Shrubs Trees Plants For Sale In Tampa

Chinese Witch Hazel is a nearly indestructible evergreen and can be pruned to form or allowed to grow into a large rounded shrub. Drought tolerant once well established, deer resistant and virtually pest free.

For more information on growing and selecting Hydrangeas below are some excellent online resources: ' Hydrangea Questions and Answers ' from The US National Arboretum ' Growing Bigleaf Hydrangea ' from the UGA Extension by Gary L.

Preferably a few hours in the morning, in the late afternoon, or filtered light, like through a pine, is fine as well with high light conditions the remainder of the day whenever possible.

*It appears that if Sawada's Mahogany is grown in a strongly acidic soil that it may produce flowers with purple overtones (soil pH of 4.5) as per the secondary image. Once well-established they need little additional care and will continue to perform...

Salt tolerant, drought resistant, deer resistant, and adaptable to a variety of soil types although they do appreciate good drainage and seem to prefer a mineral soil over humus based soils.

As the young foliage matures the lighter pinks lighten to a brightly contrasting near white against the deep maroon foliage. It has become a popular landscape shrub anywhere that it is hardy and rightfully so with it's dark foliage and brilliant spring...

Provide your Hydrangeas with a moist, rich, soil, and a deep organic mulch. In acid soils you can imagine the Aluminum ions being literally dissolved into the acidic water and being absorbed by the roots of the plant.

This Camellia was named for Mrs. Camellias prefer an acidic, humus rich soil with an organic mulch and average moisture. The flowers are on the small side but the plant is vigorous with a somewhat open habit and it flowers for an extended period beginning...

Sasanquas do appreciate a humus-rich soil, an organic mulch, and average moisture until well-established. The small leaved Sasanqua Camellias make excellent landscape or container plants and are much more tolerant of sun and soil conditions than the larger...

Use a slow release, non-burning acidifying fertilize instead when needed. Never use lime around Azaleas and realize that many of your 'garden' fertilizers like 8-8-8 and 13-13-13 contain lime as a filler so this could be toxic to them.

Flowers are borne in early to mid-season (December-March) on a large upright to rounded evergreen shrub. Prefers a humus rich acidic soil and will need moderate moisture until well established.

Blooms are followed by edible beans. A very drought tolerant and useful native US tree that produces spikes of small white, lightly fragrant flowers.

The medium to large, rich pink, double flowers are simply an added bonus in winter. Camellias are the rose of winter in southern gardens, with their colorful blossoms held against deep rich green glossy foliage on a naturally upright to rounded evergreen...

The Panicle Hydrangea flowers on new growth and so can be selectively pruned in late winter or early spring and can even be cut back to within 6" of the ground annually. A Royal Horticulture Society Award of Garden Merit recipient! PeeGee or Panicle Hydrangeas...

When grown or overwintered indoors provide them with plenty of cool direct sunlight. For more on growing Camellias as container plants see the following article by Dan Gill with LSU Agcenter: Camellias are Outstanding in Containers .

Woodville Red is an old heirloom variety that was first brought to Woodville, MS from Europe in 1820. Pick the flowers and float them in a bowl of water to bring their beauty indoors.

Flowers early to mid season. This Green Nurseries introduction is a seedling of Tama-No-Mura but has a double row of petals and was named in honor of the great Japanese baseball pitcher.

Never use lime around Azaleas and realize that many of your 'garden' fertilizers like 8-8-8 and 13-13-13 contain lime as a filler so this could be toxic to them. This rare Azalea's compact growth habit, durability, and rare flower form make this a definite...

The blue-gray foliage becomes yellow in fall color adding to its interest in the landscape. This Lespedeza requires very minimal maintenance and can be cut back nearly to the ground in winter if desired or you can selectively remove any dead or winter...

When grown or overwintered indoors provide them with plenty of cool direct sunlight. For more on growing Camellias as container plants see the following article by Dan Gill with LSU Agcenter: Camellias are Outstanding in Containers .

Yaupon Holly is one of the toughest and most tolerant native evergreen shrubs that we have in the US. It can be shaped into a hedge, topiary, or allowed to grow into it's natural large shrub to small tree form.

The fallen petals create a beautiful blanket beneath the dark green glossy foliage. These dwarf Camellias are amenable to pruning and shearing which should be done in spring. For more on growing Sasanqua Camellias read Dr. Allen Owings', an LSU AgCenter...

An open pollinated seedling (along with 'Canyon Creek') of Abelia chinense and selected through Michael Dirr's breeding program at UGA. Abelias are easily grown, drought, salt, deer, and pest resistant upright to arching evergreen to semi-evergreen shrubs.

Never use lime around Azaleas and realize that many of your 'garden' fertilizers like 8-8-8 and 13-13-13 contain lime as a filler so this could be toxic to them. This rare Azalea's compact growth habit, durability, and rare flower form make this a definite...

This is a reliable old heirloom that is perfect for lightly shaded areas where its brilliant flowers are certain to be a standout. Morning sun and afternoon shade would provide the perfect situation.

The small leaved Sasanaqua Camellias make excellent landscape or container plants and are much more tolerant of sun and soil conditions than the larger flowered Japonica Camellias.

We prefer well aged, decomposted bark based mixes over peat based mixes and usually add a little extra sand or hadite to ensure good drainage. Pick the flowers and float them in a bowl of water to bring their beauty indoors.