Nitrogen Fixing Plant Flowering Shrub For Sale In Massachusetts

* The wood is heavy, hard and brittle. It has thin and smooth bark. Montanus often remains under 1 metre (3.3 ft) in height because of browsing by elk and deer, but can reach 20 feet (6.1 m).

* Plants have an extensive root system, they tolerate poor dry soils and are also wind resistant, they are used as a windbreak and also to prevent soil erosion. * Resinous pustules on the plant contain 'amorpha', a contact and stomachic insecticide that...

* The plant contains several biologically active compounds. Experimentally, it has demonstrated antitumor activity against Walker-256 carcinosarcoma and is also reportedly effective in lowering blood cholesterol levels.

It is very good. * It is a perennial plant that develops in a cultivated or wild in the mountains of Peru . A delicious carbonated beverage can be made from the boiled leaves. * The leaves are used as a tea substitute.

* Calia secundiflora is a species of flowering shrub or small tree in the pea family, Fabaceae , that is native to the southwestern United States ( Texas , New Mexico ) and Mexico ( Chihuahua and Coahuila south to Hidalgo , Puebla and Queretaro ).

* The plant contains several biologically active compounds. Experimentally, it has demonstrated antitumor activity against Walker-256 carcinosarcoma and is also reportedly effective in lowering blood cholesterol levels.

* Caragana arborescens , or Caragana or Siberian peashrub or Siberian peashrub , is a species of legume . It is a shrub growing to heights of 12 feet or more and is a perennial . It is commonly grown throughout the northern hemisphere as a landscaping...

* This easily cultivated, Annual plant grows and blooms best in cooler climates, but if kept cool by mulching around the base it can grow in hotter areas as well. * An essential oil obtained from the flowers is used in perfumery.

We have put together a collection containing 2 Tree Form Persian Lilacs and 3 Persian Lilac shrubs. The shrub form grows up to 8' tall, but can easily be pruned to a smaller size. Can take partial shade or full sun.

* While the point of origin is Mexico and Central America the species has a pantropical distribution incorporating Northern Australia and Southern Asia. * An essential oil called Cassie is distilled from the flowers.

* Grown for its white flowers, borne in late summer after most other flowering trees have long finished flowering. * This species is commonly used in Chinese medicine and is considered to be one of the 50 fundamental herbs.

* A broad, flat-topped shrub native to northeast U.S.; has fragrant foliage, long, narrow, frondlike leaves; a nitrogen-fixer, so good for poor soils; takes sun or part shade. * t is a deciduous shrub, growing to 1.5 m tall.

For a windbreak plant two to five rows for the most effective protection. Shipped 18 to 24 inches tall. Plant six feet apart in rows eight feet apart. Cultivate for the first two years.

We are pleased to offer you a very unusual find in rhododendrons. Blooms mid-late season. When just beginning to show color the flowerbuds on Polar Night Rhododendron are so dark they appear black and then maintain a rich deep dark purple bloom.

It is, however, strongly fire-adapted, sprouting from rhizomes after wildfire and developing a waxy film of flammable resins on its foliage. * The leaves have been woven into skirts and aprons.

It tolerates a wide range of soil and climatic conditions. In September, branches are smothered with baskets of bright red berries loved by songbirds. The Cardinal Autumn Olive is ideal for property lines, corners, borders and windbreaks.

* Native to semiconsolidated sand dunes; 900-2400 m. It is good fodder for animals, improves the soil, allows natural vegetation to become established, and prevents soil erosion by wind and rain.

This distinct plant, alone in its genus, commemorates Baron Ferdinand von Ungnad, Austrian ambassador at Constantinople, who introduced the Horsechestnut into western Europe in 1576.

It is native to western North America from British Columbia to California to Colorado , where it grows in several habitat types including coniferous forest , chaparral , and various types of woodland.

* Tolerant of dry alkaline soils. Some of this nitrogen is utilized by the growing plant but some can also be used by other plants growing nearby. A very ornamental plant, it prefers a continental climate with hot summers and cold winters.

* Syringa josikaea ( Hungarian Lilac ) is a species of Lilac , native to central and eastern Europe , in the Carpathian Mountains in Hungary , Romania , and western Ukraine . * A good hedging plant, it is very tolerant of trimming.

This species has a symbiotic relationship with certain soil bacteria, these bacteria form nodules on the roots and fix atmospheric nitrogen. Legume species. Seeds should produce mostly blue flowers, but may show some breaks to colors of reds, yellows...

* Sophora is one of the four genera of native legumes in New Zealand; the other three are Carmichaelia , Clianthus , and Montigena .Flowering of Kowhai is staggered, from July through to November, meaning each tree will get attention from birds.

* 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.

It is native to Europe and North Africa, but it is known on other continents where it is grown as an ornamental and used in landscaping for erosion control. * The inflorescence is a raceme of generally pea-like yellow flowers about 3 centimeters long.

* It has reddish stems armed with reddish-brown thorns. * This is an interesting species rose due to it's abundant musky smelling yellow flowers and interesting red hips in autumn.

* Ribes alpinum , or Alpine Currant , is a small deciduous shrub native to central and northern Europe from Finland and Norway south to the Alps and Pyrenees ; in the south of its range, it is confined to high altitudes.