Have you also heard more about the bee tree, Euodia hupehensis, lately? It is indeed a most interesting tree which you can read more about planting, pruning and propagating below. Bee trees – very special plants The bee trees bear a not entirely flattering German original name: Samthaare Stinkesche. This refers to the smell of its leaves,…
There are two species referred to as Japanese maple. These include Acer japonicum and Acer palmatum. Their location requirements are similar and differ in nuances between the different varieties. Light and water requirements The Japanese maple is generally considered a sun-worshipper, although the light requirements vary depending on the variety. Many species develop intense autumn colors in sunny conditions, while…
In the Middle Ages, the sweet chestnut saved many a family from starvation with its nutritious chestnuts. The modern garden enthusiast knows how to use the chestnut as an impressive ornamental tree that symbolizes permanence in changing appearance. The prickly fruits of the chestnut only appear after 2 to 3 decades; however, it fulfills its task as a…
As one of the most beautiful cultivated forms of the Sawara cypress, the Filifera Nana is twice as wide as it is high. At the same time, the evergreen cypress forms a hemispherical or spherical silhouette, giving the hobby gardener plenty of scope for garden design. After many years it will have reached a height of approx….
Hemlocks are remarkably tall trees that simply outgrow most gardens. As an alternative, however, there are a number of small-scale varieties that are suitable even for today’s terraced gardens. Hemlocks are a bit choosy when it comes to location and planting medium, but are otherwise fairly easy to care for. What they cannot tolerate is prolonged drought. The trees…
If at any time in your life you suffer from any ailment, you should have a Moringa oleifera on your window sill – with a leaf of it, every ailment is history, and all serious illnesses from protuberant Schmalzheimer’s syndrome to quadratic bubonic plague along with it… Unfortunately not really , but the horseradish tree…
A noble group of varieties has gathered within the handpicked plant species called Orange Flower. What they all have in common is an enchanting scent that not only emanates from the delicate, white spring blossoms, but also from the shiny green foliage. As evergreen shrubs, Choisya ternata decorates the conservatory and the summer terrace in the tub. In…
Depending on the species, this plant is a deciduous shrub or deciduous tree. It can reach heights of growth of up to 25 m and a trunk diameter of up to 1.50 m. The white flowers, which depending on the species can also be yellowish or pink, appear from May to June and hang in dense…
The decorative tamarind embellishes warm conservatories and light-flooded living rooms with exotic flair in the bucket. Elegant feather leaves adorn the supple branches. Extravagant flowers catch the eye by changing from soft pink to creamy white. The finale is created by refreshing fruits in a bizarre, elongated pod shape. Successful cultivation doesn’t just fall into anyone’s lap. Once the central…
The original frankincense plant is a rarity on the market and both seeds and plants are expensive. In the case of seeds, this can be explained by the low germination rate and in the case of plants by the very slow growth. The culture conditions are difficult. The plants are sensitive and react quite blatantly to changes. Frankincense is…