Cercis siliquastrum - Judas Tree Plants / Deciduous Trees The most extravagant flowering small tree we know. Simply drips with rose-pink flowers from every conceivable point along the branches and trunk, then gives an encore by producing a mass of purple pods in the Autumn. Frost hardy tree. Prefers sun. … Contributed by amazon 11.10. 2007 09:02:07 (36512 readers) Match on Title and Article's text | |
Tree Ferns Other / Books Tree ferns in the landscape command the attention of both devoted gardeners and casual passersby. Their stately form resembles that of the palm tree and evokes a feeling of the quintessentially exotic. This volume is the source for information on the living tree ferns. It surveys families, genera, and … Contributed by amazon 10.04. 2007 10:41:34 (10816 readers) Match on Title and Article's text | |
Cupressus macrocarpa 'Goldcrest' - Monterey Cypress Plants / Conifers Lemon Scented Goldcrest Cypress Tree (Cupressus macrocarpa Gold Crest ) makes an excellent indoor or outdoor tree. It is hardy in zones 7-9 or grow indoors in a cool and sunny window. Keep the tree evenly moist, not wet or dry. You can place the living tree almost anywhere for the holidays. It looks … Contributed by amazon 25.10. 2007 09:50:09 (78805 readers) Match on Article's text | |
Chionanthus virginicus - fringe treefringe tree, old man´s beard Plants / Trees and Shrubs Fringe tree is a very rare and beautiful small shrub or small tree. In early summer it has profusion of upto 20 cm long pendent panicles of fragrant, shiny snow-white, narrow flowers, turning to bluish black berries. Mid to deep green opposite leaves are elliptic and glossy. Fringe tree grows slowly, … Contributed by havlis 07.06. 2008 07:08:21 (22945 readers) Match on Title and Article's text | |
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Quercus rubra - Northern Red Oak Plants / Deciduous Trees 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 … Contributed by amazon 17.05. 2007 22:05:42 (17192 readers) Match on Article's text | |
Acer tataricum - Tatarian Maple Plants / Deciduous Trees Grows to 30 ft. Small tree similar to Acer ginnala, but taller with unlobed leaves. Very tough. A good choice when a small tree is needed. … Contributed by amazon 30.05. 2007 09:02:19 (30839 readers) Match on Article's text | |
Bonsai Tree Care Other / Books Bonsai Tree Care: What You May Not Know About Bonsai Trees Everybody has heard of the Bonsai tree but very few people know anything about the history of the miniature shrub or where the tradition came from. … Contributed by amazon 16.09. 2016 20:00:59 (10661 readers) Match on Title and Article's text | |
Polyscias fruticosa - Ming Aralia Plants / Bonsais The Ming Aralia Bonsai Tree likes warmer temperatures of 60 to 70 degrees and above. Place the plant in bright filtered light near a sunny window and/or under artificial light with a minimum of 150 footcandles. They are an easy to grow bonsai. Native to Brazil. … Contributed by amazon 12.12. 2007 09:34:02 (88442 readers) Match on Article's text | |
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Cercis canadensis 'Forest Pansy' - Judas tree, love tree Plants / Deciduous Trees Judas tree is often called The Love Tree because of the unusual shape and colour of its leaves which do look like a heart icon. Their colour is bronze to deep burgundy, sometimes with green shades or veins. This small sized tree has an upright habit with low branches and is attractive all year round … Contributed by havlis 08.04. 2008 09:02:44 (90852 readers) Match on Title and Article's text | |
Abies concolor - White Fir Plants / Conifers Grows to 40. Excellent for ornamental use and as a Christmas tree. Withstands heat and drought better than other firs. Large pyramidal tree with soft blue-green to silvery needles, 2-3 inches long. Easily cultivated. A citrus smell is present when the needle is broken. Older trees develop a dome-like … Contributed by amazon 19.05. 2007 08:26:34 (30728 readers) Match on Article's text | |
Abies procera - Noble Fir Plants / Conifers Nobe Fir (Abies procera), Grow your own Christmas Tree! Majestic evergreen native to the pacific northwest, widely grown as a Christmas Tree. Can reach 200 feet or more in height. Prefers moist soil and some protection from wind. … Contributed by amazon 17.07. 2008 08:30:53 (88790 readers) Match on Article's text | |
Nicotiana glauca - Tree Tobacco Plants / Other Large tobacco species growing up to the size of a small tree. Bluish foliage with rubber texture. Small tubular yellow flowers, about 4 cm long. Huge plant, 3 to 4 m high. Needless to say, this plant needs a very big container. Toxic foliage containing an alkaloid similar to nicotine. Hardy to -5 Celsius. … Contributed by amazon 05.07. 2007 12:01:04 (16922 readers) Match on Title and Article's text | |
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Brya ebenus - Jamaica Rain Tree Plants / Deciduous Trees This is a tough, spiny tree with an erupting growth habit. New branches burst straight up as if ejected by a volcano, cascading onto the countryside below as they become longer and heavier. Mature height is 30 feet, but it s easy to keep under 15 with annual pruning. Flowers in times of high humidity, … Contributed by amazon 02.10. 2007 09:03:57 (26444 readers) Match on Title and Article's text | |
Picea pungens - Colorado Blue Spruce Plants / Conifers One of the advantages of the Colorado Blue Spruce is its large hardiness area. This coniferous tree, which is characterized by its gray-blue needle-like leaves, will thrive in every part of the contiguous United States. And it makes an excellent landscape accent, as it is a very full tree and can block … Contributed by amazon 28.05. 2007 10:27:45 (25748 readers) Match on Article's text | |
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 (81497 readers) Match on Title and Article's text | |
Syringa reticulata - Japanese Tree Lilac Plants / Deciduous Trees The Japanese tree lilac has cherrylike bark and grows 25 to 30 feet in height. It extends the lilac season by flowering in mid June, after the shrub lilacs. Its blossoms are initially rose-colored, then quickly turn creamy white, emitting a soft, sweet aroma like that of privet. Hardy in zones 3-7. … Contributed by amazon 07.10. 2007 20:01:58 (33781 readers) Match on Title and Article's text | |
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Sophora japonica - Japanese Pagoda tree Plants / Deciduous Trees 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, … Contributed by amazon 02.10. 2007 09:28:19 (91894 readers) Match on Title and Article's text | |
