Nitrogen Fixing Plant Drought Tolerant Plant For Sale In San Francisco

* The Cercocarpus betuloides leaves are distinctive in that they have smooth edges from the base to about half way up, then are wavy or toothed to the rounded tip. * The wood of the shrub extremely hard and reddish, from which the common name comes.

Korshin skii may occur where these species are sympatric. It sends roots down really fast to lock itself onto shifting sands and in search of moisture. * Small, gray-green compound leaves, light yellow flowers in May and June; native to Siberia and northern...

Some of this nitrogen is utilized by the growing plant but some can also be used by other plants growing nearby. * This species has a symbiotic relationship with certain soil bacteria, these bacteria form nodules on the roots and fix atmospheric nitrogen.

* Dark purple or purplish blue flowers in spikes; fast, coarse growth, good for dry, poor soil. * It is found throughout eastern Canada, northern Mexico, and most of the continental United States.

Plants are hardy to about -25°c. It is widespread in the eastern part of the USA (from Florida to Canada), Canada (south of Ontario), and on the coasts of the Arctic Ocean, where it grows on sand hills.

* It is used for reclaiming eroded hillsides and wastelands and for stabilizing drift sands as well as for fuel. This is one of the best woody species for binding moving sand. * Makes a good screen or hedge in warm temperate areas.

Gleditsia sinensis has been used in China for at least 2000 years as a detergent. * The pod is used as a soap substitute. Sinensis has in vitro effects that may be indicative of antiallergic activities, possibly due to the saponins in fruits.

It flowers in late spring, bearing panicles of yellow pea-like flowers. Good background plant. Succeeds in cold exposed situations and tolerates industrial pollution. * A very tolerant and easily grown plant, it succeeds in almost any soil or situation...

* A yellow dye is obtained from the wood. * An evergreen shrub with compound leaves, 1" violet-blue fragrant flowers in 2-3" pendulous clusters; pods 1-7"; seeds are bright red, sometimes used for necklaces, but are said to be poisonous; native to Texas,...

The compound leaves of this plant appear leaden due to their dense hairiness. This plant can be found growing in well drained soils of prairies, bluffs, and open woodlands. * Plants have an extensive root system, they tolerate poor dry soils and are also...

* 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 nitrogen available to other plants growing nearby.

Wood - heavy, very hard, strong, durable in contact with the soil, coarse-grained. * A spiny tree with small greenish flowers in 4" racemes; leaves pinnate or bipinnate; name suggests it is a good choice for wet areas; native to southeast U.S. * Having...

It is good fodder for animals, improves the soil, allows natural vegetation to become established, and prevents soil erosion by wind and rain. * This is one of ther best species for soil stabilization and reviatalization in cold arid zones where few plants...

* Make sure to water during the hot months to keep it from fading, and pick off dead flowers to keep the plant blooming till the first frosts of fall. * This easily cultivated, Annual plant grows and blooms best in cooler climates, but if kept cool by...

* The roots themselves are branched and deep, which helps the plant withstand periods of drought. Australis is the most commonly cultivated species in its genus, and is also cultivated beyond its native continent in other areas such as Great Britain,...

* The shrub takes a rounded form and has many branches covered in deciduous leaves. The leaves are made up of many pairs of slightly hairy oval-shaped leaflets, each up to about 3 centimeters long.

The stems grow slowly and often tightly together, eventually reaching 2-5 m tall with a trunk diameter of 20-25 cm. The young shoots or suckers from the bottom of the plant are also used.

Plant them out into their permanent positions in late spring or early summer, after the last expected frosts. Use a very well drained compost and be very careful not to overwater, the seedlings are very susceptible to a wet soil.

* Crotalarias are grown in the tropics as green manure cover crops due to their nitrogen fixing capabilities and drought tolerance. * They are occationally grown as ornamentals for their yellow flowers and interesting rattling seed pods.

* Celtis australis is supposed to have been the Lotus of the ancients, whose fruit Herodotus, Dioscorides, and Theophrastus describe as sweet, pleasant, and wholesome. * The flexible thin shoots are used as walking sticks.

The species is often smaller, stunted and twisted in coastal exposures. It is drought-tolerant and grows on dry, rocky soil. * The mature trees grow to a height of 15-25 m, rarely up to 34 m, with a trunk diameter of up to 1.2 m.

The plant has a lignified stem with green branches bearing five to nine leaflets. * This plant occurs in northeastern Spain and in central Mediterranean countries up to northern Europe and to Asia Minor and Tunisia.

* Penstemon grandiflorus is a perennial plant of the genus Penstemon. * A decoction of the leaves has been used in the treatment of chills and fevers. * A very ornamental plant! * Succeeds in ordinary rich garden soils so long as they are well-drained.

* As a xerophytic (drought-resistant) species, carob is well adapted to the ecological conditions of the Mediterranean region. * The seedpods are filled with a saccharine pulp and can be eaten both green or dried.

The raceme inflorescence is very tall, reaching a maximum of 4 m (12 ft). Prick out the seedlings into individual pots of well-drained soil when they are large enough to handle and grow them on in a sunny position in the greenhouse until they are at least...

* Because of its resistance to pollution and salt, it is a popular horticultural tree. Pinus thunbergii prefers cooler climates and loves full sun. * Native to Japan. * It is one of the classic bonsai subjects.

* Yellow flowers bloom in spring and summer and produce fruit in pods typically containing one seed. * Seeds can be viable for up to 30 years. Consequently, hay containing the plant must be properly dried and cured, especially in wet environments.