Silhouettes of unusual shrubs
Q:Please let me know about several plant species. They say they bloom nicely, but I don't know anything else about them. They are: Amelanchier lamarckii 'Balerina', Amorpha fruticosa, Skimmia japonica 'Rubella', Diospyros virginiana, Calcite eleuterococcus, Juniperus scopulorum 'Blue Heaven', green-leaved percussion, Vitex negundo and Kalmia davidii.
O:Swidośliwa Lamarcka Amelanchier lamarckii 'Balerina' forms a spreading shrub, sometimes a small tree, approx. 9 m high.Blooms profusely in early spring, initially showeringpinkish , laterwhite tiny flowersgathered in groups. Young leaves at this time are coppery brown, then turn green. In autumn they change color toorange-redandyellowSmall black fruits areedible, in taste sweetRequires acidic soil, positionsunnyorsemi-shadedThe species is resistant to bad environmental conditions. It may be part of thesafety lanes dividing housing estatesfrom expressways.
Amorpha shrubbyAmorpha fruticosa is a wide shrub that grows up to 2-3 m in height. Leaves appear late in spring. It blooms for a long time inJune-July(repeats flowering in August)kłosowatymi inflorescencesThe small flowers are brownish-purple with yellow anthers.The fruit is in the form ofpodsremaining on the bush untilspringIt grows very well even in poor soils. It tolerates salinity and drought, butmaybe freezeAmorphus is often stripped from the bottom, so it is worth cutting it.
Skimmia Skimmia japonica is an evergreen, slow-growing and not very tall shrub. Leaves madark green ,leatheryandshinySkimmie are dioecious plants. In spring, clusters of small,creamyandfragrant flowersappear on the tops of the shoots, which after pollination by pollen from from the male specimen, they turn into bright red berries. The 'Rubella' variety develops red-rimmed leaves and dark red buds. Skimmia should grow inpartial shadeorshadeonsourandwet substrate
Eleuterokok barbedEleutherococcus syn.Acanthopanax is a large shrub or small tree with shedding leaves for winter. Shoots spiky or roughly hairy. Minorwhite ,greenishorlightlypurple flowers are gathered in the apex umbels. After flowering,black fruitRequires a loose, humus substrate and a position in full sun. It is completelyfrost resistant
Juniperus scopulorum 'Blue Heaven' is a coniferous shrub with a habitspindleandsteel-blue crownIt grows up to several meters in height. Suitable forhedgesor forornamental compositions vegetable
Perukowiec Podolski Cotinus coggygria is a tall, 3-5 m wide shrub witherect shoots Its inflorescences with a slightly greenish tinge are verydelicateandfluffyLeaves turn yellow in autumn. It is a very hardy shrub withlow soil requirementsIt grows onsoils limestone
Vitex negundois a shrub orsmall treecoming fromsouthernandEast AsiaIn our climate, you have to keep it indoors for the winter. In its homeland it grows up to 8 m in height. In spring,blooms with purple flowers , which are gathered in panicles. Both the flowers and leaves have an intense fragrance. Vitex negundo requires a substratefertileandpermeable ,summer moist
