fruits

Hibiscus syriacus 'Hamabo' - Rose of Sharon

Salix chaenomeloide - Giant Pussy Willow

Capsicum chinense 'Hot Paper Lantern' - Hot Pepper (550 readers)

Contributed by amazon 18.09 2007 on 11:21:00 Topic: Plants / Other Match on Article's text

Earlier and much more productive in the North than regular habaneros. Magnificent, elongated and wrinkled, lantern-shaped fruits are 3-4 long. Bigger than our regular habaneros, they pack the same mouth-blistering heat. Tall plants put on a colorful display through the summer as the fruits change from bright lime green through shades of orange to scarlet red as they ripen. ...

All About Citrus and Subtropical Fruits (500 readers)

Contributed by amazon 27.03 2008 on 17:39:06 Topic: Other / Books Match on Title and Article's text

Grow your own citrus and subtropical fruit with help from Meredith Books All About Citrus and Subtropical Fruit . From detailed descriptions of over 70 varieties of citrus and 275 varieties of subtropical fruits, you are bound to find the best type for your garden. And dont forget the easy-to-follow care instructions that will ensure a bountiful harvest. ...

Cyclanthera pedata - Achocha (2257 readers)

Contributed by amazon 21.10 2007 on 11:36:16 Topic: Plants / Climber Plants Match on Article's text

Achocha (Ladys Slipper) | Vigorous climber producing small edible pods like okra. The small fruits have a tender, crunchy white flesh with a beany, cucumber flavor. Nice in salads or for stir fries. They can also be made into novelty pickles. Pick fruits young, when still green. ...

Aronia melanocarpa - black chokeberry (1237 readers)

Contributed by havlis 22.03 2008 on 16:51:14 Topic: Plants / Deciduous Trees Match on Article's text

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 ...

Aronia melanocarpa 'Viking' - black chokeberry (861 readers)

Contributed by havlis 20.04 2008 on 21:19:05 Topic: Plants / Deciduous Shrubs Match on Article's text

Actinidia chinensis - Kiwi Fruit (808 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. ...

Gardening with Heirloom Seeds (552 readers)

Contributed by amazon 11.08 2007 on 08:49:28 Topic: Other / Books Match on Article's text

Tried-And-True Flowers, Fruits and Vegetables for a New Generation | Heirloom seeds are more than the promise of next summers crookneck squash or jewel-colored zinnias. Theyre living antiques handed down from one generation to the next, a rich inheritance of flavor and beauty from long ago and, often, far away. They are sometimes better adapted to pests and harsh conditions than many modern varieties and often simply smell or taste better. Gardening with Heirloom Seeds serves as a resource for g ...

Passiflora mollissima - Banana Passion Flower (3249 readers)

Contributed by amazon 30.06 2007 on 10:23:12 Topic: Plants / Climber Plants Match on Article's text

Banana Passion Fruit (Passiflora mollissima). A yellow, oval shaped passion fruit with bright yellow skin and orange pulp. Pulp is edible and very tasty. Often used in juice making. ...

McGee & Stuckey's Bountiful Container (537 readers)

Contributed by amazon 28.05 2007 on 11:04:03 Topic: Other / Books Match on Article's text

Create Container Gardens of Vegetables, Herbs, Fruits, and Edible Flowers | With few exceptions-such as corn and pumpkins-everything edible thats grown in a traditional garden can be raised in a container. And with only one exception-watering-container gardening is a whole lot easier. Beginning with the down-to-earth basics of soil, sun and water, fertilizer, seeds and propagation, The Bountiful Container is an extraordinarily complete, plant-by-plant guide. ...

Akebia quinata - Chocolate Vine (1201 readers)

Contributed by amazon 31.05 2007 on 10:36:50 Topic: Plants / Climber Plants Match on Article's text

Known as Mu-Tong in Chinese medicine, it has been used for laryngitis and dry coughs, urinary stones, and bladder problems. A decoction is made from the dried stem of the vine. The plant is a shrubby vine that is cold hardy to 18 degrees. Can be raised as an evergreen vine in warmer climates. Has very fragrant flowers and large fruits that have a tapioca-like flavor. ...

