Polypodium vulgare - common polypody Plants / Ferns Common polypody is a usual fern of mild and colder parts of Europe. It is evergreen and has about 30-40 cm long, thin stalks with mid green leaflets with rounded ends. It grows in semi-shade or shade, in woodland leafmould or epiphytically on rotting stumps or fallen tree trunks. … Contributed by havlis 27.03. 2008 16:45:33 (24587 readers) | |
Taxus x media 'Hicksii' - yew tree Plants / Conifers Lustrous dark green needles and red fruits make this yew a very attractive shrub, although quite common in moderate climate. “Hicksii” is a successful cross between the Irish yew tree and the regular yew tree. As a female plant, it produces red berries which are poisonous just like the whole plant. … Contributed by havlis 21.11. 2007 11:57:07 (81301 readers) | |
Ilex aquifolium - Common Holly Plants / Evergreen Shrubs Common holly is a useful evergreen shrub or small tree that can be grown as a specimen tree, clipped bushes or as a hedge. If unpruned it can reach height of 15m and spread 8m. It lives on wide range of soil types - from calcerous to poor and acid but preferably dry, well-drained / light. … Contributed by abies 29.10. 2007 08:24:49 (27879 readers) | |
Juglans regia - common walnut Plants / Deciduous Trees Common walnut is a native tree of the Old World. Its natural habitat lies between South-eastern Europe and Himalayas. Irrespective of its large size it is still one of the most sought-after fruit trees of our country. … Contributed by havlis 04.02. 2009 14:33:05 (30640 readers) | |
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Sorbus aucuparia 'Edulis' - mountain ash, rowan Plants / Deciduous Trees Mountain ash is a common tree in our country. In the 19th century a variety with edible fruit was found in Moravia, Czech Republic, it is called Edulis. … Contributed by havlis 21.11. 2016 11:26:42 (16523 readers) Match on Article's text | |
Quercus cerris - Turkey oak Plants / Deciduous Trees Oaks are common trees of our natural woodlands. They border our ponds, occur naturally in our mixed forests, and make magnificent specimen trees in our parks and arboretums where less common species or rare varieties can be seen. … Contributed by havlis 19.10. 2017 18:36:21 (13779 readers) Match on Article's text | |
Native Trees for North American Landscapes Other / Books 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 won t escape to invade a balanced ecosystem. The authors extensive horticultural knowledge is distilled in … Contributed by amazon 11.04. 2007 09:58:45 (12563 readers) Match on Article's text | |
Acer cappadocicum 'Aureum' - Cappadocian maple Plants / Deciduous Trees Among maples that do not belong to the Japanese group you can also find jewels that offer something a little more extraordinary than the common species. Aureum variety of Cappadocian maple is one example. … Contributed by havlis 23.10. 2017 15:46:00 (17677 readers) Match on Article's text | |
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Mespilus germanica - common medlar Plants / Fruit woods The Common Medlar is a large shrub or small tree. In Middle Europe it grows up to 3 m tall. It has luxuriant dark green foliage, elliptic, 8–15 cm long and 3–4 cm wide. The leaves turn a spectacular red in autumn before falling. The five-petalled white or pinkish flowers are produced in from May … Contributed by abies 06.09. 2011 11:22:52 (24403 readers) Match on Article's text | |
Acer platanoides 'Columnare' - Norway maple Plants / Deciduous Trees Norway maple is a native European tree commonly cultivated in countries and regions with harsh winters. It is one of the most common street and park in Czech and Slovak republics. Its tolerance against pollution, low winter temperatures, and vigorous growth made it a useful tree for almost all places … Contributed by havlis 23.10. 2017 16:00:46 (16235 readers) Match on Article's text | |
Callistemon citrinus - Lemon Bottlebrush Plants / Tropical and Subtropical Plants Upright small tree or large shrub, 6 -12 high by 6 -8 wide. Leaves are narrow, lance shaped, and leathery, with a distinctly citrus aroma (thus the common name). Bright red, plump, bottle-brush shaped flowers composed mostly of stamens bloom off and on throughout hot weather. Bark is somewhat rough and … Contributed by amazon 29.01. 2008 12:53:37 (33195 readers) Match on Article's text | |
Swietenia macrophylla - Big Leaf Mahogany Plants / Tropical and Subtropical Plants Mahogany- Swietenia macrophylla- The national tree of Belize, mahogany has long been harvested for its valuable lumber. Known for its beautiful color, grain and durability it is often used for high end furniture. Mahogany can be found throughout southern Florida, the Caribbean, Central and South America, … Contributed by amazon 18.11. 2007 12:32:30 (44773 readers) Match on Article's text | |
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Aesculus flava - Yellow Buckeye Plants / Deciduous Trees Synonyms: Aesculus flava var. purpurascens, Aesculus lutea, Aesculus lutea var. discolor, Aesculus maxima, Aesculus octandra, Aesculus octandra f. vestita, Aesculus octandra f. virginica, Aesculus octandra var. hybrida, Aesculus octandra var. purpurascens, Aesculus octandra var. vestita, Aesculus octandra … Contributed by garden-en 21.09. 2016 18:29:21 (29385 readers) Match on Article's text | |
Fagus sylvatica 'Black Swan' - weeping copper beach Plants / Deciduous Trees Beech is a reliable and hardy tree of our climate. On the market today there are many wild forms and hybridized varieties as well as selections that can satisfy the taste of almost everyone. They can offer various colours of foliage, and sizes from dwarf to extra large. Just a note about its Latin name: … Contributed by havlis 03.12. 2016 12:11:03 (20710 readers) Match on Article's text | |
Banksia serrata - Old Man Banksia Plants / Tropical and Subtropical Plants Synonyms: Banksia conchifera, Banksia mitis, Banksia serrata var. hirsuta, Banksia serrata var. serrata, Banksia serratifolia, Banksia serrifolia, Banksia undulata, Isostylis serrata, Sirmuellera serrata, Sirmuellera serratifolia Banksia serrata, commonly known as old man banksia, saw banksia, saw-tooth … Contributed by garden-en 19.09. 2016 18:21:30 (30036 readers) Match on Article's text | |
Fern Grower's Manual Other / Books Ferns have graced our planet for hundreds of millions of years. With about 12,000 named species of ferns worldwide, the variety to be found among them is staggering in its array of forms, textures, and even colors. From towering tree ferns to tiny water clovers, ferns and fern allies offer a wide range … Contributed by amazon 29.03. 2007 11:32:45 (13884 readers) Match on Article's text | |
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Quercus dentata 'Carl Ferris Miller' - Daimyo oak, Korean oak Plants / Deciduous Trees Oaks are common trees of our natural woodlands. They border our ponds, occur naturally in our mixed forests, and make magnificent specimen trees in our parks and arboretums where less common species or rare varieties can be seen. Carl Ferris Miller is a beautiful variety of daimyo oak. It originates … Contributed by havlis 19.10. 2017 18:42:30 (25008 readers) Match on Article's text | |
