The carnauba palm and the candelilla shrub are interesting plants that produce a useful wax. Many people are exposed to the wax via products that they buy.
Flowering currant is one of the most beautiful and easy-to-grow plants with early spring flowering. The flowers are formed in short, pending racemes. Their colour is bright pinkish-red and they come out gradually for about 3 weeks as the racemes grow. Deciduous leaves are palmate, lobed, ...
These dark colors look best in full sun, which is also where these plants will flower best. You will find them among the Flowering Trees. Look for plants in the Black Diamond range, which often have ‘Ebony’ in their names, or grow almost any plant in the ‘Magic’ series. Their ...
Most bushes and shrubs require partial to full sunlight. So, you’ll have the greatest opportunity for shrub choices if you plan on planting them in a well-lit area. Finally, when comparing the heights of these plants, keep in mind that you can keep them pruned to the size you desire. ...
Viburnums are larval host plants for spring azure and common blue butterflies. Edible parts Be aware that although American cranberry bush has sweet berries, its European look alike (V. opulus) has extremely bitter berries. Unfortunately, some nurseries sellV. opulusas American cranberry bush. ...
Plants are too tall. This isn’t really a problem with the Hydrangea but with the placement of the plant. A Hydrangea’s growth is genetically determined; some varieties, such as Nikko Blue, grow 6’ tall and 8’ wide. Others stay shorter. If your plant is too tall for the location ...