Tropical Plant Drought Tolerant Plant For Sale In Nebraska

* Smooth-bark Mexican Pine ( Pinus pseudostrobus ), ( Chamite and Pacingo ) distinctive names in Spanish, tree endemic to Mexico , 8 to 25 m tall, dense and round top, the bark is brown and fissured and smooth when young.

* The bark is cathartic, febrifuge and tonic. * Habitat and Range: sandy, gravelly, or rocky slopes, often growing in areas underlain by limestone bedrock. A decoction of the roots has been used in the treatment of kidney complaints and TB.

It is possibly native to Madagascar . * Another Australian native with green twigs and green scalelike leaves; does well in shoreline situations and poor soil; odd cones used in Christmas wreaths.

* Fraxinus quadrangulata ( Blue Ash ) is a species of Fraxinus native primarily to the Midwestern United States , as well as the Bluegrass region of Kentucky and the Nashville Basin region of Tennessee.

Can be grown as a hedge. Tolerates wide range of soils, including dry rocky or sandy soils. Blooms on new growth. Prune in early spring. Also tolerates some drought. Also useful for stabilizing embankments.

It also occurs south into northern Baja California in Mexico . The dark-green leaves are usually small, 2.5-7 cm long and 2-5 cm broad, thick and often spiny-toothed, particularly on young trees.

Sinensis has in vitro effects that may be indicative of antiallergic activities, possibly due to the saponins in fruits. * It is one of the alleged "50 fundamental herbs" used in traditional Chinese medicine.

* The plant was used for food and fiber by local Native American peoples such as the Havasupai. * Agave utahensis is a rosette-shaped agave having blue-green sharp-spiked leaves. Prick out the seedlings into individual pots of well-drained soil when they...

It is native to southern Europe . * A hardy perennial with gray or blue-gray rather frilly leaves, extremely fragrant (although many dislike the pungent scent); woody base; causes dermatitis in some people, for dry sunny places; also used medicinally...

It is native to the southwestern United States (western Texas , southern Arizona ), Mexico , the Caribbean , South America south to northern Argentina , and the Galapagos Islands .

* In recent years, this species has been extensively used in Bonsai. * Carpinus orientalis (Oriental Hornbeam) is a hornbeam native from southeastern Europe to northern Iran and occurs usually on hot dry sites at lower altitudes in comparison to the European...

* It is an exceptionally nutritious vegetable tree with a variety of potential uses. * In developing countries, moringa has potential to improve nutrition, boost food security, foster rural development, and support sustainable landcare.

It grows at moderate altitudes of 1,300-2,600 m, on dry soils, often together with Pinus monophylla . * A wax on the fruit is obtained by simmering the fruit in hot water and skimming off the wax as it rises to the surface.

Ponderosa is distinguishable in the field and certainly occurs at the type locality (Mount Rose, Nevada). Washoensis populations do not warrant distinction as a variety or even a subspecies of P.

This tiny trailing Hoya or Waxflower creates a dense mat of foliage that is perfect for spilling from larger containers where it can be used as a groundcover for larger tropicals, as a spiller for mixed containers, or as a dainty hanging basket specimen.

* The Mokala National Park in the Northern Cape is named after this tree. * Native to Tropical Africa.

* It differs from all other pinyon species in that it has very massive cones and large seeds. * A very attractive tree. In cultivation, leaves up to 23 cm long may be produced. * Seedlings have up to 24 cotyledons on germination (the most of any plant)!

* A conifer of narrow conical form with green, gray-green, or blue-green foliage; shiny reddish brown bark exfoliates in scales; likes heat, drought, and full sun; best in dry western regions.

* Slash Pine is named after the "slashes" – swampy ground overgrown with trees and bushes – that constitute its habitat. * Pinus elliottii , commonly known as the Slash Pine , is a pine native to the southeastern United States , from southern South...

8-10" long double or triple purple and white trumpets are borne throughout the warmest months. The uniquely colored cornucopia-like blooms and nearly black foliage create a striking contrast.

This plant is extremely cold hardy despite its tropical origins and is considered to be hardy as far north as zone 5 and 6 by some if provided with a deep mulch. Makes a beautiful container or garden specimen.

8" long golden trumpets with purple veins are borne in late winter and early spring on this scrambling tropical climber with cream and green variegated foliage.

* It is native to tropical Africa and southern India. * Leonotis nepetifolia is known in Trinidad as shandilay and the leaves are brewed as a tea for fever, coughs, womb prolapse and malaria.

* Native to Japan. * Japanese Black Pine can reach the height of 40 m, but rarely achieves this size outside its natural range. * Thick, slightly twisted bright green 3-4 1/2" needles.

It is still used for most of the same purposes in modern herbalism. The leaves of the plant are linear to lanceolate, 3-15 cm long and 0.3-3 cm broad, with a modified dentate, pinnately lobed margin; they give off a sweet odor, especially when crushed.

* Hippocrepis emerus reaches on average 50–150 centimetres (20–59 in) of height, with a maximum of 200 centimetres (79 in). * This plant occurs in northeastern Spain and in central Mediterranean countries up to northern Europe and to Asia Minor and...

Miss Julie Begonia is a small growing and compact cane-type or Angel Wing begonia that produces a near continuous display of bright pink flowers in large, dense rounded clusters. The dark green glossy Angel-Wing shaped foliage of this Begonia add elegance...