Urban Tolerant Plant Seeds For Sale In Cambridge

Johnson) & contrasting beautifully with the lush pinnate foliage, in its first reddish growth or its later fresh-green. * This 6-8' shrub is "of matchless elegance a its fleecy sprays lovely in their silken lightness" (A.

* It is found at elevations ranging from sea level to 2,000 metres (6,600 ft), most commonly from 250–1,600 metres (820–5,250 ft). The leaves ("needles") are thinner and more flexible in western populations.

* The fruit extract of Gleditsia sinensis also has inhibitory effects on isolated cancer cell cultures. A lupane acid extracted from the thorns showed in vitro anti-HIV activity. Gleditsia sinensis has been used in China for at least 2000 years as a detergent.

* This species has a symbiotic relationship with certain soil bacteria, these bacteria form nodules on the roots and fix atmospheric nitrogen. * This tree is remarkable for the number and length of the spines growing on its trunk, which makes it the most...

* Remove dead flowers to extend the flowering period. It is the wild ancestor of the garden Carnation . * A very tolerant plant, succeeding in the salt laden air and strong winds of the coast as well as in the sulphur polluted air of cities.

* An upright bush with evergreen leaves; five-petaled very fragrant flowers at the tips of branches, throughout the year in hot areas; parents of this strain have pink flowers; doesn't mind wind, salt, poor soil; all parts of the plant are highly toxic;...

* 11-15 tapering, pointed leaflets make up the feathery leaves of this little known 20-30' tree & are carried on red shoots; its 4-6" clusters of early flowers are followed by creamy-yellow fruit tinted with pink...

* An upright bush with evergreen leaves; five-petaled very fragrant flowers at the tips of branches, throughout the year in hot areas; parents of this strain have pink flowers; doesn't mind wind, salt, poor soil; all parts of the plant are highly toxic;...

It grows slowly, requiring about ten years to reach 1.2 metres (4 ft) in height but can grow much faster. It is the natural symbol of the island of Tenerife, together with the Blue Chaffinch.

* The leaves are alternate, 50–100 mm long, with a 15–20 mm petiole ; they are of two types, with palmately five-lobed juvenile leaves on creeping and climbing stems, and unlobed cordate adult leaves on fertile flowering stems exposed to full sun,...

* The Chinese make fences around their compounds with interlaced branches of this plant.These branches take root and form a very graceful hedge. * Shrub with upright stems; narrow bamboolike leaves, shiny bright green; small whitish flowers; a roughish...

* Deschampsia cespitosa , commonly known as Tufted Hair-grass or Tussock grass is a wild plant from the grass family (Poaceae). It typically forms a low, dense tussock (to 16" tall) of very thin (1/5" wide), arching, flat to inrolled, dark green grass...

It is easily raised from seeds which germinate early in the first season. It weighs about 28lb per cubic foot. It is highly valued for posts and fencing rails, and is also used for interior finishes, cabinet work etc.

* The leaves are alternate, 50–100 mm long, with a 15–20 mm petiole ; they are of two types, with palmately five-lobed juvenile leaves on creeping and climbing stems, and unlobed cordate adult leaves on fertile flowering stems exposed to full sun,...

* The leaves or bark have been placed in cupped hands over the nose and inhaled as a mild hallucinogen. * A tea is made from the leaves. * The leaves are used as a condiment in gravies etc.

Pocket gophers dig burrows underneath it during the winter. * This shrub is an important food source for a number of animals, including bighorn sheep, white-tailed deer, and grizzly bears.

It needs full sun to grow well, is intolerant of shade, and is resistant to snow and ice damage. It usually has a rounded conic form, that becomes irregular with age. The leaves ("needles") are thinner and more flexible in western populations.

* It is frequently grown as an ornamental tree in Europe north of its native range, grown for its decorative flowers (the species is also sometimes called "Flowering Ash"). The quality is better from the upper stems.

Can be grown as a hedge. Prune in early spring. Tolerates wide range of soils, including dry rocky or sandy soils. Also useful for stabilizing embankments. Blooms on new growth. * Garden Uses Mass or group in the shrub border or native plant garden.

* Dirr notes that several forms occur, but the one most of us recall fondly divided into several major trunks topped by spreading, arching, pendulous branches. * The glorious elm that used to line American streets.

* The fruit and seed can be ground up finely together and used as a flavouring. It is also known as the nettletree, beaverwood, northern hackberry, and American hackberry. It is a moderately long-lived hardwood with a light-colored wood, yellowish gray...

* Shiny green leaves. * This is an excellent pioneer species for re-establishing woodlands on disused farmland, difficult sites etc. * Native to southern Italy (including Sardinia ) and Corsica.

* Can be overwintered if mulched to zone 4. * Develope to maturity in only 60-65 days. * These scallions are perfect for adding mild flavor to salads of all kinds. * Many Welsh onions can multiply by forming perennial evergreen clumps.

It needs full sun to grow well, is intolerant of shade, and is resistant to snow and ice damage. It usually has a rounded conic form, that becomes irregular with age. The leaves ("needles") are thinner and more flexible in western populations.

It is adaptogenic, analgesic, anti-inflammatory, antipyretic and diuretic. * The root bark contains saponins, acanthosides, cardiac glycosides and polysaccharides. It is used in Korea in the treatment of lumbago, neuralgia, arthritis and oedema.

* Foliage dark green in summer, orange or orange red in fall. * Doesn't mind heat and drought; grows quickly. * In the low-elevation deserts of Arizona, it is the only tree whose leaves turn scarlet in fall.

* ariable; crown is rounded; gray branches; white flowers with yellow anthers; red fruit to 1" wide; may have 2" thorns; susceptible to rust; native to eastern and central U.S. * The plant is tolerant of being trimmed and will even resprout if cut back...