Tillandsia ionantha - Bonsai Topiary Airplant Tree Plants / Sukulents, Cactuses Epiphytic plants are among the most fascinating of all tropicals because they do not require soil to grow. Because there is no soil, watering is, in the main, via humidity. Tillandsias are a group of epiphytic plants that are native to South and Central America. These plants grow without soil in the … Contributed by amazon 05.07. 2007 11:46:53 (28063 readers) | |
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 (88619 readers) | |
Myrtus communis - Myrtle Plants / Evergreen Shrubs Myrtus communis or True or Greek Myrtle is an evergreen shrub or small tree with dense foliage. The 2-inch lanceolate leaves are strongly scented when crushed. Myrtles have been cultivated for centuries and their native habitat is unknown. They are hardy to 28 degrees F. In cooler regions they make an … Contributed by amazon 03.09. 2007 10:12:07 (23543 readers) | |
Acer palmatum dissectum 'Viridis' - Japanese Maple Plants / Conifers Lace-leaf Japanese Maple Acer palmatum dissectum Viridis A green lace-leaf type Japanese Maple. Growing in a round dome will take 50 years to get 10 feet tall. Leaves dissected to mid-vein and green. In Fall colors are red-orange. Spectacular for a bonsai! … Contributed by amazon 18.10. 2007 09:23:45 (43472 readers) | |
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Pinus thunbergii - Japanese Black Pine Plants / Conifers Japanese Black Pine (Pinus thunbergii) is an excellent, small, irregularly shaped, pine tree. The plant tolerates dry soil and salt. The dark green, twisted needles are 5 to 7 inches long. It grows approximately 12 to 18 inches per year. It is hardy in zones 5-8. It s mature height is 30 feet with a … Contributed by amazon 02.10. 2007 09:16:52 (21883 readers) | |
Gardening on Pavement, Tables, and Hard Surfaces Other / Books Gardening on Pavement, Tables, and Hard Surfaces is the first book to describe how to grow garden plants directly on hard surfaces such as pavement, rocks, tables, and other impermeable platforms. Plants have known all along that they can grow on these media, and George Schenk translates this small miracle … Contributed by amazon 01.04. 2007 19:13:27 (13339 readers) | |
Acer palmatum 'Atrolineare' - Japanese Maple Plants / Trees and Shrubs Small, slow, narrow tree whose deeply divided leaves appear string-like. New growth is purple-red. Autumn colors are usually a good yellow. Growth habit is upright, opposed to the dome topped cultivars Red Pigmy and Villa Taranto. Exquisite and unique form of the Japanese Maple. … Contributed by amazon 17.07. 2008 10:53:11 (34778 readers) | |
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 (44808 readers) | |
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Acorus gramineus - Japanese sweet flag, Japanese rush Plants / Aquatic Plants Japanese sweet flag is an aquatic or wetland perennial with semievergreen grasslike foliage. It has narrow, 6-14 in (15-35.6 cm) glossy leaves and looks like thick, lush grass. Location: Japanese sweet flag is native to eastern Asia where it grows in wetlands and shallow water. … Contributed by amazon 04.06. 2007 09:11:19 (73392 readers) | |
Evergreens For Every State Other / Books Evergreens For Every State: How to Select and Grow Them Successfully in Your Locality The purpose of this book is twofold; it combines the necessary information for the successful growing of evergreens, together with suggestions for their uses in the planting scheme. The book opens with a discussion … Contributed by amazon 23.09. 2016 16:10:36 (9414 readers) | |
Acer palmatum 'Dissectum Garnet' - Japanese maple Plants / Deciduous Shrubs “Dissectum Garnet” is one of the top selling Japanese maples ever. It has been popular around the world for many decades. Its filigree leaves are deeply cut = dissected, hence its name. They look like giant snowflakes cut in pieces and densely cover even young plants. The colour show begins with … Contributed by havlis 16.02. 2008 19:06:42 (70309 readers) | |
