Syringa oblata - Early Lilac Plants / Deciduous Shrubs Native to Korea this lilac is hardy from zones 4-8. It grows 10-12 feet tall and prefers sun or partial shade. Has lilac-purple flowers in the spring that are very fragrant. The leaves are dark bluish green with a reddish-purple fall color. This is a very hardy lilac. It also makes an excellent bonsai! … Contributed by amazon 15.10. 2007 20:52:57 (17130 readers) | |
Indigofera pseudotinctoria 'Rose Carpet' - Dwarf False Indigo Plants / Deciduous Shrubs A prostrate rug that blooms from late June until frost. This is much lower and dense than the species that we saw growing wild in Korea. Rich rose-pink spikes, 1-2 long cover this little shrub. Great for edging beds, walkways, or try in the rock garden. … Contributed by amazon 27.07. 2007 07:44:56 (21670 readers) | |
Forsythia viridissima var. koreana 'Kumson' - Korean Forsythia Plants / Deciduous Shrubs Family: Oleaceae (For-syth-ia: after William Forsyth, 1737-1800, English horticulturist) ; F. viridissima koreana) A unique new variegated forsythia that we discovered in Korea. Dark green leaves are accented with an attractive network of silver veins. Typical forsythia flowers and with an upright arching … Contributed by amazon 15.10. 2007 20:58:22 (28961 readers) | |
Hibiscus syriacus 'Antong Two' LIL' KIM - Rose of Sharon Plants / Deciduous Shrubs (H. s. Antong Two ppaf) Say hello in Korean to the only miniature Rose of Sharon. A unique little shrub with dainty little white flowers punctuated with a showy red eye. The plant appear to be polyploidy because it has thick, dark green leaves and the flowers last for three days instead of the typical … Contributed by amazon 28.10. 2007 07:52:12 (26058 readers) | |
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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 (91582 readers) | |
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 (24731 readers) | |
Panax ginseng - Asian ginseng Plants / Other Korean Ginseng is part of the Araliaceae family and is also known as Panax, Asian, or Chinese ginseng. It is the original ginseng, and is the one revered most by the Chinese. It is very rare in the wild, and most sold today is cultivated commercially. Peeled roots are steamed before drying, and produce … Contributed by amazon 15.10. 2007 20:49:16 (22979 readers) | |
Trees for All Seasons Other / Books Broadleaved Evergreens for Temperate Climates | It s simple: broadleaved evergreens are trees that don t lose their leaves. And despite their versatility and beauty, they are often underused. Why? Most people, including knowledgeable gardeners, equate evergreens with conifers—and Christmas trees— … Contributed by amazon 04.02. 2010 11:11:27 (19793 readers) | |
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Stewartia pseudocamellia var.koreana - Korean stewartia, false camellia Plants / Deciduous Shrubs This false camellia – Korean stewartia is very similar to its Japanese sister stewartii pseudocamellia. It comes from moist woodlands of Korea and it is a tall shrub flowering in summer and has beautiful autumn foliage. … Contributed by havlis 25.01. 2008 10:29:39 (32125 readers) | |
Acer japonicum - Amur maple Plants / Deciduous Trees Acer japonicum, the Amur maple, downy Japanese-maple or fullmoon maple; Japanese: ハウチワカエデ hauchiwakaede) is a species of maple native to Japan, on Honshū, Hokkaidō, Kyūshū (Nagasaki Prefecture), and also southern Korea. … Contributed by garden-en 23.10. 2016 13:22:31 (18032 readers) | |
Hosta 'Brim Cup' - plantain lily Plants / Perennials Plantain lilies are reliable perennials from East Russia, Korea, China, and Japan. In the wild they grow in various locations – along rocky stream-banks, in alpine meadows, as well as in not too shaded woodland. They are cultivated for their bold foliage, often variegated, and bell-shaped flowers in … Contributed by havlis 19.05. 2016 10:59:50 (16714 readers) | |
Albizia julibrissin 'Ernest Wilson' - acacia Plants / Deciduous Shrubs Mimosaceae plants are popular mainly in southern Europe as they are very drought tolerant. Even though they come from subtropical parts of the world we can also grow some of them in our climate. Ernest Wilson is a selection found in Korea in early 1900´s. It grew in a colder zone which predestined it … Contributed by havlis 07.06. 2008 06:37:07 (44485 readers) | |
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