Plant With Winter Interest Evergreen Plant For Sale In Wilmington

Native to a small area in Japan. * Infrared microspectroscopy has identified conifers of the family Sciadopityaceae as the principal source of Baltic amber rather than as previously thought members of the families Araucariaceae and Pinaceae.

Synonyms include Ilex monticola . * Sometimes a tree, more often a shrub to about 15'; bright red fruits; grows on woody slopes from New York south to Georgia, west to Alabama (range of origin).

Glauca is hardy to Zone 4). Glauca is the commonly cultivated variety of this tree for areas outside of the Pacific Northwest, and is clearly a better selection for midwestern climates than the species because of its better cold tolerance (species is...

In June it bears many flowered, compound corymbs of white, 5-6 mm flowers . * The scientific name 'salicifolius', described by the botanist Franchet , means 'with leaves like willows' (see: Genus Salix ).

* The wood of Tsuga mertensiana is somewhat inferior to that of T. In this capacity it differs from many alpine conifers in its tolerance of relatively warm, damp environments, and in such settings remains healthy while growing slowly; ideal characteristics...

Plants can only be grown in oceanic and Mediterranean climates, thriving in Britain. * Requires a lime-free soil. * A very ornamental shrub. Very sweet and much appreciated, tasting somewhat like a hazel nut.

* It will fit into smaller landscape plantings. * This is a striking American cultivar of the "ribbon-leaf" group of Japanese Maples. * Hardy and beautiful.

* The specific epithet pungens means "sharply pointed", referring to the leaves. * This species has a deeply penetrating root system that firmly anchors the tree against winds. * It is also grown for the cut Christmas tree industry.

* It grows as a mound and holds its red color well in the summer. * A great deal of variation can be expected when growing this plant.

* Grown mostly for its striking red and multicolored bark that peels off to reveal other shades and colors. * It is a larger tree so should be given some room to grow. * Very ornamental tree.

* It has deep purple leaves in spring and early summer, turning dark green in late season then to red-crimson in the fall. * It would be interesting to see what characteristics are inherited through the seeds that we offer for sale.

* It has gracefully arching branches and grows somewhat faster than other cultivars. * The fall color is golden to red.

* Leaves start off red in the spring fade to greenish red in the summer and then turn crimson in the fall.

* A shrub with evergreen 2" x 1" shiny leaves; fragrant white flowers in April; round red fruit to 1/4"; grows well in dry shade; easy to grow; native to central and Western China, where it grows in forests and on cliffs, especially on limestone.

* This deciduous tree has bark that is white and does not exfoliate (peel off). * The glossy green foliage turns yellow in the fall. * The parent is a vigorous cultivar said to be more resistant to birch borers and tolerant to heat.

Thus it can be used for making tubs for storing food items. * The wood lacks a distinctive odor and so does not impart a flavor to items stored in it. These trees will not prove as winter hardy as the Colorado sources, but are highly recommended in zones...

Native to a small area in Japan. * Infrared microspectroscopy has identified conifers of the family Sciadopityaceae as the principal source of Baltic amber rather than as previously thought members of the families Araucariaceae and Pinaceae.

* Eucalyptus deglupta is a tall tree, commonly known as the Rainbow Eucalyptus , the Mindanao Gum , or the Rainbow Gum . * Eucalyptus deglupta is cultivated as an ornamental tree, for planting in tropical and subtropical climate gardens and parks.

Thus it can be used for making tubs for storing food items. * The wood lacks a distinctive odor and so does not impart a flavor to items stored in it. These trees will not prove as winter hardy as the Colorado sources, but are highly recommended in zones...

* For the brightest winter bark, young shoots are encouraged by cutting to the ground some older stems at the end of the winter, before leaves are open. * The plant is extremely hardy, to USDA Zone 3.

* The wood of Tsuga mertensiana is somewhat inferior to that of T. In this capacity it differs from many alpine conifers in its tolerance of relatively warm, damp environments, and in such settings remains healthy while growing slowly; ideal characteristics...

It is a rapid-growing, multi-stemmed, suckering, deciduous shrub that grows to a maximum size of 4-7' tall on erect, usually unbranched stems. * Fruit is quite attractive to birds and is generally considered to have as much if not more ornamental interest...

* The bark is used to make drinking vessels, canoe skins, roofing tiles etc. * Betula pubescens ( Downy Birch ; also known as White Birch , European White Birch or Hairy Birch ) is a species of birch , native and abundant throughout northern Europe ,...

* More upright than many cultivars and then cascades down from a higher starting point. * Holds its color well in the summer and then turns a beautiful scarlet in the fall.

* Each individual leaf exhibits shades of pink, yellow and green. * They are small trees or large shrubs. * The early spring variegation on this maple is amazing.

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

* The bark is smooth, olive-green with regular narrow pale vertical stripes on young trees. * The flowers are small, yellow, with five sepals and petals. * Species of maple in the snakebark maple group.