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Trees
•August 4, 2016•

NAMES CHANGES – ALOE BARBERAE NOW ALOIDENDRON BARBERAE

There seems to a regular update of botanical classifications that often result in new names being given to plants. One of the most recent changes was the name Acacia which became either Senegalia or Vachellia depending on the flower and thorn structure of the plant. Just as everyone is coming to terms with these updates, Aloe barberae, the well...
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•July 5, 2016•

JAPANESE SACRED BAMBOO – RICH WINTER COLOUR

Nandinas are not true bamboos but are accorded the common name due to their clump forming growth habit of multiple upright stems. They have been cultivated extensively around the globe for the attractive fern like foliage that turns rich shades of yellow, gold, orange and red during late autumn and winter. These shrubs are evergreen or semi-evergreen in...
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•May 3, 2015•

MAKE THE MOST OF MAGNOLIAS

Magnolias are amongst the most beautiful of all flowering trees suitable for cooler, temperate climates. They originate from Eastern and South East Asia and the new World from North America to Venezuela. Although these plants are not well represented in local gardens, there are some really stunning Magnolias available from time to time. If your garden is suitable...
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