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The Garden Plants of China (652 readers)

Contributed by amazon 08.04 2007 on 09:57:00 Topic: Other / Books Match on Title and Article's text

Gardens have long been an integral part of Chinese culture, written about by scholars and prized by emperors and priests; think of Chinese scrolls traced with plum blossoms and wood-block prints etched with pine branches or bamboo. The West has not only received a great number of fine plants from China, its also been influenced by the Chinese appreciation of plants, by their ideas on striving to have something in bloom year-round, and by their treasuring shape as well as bloom. A surprising numb ...

Actinidia chinensis - Kiwi Fruit (711 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. ...

Bambusa arundinacea - Thorny Bamboo (752 readers)

Contributed by amazon 06.08 2007 on 10:13:20 Topic: Plants / Grass, Grasses Match on Article's text

From South China, this tall 100 bamboo is a large, lush ornamental but also is used in the tropics as a timber source and for paper pulp. The young stem sprouts are edible. Must be kept quite warm. Lives up to its name by creating an impenetrable wall of long hooked thorny branches. Once established it will replace any form of fencing. ...

Lycium chinense - Chinese Matrimony (570 readers)

Contributed by amazon 08.07 2007 on 09:42:33 Topic: Plants / Deciduous Shrubs Match on Article's text

Also known as: Gow kee, Go qi zi, Chinese Wolfberry, Duke of Argylls Tea Tree. Small 3-foot shrub with edible red berries. Fruits are consumed fresh or dried like raisins. They are also used as an ophthalmic herbal medicine in China and were included more recently in some dietary supplements. The dried berries taste somewhat like cranberries and have a very high content of beta carotene. ...

Metasequoia glyptostroboides - dawn redwood (1538 readers)

Contributed by havlis 25.11 2007 on 19:45:15 Topic: Plants / Conifers Match on Article's text

Dawn redwood is a rare deciduous conifer with bright green opposite needles that fade to coppery-golden in the autumn. It was believed to be extinct for centuries. Until first specimen were brought from China in 1941 and propagated throughout the world. This fast growing tree of pyramidal habit looks beautiful and at the same time exotic enough to stand on its own, or it can be used as a windbreak. ...

Thalictrum delavayi 'Hewitt's Double' - Yunnan Meadow Rue (523 readers)

Contributed by amazon 16.09 2007 on 05:04:07 Topic: Plants / Perennials Match on Article's text

Long-lasting double pinkish lavender flowers Sun to partial shade in rich, moist, well-drained soil. Does not like excessively hot summers. Excellent plant for the perennial border or woodland gardens. Cut flowers similar to Gypsophila. Growing in a 4 pot. ...

Trollius chinensis 'Golden Queen' - Chinese Globe Flower (639 readers)

Contributed by amazon 28.08 2007 on 12:19:53 Topic: Plants / Perennials Match on Article's text

Golden Queen Globe Flower - Trollius chinensis Golden Queen Family: Ranunculaceae Origin: The species is native to China and Russia. Deep golden yellow flowers. AGM WINNER! Does not like hot, humid conditions. Cut back fading foliage in mid-summer. The moist perennial border, wildflower garden or bog garden. Can be used for cutflowers. ...

The Living Art of Bonsai (254 readers)

Contributed by amazon 29.01 2008 on 13:13:46 Topic: Other / Books Match on Article's text

Bonsai is considered a primarily Japanese art, yet its origins lie deep within ancient China. Evolving over 2,500 years, the Chinese approach to bonsai reflects a unique set of cultural, philosophical and aesthetic values largely unknown to modern bonsai enthusiasts. ...

Ensete glaucum - Snow Banana (523 readers)

Contributed by amazon 12.09 2007 on 10:43:11 Topic: Plants / Tropical and Subtropical Plants Match on Article's text

Possibly the hardiest Ensete species, this plant originates from high altitude China so is accustomed to cooler regions. The huge, glaucous leaves are architectural and decorative, great for the tropical borders or large containers. ...

Hydrangea anomala petiolaris - White Hydrangea Vine (1667 readers)

Contributed by amazon 08.06 2007 on 06:53:40 Topic: Plants / Climber Plants Match on Article's text

Native of Japan and China and introduced into cultivation in 1865, this sturdy, deciduous vine will eventually grow to 25 feet or higher. Clusters of white blooms and smooth foliage make a rich-looking accent in your garden. Will need a sturdy structure such as a stone wall or strong fence to climb on from which it will eventually branch out to about 3 feet providing a deep garden texture that most climbers dont provide. Fall foliage will turn a golden yellow and even the reddish-brown bark peel ...

Sophora japonica - Japanese Pagoda tree (2952 readers)

Contributed by amazon 02.10 2007 on 09:28:19 Topic: Plants / Deciduous Trees Match on Article's text

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 ...

