Plant For Moist Soil Drought Tolerant Plant For Sale In Denver

* Bark peels off in sheets, revealing reddish-brown underbark; may grow 1-2' a year; shiny green leaf changing to yellow in fall; variable; likes rich, moist, acid soil; good for for wet spots; native to eastern U.S.

* At the north end of its range, it intergrades and hybridises with pitch pine (P. * The species name is derived from the persistently unopened cones that may remain closed for several years before they release their seeds; the opening is often in response...

* Taxodium distichum ( Baldcypress , Bald Cypress , or Swamp Cypress ) is a species of conifer native to the southeastern United States . Established plants succeed in standing water up to 60cm deep - in such a situation the roots develop 'knees', curious...

It was first grown commercially in New Zealand, where it has been superseded by Actinidia deliciosa, or Kiwifruit. * This species is the parent of the cultivated Kiwi fruits, these cultivars are now included under the name A.

* This sedge is less prone to summer dieback and remains attractive during warm weather. Its grass-like leaves grow up to 3' tall from short stout rhizomes. * The seedheads resemble small sweetgum balls but do not grow above the foliage.

* Best naturalized in moist to wet soils in water gardens, bog gardens, wet meadows, water margins or low spots. May be grown in moist soils in borders as long as soils do not dry out.

* It is grown as an ornamental plant in gardens, where its August flowering attracts butterflies. * Plants can be used as a tall ground cover for large areas of land. It is somewhat slow to establish, but if given space to fully develop becomes a magnificent...

* A decidious Shrub growing to 2 m (6ft 7in). * They are popularly grown in gardens and parks. It is in flower in August, and the seeds ripen in October.

* A deciduous Tree growing to 30 m (98ft) by 15 m (49ft) at a fast rate. * The seeds are the largest of any native maple and are also a food source for wildlife. * It is often found along waterways and in wetlands, leading to the colloquial name "water...

To be able to compete successfully in such habitats, it has adapted greater shade tolerance than most other pines. This pine is a straight-growing, medium-sized species, attaining heights of 20-35 m.

* Sourwood or sorrel tree (Oxydendrum arboreum, /??ks??d?ndr?m ?r?b??ri?m/) is the sole species in the genus Oxydendrum, in the family Ericaceae. The tree is frequently seen as a component of oak-heath forests.

* Rhododendron occidentale ( Western Azalea ) is one of two deciduous Rhododendron species native to western North America (the other is Rhododendron albiflorum ). It is found as far south as the Palomar Mountain area in southern California , with reports...

It splits easily into thin strips and is often used in basket making. * A soap is obtained from the fruit by rubbing the fruit in water. The fruit can be dried and stored for later use.

The roasted roots are used with dandelion and chicory roots for making coffee. However, internal consumption, such as in the form of herbal tea , is discouraged, as it can cause serious liver damage.

It grows in moist sites, often by watersides, in regions with hot summers and cold to mild winters. It is native from Spain and Morocco through central Europe (north to Germany and Poland ) to central Asia .

Prolonged use is necessary for it to be efficacious. Scarifying the seed before stratifying it might reduce this time. There are up to five fairly large seeds in the centre of the fruit, these often stick together and so the effect is of eating a cherry-like...

This resistance to splitting led to its use for making mauls, pulleys, wheel hubs, agricultural rollers, bowls, and paving blocks. Pleasantly acidulous. The fruit is up to 15mm in diameter and is borne in small clusters of 2 - 3.

Any trimming should be done in the summer. * It is commonly used for woodenware, cooperage, fence posts, interior finish of houses etc. * Chamaecyparis thyoides (Whitecedar Falsecypress or Atlantic White cedar), is a species of Chamaecyparis, native to...

* Rhododendron occidentale ( Western Azalea ) is one of two deciduous Rhododendron species native to western North America (the other is Rhododendron albiflorum ). It is found as far south as the Palomar Mountain area in southern California , with reports...

The fruit is a dry capsule 15-20 mm (.60-.79 in) long, containing numerous small seeds . * Flowers to 2" across, white, pink, or purplish; likes cool, moist, acid soil and shade; dark green evergreen leaves 4-8"; of open habit; flowering in summer; native...

* Spiny stems, leaves to 30" long, white flowers. * The young shoots can be eaten cooked. They can also be blanched and used in salads. * It is an upright deciduous small tree or shrub growing up to 6 m in height, native to eastern Russia , China , Korea...

* At the north end of its range, it intergrades and hybridises with pitch pine (P. * The species name is derived from the persistently unopened cones that may remain closed for several years before they release their seeds; the opening is often in response...

Tolerates atmospheric pollution. * Although this plant can be grown in wet soils and shallow water, it thrives in any soil and trees actually grow faster in normal unflooded soils.

Extremely hardy and fond of wet areas and sites with poor drainage; native to central and northeastern U.S. * Logs of wood can be beaten with mauls to separate the growth layers, these layers can then be cut into strips and woven into baskets.

* Germination usually takes place within 1 - 2 weeks. * A good fast-growing hedge for exposed maritime conditions. * Plants have an extensive root system and can be grown on sand or thin coastal soils in order to bind the soil.

* Well worth growing if you have the right spot to enjoy its fragrant blooms. * This flowering shrub is native to the eastern United States, likes a moist shady location.

* The wood is light, fragrant, easily worked, resists insects damage. The wood is strongly resistant to rot, is not eaten by termites, and is easily worked. * An evergreen native to China, where it is a widely used timber tree; the wood resists rot; of...