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Sophora japonica 'Pendula' - Japanese pagoda tree

Prunus incisa 'Kojou No Mai' - Fuji Cherry

Meconopsis x sheldonii 'Lingholm' - Blue Poppy, Himalayan Poppy (1749 readers)

Contributed by amazon 08.06 2007 on 07:06:59 Topic: Plants / Perennials Match on Article's text

Meconopsis x sheldonii Lingholm (also known as Himalayan Blue Poppy) is a very robust poppy. It is native to eastern Tibet, eastern Nepal to India and Bhutan. In the summer, shallow-cupped, rich blue flowers appear that are 4 to 5 inches across. The anthers are a golden yellow colour. The Himalayan Poppies have a reputation of being hard to grow. Actually, they are quite easy to grow in the right conditions. They do well mounded in moderately rich, peaty, well drained soil in shade to semi-shade ...

Native Trees of the Southeast (1183 readers)

Contributed by amazon 06.04 2007 on 10:04:31 Topic: Other / Books Match on 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. ...

Lives of Conifers (585 readers)

Contributed by amazon 14.05 2007 on 08:48:17 Topic: Other / Books Match on Article's text

A comparative account of the coniferous trees indigenous to Northeastern North America | What are the lives of trees, of conifers, like?. . . How do seedlings establish and develop into saplings? How do some seedlings stay alive for decades, marking time in the deep shade of the forest? How do the distinctive forms of saplings of the different species arise?. . . When, how, and where do cones come from? What is the sex life of a conifer? Where does pollen come from? What does pollen do? - From t ...

Acer rubrum - Red Maple, Scarlet Maple (1169 readers)

Contributed by amazon 30.05 2007 on 08:58:17 Topic: Plants / Deciduous Trees Match on Article's text

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. ...

Creating Bonsai Landscapes (1260 readers)

Contributed by amazon 29.03 2007 on 11:50:36 Topic: Other / Books Match on Article's text

18 Miniature Garden Projects - Western home and garden design has been increasingly influenced in recent years by ancient Eastern traditions. Feng shui masters are now routinely consulted by architects and interior designers, and bonsai gardening continues to fascinate and inspire. ...

Dryopteris erythrosora - Autumn Fern (865 readers)

Contributed by amazon 14.08 2007 on 08:04:38 Topic: Plants / Ferns Match on Article's text

An evergreen fern with a different mood for each season, this variety unfurls glossy copper-orange fronds in spring which then turn soft green in summer, before taking on a russet-orange hue for the seasons end. Shade in consistantly moist soil. For the border or woodland garden. ...

Dryopteris marginalis - Leather Wood Fern (512 readers)

Contributed by amazon 12.02 2008 on 10:45:30 Topic: Plants / Ferns Match on Article's text

Marginal shield fern is an evergreen fern, which grows as a non-spreading, vase-shaped clump with handsome gray-green, leathery fronds. The evergreen fronds provide good interest in the winter landscape Shade in consistantly moist soil. For the border or woodland garden. ...

Quercus rubra - Northern Red Oak (1041 readers)

Contributed by amazon 17.05 2007 on 22:05:42 Topic: Plants / Deciduous Trees Match on Article's text

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. ...

Andropogon geradii - Big Bluestem (770 readers)

Contributed by amazon 04.06 2007 on 09:18:16 Topic: Plants / Grass, Grasses Match on Article's text

Big Bluestem is a clump forming perennial grass. The lower stems are purplish or bluish color and the leaves are 1/2 inch wide and up to 20 inches long. The arrangement of the flowers in three dense elongate clusters is the reason for the common name of turkey-foot grass. It grows best in moist well drained soil in full sun and is a major component of the tallgrass prairie. Native grasses are host to several Skipper butterflies. ...

Andropogon gerardii - Big Bluestem, Turkeyfoot (730 readers)

Contributed by amazon 01.07 2007 on 21:34:26 Topic: Plants / Grass, Grasses Match on Article's text

Angraecoid Orchids (942 readers)

Contributed by amazon 01.04 2007 on 19:10:07 Topic: Other / Books Match on Article's text

Species from the African Region | These so-called jewels of Africa with their sparkling flowers, distinctive growth habit and floriferous nature are much prized and this account, the first to include the angraecoid orchids of both Africa and Madagascar, is long awaited. It brings together, in a single volume, descriptions of all 690 species in this intriguing group of orchids and will be the essential reference for all angraecoid orchid enthusiasts for years to come. ...

