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…
Category: Woods – ornamental and topiary trees
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…
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…
We breathe in the scent of fresh needles, collect cones and marvel at the graceful growth of different conifers in the forests. Sometimes we don’t even know what kind of tree it is. Spruce and fir may look confusingly similar, but if…
Many hobby gardeners wish to cultivate a silver birch in their garden. The deciduous deciduous tree with the slender, picturesque silhouette, accented by a black and white bark, is indeed impossible to miss. In addition, the Betula pendula brings advantageous attributes to…
Pinwheel trees impress with their fantastic flowers. However, it takes 10 to 15 years for the plants to flower. A heated conservatory that can be opened up in the summer is the best place for these impressive trees. Care is not difficult, you…
Field maple is one of the most popular and also cheapest trees for the home garden. The good thing about these plants is that they are easy to prune. They can be kept at any height and width. In addition, the shrubs or…
The bladder ash is not an ash but an East Asian tree, a very ornamental East Asian tree (or shrub if you buy and grow it accordingly). With a maximum height of around 10 metres, it is the ideal home garden…
Like hardly any other native deciduous tree, the sycamore maple symbolizes irrepressible vitality, coupled with an impressive habit, palm-sized leaves, winged nuts and enchanting panicles of flowers. With increasing age, the Acer pseudoplatanus even gains in expressiveness when the fascinating play…
The apple thorn is a hybrid of two different hawthorns. It has numerous flowers, which is because it belongs to the rose family. In addition, the apple-like fruits are a real eye-catcher in summer, autumn and even in winter, especially in older…