The Duke of Argyll's tea tree is a thorny shrub, 1-2 m in height, with long, drooping pale grey shoots. Older twigs have short side twigs terminated by a thorn. The small buds are borne on broad, peg-like projections.
The purplish flowers appear in succession from May to June and the fruits ripen in September. The berries contain a large number of lentil-like seeds about 2 mm across. The plant is readily propagated by means of seeds or division as well as summer and winter cuttings.
It is an important pioneer in the colonizing of logged areas or ones damaged by natural catastrophes. Its seeds are dispersed in such places mostly by birds of the thrush tribe, which are fond of the fruits. It is planted as an ornamental shrub in parks for its attractive flowers and red fruits; however, it requires greater soil moisture in such locations. Propagation is by hardwood cuttings and seeds.
Forsythia is a broad shrub with arching pendent branches reaching a height of 3 m. The shoots appear four-angled and arc hollow. The elliptical buds are opposite. The golden yellow flowers appear in March and April before the leaves unfold. The capsules ripen and split to release the small winged seeds in September.
This shrub is a native of northern and central China, where it grows on mountain slopes, and was introduced into the parks and gardens of western and central Europe almost 150 years ago. It is very popular for the abundance and brightness of its blooms as well as for its early flowering season. It is planted either as a solitary specimen, in groups or as a border plant alongside paths. It requires full sun if it is to bear a rich profusion of flowers and is moderate in its demands on soil moisture.
It is slightly sensitive to frost and its shoots are damaged by frost in severe winters. Propagation is by means of seeds and summer cuttings. Also widely cultivated in European parks is F. viridissima, with simple leaves, likewise a native of China. Cross-breeding of the two above species produced the hybrid x F. intermedia with simple and occasionally trifoliate leaves. This hybrid and its named forms, notably 'Spectabilis' and 'Lynwood' are commonly met with in gardens.
The purplish flowers appear in succession from May to June and the fruits ripen in September. The berries contain a large number of lentil-like seeds about 2 mm across. The plant is readily propagated by means of seeds or division as well as summer and winter cuttings.
It is an important pioneer in the colonizing of logged areas or ones damaged by natural catastrophes. Its seeds are dispersed in such places mostly by birds of the thrush tribe, which are fond of the fruits. It is planted as an ornamental shrub in parks for its attractive flowers and red fruits; however, it requires greater soil moisture in such locations. Propagation is by hardwood cuttings and seeds.
Forsythia is a broad shrub with arching pendent branches reaching a height of 3 m. The shoots appear four-angled and arc hollow. The elliptical buds are opposite. The golden yellow flowers appear in March and April before the leaves unfold. The capsules ripen and split to release the small winged seeds in September.
This shrub is a native of northern and central China, where it grows on mountain slopes, and was introduced into the parks and gardens of western and central Europe almost 150 years ago. It is very popular for the abundance and brightness of its blooms as well as for its early flowering season. It is planted either as a solitary specimen, in groups or as a border plant alongside paths. It requires full sun if it is to bear a rich profusion of flowers and is moderate in its demands on soil moisture.
It is slightly sensitive to frost and its shoots are damaged by frost in severe winters. Propagation is by means of seeds and summer cuttings. Also widely cultivated in European parks is F. viridissima, with simple leaves, likewise a native of China. Cross-breeding of the two above species produced the hybrid x F. intermedia with simple and occasionally trifoliate leaves. This hybrid and its named forms, notably 'Spectabilis' and 'Lynwood' are commonly met with in gardens.
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A garden planning tip is that a roof which is not used can be planted with evergreen and shrubby garden plants which need a little attention.
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