flowering period:summer to early fall,
requirements:requires positions sheltered from winds and sunny, fertile and permeable soils, for the winter the soil around the roots is secured with mulch material, in early spring we cut out weak shoots, preferably to the ground,
frost resistance:due to the sensitivity to low temperatures, it is suitable for cultivation only in areas of Poland with milder climate,
reproduction:seeds are sown in the cold inspekt in autumn, you can also try to root the herbaceous cuttings in the summer,
Common liguster Ligustrum vulgare
description:popular hedge shrub with strong stems, lanceolate leaves, inconspicuous white flowers, black fruit, height 2 to 4 m,
requirements:generally undemanding, can grow in sunny and semi-shaded places, grows best in alkaline or neutral soils, tolerates pruning and urban growing conditions,
frost resistance:sufficient, zone 5A,
reproduction:from woody cuttings taken in late autumn,
See photo: privet hedge
" Liguster Vicaryi Ligustrum Vicaryi "
description:stiffly erect shrub with colorful leaves, growing up to 3 m in height, shiny, yellow leaves stay on the shrub in mild winters, flowers are creamy-white, bellied, fragrant,
flowering period:June, July,
requirements:tolerates low temperatures badly, therefore requires a warm and sunny position, sheltered from cold winds, low soil requirements, grows well even on soils with high calcium content, tolerates strong pruning well,
frost resistance:zone 6B,
reproduction:from semi-woody cuttings harvested in summer,
Common Lilac Syringa vulgaris
description:grafted shrub, takes the form of a bush or a small tree, single, semi-double and full flowers, in a wide range of colors (from white to dark purple), with a pleasant aroma, up to 5 m high,
flowering period:May, June
requirements:sunny position, requires a care cut, which is performed in May, after flowering, it consists in removing faded inflorescences above young shoots, every few years in the early spring a rejuvenating cut can be made. removing old, withered and too thickened branches,
frost resistance:high, zone 4,
reproduction:from semi-woody cuttings harvested in mid-summer,
More: Common lilac - varieties, care, reproduction
Magnolia starry Magnolia stellata
description:shrubby plant growing up to 3 m tall, blooms already in the third year after planting, flowers are fragrant, about 8 cm in diameter, with very narrow white or slightly pinkish petals spread wide ,
flowering period:March, April
requirements:sunny and warm position, fertile, well-drained and rather acidic soils,
frost resistance:in regions with a frosty climate (mainly in the east of Poland) young specimens require winter cover, zone 6A,
reproduction:in amateur cultivation the easiest way is by layering done at the end of summer,
See: bigger photo
Intermediate Magnolia Magnolia soulangeana
description:small tree with a shrubby habit, very decorative flowers, large, fleshy, white, white-pink and red in color, bloom before leaf development, 3 to 4 m high
flowering period:April, May
requirements:sunny position, humus, acidic, moist soils,
frost resistance:zone 6,
reproduction:in amateur cultivation the easiest way is by layering done at the end of summer,
See: more about growing magnolia
Prunus triloba
description:broad-growing or grafted shrub in a stem form, full flowers, pink in color, densely covered with shoots, up to 2 m high, excellent for home gardens
flowering period:April, May
requirements:sunny position, dry, alkaline soils, pruning involves shortening the faded branches after flowering and removing old and diseased shoots,
frost resistance:sufficient, zone 5B,
reproduction:by grafting, root suckers, you can also try to root cuttings
See the photo: bush habit
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Japanese Ginkgo biloba
description:a slender tree with a conical corona, also suitable for a hedge, although its leaves do not turn into needles, it is classified as Nagozone, the leaves are fan-shaped and turn yellow before the fall, taking a characteristic bright color, it is a dioecious plant, female specimens bear yellow-green fruits 2 cm long, unfortunately rotting seeds give off an unpleasant smell,
requirements:sunny position, does not have high soil requirements and is rarely attacked by pests, due to its relatively good resistance to air pollution, it is perfect for home gardens,
frost resistance:sufficient, zone 5A,
reproduction:from sowing seeds in spring or by semi-woody cuttings harvested in summer,Read also: Japanese ginkgo biloba - description, cultivation, healing properties
White mulberry Morus alba
description:tree with a wide, spherical crown, reaches a height of 15 m, leaves are green, broad-ovate and sometimes very variable - lobed or randomly cut, in autumn they turn yellow, inconspicuous, yellow-green flowers , self-pollinating plant, fruits are small achenes surrounded by fleshy perianth layers, they form a complex fruit similar to blackberry, as they ripen from white through light red to purple, they are edible, ripen at the end of July and fall quickly, suitable for a hedge,
flowering period:spring,
requirements:light, sandy soils, sunny positions, sheltered from wind, resistant to air pollution, recommended for urban gardens, cutting should be avoided, if it is necessary to correct plant growth, cut at the end of winter ( before the start of vegetation) to reduce leakage of juice from wounds,
frost resistance:cope with our climate but best to be planted near the southern walls of buildings,
reproduction:species by sowing seeds directly into the ground from April to May, in order to maintain the characteristics of the varieties, grafting is necessary,
More: White mulberry - properties, cultivation, mulberry leaf tea
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