Flowering Shrub Edible Fruit Or Nut Plant For Sale In Vancouver

Eglanteria ) is a species of rose native to Europe and western Asia . * 1" fragrant single pink roses in small clusters; 1/2" orange to scarlet hips lasting well into winter; often grows on lime; with erect, arching branches; native to Europe and western...

Its leathery leaves resemble holly and the stems and twigs have a thickened, corky appearance. It is green according to another report. * A yellow dye is obtained from the inner bark of the stem and roots.

* Cornelian cherry juices are rich in potassium, calcium, sodium, iron, zinc, manganese, and copper. * Resembles Cornus mas, but its exfoliating bark is more colorful, in rich grays, browns, and oranges, and the flower display more impressive.

* Succeeds in most reasonably good soils in an open sunny position. * Seed - best sown as soon as it is ripe in a cold frame. It is widespread in British Columbia. An infusion of the root and branch bark has been drunk in the treatment of stomach problems...

Coffea arabica is believed to be the first species of coffee to be cultivated, being grown in southwest Arabia for well over 1,000 years. * The flowers are white, 10–15 mm in diameter and grow in axillary clusters.

* The bush grows to a maximum height of 13 feet (4 m ), and the prickles are sparse to scattered along the stalks.

* The fruit is often sold in local markets and the plant is of potential commercial importance. * Tolerates maritime exposure. * Plum Island, Massachusetts and Plum Island, New York are named after the Beach Plum; as are Plum Cove Beach in Lanesville,...

* Rosa nutkana ( Nootka Rose , Bristly rose , Wild rose ) is a 2-10 foot (60cm-3m) tall perennial shrub in the Rose family ( Rosaceae ). The flowers, which appear in early summer, can have a pleasantly strong fragrance.

Cormus domestica (L.) Spach) is a species of Sorbus native to western, central and southern Europe , northwest Africa ( Atlas Mountains ), and southwest Asia (east to the Caucasus ).

* A decoction of the leaves, when watered on plants, repels caterpillars. * A shrub or small tree with bright green compound leaves; yellow-white flowers in 4-6" flat-topped clusters, followed by quantities of dark blue-black berries used in jelly, pie,...

It is fairly fast-growing and very tolerant of pruning, but is rather open in habit and does not form a dense screen. * Appealing silvery-green leaves; small but fragrant flowers; likes sun; a tough plant, doesn't mind drought, or poor soil, very salt-tolerant;...

* A green dye can be obtained from the leaves. The thin outer bark can be peeled off the tree in the same way as birch trees. The bark is both strong and flexible as well as being ornamental.

The flowers are small (5–10 mm diameter), with four yellow petals, produced in clusters of 10–25 together in the late winter, well before the leaves appear. Juicy, with a nice acid flavour.

* Actinidia kolomikta is an ornamental plant for gardens and a houseplant. * Actinidia kolomikta is cultivated in cold temperate regions as an ornamental plant, largely for the striking random variegation in pink and white of some its leaves but also...

* Plums are grown commercially in orchards, but modern rootstocks, together with self-fertile strains, training and pruning methods, allow single plums to be grown in relatively small spaces.

* It is cultivated for a spice obtained from the seeds inside the cherry stones. * Flowers bloom in mid spring and are pollinated mainly by bees and insects. * The tree is native in the Mediterranean region, Iran and parts of central Asia.

* The flowers can be added to salads or used as a garnish. A pleasant mild flavour, with a similar texture to the leaves, they make a pleasant and pretty addition to the salad bowl.

* Small greenish-yellow flowers from April to July, in profusion; conspicuous brown-yellow winged fruit from August to October; 1 1/2" leaves; spiny branches; dry soil, full sun; native to southern Europe, western Asia.

However, a useful distinguishing feature of this species is its shiny, sticky buds. It occurs throughout the Great Lakes-St. Lawrence Mixedwood forest region, the New England-Acadian forest region, and the eastern Canadian boreal forests.

* The dried leaves are used as a tea substitute. * In Bulgaria, where it grows in abundance, the hips are used to make a sweet wine. * During World War II in the United States Rosa canina was planted in victory gardens.

* It is similar in shape to an apple tree. * The fruit has an exquisitely rich flavour when it is very soft and fully ripe. * The very high proportion of beta-carotene (provitamin A) makes the kaki fruit nutritionally valuable.

* Native to Tropical Africa. * The Mokala National Park in the Northern Cape is named after this tree.

It makes a good jelly when sugar is added and is also dried and used for making pemmican. Chokeberries are cultivated as ornamental plants and also because they are very high in antioxidant pigment compounds, like anthocyanins.

The range of natural growth is from Quebec to Ontario, south to Kansas, and east to Missouri and Ohio. * The seed is a good source of vitamin E, it can be ground and mixed with flour or added to other foods as a supplement.

The scientific name, akebia, is a Latinization of the Japanese name for species Akebia quinata: akebi (??). * Valued more as a novelty, the fruit looks somewhat like a deep-purple coloured sausage.

The scientific name describes the flower clusters, known as umbels, that are rounded, with equal stalks like an umbrella. The seed can be rather slow, sometimes taking 18 months to germinate.

The pomegranate is native to the Iranian Plateau , and has been cultivated in the Caucasus since ancient times. Leaves can withstand temperatures to 14 degrees F and pomegranates are sensitive to wet and need specific watering regiments.