Information on Brachychiton acerfolius

Brachychiton Acerfolius - Australian Flame Tree

Common Names: Australian Flame Tree
Scientific Name: Brachychiton acerfolius

Height: 40 ft. (12 m)
Growth Rate: Fast

Sun Tolerance: Full sun


Australian Flame Tree is a large tree native to subtropical regions on the east coast of Australia. It is famous for the bright red bell-shaped flowers that often cover the whole tree when it is leafless. This tree is tolerant of temperate climates and is now cultivated world-over for its beauty. However, the maximum height of 40 m is reached only in the original, warmer, habitat. It usually grows to be about 20 m. Leaves are variable, either entire or with 5-7 deep lobes. It sheds its leaves after the dry season. The spectacular flowering occurs in late spring and new foliage is ready for the summer rains. In areas where the winter is not particularly dry, this natural rhythm may become somewhat erratic and the tree may flower only partially.  

brachychiton acerfolius Fruit

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Fiddle leaf Fig

 Fiddleleaf Fig

Common Name: Fiddle leaf Fig

Scientific Name: Ficus Lyrata  

Height:  40-50 ft

Span:  10-15 ft

Growth Rate:  Slow

Sun Tolerance:  Shade

Fiddle leaf Fig is native to Western Africa, which generally grows in tropical rain forest plains.  It is species of fig tree that can grow up to 40-50 ft.  The leaves of the Fiddle leaf Fig are large, broad, dark green and resemble Fiddle. It is generally used as an indoor plant,as only average watering is needed. This indoor plant grows slow and blooms all the year. The tree comes in bush and tree forms. A Fiddle Leaf Fig has large wide leathery leaves that often resemble a violin or fiddle.

Care of Fiddle leaf Fig:
Light:
A Fiddle Leaf Fig requires bright indirect light. Not enough light causes small new growth and leaf drop. Turn a Fiddle Leaf Fig often to keep it growing straight. Sun has great effect on Fiddle Leaf Fig, too much Sun causes the leaves of a Fiddle Leaf Fig to fade and lose their dark green color.  
Temperature:
Temperature has also little effect on Fiddle leaf Fig. Fiddle leaf Fig does well in temperatures between 65-80 degrees. Keep the Fiddle Leaf and all Ficus away from air conditioners, drafts, and heating vents. Intense cold or heat causes leaf drop.

Water: 
Fiddle Leaf Fig, requires less water.  Allow the top 50% of the soil to dry out before watering. Leaves become soft and more flexible as the soil dries out. Try to keep water off of the large leaves to prevent mold.

 

Fiddle leaf Fig Leaves

Fiddle leaf Fig's Fruits

Fruit of Fiddle leaf Fig

Fiddle leaf Fig in Primary Stages

Fruits of Fiddle leaf Fig

Fiddle leaf Fig's Leaves 

Indoor Fiddle leaf Fig 

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Bristlecone Pine

The Bristlecone Pine

The Bristlecone Pine

Common Name:  Bristlecone Pines

Scientific Name:  Pinus longaeva    

Height: 5 -16 m

Span: 3-5 m
Growth Rate: Slow

Sun Tolerance: Full Sun 

The bristlecone pine is one of the longest-living species in the world. Some of the bristlecone pines have lived for almost 4800 years. They preserve the moisture every season and grow slowly. The bristlecone pines are found in high altitude and elevations. The common height of bristlecone pines is 5-16 m and they mostly grow in rocky areas. The male cones, which is also called catkin is red-purple in color while female cones are dark-purple in color. The span of the bristlecone pine grows continuously resulting in gigantic trunks. The beauty of this plant comes from the aged thick trunk which resembles the art of Jin or deadwood in Bonsai terms. The grandfather of all plants - Bristlecone Pines.

Full Grown Bristlecone Pine

  Bristlecone Pine Male cones

  Bristlecone Pine Female cones 

  Gigantic Trunk of Bristlecone Pines

  Bristlecone Pine Female cones

 Bristlecone Pine Male cones

 Bristlecone Pine Young Sapling

Full Grown Bristlecone Pines

 Bristlecone Pine Foliage

Huge Bristlecone Pine trunk

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Information on Abies numidica

Common Name:  Algerian Fir

Scientific Name:  Abies numidica

Height:  25m 

Growth Rate: Slow  
Sun Tolerance: Full sun to light shade

Kingdom: Plantae

Class: Pinopsida
Order: Pinales
Family: Pinaceae
Genus: Abies
Species:  A. numidica

Abies numidica, is occasionally grown as an ornamental tree in parks and larger gardens

Abies numidica is an evergreen tree with a narrowly conical habit. Its glossy dark green leaves are needle like, up to 25mm long and 3mm broad. Its trunk may achieve a diameter of up to 1m. Its grey/ brown bark is smooth on a young tree, becoming fissured and scaly with age. Its flowers are green/ yellow pollen cones. Its fruit are erect cones, grey/ green when young, maturing to brown, up to 20cm long and 4cm broad.

Abies numidica prefers moist, fertile, well-drained soils. It prefers a neutral to acid pH of soil, although it will tolerate an alkali soil.  

