Urban Tolerant Plant Plant With Winter Interest For Sale In Knoxville

* An excellent hedge plant, tolerating hard clipping and maritime exposure and forming a dense stock-proof shelter. Noxious weed in California * Ilex aquifolium ( Holly , or European Holly to distinguish it from related species, may also be called Christmass...

* Very shiny dark green leaves, spiny; ultimately forms a dense, rounded crown; attractive gray bark, berries in various shades of red, lasting long into winter; parent of many cultivars.

* A species of maple in the snakebark maple group. * It is native to China , from Jiangsu south to Fujian and Guangdong , and west to southeastern Gansu and Yunnan.

It is native to southern Europe ( Sicily ), southwestern Asia ( Lebanon , Syria , Turkey ) and eastern Asia ( China ), with two well-separated populations. Fortunei, but is shorter, broader, and more densely branched; small whitish flowers; native to...

Synonyms include Ilex monticola . * Sometimes a tree, more often a shrub to about 15'; bright red fruits; grows on woody slopes from New York south to Georgia, west to Alabama (range of origin).

* Numerous flower stems rise in summer from the foliage mound to a height of 3' bearing wide, airy panicles (to 20" long) of tiny, variably-colored flowers (tones of gold, silver, purple and green) which form a cloud over the foliage that is particularly...

* Tolerant of regular trimming, though not into old wood, it can be grown as a dense hedge. The leaves are antibacterial, antipyretic, antitussive, astringent, diuretic, emmenagogue, emollient, expectorant, febrifuge, haemostatic, refrigerant and stomachic.

* This species has a deeply penetrating root system that firmly anchors the tree against winds. * It is a popular ornamental tree found far beyond its native range. * It is also grown for the cut Christmas tree industry.

Taxon: Acer pectinatum Wall. 1977 Name verified on: 01-Apr-1999 by ARS Systematic Botanists. Nicholson subsp. Last updated: 22-Oct-2001 No species priority site assigned. Check PlantSearch database of Botanic Gardens Conservation International for possible...

* Known for its intense fall colors of red and yellow. * Beautiful snakebark maple.

* Very shiny dark green leaves, spiny; ultimately forms a dense, rounded crown; attractive gray bark, berries in various shades of red, lasting long into winter; parent of many cultivars.

* Grown mostly for its striking red and multicolored bark that peels off to reveal other shades and colors. * It is a larger tree so should be given some room to grow. * Very ornamental tree.

* This is a naturally rare grass in the wild but it is widely cultivated for use as an attractive ornamental garden plant. * It has green arching foliage to 3 feet in USDA 8, with highlights of orange, copper, and gold, especially in drier soils.

* A deciduous tree native to the southeastern United States from North Carolina south to northwest Florida and west to eastern Texas. * It lives in the understory in moist, rocky soils on river banks, ravines, woods, and cliffs.

* Fruit - raw or cooked. * Very fragrant yellow flowers in early spring. * Shiny leathery leaves, coarse, evergreen, dark green or blue green. A pleasant acid flavour, it is nice when added to muesli or porridge.

* Plants can be grown as a medium-size hedge. * Bright green leaves, very dense, with a horizontal habit; orange, scarlet, and reddish purple in fall; yellow flowers followed by bright red fruit, very attractive in winter; generally a good, tough plant;...

* A fibre obtained from the bark is used in the manufacturing of Xuan Paper. The tree has a good quality timber. * Resembles Celtis but has winged fruits to 3/4"; dark green foliage; "gray-brown bark exfoliates in patches and is quite handsome...for the...

The wood can also be stained to imitate ebony. * Ilex opaca is a medium-sized broadleaved evergreen tree growing to 10-20 m tall, exceptionally up to 30 m tall, with a trunk diameter typically up to 50 cm, exceptionally 120 cm.

Usually occurs in the wild in gravel or rocky stream beds or at the base of rocky slopes along streams. * Ozark witch hazel is a deciduous, winter-blooming, Missouri native shrub with a rounded habit which typically grows 6-10' tall (less frequently to...

Synonyms include Ilex monticola . * Sometimes a tree, more often a shrub to about 15'; bright red fruits; grows on woody slopes from New York south to Georgia, west to Alabama (range of origin).

The fruit can also be made into preserves, pies, drinks etc or be dried and used like raisins. Sweet and juicy with a pleasant flavour, it makes good raw eating. * Gaultheria shallon is a leathery-leaved shrub in the heather family ( Ericaceae ), native...

Usually occurs in the wild in gravel or rocky stream beds or at the base of rocky slopes along streams. * Ozark witch hazel is a deciduous, winter-blooming, Missouri native shrub with a rounded habit which typically grows 6-10' tall (less frequently to...

* It has very striking white flower-like bracts that open in April and May before leaves emerge; shiny red fruit that ripens in late September and October. * The most familiar of the dogwoods; a small tree with low branches that tend to form horizontal...

* Has a deep, rich black-purple-red tone. * Very hardy cultivar which is upright and vigorous. * Leaves with seven lobes which radiate strongly outward.

* It has gracefully arching branches and grows somewhat faster than other cultivars. * The fall color is golden to red.

* When ripe, the sweet fruit of Persimmon somewhat recalls the flavor of dates. * Molasses can be made from the fruit pulp. * About the size of a plum, the fruit has an exquisitely rich flavour when it is fully ripe.

* It will also tolerate more moist conditions if it is given well drained soil. It is covered in red flowers in the winter and spring. * Templetonia is a genus of flowering plants in the family Fabaceae.