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Pears are cherished fruits grown on trees within the Pyrus genus, part of the rose family, and have been enjoyed for thousands of years across temperate regions. Native to Europe, North Africa, and Asia, they thrive in climates with cool winters and warm summers, producing fruits that range from small and round to large and … Read more
Shrubs with black berries are a striking addition to any garden, offering both aesthetic appeal and functional benefits. Their dark, often glossy berries provide a stark and elegant contrast against the green of summer, the gold of autumn, or the starkness of winter landscapes. This visual impact makes them particularly valuable for creating focal points … Read more
An oak is a tree or shrub in the genus Quercus of the beech family, Fagaceae. The genus Quercus is native to the Northern Hemisphere and includes deciduous and evergreen species extending from cool temperate to tropical latitudes in the Americas, Asia, Europe and North America. Oaks have spirally arranged leaves with lobate margins in … Read more
Galanthus, or snowdrop, is a small genus of approximately 20 species of bulbous perennial herbaceous plants in the family Amaryllidaceae. The plants have two linear leaves and a single small white drooping bell-shaped flower with six petal-like tepals in two circles. The smaller inner petals have green markings. Snowdrops are native to this region, with … Read more
The Douglas fir is an evergreen conifer species in the pine family, Pinaceae. It is native to western North America and is also known as Douglas-fir, Douglas spruce, Puget Sound pine, Oregon pine, Red pine or Columbian pine. Despite its common names, it is not a true fir (genius Abies), spruce (genus Picea) or pine (genus Pinus). It is … Read more
Delphinium is a genus of about 300 species of annual and perennial flowering plants in the family Ranunculaceae, native throughout the Northern Hemisphere and also on the high mountains of tropical Africa. The genus was erected by Carl Linnaeus. All members of the genus Delphinium are toxic to humans and livestock. The common name larkspur is shared between perennial Delphinium species and annual species of the genus Consolida. Perennial in most areas, … Read more
The Calla Lily, scientifically known as Zantedeschia, is a genus of flowering plants native to southern Africa. It’s not actually a true lily but belongs to the family Araceae, which includes plants like philodendrons and peace lilies. The Calla Lily is renowned for its elegant, trumpet-shaped spathe (the white or colorful part often mistaken as … Read more
Abies balsamea or balsam fir is a North American fir, is a prominent species in the boreal forest, where it often forms extensive pure stands or mixes with black spruce, white spruce, and paper birch. This tree is commonly used as a Christmas tree due to its pleasant fragrance and aesthetic appeal. Balsam Fir is … Read more
Bougainvillea ‘Barbara Karst’ is a popular hybrid cultivar known for its striking bright magenta-red bracts. It’s one of the most vigorous and fast-growing Bougainvillea varieties, often used in landscaping for its bold color and ability to thrive in hot, dry climates. Characteristics Cultivation
Quill Chrysanthemums are generally large, full, and globular with petals that are tubular, needle-like, and narrow, resembling quills or needles. They often end in a pointed tip. The flowers themselves are composed of multiple layers of petals, with the outer petals being longer and more tubular, while the inner petals are shorter and more rounded. … Read more