Trees and shrubs - page 4

Wise willow facts Name – Salix Family – Salicaceae Type – shrub Height – 3 to 13 feet (1 to 4 m) Exposure – full sun Soil – cool Foliage – deciduous Flowering – March Planting willow shrubs Best planted in fall to promote root development before winter, thus enhancing recovery. If potted or in containers, you can plant in spring without any risk. […]

Shrubby veronica offers spectacular flowering and simply beautiful leaves.

Snowball viburnum or guelder-rose is a very beautiful shrub, much appreciated in our gardens for its appealing blooming.

Shrub winter honeysuckle, Lonicera standishii, is part of the unavoidable winter blooming shrubs.

Basic Butcher’s broom facts Name – Ruscus aculeatus Family – Asparagaceae Type – bush Height – 32 to 48 inches (80 to 120 cm) Exposure – shade Soil – cool Foliage – evergreen Planting butcher’s broom Equally good are spring and fall for specimens purchased in pots. Follow our advice on planting shrubs. Pruning butcher’s broom No pruning is […]

Core Coral tree facts Name – Erythrina Family – Fabaceae Type – shrub Height – 10 to 20 feet (3 to 6 meters) Exposure – full sun Soil – rich enough Foliage – deciduous Flowering – May to August Planting coral tree We recommend planting in spring. Refer to our guidelines for planting and select a very sunny spot. Best grow in pots or garden boxes, especially if temperatures drop […]

The lemon bottle-brush is a small, original and very ornamental shrub.

The Japanese hydrangea vine is a beautiful shrub that blooms in summer.

Wonderful at the beginning of spring, these shrubs are among the first to celebrate spring in our gardens, balconies and terraces with their beautiful flowers. They are often major players in our mixed hedges and shrub beds

The tamarillo is a fruit shrub native to the tropics which bears delicious fruits with firm flesh and a tangy taste.

Grevillea junipera is a beautiful spring-blooming shrub, that is easy to grow in garden boxes, pots or in the garden.

European hophornbeam is a beautiful ornamental tree that can reach quite an impressive size when fully mature.

They share their flowers from spring to summer, and sometimes even longer! Either as part of a hedge or in a pot on your terrace, they share beautiful colors

Watanabe doublefile is a beautiful small shrub, much appreciated in our gardens for its appealing blooming.

White forsythia is a nice alternative to the more famous golden yellow forsythia, as it brings a touch of creamy white to your garden, balcony or terrace.

Pink Peppercorn facts, a short list Name – Schinus molle Family – Anacardiaceae Type – tree Height – 50 to 65 feet (15 to 20 meters) Exposure – full sun Soil – ordinary Foliage – evergreen Flowering – May to September. Fruit formation – June to September Planting pink peppercorn It is recommended to plant pink peppercorn in spring, for it to […]

Devil’s walking stick is an interesting shrub both for its summer blooming and for its large pointy leaves.

Its heart-shaped leaves have turned it into a symbol of love and faithfulness… But lime tree est more than anything an easy tree to grow, with rapid growth and refreshing shade.

Colored and fragrant, lilac is a shrub that will do wonders in letting you forget about harsh winters: its blooming is greatly increased when when winters are cold!

Short Horse Chestnut tree facts Name – Aesculus hippocastanum Family – Spindaceae Type – tree Height – 50 to 150 feet (15 to 45 meters) Exposure – full sun Soil – rich and cool Foliage – deciduous Flowering – May Planting a horse chestnut tree The planting usually is in October when the first horse chestnuts naturally start germinating. They grow very fast and their root development will have had […]

Liquidambar is a magnificent tree, especially in fall, when it is draped in scintillating fiery colors like gold, fire red and amber.

Common myrtle is a small, original, flower-bearing and very ornamental shrub.

The Viburnum plicatum ‘Mary Milton’, shown here, is one of the rare viburnums that offer such beautiful pink blooming.

Preparing oleander cuttings is very easy to do, and you’ll be able to propagate your oleander in a simple and cheap manner.

Persian Ironwood facts Name – Parrotia persica Family – Hamamelidaceae Type – shrub Height – 20 to 25 feet (6 to 8 m) Exposure – full sun to shade Soil – rather acidic Foliage – deciduous Flowering – January to March Planting Persian ironwood Preferably in fall to promote root development before winter. When planting, combine ⅓ heath with your garden soil. If you live in an area with […]

The end of summer is the best moment for light pruning of shrubs and ornamental plants.

Juniper is a very cute little conifer, famous for its berries from which alcohol is produced and that is also called juniperus.

Rhododendrons are nice shrubs perfectly suited to being grown in pots.

Osmanthus blooms and shares its jasmine-like fragrance right from the beginning of spring.

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

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

Scotch laburnum is a small tree or shrub that is incredibly flower-bearing, hardy and easy to care for.

Andromeda is a shrub that stays beautiful from spring to winter thanks to abundant blooming in spring and changing flamboyant hues for the leafage during the rest of the year.

Core Castorbean facts Name – Ricinus communis Family – Euphorbiaceae Type – annual shrub Height – 6 to 13 feet (2 to 4 meters) Exposure – full sun Climate – warm Soil – rich enough Foliage – deciduous Fruit formation – summer Planting castorbean In spring in soil preferably amended with soil mix, and if possible, organic soil conditioner like manure or […]

Corylopsis in full bloom is covered in bunches of fragrant pale yellow flowers.

Sweet Box is a beautiful shrub with a surprising name that produces beautiful winter blooms.

The Egyptians were familiar with putting trees in pots to carry them around easily, then the Chinese did it because it looked good, but the Japanese are the people who became masters in the art of bonsai.

Choosing evergreen shrubs is often a great solution to cut off inquisitive onlookers or simply to mark the limits of a garden with regarding to immediate neighbors.

Very much appreciated in coastal areas, this shrub has a magnificent summer blooming that lasts until the beginning of fall.

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

Italian Buckthorn facts Name – Rhamnus alternus Family – Rhamnaceae Type – shrub Height – 10 to 16 feet (3 to 5 meters) Exposure – full sun, part sun Soil – ordinary Foliage – evergreen Flowering – March to May Planting Italian Buckthorn Plant in spring preferably. If you plant in fall, you might constrain its proper development and regrowth, especially if the winter is harsh in your area. […]

Phyllyrea facts, a short list Name – Phillyrea Family – Oleaceae Type – shrub Height – 16 to 23 feet (5 to 7 meters) Exposure – full sun to shade Soil – ordinary Foliage – evergreen Flowering – April to June Planting phillyrea In fall or spring for potted shrubs. Only in fall for plants purchased with their roots bare. Follow our advice on planting shrubs Pruning phillyrea Follow our […]

Holly is a shrub that grows in the wild in most areas of the world. It is famous across the globe for its pointed prickly leaves.

The plane tree is one of the the most typical trees of certain regions like French Provence.

Germander facts, a summary

Very beautiful shrub with unique colorful flowering, Metrosideros carmineus is very interesting in summer, and also during the rest of the year for its evergreen foliage.

Japanese andromeda, or Pieris japonica, is a sumptuous shrub.

This smallish tree comes from Japan, and definitely lends a distinctive

Prunus laurocerasus is a shrub as attractive in summer as it is in winter thanks to its evergreen foliage which is dense and shiny.

Judas tree is a small spring-blooming tree that is simply beautiful.

Amelanchier is a shrub that boasts great assets in every season. It blooms in spring and offers superb white flowers in April or May. After that, it offers very cute little berries and ends up draped in flamboyant yellow, orange and red foliage in fall. Easy to grow and care for, you’ll find all the […]