Ailanthus altissima - tree of heaven (259 readers)

Contributed by havlis 07.06 2008 on 06:30:42 Topic: Plants / Deciduous Shrubs Match on Article's text

Tree of heaven is a beautiful name for an extraordinary plant. It comes from China but is completely hardy in our climate. It is a tall tree suitable for large garden, parks or as a street tree. It is grown for unusually big leaves that can be half a meter long. The are compound of upto 30 individual, elongated leaflets. ...

In the Land of the Blue Poppies (396 readers)

Contributed by amazon 02.11 2007 on 13:48:11 Topic: Other / Books Match on Article's text

During the first years of the twentieth century, the British plant collector and explorer Frank Kingdon Ward went on twenty-four impossibly daring expeditions throughout Tibet, China, and Southeast Asia, in search of rare and elusive species of plants. He was responsible for the discovery of numerous varieties previously unknown in Europe and America, including the legendary Tibetan blue poppy, and the introduction of their seeds into the world’s gardens. ...

Living Systems (448 readers)

Contributed by amazon 07.07 2007 on 12:00:46 Topic: Other / Books Match on Article's text

Innovative Materials and Technologies for Landscape Architecture | The use of innovative new materials is an important trend in landscape architecture today. These materials include biodegradable geotextiles, super-absorbent polymers, and plants that react to changing soil conditions. Water is a major subject. This book presents the available materials and technologies in the context of practical applications, some of them experimental, some of them mature. ...

Musella lasiocarpa - Chinese Yellow Banana (673 readers)

Contributed by amazon 08.07 2007 on 10:22:42 Topic: Plants / Other Match on Article's text

Musella lasiocarpa is an exciting banana relative that comes from high altitudes (to frosty 2800m / 9200ft!) in the Yunnan province in China. The maximum height of the plant is only about 1.5m / 5ft, half of which is a very stout, conical trunk, topped by a crown of handsome, slightly glaucous, broad leaves. From early age, the rhizome produces many suckers. The flower, which is big and bright yellow, appears in its second year, and grows upright at the top of the trunk. As the inflorescence gro ...

Panax ginseng - Asian ginseng (496 readers)

Contributed by amazon 15.10 2007 on 20:49:16 Topic: Plants / Other Match on Article's text

Korean Ginseng is part of the Araliaceae family and is also known as Panax, Asian, or Chinese ginseng. It is the original ginseng, and is the one revered most by the Chinese. It is very rare in the wild, and most sold today is cultivated commercially. Peeled roots are steamed before drying, and produce Red Ginseng. White Ginseng is produced by sun-drying the roots. Most Korean Ginseng is sold as Red Ginseng. ...

Callistephus chinensis 'Hulk' - China Aster (1101 readers)

Contributed by amazon 27.09 2007 on 08:34:58 Topic: Plants / Annuals Match on Title

Hulk is easy to grow in full sun and any moist garden soil. The plant reaches 21 inches high and 14 to 16 inches wide, with good side branching (for more blooms!) and a neat, upright habit. Ideal for the cutting garden, beds, borders, the patio, and containers. ...

Bletilla striata - hyacinth orchid (884 readers)

Contributed by havlis 22.03 2008 on 17:01:10 Topic: Plants / Perennials Match on Article's text

How about a garden orchid? If you like unusual plants look at this princess from China. It is a hardy plant that can be planted outdoors down to USDA zone 5. Typically orchid-like flowers are magenta or lavender pink, 4-5 cm wide, borne at tips of 15-25 cm long stems. There can be 6-12 flowers on each stem. It starts flowering in June and continues for about a month. ...

Rhododendron 'Azurro' (hardy hybrid) - rhododedron (1365 readers)

Contributed by havlis 18.11 2007 on 13:06:28 Topic: Plants / Evergreen Shrubs Match on Article's text

Rhododendrons are reliable, beautifully flowering, evergreen shrubs of variable origin: S.W. China, Himalayas, Northern America, and even Europe. The original species were hybridized several times for better performance so in the 1950´s there were more than 10,000 cultivars registered, and the number keeps increasing. ...

Sansevieria trifasciata - Snake Plant (3073 readers)

Contributed by amazon 09.07 2007 on 10:26:03 Topic: Plants / Perennials Match on Article's text

Sansevierias or as they are commonly called Snake Plants or Mother-in-laws Tongue have a rich history of folklore and new science. These plants have a rich history of cultivation. In China, it was kept as a treasured houseplant because the Eight Gods bestowed their eight virtues on those who grew them. These virtues include long life, prosperity, intelligence, beauty, art, poetry, health and strength. The plants were kept near the entrances inside the home so that the eight virtues could pass th ...