Archive for August, 2009

Ficus – Corkscrew (ficus exotica)

Monday, August 31st, 2009

This coiled Ficus has 3 complete spirals which form the trunk of the tree. This popular tree is recommended for home or office and does well in low to high lighting conditions. Very easy to care for. 10 years old. 22″ – 26″ tall. Suitable 6″ x 8″ humidity tray is recommended. To Purchase add $3.50. Shipped via UPS 2-3 days – $19.95.

 

Flowering White Serissa – Small-Tree of a Thousand Stars (serissa japonica)

Monday, August 31st, 2009

Tree of a Thousand Stars. The Japonica has somewhat elongated spoon shaped shiny green leaves. It is a twiggy tree that grows tighter with shearing. This Northern Chinese Serissa has small white trumpet shaped blossoms. Easy indoor care. 3 years old. 8″ tall. Suitable 6″x4″ humidity tray is recommended. To purchase add $2.95. Shipped via UPS 2-3 days – $10.95.

 

Sweet Acacia (acacia farnesiana)

Sunday, August 30th, 2009

This small tree which is native to tropical America has very small feathery, finely divided leaflets on compound leaves and has a soft medium green color. The slightly rough stems are a rich chocolate brown or grey having sharp short multiple thorns. The small, yellow, puff-like flowers are very fragrant and appear in clusters in late winter and also sporadically after each new flush of growth, providing nearly year round bloom. The persistent fruits have a glossy coat and contain seeds which are cherished by birds and other wildlife. Great for indoors. 9 years old. 10″-12″ tall. Suitable 8″x6″ humidity tray is recommended. To purchase add $3.50. Shipped via UPS 2-3 days – $12.95.

 

Camellia (camellia oleifera)

Saturday, August 29th, 2009

Autumn flowering evergreen with large single pink 31/2″ pink blooms. Has glossy drak blue-green leaves with a loose arching habit. Keep outdoors and protect from winter winds. Hardy to -5F. 8 years old. 14″-16″ tall. Suitable 8″x6″ humidity tray is recommended. To purchase add $3.50. Shipped via UPS 2-3 days – $11.95

 

Hokkaido Elm-Large (ulmus parvifolia ‘hokkaido’)

Friday, August 28th, 2009

Native to Japan and Korea, the Hokkaido Elm is a Chinese Elm, not troubled by the Dutch Elm disease that has destroyed so many other species. It is extremely slow growing and will grow only to about 18″ tall. The Hokkaido forms a rugged trunk with a corky bark that flakes off in rounded plates. This cultivar of ulmus has the tiniest leaf of all Elms (only 3/8″ long)and they are short-stalked, oval with a slightly pointed tip and toothed margins, bright green on the upper surface, lighter green underneath. Very nice fall coror. Decideous. Temperate. Protect from frost. 11 years old. 12″ tall. Suitable 10″x8″ humidity tray is recommended. To purchase add $4.95. Shipped via UPS 2-3 days – $12.95.

 
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