Lycium chinense - Chinese Matrimony (644 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. ...

Crataegus phaenopyrum - Washington Hawthorn (817 readers)

Contributed by amazon 17.05 2007 on 21:55:57 Topic: Plants / Deciduous Trees Match on Article's text

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 ...

Carnegia gigantea - Saguaro (642 readers)

Contributed by amazon 06.08 2007 on 10:10:14 Topic: Plants / Sukulents, Cactuses Match on Article's text

Scientific Name: Carnegia gigantea (Cereus giganteus) Common Name: Saguaro, Sahuaro The 3 inch (7.6 cm) wide flowers open in the evening and crown the main stem and arms. The edible fruits split open into red, flower-like star shapes. The columnar main stem has prominent, spiny ribs, and with age it can develop side arms. ...

Encyclopedia of Hardy Plants (839 readers)

Contributed by amazon 20.04 2007 on 08:37:06 Topic: Other / Books Match on Article's text

Annuals, Bulbs, Herbs, Perennials, Shrubs, Trees, Vegetables, Fruits and Nuts | Encyclopedia of Hardy Plants provides a combination of observations, expertise and master photographs. This new book is a resource that gardeners will use again and again for its thoroughness, accessibility and reliability. ...

Viburnum acerifolium - Maple-Leaf Viburnum, Possumhaw, Dockmackie (754 readers)

Contributed by amazon 30.05 2007 on 09:24:37 Topic: Plants / Deciduous Shrubs Match on Article's text

This shrub attracts cardinals, crested fly-catchers, robins, gray-cheeked thrushes, cedar waxwings and more with red fruits that ripen to purple. Cream-colored lace-like bloom clusters appear in summer. Distinctive leaves turn red in fall. Great as a hedge or screen Grows 4-6 tall with a similar spread. Potted plant. Zones 3-8. ...

Malus 'Royalty' - crab apple (1126 readers)

Contributed by havlis 02.05 2008 on 09:07:43 Topic: Plants / Deciduous Shrubs Match on Article's text

This crab apple is a beautiful small tree with excellent flowering in the spring. The flowers are deep pink to bright purple and are followed by non-edible dark purple small fruits. The leaves are small-ish as opposed to real apple, shiny, deep purple throughout the season. ...

Viburnum prunifolium - Blackhaw Viburnum (737 readers)

Contributed by amazon 30.05 2007 on 09:50:54 Topic: Plants / Deciduous Shrubs Match on Article's text

Cedar waxwings, robins, bluebirds, catbirds and many other birds love blackhaws blue-black fruits, which persist into winter. In spring, the small tree bears white flowers; in fall, its leaves turn red. Tuck blackhaw almost anywhere-it slowly grows to 15-20 ft. tall and 10 wide. Bare-root plant. 3-year-old (12-18 in. transplants) shipped at the proper planting time for your area. Zones 3-8. ...

Prunus cerasifera 'Nigra' - Purple Leaved Flowering Plum (8873 readers)

Contributed by abies 08.11 2007 on 10:20:58 Topic: Plants / Deciduous Trees Match on Article's text

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. ...

Ilex x meserveae 'Blue Princess' - blue holly, Meserve holly (1589 readers)

Contributed by havlis 21.02 2008 on 08:56:49 Topic: Plants / Evergreen Shrubs Match on Article's text

Blue Princess is probably the most popular female variety of blue hollies. It flowers abundantly in the spring and fruits are born in the autumn. They are bright red, shiny berries that remain on the plant until early to mid spring. To produce fruits it needs a male pollinator e.g. Blue Prince® or Casanova. ...

Malus 'Van Eseltine' - crab apple (1184 readers)

Contributed by havlis 02.05 2008 on 09:11:41 Topic: Plants / Deciduous Trees Match on Article's text

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. ...