Katsura tree (Cercidiphyllum japonicum)
Cercidiphyllum japonicum, known as Katsura tree, is a deciduous tree that can reach 20m in height and 15m in width. The leaves of this tree are bronze in color when young, turning green and...
Soil: Chalk
Japanese maple ‘Osakazuki’ (Acer palmatum ‘Osakazuki’)
The Japanese maple ‘Osakazuki’ (Acer palmatum ‘Osakazuki’) forms a small tree up to 6m high and 6m wide. The green leaves of the Acer palmatum ‘Osakazuki’ are larger than most Japanese maples and turn...
Stag’s horn sumach (Rhus typhina)
The Stag’s horn sumach (Rhus typhina) is a small tree or large shrub that can reach 5m in height and 6m in width. In summer, it produces velvety inflorescences in the shape of a...
Coral-bark japanese maple (Acer palmatum ‘Sango-kaku’)
Coral-bark japanese maple (Acer palmatum ‘Sango-kaku’) is one of the most popular Japanese maples. It provides color interest throughout the year and is a perfect choice for the garden. The cut leaves are yellow-pink...
Japanese maple ‘Bloodgood’ (Acer palmatum ‘Bloodgood’)
The ‘Bloodgood’ Japanese maple (Acer palmatum ‘Bloodgood’) forms a small tree or big shrub, and can grow up to 5m in height and 5m in width. Acer ‘Bloodgood’ is cultivated because of its dark...
Bowden and Guernsey lily (Nerine)
In this article we will learn to care and how to plant Nerines. These are the two most commonly cultivated species: Nerine bowdenii, commonly known as Bowden lily, which produces pink flowers. Nerine sarniensis,...
Butterfly bush (Buddleja davidii)
Most Buddlejas reach about 3m in height. They are bushes with an arched and disordered habit. They are very tolerant in terms of growing conditions, despite enjoying a lot of sun and well-drained soil....
Chicory (Cichorium intybus)
How to plant and grow chicory (Cichorium intybus) Chicory (Cichorium intybus) or “common chicory” is a perennial herbaceous plant of the dandelion family Asteraceae, usually with bright blue flowers, sometimes white or pink. Many...
