Category: Rare Plants
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LARIX decidua ‘Puli’
LARIX decidua ‘Puli’ is a European larch, but with drooping branches and very slow growth. It has little in common with the type species. We call this an interesting plant for all seasons: How to grow LARIX decidua ‘Puli’ This weeping European larch loves a place in the sun or in partial shade. It can…
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LEYCESTERIA formosa
LEYCESTERIA formosa is a very old small shrub (also called pheasant berry), but still too little widespread in our gardens. And yet, it is an interesting plant during all seasons. In fact, in spring, its tender green young shoots are very decorative. In summer, this plant continues to bloom in white clusters, and it is…
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PILGERODENDRON uviferum
We thought of collectors of very rare plants with the PILGERODENDRON uviferum, also called cypress of las Guaitecas (vernacular name). It is one of the most sought after plants by collectors. This conifer is native to Argentina and Chile. Its foliage is green and very thick, but does not sting. It is undoubtedly the southernmost…
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QUERCUS dentata ‘Carl Ferris Miller’
For lovers of exceptional foliage, QUERCUS dentata ‘Carl Ferris Miller’ is particularly surprising. Also called Daimyo oak or Japanese emperor oak, it has giant leaves of 25 to 30 cm, very thick and very tough. In addition, QUERCUS dentata ‘Carl Ferris Miller’ gives us an absolutely fantastic orange/apricot color in autumn.Despite its good vigor, this…
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LIQUIDAMBAR styraciflua ‘Schock’s Gold’
This yellow leaved American Sweetgum is one of the champions in its category. It currently offers us a mixture of flamboyant colors (orange and red) which contrast with its completely yellow foliage in spring and summer. In winter, its yellow colored bark makes it a sight for the garden. LIQUIDAMBAR styraciflua ‘Schock’s Gold’ is a…
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ACER peudosieboldianum ‘North Wind’ (R)
This Korean maple is a recent introduction. For Japanese maple lovers experiencing disease issues on them, ACER pseudosieboldianum ‘North Wind’ (R) offers very similar leaves, great autumn colors without the disease constraints of Japanese maples. It is really a plant to introduce into our gardens both for its beauty of the leaves and its shape.…
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PRUNUS serrulata ‘Royal Burgundy’
Yes, PRUNUS serrulata ‘Royal Burgundy’ is indeed a Japanese Cherry tree, but its originality lies in its purple foliage in spring and summer. If your garden lacks flowers or colors, then this plant offers you an exceptional double pink bloom for long weeks. It will bring a colorful touch to your garden also in spring…
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ACER rubrum ‘Fairview Flame’
With ACER rubrum ‘Fairview Flame’, it’s easy to set the garden on fire in autumn. Its particular name ‘Fairview Flame’ matches the flamboyant color of its foliage in autumn (see photo). It is one of the maples with the brightest red foliage. Its vernacular name is also red maple. In summer, its dense green leaves…
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PINUS thunbergii ‘Thunderhead’
PINUS thunbergii ‘Thunderhead’ is a dwarf and compact form. This Japanese black pine (vernacular name) has dark green foliage and grows really slowly. It is also very decorative during the development of its young shoots. The subject of the photo is about 20 years old. As it ages, this conifer takes on pretty irregular shapes…
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ARALIA elata
ARALIA elata also called the Japanese angelica tree (vernacular name) is the plant of the four seasons: In spring, its young shoots are remarkable, in summer its huge leaves give it an exotic appearance with an important white flowering, in autumn its leaves take on superb flamboyant colors and finally in winter, its vertical stems…