Cute and lush, Salix integra pink dwarf willow
Dappled willow (Salix integra) is a surprising little fellow with flamingo-like foliage.
Willow
Wind in the willows, swaying cascades of leaves, strange puff-like flowers… Willows are surprising and beautiful! Discover our pages about them.
Dwarf weeping trees for pots and small gardens
You’ll be thrilled to discover a whole series of dwarf weeping trees that, even though small, still boast a weeping, trailing branch habit. Here are a few of our favorite ‘Pendula’ varieties!
Willow-leaf pear, a beautiful ornamental fruit tree with wispy leaves
This smallish pear tree has a bearing and leaves that closely resemble those of the weeping willow. Willow-leaf pear key facts Name – Pyrus salicifolia Family – Rosaceae Type – tree Height – 16 to 32 feet (5 to 10 m) Exposure – full sun, part sun Soil – ordinary Foliage – deciduous Flowering – March-April Wispy leaves and sometimes weeping branches make willow-leaf pear a great ornamental […]
11 plant-me-now melliferous shrubs for pollinators
As appealing to us as they are to pollinators, melliferous plant species are where pollinator insects reign as kings. These beautiful flowers are gorged with pollen and nectar offered up for pollinators to feed on, a trade-off that 80% of all flower-bearing species sign up for in order to reproduce.
Small willows for small gardens, big ones for bigger gardens
More than 300 types of willow are available nowadays (Salix). Growing to different heights, these trees and shrubs are resilient and easy to prune.
Salix Caprea ‘Kilmarnock’, a miniature weeping willow
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.
Winter blooming shrubs, beautiful flowers in the cold
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.
Cuttings and propagation, guiding principles
Preparing cuttings is a simple plant propagation technique that works for many plants. Its main advantage is that it allows you to reproduce the same exact plant
Lower fever naturally with plants
Fever, this common and frequent ailment that everyone has experienced, is a symptom revealed through abnormally high body temperature in the absence of any intense physical effort. Plants can help treat it.
Guttation – how plants deal with too much water
Guttation is the expelling of excess water or nutrients through tiny openings on leaves and stems. This biological process enables plants to restore balance
Hat racking, a drastic solution to recover runaway trees
In some cases, ornamental shrubs or trees neglected for a long time need drastic pruning to get back into shape.
Willow shrubs, small but ever so elegant
Not all willows grow tall. Some stay short and cute! Here are some willow shrubs to discover. 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 […]
Allergic to pollen? Types of plants to avoid, and what to replace them with
Sneezing, red eyes, runny noses… spring is the time when allergy-triggering plants spread their pollen. A horrible season for allergy-prone people!
Weeping willow, a majestic waterside tree
Weeping willow is an absolutely magnificent ornamental tree.
White willow, a light, breezy willow to line riverbeds and lakes
White willow is certainly less famous than its cousin the weeping willow. However, its foliage and silhouette also make it a very interesting option.