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Information on Acacia dealbata

Acacia dealbata

 

 

Common Name: silver wattle or blue wattle

Scientific Name: Acacia deal bata 

Height: 30m

Growth Rate:  Slow  

Sun Tolerance: Full Sun

Acacia dealbata is a fast growing  tree and It is an evergreen tree with an open habit. The leaves are bi-pinnate, composed of 35-85 hairy, glaucus to silvery leaflets. It bears long terminal racemes composed of fragrant, yellow, spherical flowers from winter to spring. The fruit is a flattened pod containing several seeds.  Acacia dealbata is widely cultivated as an ornamental plant in warm temperate regions of the world. Acacia dealbata is useful to the landscape architect as fine foliaged, spring flowering specimen tree. It will hold its foliage all year round and survives in temperate climates. Acacia dealbata is widely cultivated as an ornamental plant in warm temperate regions of the world, and is naturalised in some areas, including southwestern Western Australia, southeastern South Australia, Norfolk Island, the Mediterranean region from Portugal to Greece and Morocco to Israel, Yalta (Russia), California, Madagascar, southern Africa (South Africa, Zimbabwe), the highlands of southern India, south-western China and Chile. Acacia dealbata does not survive prolonged frost.

Coral Tree, Purple Coral Tree

Beautiful View of Coral Tree in the Garden

Common Name: Coral Tree, Purple Coral Tree, Coral bean

Scientific Name: Erythrina Fusca

Height: 5 - 8 meters

Span: 5 - 8 meters

Growth Rate: Slow

Sun Tolerance: Full Sun

Erythrina Fusca is also known as coral tree, which is a deciduous and tropical tree. It is a small tree with branches that grow in nice bonsai form. It’s spiny bark with red flowers makes it a treat to watch especially during certain seasons where it is just filled with red flowers. The tree attracts nectar feeding birds and the most often visitor to this gorgeous tree is hummingbird, which pollinate its flowers. The tree’s young leaves and flowers are eaten in some parts of the world. As a matter of fact, Erythrina Fusca is the official flower of Trujillo, a state in Venezuela.

Bonsai Structure of the Coral Tree

Bunch of Coral Tree flowers

A Bird Feeding on Coral Tree Flowers

Coral Tree Garden

Bunch of Coral Tree Flowers

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Beautiful View of Coral Tree in a Garden Common Name: Coral Tree, Purple Coral Tree, Coral bean Scientific Name: Erythrina Fusca Height: 5 - 8 meters Span: 5 - 8 meters Growth Rate: Slow Sun Tolerance: Full Sun ABP Index: 3.75 (Aesthetics 3.5, Solidarity 4) Erythrina Fusca is also known as coral tree, which is a deciduous and tropical tree. It is a small tree with branches that grow in nice bonsai form. It’s spiny bark with red flowers makes it a treat to watch especially during certain seasons where it is just filled with red flowers. The tree attracts nectar feeding birds and the most often visitor to this gorgeous tree is hummingbird, which pollinate its flowers. The tree’s young leaves and flowers are eaten in some parts of the world. As a matter of fact, Erythrina Fusca is the official flower of Trujillo, a state in Venezuela. Bonsai Structure of the Coral Tree Bunch of Coral Tree flowers A Bird Feeding on Coral Tree Flowers Coral Tree Garden Bunch of Coral Tree Flowers Video on Coral Tree: More Information on the Coral Tree: AgroForestTree database My Nice Garden Click here if you want to Own an ABP?

Information on Japanese Maple

The Japanese Maple

Common Name:   Japanese Maple

Scientific Name:  Acer Palmatum    

Height: 5 - 8 m

Span: 5 - 7 m

Growth Rate: Slow

Sun Tolerance: Partial Sun

Acer Palmatum is well known for their attractive maple leaves in the world. The tree is not a native of North America but stills flourish in United State’s different climates. Acer Palmatum is extensively used in Bonsai. Acer Palmatum are so much versatile that they can fit into any park, garden and roadside. They are very slow growers and flourish in moist soil. The leaves of the tree are star-shaped. The color of the leaves is bright yellow, orange and red. The famous and striking Canadian Maple Leaf gold and silver bullions feature Acer Palmatum’s leaf.  

 Full Grown Japanese Maple 

 Bark of Japanese Maple 

   Japanese Maple during Winter Season

Beautiful leaves of Japanese Maple 

Leaves of Japanese Maple

Japanese Maple Bonsai Tree

Japanese Maple Bonsai Tree

Different Types of Leaves of Japanese Maple

 Fruits of Japanese Maple

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How do you plant a Japanese Maple?- For most palmate leaved varieties select a site with full sun to light shade, more shading for those in warmer zones (8-9) full sun for those in cooler zones.
- For most dissected, linearilobum, and dwarf varieties select a site that is in partial shade (afternoon shade at a minimum especially in hotter climates).
- Soil should be well drained - Choose a location that is sheltered from drying winter winds - Japanese Maples are shallow rooted so try to avoid planting near established shallow rooted trees (beech, large maples, etc.)use mulch to prevent weeds and do not cultivate the surrounding soil.
- In humid climates and climates with very damp spring weather it is important to make sure of adequate air circulation to prevent fungal diseases.
Planting:
Dig a hole 2-3 times as wide as the root ball or container that the maple is growing in (wider is better), dig the hole no deeper than the root ball or container. In heavy, poor draining soils the hole should be just deep enough that the top of the root ball is 1-2" above the surrounding grade.
Mix 50% (by volume) organic matter into the native soil, suitable organic matter include compost, leaf mold, soil conditioners made from pine bark, or peat moss. Do not add fertilizer at this time (although a transplant solution with Vitamin B1 may be beneficial)
Place the tree in the hole and backfill halfway, thoroughly soak the root ball and backfilled soil then continue to backfill. Once completely backfilled water again.
Continue watering deeply at least once a week unless there has been adequate (1-2") rain until the ground freezes, the following year gradually wean the tree off of supplemental watering except for during the hottest part of summer or extended droughts.
Form a small berm just outside the drip line of the tree to help the tree get enough water for the first two years as it gets established.
Mulch with 2-3" of hardwood, pine bark, or pine needles. Keep the mulch off of the trunk.
After the second year, eliminate the watering berm.