Redwood (metasequoia glyptostroboides)

Posted by admin on Sep 28, 2009 | Leave a Comment

Really the most exciting of the Redwoods is the Dawn Redwood, a native of Manchuria China. Thought to be extinct, but re-discovered in the 1940′s. The Dawn Redwood is a true Redwood. Like our Redwoods they are a living fossil an isolated “relic” species from a long time ago when there were vast forests of them. Seeds were introduced in the U.S. in 1948, and has been increasingly popular as an ornamental... 

Flowering Plum – Extra Large (carissa macrocarpa)

Posted by admin on Sep 27, 2009 | Leave a Comment

The Natal Plum is a semi-tropical evergreen, bearing fragrant, star-shaped white flowers and following pollination, dark red edible plum-shaped fruit. Easy indoor care. 10 years old 14″ – 16″ tall Suitable 6″ x 8″ humidity tray is recommended. To purchase add $3.50. Shipped via UPS 2-3 days – $14.95.   $79.95 | Bonsai Trees | Read more...  Read More →

Hinoki Cypress-Small (chamecyparis obtusa ‘compacta’)

Posted by admin on Sep 27, 2009 | Leave a Comment

Evergreen conifer with flat deep green fan-like foliage. Leaves edged with blue on the undersides. Pea-sized cones. Beautiful uncommon evergreen which is the smallest of the species. Not to be confused with Arborvitae. Hardy, Like the Japanese Maples keep outdoors. 4 years old 5″ tall Suitable 4 1/2″ x 6 1/2″ humidity tray is recommended. To purchase add $3.50. Shipped UPS 2-3 days – $10.95.   $29.95... 

Ponytail Palm – Medium (Beaucamea Recurvata)

Posted by admin on Sep 26, 2009 | Leave a Comment

The most striking feature of the Ponytail Palm is the swollen base of the trunk. The texture of the trunk looks and feels scaly like the foot of an elephant and is also known as Elephants Foot. The extraordinary thickening of the trunk serves as a water reservoir against dry spells, allowing the tree to go up to four (4) weeks without water and causing no ill effects. Excellent in low or higher lighting conditions.... 

Japanese (Laceleaf) Maple-Red (Acer Palmatum)

Posted by admin on Sep 26, 2009 | Leave a Comment

Red Leaves. This is the famous Japanese Maple which has finely dissected palmette shaped leaves (deeply cut like the palm of the hand). Unlike many other red leaf varieties, the deeply saturated purple-red leaves of this Japanese maple will not “bronze” or “green out” during the summer. Very beautiful tree that will lend a soft, delicate texture to a patio, deck balcony or garden. Grafted.... 
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