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Acer rubrum - Red Maple, Scarlet Maple

Hebes (1045 readers)

Contributed by amazon 02.04 2007 on 10:44:14 Topic: Other / Books Match on Article's text

A Guide to Species, Hybrids and Allied Genera | The genus Hebe is a treasure trove of more than 100 species and subspecies of medium-sized to dwarf evergreen shrubs with outstanding ornamental features, both of flower and leaf. Native to New Zealand, these plants are grown in Australia, the western United States, the United Kingdom, and continental Europe. ...

Azalea japonica 'Snow' - Japanese azalea (1587 readers)

Contributed by havlis 08.04 2008 on 08:51:37 Topic: Plants / Deciduous Shrubs Match on Article's text

Japanese azaleas are very popular features of our gardens. In their home climate they grow to relatively substantial shrubs, as opposed to limited sizes in our continental, dry climate. Azaleas are very floriferous, maintenance-free shrubs that bloom from end April until end May. Snow is a pure white variety with large, scented flowers. It grows moderately fast into an irregular-shaped shrub. ...

Hostas (913 readers)

Contributed by amazon 28.03 2007 on 19:10:38 Topic: Other / Books Match on Article's text

The definitive guide to a popular hardy perennial. The growing popularity of hostas can be credited to their colorful beauty, longevity and ability to grow successfully just about anywhere. Hosta foliage comes in astonishing variations. From blue, green, yellow to multicolored, the leaves appear in all manner of shape, size and texture. ...

Azalea japonica 'Johanna' - Japanese azalea (3460 readers)

Contributed by havlis 15.02 2008 on 08:33:56 Topic: Plants / Evergreen Shrubs Match on Article's text

Japanese azaleas are very popular features of our gardens. In their home climate they grow to relatively substantial shrubs, as opposed to limited sizes in our continental, dry climate. ...

Ficus carica 'Bornholm´s Diamond' - fig tree (756 readers)

Contributed by havlis 04.08 2008 on 11:48:19 Topic: Plants / Deciduous Shrubs Match on Article's text

Another hardy fig that can grow and even fruit in our climate (zone 6) is called Bornholm’s Diamond ( Bornholms Diamant ). Its name and characteristics were derived from a Swedish variety called Bornholm bred on on island of the same name. This one is more tolerant of damp weather which makes it suitable for continental climate. ...

Bamboo for Gardens (1023 readers)

Contributed by amazon 29.03 2007 on 12:02:44 Topic: Other / Books Match on Article's text

Bamboos evoke an exotic atmosphere wherever they are used ? unfortunately, they are too often kept out of our gardens for fear of their invasive qualities or lack of hardiness. In truth, these elegant grasses, encompassing both woody and herbaceous forms, can achieve dramatic yet restrained effects in a range of climates. ...

Musa basjoo 'Sakhaline' - Japanese banana (1153 readers)

Contributed by havlis 02.05 2008 on 08:48:12 Topic: Plants / Tropical and Subtropical Plants Match on Article's text

Another striking feature of exotic-like gardens in our climate (zone 6) are leaves of banana trees. This selection “Sakhaline” is fully hardy and was named by the largest Russian island in the North Pacific, where its origin is. Though this island is in the same climatic zone as for example China, it is rather mountainous and in some areas temperature swings from -40°C in winter to 30°C in summer. In other parts, however, it seldom drops below -12°C and reaches no more than 16°C in summer. So yo ...

Agaves of Continental North America (744 readers)

Contributed by amazon 15.04 2007 on 18:55:18 Topic: Other / Books Match on Title

A definitive reference by the recognized authority on the genus, combining taxonomic information with ethnobotanical insights. ...