How to care for Ginkgo biloba

The ginkgo tree can grow many meters high, but grows slowly and is also well suited for growing in pots or containers. It is hardy and can remain on the balcony all year round in many regions. Location/light Partly sunny locations with morning and evening sun are well suited. In a large pot or container […]

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Acer palmatum “Katsura”

Japanese maple, smooth Japanese maple, palmate maple Acer palmatum (Japanese maple) is a deciduous shrub or tree native to Japan and Korea. The wild type can reach over ten meters in height. The Acer palmatum “Katsura” cultivar remains significantly smaller with heights of up to two meters and differs from the wild type in its […]

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Ficus elastica “Shivereana”

Moonshine fig, rubber fig, rubber bush, Indian rubber bush, rubber tree, Indian rubber tree Ficus elastica “Shivereana” or Ficus elastica “Shivereana Moonshine”, both names are used for this variety, is probably the most striking cultivated form of Ficus elastica. In good light, the leaves turn an intense yellow to yellow-poison green. Young plants, such as […]

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Ficus maclellandii “Alii”

Alii fig, long-leaf fig, banana-leaf fig Ficus maclellandii “Alii” is a cultivar created by selection. The difference to Ficus maclellandii lies in the shape and coloration of the leaves. The leaves of “Alii” are long and narrow (lanceolate), whereas Ficus maclellandii can have both lanceolate and oval leaves (source as .pdf). Characteristics & Description Height, […]

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How to grow Pinus mugo from seeds

Mountain pine, scrub mountain pine, mugo pine The mountain pine (Pinus mugo) is a shrub or tree that is native to many European countries and is often planted as an ornamental plant in parks and gardens. Small and flat-growing varieties and forms are usually used. They are also suitable for growing in containers on balconies. […]

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