Dye Plant Evergreen Plant For Sale In Norfolk

* Casuarina cunninghamiana - River Oak , River She-oak , Creek Oak or Fire Oak is a species of Casuarina , native to New South Wales and Queensland , Australia . * Wood - dark, durable, closely grained, nicely marked, not as heavy as that of other members...

* A fine yellow dye is obtained from the juice of the plant, it is very durable. It is a native of Europe. * Serratula tinctoria , commonly known as Saw-wort , is a species in the genus Serratula .

It is very tolerant of dry soil and loves sun but can be planted in partial sun, and ideal for foundation plantings hedges when placed 3-4 feet apart. Attractive, long trusses of pure white flowers in May are only a prelude to the big show.

The leaves are up to 4 centimeters (11?2 inches) long—broader than those of most other yews—and often end in a very small, sharp point. It is commonly called the Chinese yew, though this term also refers to Taxus celebica or Taxus sumatrana.

* A blue dye is obtained from the inner bark. * Fraxinus quadrangulata ( Blue Ash ) is a species of Fraxinus native primarily to the Midwestern United States , as well as the Bluegrass region of Kentucky and the Nashville Basin region of Tennessee.

Extracts of the plant are added to hair shampoos and rinses. The dried petals are used in pot-pourri in order to add colour. Plants will generally selfsow and come back from year to year.

These last two compounds have been shown to have potent anti-retroviral activity without serious side effects and they are being researched in the treatment of AIDS. Perforatum is sometimes called Common St John's wort to differentiate it.

* A fine yellow dye is obtained from the juice of the plant, it is very durable. It is a native of Europe. * Serratula tinctoria , commonly known as Saw-wort , is a species in the genus Serratula .

All Bonsai need root protection in below freezing temperatures. Good tree for beginners because the stems are flexible and responsive to shaping. The trees are beautiful in the spring with white blooms and in the fall the dark berries appear.

We send 12-20'' seedlings. Very dense lustrous green needles. Adapts well to high pH and heavy clay soils. Grows up to 60 feet tall. Has a wonderful, pyramidal shape.

Branchlets dark purplish brown to grayish brown, cylindric, initially densely yellow tomentose, glabrous when old. Hybridizes freely with other members of this genus. They are very attractive to bees whilst the fruit is a good winter food source for many...

It also occurs south into northern Baja California in Mexico . * The Interior Live Oak is classified in the red oak section (Quercus sect. It generally occurs in foothills , being most abundant in the lower altitudes of the Sierra Nevada , but also widespread...

This is probably based on the tree's unchangingevergreen nature in the cold dry climate of northwest China, and its longevity; some of the larger specimens planted around Buddhist temples in China are said to be in excess of 1,000 years old.

An infusion is said to strengthen the stomach, create an appetite, remove obstructions of the liver and treat jaundice. However, some people who weave wool still prefer to use teasels for raising the nap, claiming that the result is better; in particular,...

It blooms from April to May, with trusses of 6–12 flowers, campanulate, white to pink, and fragrant. * It is a shrub or small tree that grows to 3–12 metres (9.8–39.4 ft) in height, with leathery leaves that are oblong to oblong-elliptic, 8–14.5...

* A beautiful very vigorous variety well know for its extreme cold hardiness.

It is obtained from the flowers according to other reports. It has also been introduced and is now common in North America . * This is considered a noxious weed in some areas. * A yellow dye is obtained from the whole plant.

This species is found in the Himalaya from 300 to 1800 m and on limestone in Sichuan , China and Vietnam . * Bright green or bluish-green; drooping branchlets; native to Himalayas.

* The foliage is pungently scented, especially when wet. * The species is grown as an ornamental plant, both in its native area and elsewhere in temperate regions around the world * Buxus microphylla ( Japanese Box or Littleleaf Box ) is a species of...

Color is a lighter green than most other evergreens. Asymmetrical shape lends itself to landscape use also. Grows 50-80' tall and 40' wide. Well-known for its extremely soft needles.

It is said to deter Japanese beetle and tomato hornworms. * An edible blue dye can be obtained from the flowers. The leaves are rich in potassium and calcium, they have a salty cucumber flavour.

* Light blue-green or bright to dark green needles, 3-5"; of irregular, picturesque habit, with crooked leaning branches; bark orange-red or orangish; much used for bonsai and in the landscape for its appealing form; prefers well-drained, slightly acid...

It is said to deter Japanese beetle and tomato hornworms. * An edible blue dye can be obtained from the flowers. The leaves are rich in potassium and calcium, they have a salty cucumber flavour.

Rigida but distinct, and is less hardy than that species. * The species name is derived from the persistently unopened cones that may remain closed for several years before they release their seeds; the opening is often in response to forest fires.

It was formerly very popular either on its own or added to China tea, having a peculiar delicacy and aroma. * Agrimonia eupatoria is a species of agrimony that is often referred to as common agrimony , church steeples or sticklewort .

Excelsa is not the tallest in the genus. It is not known in the wild; all known plants come from cultivated groups in China. * Rhapis excelsa also known as Broadleaf Lady Palm is a species of fan palm (Arecaceae subfamily Coryphoideae, tribe Corypheae)...

Can be trimmed to shorter height if desired. Sky Pencil Holly is perfect for entryways, small gardens, tight spaces, accents, or as a narrow hedge due to its compact shape of only 1½' wide and 8' tall.