Symplocos–commonly called sapphireberry–is a large deciduous shrub or small tree that is often grown for its panicles or racemes of yellow or white flowers that appear in spring followed by blue, black, purple, or white berry-like fruits in autumn. There are about 250 species in the Symplocos genus, but only one, S. paniculata, is generally…
Bauhinia–commonly called orchid tree or Brazilian butterfly tree–are large shrubs and trees commonly grown for their orchid-like flowers. Bauhinia are tender plants grown in Hawaii, central and southern Florida, and mild-winter areas of California and Arizona. Bauhinia is not fussy about soil as long as the soil is well-drained. Bauhinia is a genus of about…
Tamarix — commonly called Tamarisk–are grown for their attractive, feathery foliage of small needle-like leaves and racemes of small pink or rose flowers. They are large shrubs and small trees that grow in windy locations, salt spray, and poor or sandy soil. They can be used as a windbreak, exposed hedge, and in seacoast gardens. Tamarix can be…
Symphoricarpos–commonly called snowberry or coralberry–are deciduous shrubs usually grown for their fleshy white to pink or dark blue or purple fruits that hang on the plant well into winter. Symphoricarpos’ fruit is preceded by bell or funnel-shaped, nectar-rich white to pink flowers. Symphoricarpos is very hardy. It is tolerant or poor soil and pollution. It…
Juniperus —commonly called junipers–is a large genus of evergreen coniferous plants, some are shrubs and some are trees. Many of them are often used landscape trees, shrubs, and ground covers. There is a form of juniper for almost every landscape use. Junipers have foliage that is needlelike or scalelike or both. Groundcovers range from 2…
Hippophae–commonly called sea buckthorn-is an open, mounding shrub usually grown for its linear, silvery-gray-green leaves and spherical orange fruits. While the flowers are usually inconspicuous, the fruits are showy. Hippophae tolerates low temperatures, wind, poor soil, and salt spray. It is a good screening or informal hedge plant for difficult situations. Grow Hippophae in a…
Subscribe today to get our weekly recipe newsletter! You don’t want to miss out!
