Hedge Plant Urban Tolerant Plant For Sale In Birmingham

Succeeds in sun or semi-shade. * It is an evergreen shrub or small tree growing to 2–5 m (rarely 6 m) tall, with smooth, pale grey-brown bark on the stems. The flowers are white, with a four-lobed corolla 5–6 mm long; they are borne in clusters 7–15...

* A shrub or small tree, with erect branching; sometimes rather scraggly; grown for its big, conspicuous late summer flowers, 4", white, "blue," purple, or red, in mid to late summer; seems to flower well in shade as well as sun; tolerant of urban conditions;...

* Ilex aquifolium ( Holly , or European Holly to distinguish it from related species, may also be called Christmass Holly or Mexican Holly) is a species of holly native to western and southern Europe , northwest Africa and southwest Asia .

* This tough, thicket-forming, Missouri native deciduous shrub grows 5-8 feet tall with gracefully arching branches. * Very hardy; white or pinkish flowers in small clusters; brown bark peels off in strips; tough, easy to grow, and adaptable, albeit rather...

It also is grown as both a medicinal herb and as a condiment. It is sometimes grown as an ornamental plant in gardens , especially because of its bluish leaves, and also sometimes for its tolerance of hot and dry soil conditions.

* Plants can be grown as an informal (untrimmed) hedge, though they are also amenable to trimming. * The cultivar 'Tallhedge' has been selected for hedging. The cultivar 'Tallhedge (syn 'Columnaris') is very suitable for this purpose.

* Oleander grows to 2–6 m (6.6–20 ft) tall, with spreading to erect branches. The fruit is a long narrow capsule 5–23 cm (2.0–9.1 in) long, which splits open at maturity to release numerous downy seeds .In the past, scented plants were sometimes...

* Easily grown in average, medium, well-drained soil in full sun to part shade. Prune in early spring. Also tolerates some drought. Blooms on new growth. Can be grown as a hedge. Also useful for stabilizing embankments.

Usually of conical form; Hortus says it's the typical species. The habit is pleasingly pyramidal. * Taxus cuspidata ( Japanese Yew or Spreading Yew ) is a member of the genus Taxus , native to Japan , Korea , northeast China and the extreme southeast...

* This 6-8' shrub is "of matchless elegance a its fleecy sprays lovely in their silken lightness" (A. Johnson) & contrasting beautifully with the lush pinnate foliage, in its first reddish growth or its later fresh-green.

* This species of pearlbush is an early-blooming, upright deciduous shrub that is native to Manchuria and Korea. Elliptic, serrate, pale green leaves (to 3" long) turn yellow in fall.

* The crushed leaves are very aromatic. * It requires full sun, but is hardy and cold tolerant. * Perovskia atriplicifolia, Russian sage, is a flowering herbaceous perennial plant or subshrub that is native to central Asia in an area that includes Afghanistan,...

* Leycesteria formosa ( Himalayan Honeysuckle , Flowering Nutmeg , Himalaya Nutmeg or Pheasant Berry ) is a deciduous shrub in the family Caprifoliaceae , native to the Himalaya and southwestern China .

* Prunus laurocerasus (common name Cherry laurel and sometimes called English laurel in North America) is a species in the genus Prunus , native to regions bordering the Black Sea in southwestern Asia and southeastern Europe , from Albania and Bulgaria...

Petiole 4–8 mm, initially densely yellow tomentose, subglabrous when old; stipules linear-lanceolate, 4–5 mm, sparsely tomentose or glabrescent at fruiting; leaf blade obovate to elliptic, 2–4.5 × 1.2–2.8 cm, thickly leathery, midvein prominently...

Angustissima is normally used), odontalgic and vulnerary. Viscosa is a shrub growing to 1–3 m (3.3–9.8 ft) tall, rarely a small tree to 9 m (30 ft) tall. However, pre-treatment of the seed in very hot water may be needed.

There will be a few seedlings that develop thorns, but not many. The pods have been seen as a good antidote for children's complaints. It is a popular street tree in the East and Midwest and offers a graceful habit and fine textured leaves that can be...

Mugo pine is most attractive with its natural shape. Drought tolerant, disease and insect tolerant are also good assets for a bonsai. The Mugo Pine has small dark green evergreen needles helping it to look great all year.

* Stored seed should be sown as early in the year as possible and given cold stratification - it might not germinate until spring of the following year.

* Tilia cordata ( Small-leaved Lime , occasionally Small-leaved Linden) is a species of Tilia native to much of Europe and western Asia , north to southern Great Britain (north to about Durham ), central Scandinavia , east to central Russia , and south...

* 11-15 tapering, pointed leaflets make up the feathery leaves of this little known 20-30' tree & are carried on red shoots; its 4-6" clusters of early flowers are followed by creamy-yellow fruit tinted with pink...

* An excellent windbreak for maritime areas, it grows quite quickly and establishes well even in very windy sites. * Bacteria on the roots fix atmospheric nitrogen - whilst this enables the tree to grow well in quite poor soils it also makes some of this...

As a Bonsai, the Holm Oak will not produce many flowers or acorns. * Quercus ilex , the Holm Oak or Holly Oak is a large evergreen oak native to the Mediterranean region . * It is a member of the white oak section of the genus, with acorns that mature...

The fruits are popular with birds, who distribute the seeds. * The blossoms have been used in the treatment of measles. * The fruit is a bright red or sometimes purple drupe containing 3 to 5 seeds.

* Myrtus communis, the Common Myrtle, is used in the islands of Sardinia and Corsica to produce an aromatic liqueur called Mirto . * The plant is very tolerant of regular clipping and can be grown as a hedge.

It is a rapidly growing large shrub or small tree, and rarely survives to 100 years. The plant is drought-deciduous, shedding its foliage for most of the year, leafing out after rainfall.

* Chinese Elms are frequently used in bonsai; they are considered a good choice for beginners owing to their high tolerance of pruning. * A small to medium deciduous , semi-deciduous (rarely semi- evergreen ) tree growing to 10–18 m (30–60 ft) tall...