Nitrogen Fixing Plant Seeds For Sale In Hartford

* A decidious Tree growing to 22 m (72ft 2in) at a fast rate. * Native to temperate forests, stream-banks, swamps and roadsides in northeastern Asia and Japan.

* 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. Betula is the genus for birch, and the species name refers to the birch-like leaves.

* Trees have extensive root systems and are sometimes planted on the banks of streams in order to prevent erosion.

Thrives in moist soil conditions, Prefers medium fertility soils with a pH between 6.0 - 6.5. Plants produce uncertain numbers of 4 leafed clovers considered lucky. Used for pasture, soil stabilization wildlife forage, hay.

The aromatic evergreen leaves are alternately arranged, each up to 8 centimeters long. 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...

Some of this nitrogen is utilized by the growing plant but some can also be used by other plants growing nearby. * This tree is remarkable for the number and length of the spines growing on its trunk, which makes it the most formidably armed of temperate...

* It is sometimes used for afforestation on infertile soils which it enriches by means of its nitrogen-fixing nodules, while not growing large enough to compete with the intended timber crop.

* 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. Betula is the genus for birch, and the species name refers to the birch-like leaves.

It is still used for most of the same purposes in modern herbalism. * Sweet fern was employed medicinally by several native North American Indian tribes who used it especially as a poultice to treat a variety of complaints.

* 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.

Mature bushes in the wild yield about 650g of fruit over 2 - 3 pickings. The vitamin C content is about 12mg per 100g. Juicy and pleasantly acid, they are tasty raw and can also be made into jams, preserves etc.

* The leaves and flowers are boiled and eaten. * A shrub; red flowers in racemes.

* This tropical legume can be grown as an annual in the north. It does well in humid tropics with high rainfall. Slightly sweet, it contains 20% or more protein, which is about 12 times that of potatoes.

* An orange-red to brown dye can be obtained from the bark. * It is a large shrub or small tree 3-12 m tall with smooth grey bark even in old age. * A shrub; shiny dark green leaves to 3" long; Native to Europe.

Mature bushes in the wild yield about 650g of fruit over 2 - 3 pickings. The vitamin C content is about 12mg per 100g. Juicy and pleasantly acid, they are tasty raw and can also be made into jams, preserves etc.

* Gorgeous yellow flowers in 15" pendulous clusters in May, beautifully displayed against deep green leaves; few trees are more lovely in flower; small, short-trunked tree or large shrub; seeds poisonous if eaten; native to Alps and Eastern Europe (and...

Taste trials consistently place this root very highly, it is certainly one of our favourites. Sweet and starchy, it is delicious when baked with a flavour that is somewhat like a sweet potato.

Some of this nitrogen is utilized by the growing plant but some can also be used by other plants growing nearby. * This tree is remarkable for the number and length of the spines growing on its trunk, which makes it the most formidably armed of temperate...

* Trees have extensive root systems and are sometimes planted on the banks of streams in order to prevent erosion.

This plant can be found growing in well drained soils of prairies, bluffs, and open woodlands. * The roots can grow deeper than 4 feet (1.2m). The compound leaves of this plant appear leaden due to their dense hairiness.

* Carobs are also known as St. John's bread because, according to tradition of some Christians, St. John the Baptist subsisted on them in the wilderness. * The pulp in the seedpods of carob is very nutritious and, due to its high sugar content, sweet-tasting...

Leaves & stems are covered with silver hair. Pharmaceutical preparations are manufactured from them. An open or shrubby growth form with round shaped flower heads attached to stems near the ends.

* Ononis spinosa is a plant belonging to the family Fabaceae , that is commonly known as spiny restharrow or just restharrow . It is found throughout much of Europe but seldom as far north as Scotland .

It has a very fast growth rate, young trees reach a height of more than 20 ft in 2–3 years. * The legume provides an excellent source of high protein cattle fodder. * Leucaena leucocephala has been considered for biomass production, as its reported...

* The plants can be used as a source of biomass. * The trees are very quick to establish and will grow at a rate of 1 metre or more per year when young. European alder ALGL2 Summary Duration Perennial Growth Habit Tree Native Status L48 (I), CAN (I) Federal...

It is found in Nebraska, western Oklahoma, southwestern South Dakota, Colorado, Wyoming, Utah, New Mexico, and Texas. * The wood is heavy, hard and brittle. * Tolerant of maritime exposure and amenable to training, this species can be grown as a hedge...

* 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.