are a group of epiphytic plants that are native to South and Central America. These plants grow without soil in the tops of trees and on rocks in a variety of conditions. These plants absorb their moisture through tiny spongelike tentacles that cover their leaves. Tillandsias enjoy high light and good air circulat ...

Actinidia chinensis - Kiwi Fruit (865 readers)

Contributed by amazon 10.09 2007 on 18:38:59 Topic: Plants / Climber Plants Match on Article's text

The Hardy Kiwi, are native to the mountains and hills of southwestern China where they grow wild in trees and on bushes. The Hardy Kiwi was introduced to the United Kingdom, Europe, United States, and New Zealand between 1900 to 1910 from China. Commercial plantings were made in New Zealand about 1930 and have become widespread over the last 20-30 years. ...

A to Z Encyclopedia of Garden Plants (3759 readers)

Contributed by amazon 14.11 2006 on 09:26:20 Topic: Other / Books Match on Article's text

The most comprehensive, detailed, and lavishly illustrated guide to garden plants ever published, first published in 1997, has now been completely revised to include nearly 250 new plants and photos. The AHS A-Z Encyclopedia of Garden Plants is an essential reference for all gardeners, from novices to experts. ...