Trees and shrubs - page 3

Shrubby veronica, or Hebe, offers spectacular flowering and simply beautiful leaves.

The Albizia tree is famous for its fabulous summer blooming.

Catalpa is a true garden-enhancing tree. It offers unique shade foliage & flowers.

The coral tree (Erythrina species) is a family of trees with incredible flowers. Core Coral tree facts Name – Erythrina Family – Fabaceae Type – shrub Height – 10 to 20 feet (3 to 6 meters) Exposure – full sun Soil: rich  –  Foliage: deciduous  –  Flowering: end of spring, early summer It’s part of the Fabaceae family, as are Acacia and beans. Another common name for […]

Viburnum plicatum is a family of shrubs with stunning abundant blooming. Some are doublefile while others bloom like snowballs.

‘Mary Milton’ is one of the rare viburnums that offer a beautiful pink blooming.

More than 300 types of willow are available nowadays (Salix). Growing to different heights, these trees and shrubs are resilient and easy to prune.

You are certainly familiar with its branches that are covered with velvety catkins in spring… With its tight-bound shape, the ‘Kilmarnock’ goat willow (Salix caprea) is perfect for small gardens and balconies.

Arbutus unedo is appreciated for its beautiful red fruits that look like strawberries.

An ornamental pear tree is a tree that bears cute flowers at the beginning of spring.

Thuja isn’t the most elegant conifer but it does truly excel in cutting off the view for intrusive onlookers.

Inviting wild birds to forage for snacks in hedges is one of the most thrilling garden shows – and it’s great for the environment, too.

Hydrangea is a beautiful shrub, and pruning helps boost blooming and makes the plant healthier.

Hortensia, more commonly known as hydrangea, is a wonderful flower shrub.

Crinodendron has a beautiful summer blooming that’s a true enchantment in gardens.

Cestrum blooms in waves from spring to fall.

Kerria is a shrub covered in cute yellow blooms

Himalayan honeysuckle is a shrub with fantastic flowers.

Lomatia are small shrubs that bloom magnificently. A summary of Lomatia key facts Name – Lomatia species Family – Proteaceae Type – evergreen shrub

Korean forsythia looks just like yellow forsythia – but white.

Even though there aren’t very many, winter blooming shrubs are often the most amazing. They are unique in that they bloom when all the other plants are at rest.

Aside from its visual appeal, eucalyptus is a tree credited with many benefits and uses.

Camellia is a resilient winter-blooming shrub. Some types display their most beautiful gems at the heart of winter.

Mahonia is a simply astounding shrub during winter.

Chimonanthus, also called wintersweet, is a shrub with stunning winter blooming.

Why not go for a four-seasons hedge? Bored with drab monochrome conifers? Bring a bundle of delight to the neighborhood with a mixed hedge of ornamental flower, leaf and fruit shrubs.

Olive trees in the North? Yes, it can grow! A single thing matters: take great care of the special needs of this exceptional tree.

Don’t leave your garden boxes and pots empty during the cold season: many plants will let you landscape your balcony with plants in winter.

Mistletoe, or Viscum album, is a plant classified as a parasite for many species of trees.

Wintersweet is a wonderful winter-blooming shrub tree.

Nandina is a wonderfully beautiful shrub that many find appealing for its colored foliage and early summer blooming.

The mop-head acacia tree is an appealing ornamental tree. From planting and pruning to basic care, follow our advice to grow a thick, round mophead acacia.

Saint John’s wort is a shrub with abundant blooming which requires practically no care at all.

Silverberry is a very beautiful ornamental evergreen shrub.

An amazing blooming, beautiful leafage, ornamental fruits… Birds and insects love Japanese snowball. And we do, too!

You might not expect this: what is most fatal to olive trees in winter isn’t the cold – it’s moisture. Protect and winterize your olive tree by diverting excess water and providing shelter and insulation.

Araucaria araucana, or Monkey puzzle tree, is a surprising evergreen conifer that’s very ornamental.

With its dense clump-like silhouette and tight-growing stalks, Fargesia is the ideal candidate for growing a privacy hedge. This non-invasive bamboo grows corms that bear elegant, thin green leaves.

Windmill palm, or Trachycarpus, is one of the palm trees that best resist the cold – perfect for our temperate climates!

Cordyline australis is a beautiful exotic plant that’s worthy of appearing on the most far-flung travel postcards!

Butterfly bush key facts : Botanical names: Buddleja, Buddleia Common names – Butterfly bush, butterfly tree, summer lilac Family – Scrophulariaceae Type – Shrub Bearing – round Height – 10 to 18 feet (3 to 5 meters), depending on the species Breadth – 6 to 10 feet (2 to 3 meters) Exposure – full sun to part sun Soil – any type […]

Buddleia is a shrub that exhibits beautiful bunches of flowers that butterflies delight in.

Do you want to add a touch of greenery to your balcony or terrace? Go for evergreen laurel!

Deliciously fragrant and rich in honeybee nectar, the numerous little lemon yellow Mahonia flowers extend into long bunches for weeks on end,

A short-lived species in the Pear family, Bradford pear (Pyrus calleryana) bears particularly abundant blooms in early Spring. Bradford pear key facts Name – Pyrus calleryana ‘Bradford’ Family – Rosaceae Type – tree Height – 30 to 50 feet (9 to 15 m) Exposure – full and part sun Soil – no special requirements Foliage – deciduous Flowering – March to […]

Wild privet is a very beautiful shrub, often used in hedges for its beautiful leafage and its humble blooming.

The cedar tree is certainly one of the most beautiful conifers, and one of the most majestic, too.

Hornbeam or blue-beech is a common tree in our forests, and it also appears in many parks and gardens.

Winter viburnum species bloom from November to March. Blooming only occurs

Acer palmatum, or Palmate maple, is a type of Japanese maple that is without a doubt one of the most beautiful autumn shrubs.

Colorful to the point of being flamboyant, Japanese maple is a very beautiful shrub thanks to the color and delicate shape of its leaves.