Who does not know them, the large, apple-like, orange-red to coral-red berries of the mountain ash, the so-called rowan berries. They are extremely decorative and a valuable forage plant for birds and insects. They also play a special role in mythology. To this day, the opinion persists that rowan berries cannot be eaten. But is that true or is…
Pistachio trees only thrive in a few areas in Germany, often in botanical gardens. The plants need sun and heat in summer and temperatures around 5°C in winter. Unfortunately, they are not frost-resistant, at least not in prolonged sub-zero temperatures. Otherwise they are not difficult to cultivate. They grow slowly, you need some patience. An appropriate location and a suitable…
Unfortunately, the bladdernut or Staphylea pinnata only rarely occurs in nature and is a protected species. It can therefore be a special and unusual treasure in the garden. But not just because it’s a rarity. The pimpernuss also has unusual flowers and unusual fruits that rattle and ‘pimp’ – hence the name Staphylea pinnata. Roasted or processed into a…
Sloes (Prunus spinosa) are also known as oat plums, sour plums, blackthorns or sow thorns. Birds, small animals and insects love the impenetrable shrub as a habitat and food source. The plant, which belongs to the wild plums, produces dark blue berries from which tasty jams and liqueurs can be prepared. The wild plant is known as a…
If you focus on native woody plants, decorative optics and frugal undemanding when choosing your house tree, you cannot avoid the whitebeam. As a majestic tree or opulent shrub, the white spring blossoms above glossy green leaves make our hearts beat faster. In autumn, lush, orange-red fruit umbels are resplendent above dark-colored foliage; much to…
If a loose tree is integrated into the design of the garden, it bears witness to the stylish sense of beauty of the hobby gardener. The exotic piece of jewelry enchants with white flowers peeping out of red calyxes. While the beautiful sight is captivating, the beholder gets an intoxicating scent, like a sweet perfume. In autumn, blue…
Even the unusual name catches the eye of hobby gardeners right away. The exotic habit actually keeps what the title promises. The 60 cm long, dark brown fruits, which weigh several kilograms and are dangling from a liver sausage tree, are actually reminiscent of this sausage specialty. Of course, they are inedible for humans, while elephants love to…
When a coral tree unfolds its magnificent red inflorescence, the rest of nature has long since gone into winter rest. Not so the Erythrina variegata, which even has the strength to develop up to 30 cm long legumes in spring, which appear together with the pretty green pinnate leaves. The tropical ornamental tree is constantly busy making…
The carob tree has much more to give than it takes. Resistant to heat and drought, it provides plenty of shade with its spreading crown. The dark purple flowers sprout directly from the trunk and branches. The carob tree presents its masterpiece in the form of long, curved pods, whose nutritious, sweet pulp is processed in a variety…
Even without any leaves, the catkin produces unusual flowers in spring. From the base to the tip of a twig line the little kittens, each as fluffy and soft as cat fur. In this country, the blossomed branches are traditionally part of Easter bouquets. But just as decorative is a tree in the garden or bucket, where it…