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The Chusan Palm (Trachycarpus fortunei) is worldwide among the winter hardiest palm trees. A distinctive fibrous and brown netting surrounds the straight and usually single stem. The fir-tree green coloured palm fronds of this robust fan-palm can reach a diameter of up to 1m. They are incised to two-thirds. Chusan Palms grow as well in sunny as in... The Chusan Palm (Trachycarpus...
The Crape Myrtle variety ‘Rubra’ (Lagerstroemia indica) opens its upright flower panicles in late summer and autumn. The flowers have an intense pink to red colour that fades slightly during the blossom. Young leaves in spring are reddish, the smooth bark comes off in big flakes and gives the trunk an interesting look.General information to Crape Myrtle:... The Crape Myrtle variety ‘Rubra’...
The Bitter Orange (Citrus aurantium) is native to southern vietnam. It grows as a compact, well branched, medium-sized thorny shrub or tree with glossy, dark green leaves. The Bitter Orange (Citrus aurantium)...
‘Diospyros’ literally means ‘ambrosia’. Wearing such a name, it is no surprise that Kaki- fruits, so-called Persimmon, taste heavenly. When mature, the orange pulp of fruit is soft and juicy like jelly and melts in the mouth like pudding. Their taste is full-bodied and sweet- fruity. Note: when you buy a ‘Sharon’- fruit in a shop, this, too, is a Kaki-... ‘Diospyros’ literally means...
Pomegranates really are granates concerning the size of fruits and flowers. The intensly orange, bell- shaped flowers can reach a length up to 5-6cm. Depending on the conditions in the winter quarter, flowers will show in early summer or summer. The flowers are self- fertile (insect- fertilisation) which means that you need only one plant for harvesting... Pomegranates really are granates...
The Silk-Tree (Albizia julibrissin) with its delicately scented flowers is an attractive exotic plant for the garden. Long stamen make the flowers look like a pink powder puff. Also, the pinnately (feather-like) divided leaves add to the elegant appearance of the tree. At night or in case of drought the leaves fold together (hence its common name... The Silk-Tree (Albizia julibrissin)...
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