LANDSCAPING PLANTS

JApaNEse ChERrY TrEe Scientific name - Prunus Serrulata Native name - Sakura Species native to China, Japan, Korea and India.

Deciduous Tree Dense crown reaching a height of 26-39 feet.

Smooth bark, chestnut-brown in colour Famous for their Cherry Blossom flowers.

In India, cherry trees are an attraction in Himalayan states and botanical gardens in Nilgiri, Garo and Khasi Hills.

Cherry Blossoms are widely grown as a flowering ornamental tree.

It is viewed as a part of the Japanese custom of "Hanani"

Unlike their relatives Prunus avium and Prunus cerasus, the fruits of this tree are not edible.

Their flower petals however are added to cakes, sweets and jellies and used for brewing Sakura tea.

The dark wood of this tree is sometimes used to manufacture fine furniture.

Cherry Blossoms are richly symbolic and therefore a part of Japanese art, anime, manga, film and music. It is associated with mortality and grace.

Most cherry species are native to the Northern Hemisphere.

Their flowering starts in April and ends by early May. Full sun exposure is necessary for this tree to bloom beautiful flowers and be strong.

Cherry tree root systems grow closer to the surface and have a large number of sucker shoots that grow vertically from them.

Because of their shallow root systems, cherry trees have the potential to cause significant damage to surface landscaping.

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FrENcH HyDrANgeA

Scientific name - Hydrangea macrophylla Native name - French Hydrangea or Bigleaf Hydrangea Species native to Japan Deciduous flowering plants.

Most shrubs are 1-3 meters tall.

Produced from early spring to late autumn.

Typically the flowerheads contain two types of flowers: Small non-showy flowers in the centerand large, showy flowers with large colorful sepals.

These showy flowers are often extended in a ring, or to the exterior of the small flowers.

Hydrangea macrophylla blooms can be blue, red, pink, While Hydrangea macrophylla is not considered a particularly difficult plant to light purple, or dark purple. grow, it may fail to flower. This may be due to cold winter damage to the The color is affected by soil pH. An acidic soil (pH flower buds, not getting enough sunlight, too much nitrogen fertilizer, or below 7) will usually produce flower color closer to pruning at the wrong time of year. blue, whereas an alkaline soil (pH above 7) will produce Amacha is a Japanese flowers more pink. beverage made from its This is caused by a color change of the flower fermented leaves. pigments in the presence of aluminium ions.

Hydrangeae Dulcis Folium is a ¡Most hydrangeas thrive in drug made from dry leaves rich, porous, moist soils. with anti-allergic and antiThey prefer full sun in the bacterial properties. morning, with some afternoon shade.

Be sure hydrangeas get plenty of water.

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ChAMomILe Scientific name - Matricaria chamomilla Native name - German Chamomile or Scented mayweed Species native to Temperate Asia and most of Europe.

Evergreen herb..

It is a popular source for the herbal product Chamomile.

M. chamomilla has a branched, erect and smooth stem, which grows to a height of 15-60 cm.

The long and narrow leaves are bipinnate or tripinnate.

The flowers are borne in particulate flower heads (capitula).

The ray florets are white, while the disc florets are yellow.

The flowers bloom in early to midsummer, and have a strong, aromatic smell.

It often grows near roads, around landfills, and in cultivated fields as a weed, because the seeds require open soil to survive.

Flowers of M. chamomilla A. Yellow disc florets B. White ray florets

Used as an herbal medicine for a sore stomach, irritable bowel syndrome and as a gentle sleep aid.

It is also used as a mild laxative and is antiinflammatory.

It can also be used as hair colour and conditioner.

Soil type: German chamomile will tolerate many soils, but prefers a sandy, welldrained soil with a pH of 7.0-7.5 and full sun.

Chamomile should be planted in the spring from either seeds or plants. Soil should be dry and plant should receive plenty of sun.

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PUrPle WIsTerIa

This vine is a fast and aggressive grower often reaching 25-30 feet long, and is known to grow quite heavy.

Wisteria vines work their way into any crook or cranny they can reach so it's advised not to plant them too close to your home.Wisteria flowers are beautifully fragrant.

They need fertile, moist but well-drained soil and full sun exposure to grow.

Scientific name - Wisteria sinensis Native name - Wisteria Species native to China, Japan and Korea.

Flowering climber plant Most species are popular as ornamental features.

Blooms vigorously in spring with large, drooping clusters of lilac or bluishpurple flowers.

It is a high climbing vine.

The fruit is a flattened, brown, velvety, beanlike pod 5-10 cm long with thick, disk-like seeds.

All parts of the wisteria plant contain substances called lectin and wisterin, which are toxic to pets, livestock, and humans.

These toxins can cause anything from nausea and diarrhea to death if consumed in large amounts.

Wisteria sinensis is most commonly trained along garden walls, along the exterior of buildings, or over a pergola to create avenues of overhanging blossoms during bloom. It may also be trained as a freestanding tree.

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DrAGon'S BlOoD

Scientific name - Sedum spurium Native name - Dragon's blood sedum Species native to North-Central Asia They are a trailing succulent groundcover plant.

They can grow in poor soil conditions.

Thrive on neglect and look good throughout the year.

They form a tangle of stems with leafy branches.

It has roundish, notched leaves that are borne opposite one another.

The stem is ropy.

The leaves are bright green during the spring, gradually taking on shades of maroon as the winter approaches.

In most areas, only the leaves near the ends of the stems are truly evergreen.

Pink, red or carmine flowers of this sedum are surprisingly showy, Occurring in flattened 4-inch tall clusters to 3 inches across. Individual flowers are small and star shaped with five pointed petals.

Blooms fully in late summer. Quickly reaches 4 to 6 inches in height and 24 inches wide. It has a fast growth rate.

It can grow in coastal conditions and also in a container.

It needs regular water only for the first growing season to establish and extensive root system.

They are virtually disease and pest free.

They are also known as Dragon's Blood Stonecrop.

A good, carefree groundcover for sunny or partly sunny sites. It is also well-suited for use in rock gardens, between stepping stones.

These perennial plants enjoy gritty, fast-draining soil, and must have full hot sun.

They're really desert plants, so give them sharp drainage.

There are rumours that the leaves are edible and can heal.

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