Ficus carica 'Italian Honey' - Fig (2297 readers)

Contributed by amazon 06.06 2007 on 08:36:53 Topic: Plants / Evergreen Shrubs Match on Article's text

The fig is a picturesque tropical-looking tree or shrub with a dramatic spreading habit. The breadth is often wider than the height of 15-30. The bark is smooth and silvery gray and the deciduous leaves are 3 or 5-lobed and 4-10 long. There are many cultivars available for the home landscape. ...

Jasminum officinale - Poet's Jasmine (1196 readers)

Contributed by amazon 28.08 2007 on 12:16:17 Topic: Plants / Climber Plants Match on Article's text

Light: Bright light with some direct sunlight each day in eastern or western exposure. Watering: Keep soil moist as Jasmine can easily wilt. When growth slows in winter, hold back on watering a bit more. Temperature: Jasminum officinale var. grandiflorum blooms best with a cool night temperature. ...

Lithops - Living Stone (765 readers)

Contributed by amazon 06.06 2007 on 09:10:10 Topic: Plants / Sukulents, Cactuses Match on Article's text

Lithops,(commonly called flowering stones or living stones) are true mimicry plants: their shape, size and color causes them to resemble small stones in their natural surroundings. The plants blend in among the stones as a means of protection. Grazing animals which would otherwise eat them during periods of drought to obtain moisture usually overlook them. Even experts in the field sometimes have difficulty locating plants for study because of this unusual deceptive camouflage. ...

Pleiospilos bolusii - Living Rock Cactus (1154 readers)

Contributed by amazon 14.01 2008 on 12:00:25 Topic: Plants / Sukulents, Cactuses Match on Article's text

The genus Pleiospilos is comprised of four species and four subspecies. The genus name is derived from the greek words pleios (full) and spilos (dots), which refers to the many dots on the plants. The plants are also known as kwaggavy (Quagga mesemb), lewerplant (liver plant), lewervygie (liver mesemb), klipplant (stone plant) and split rock. ...

A Guide to the Great Gardens of the Philadelphia Region (1518 readers)

Contributed by amazon 14.09 2007 on 09:18:48 Topic: Other / Books Match on Article's text

Finally, for every resident and visitor to the region, a comprehensive guide to the gardens of eastern Pennsylvania, southern New Jersey, and northern Delaware. Magnificently illustrated with nearly 200 full color photographs, A Guide to the Great Gardens of the Philadelphia Region provides essential information on how to locate and enjoy the finest gardens the area has to offer. ...

Sarracenia 'Dana's Delight' - Dana's Delight Pitcher Plant (1065 readers)

Contributed by amazon 06.06 2007 on 08:17:14 Topic: Plants / Perennials Match on Article's text

The Pitcher Plant is definitely the easiest of all the carnivorous plants to grow and is excellent for beginners. Danas Delight features a hood with pink tones and red veins on white. ...

The Colorado Gardener's Companion (614 readers)

Contributed by amazon 02.10 2007 on 09:40:30 Topic: Other / Books Match on Article's text

An Insiders Guide to Gardening in the Centennial State (Gardening Series) | Detailed, easy-to-understand information about the ins and outs of gardening in Colorado, from a Colorado master gardener, with advice from state gardening writers, horticulturists, and other local experts. ...

Euphorbia obesa - Baseball Plant (812 readers)

Contributed by amazon 30.06 2007 on 10:27:22 Topic: Plants / Sukulents, Cactuses Match on Article's text

Euphorbia obesa is a peculiar, almost ball shaped dwarf succulent plant that resembles a stone. It can grow to 8 in height with a diameter of 4. It is a single-stemmed, unbranched, firm-bodied plant. The stem is usually 8-angled and grooved. Younger plants have a rounded sea urchin-like shape. The rotund stem is mottled grey-green in colour with dull purple transverse bands. ...

Acorus gramineus - Japanese sweet flag, Japanese rush (1543 readers)

Contributed by amazon 04.06 2007 on 09:11:19 Topic: Plants / Aquatic Plants Match on Article's text

Japanese sweet flag is an aquatic or wetland perennial with semievergreen grasslike foliage. It has narrow, 6-14 in (15-35.6 cm) glossy leaves and looks like thick, lush grass. Location: Japanese sweet flag is native to eastern Asia where it grows in wetlands and shallow water. ...