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Cupressus macrocarpa "Goldcrest" -   Golden Monterey Cypress

  • Height : can reach a height of up to 10 meters.
  • Flowering Season: This variety of cypress does not produce flowers.
  • Care Tips:  requires full sun exposure and well-drained soil. It is drought-tolerant once established and does not require frequent watering. It is important to provide regular watering during the first year of growth to help establish a strong root system.
  • Pruning: Pruning is not necessary unless you want to shape or control its growth. If pruning is desired, it is best to do so in late winter or early spring before new growth begins.
  • Soil:  prefers a slightly acidic to neutral soil pH. It can tolerate a wide range of soil types, including sandy, loamy, and clay soils.
  • Watering: Once established,  is drought-tolerant and does not require frequent watering. However, it is important to provide regular watering during the first year of growth to help establish a strong root system.
  • Benefits:  is a popular choice for landscaping due to its vibrant golden foliage and columnar shape. It adds a touch of elegance and structure to any garden or landscape. Additionally, it is known for its pleasant lemon scent, which adds a refreshing aroma to the surrounding area.

Chamaecyparis lawsoniana  - Lawson's Cypress

 

  • Height: can reach a height of up to 20 meters. 
  • Flowering Season: This variety of cypress does not produce flowers. 
  • Care Tips:  requires full sun to partial shade and well-drained soil. It is important to provide regular watering during the first year of growth to help establish a strong root system. It is also recommended to mulch around the base of the tree to retain moisture. 
  • Pruning: Pruning is not necessary for  unless you want to shape or control its growth. If pruning is desired, it is best to do so in late winter or early spring before new growth begins. 
  • Soil:  prefers moist, well-drained soil. It can tolerate a wide range of soil types, including sandy, loamy, and clay soils. 
  • Watering: Regular watering is important during the first year of growth to help establish a strong root system. Once established, it is relatively drought-tolerant and does not require frequent watering. 
  • Benefits:  is valued for its attractive foliage, which ranges in color from green to blue-green. It adds a touch of elegance and texture to any garden or landscape. Additionally, it can serve as a windbreak and provide privacy when used as a hedge or screen.

X Cuprocyparis leylandii - Leylandii

  • Height :  can reach a height of up to 30 meters. 
  • Flowering Season: This variety of cypress does not produce flowers. 
  • Care Tips:  requires full sun exposure and well-drained soil. It is a fast-growing tree and may require regular pruning to maintain its desired shape and size. It is important to provide regular watering during the first year of growth to help establish a strong root system. 
  • Pruning: Pruning is necessary to control its growth and maintain its desired shape. It is best to prune in late winter or early spring before new growth begins. 
  • Soil: can tolerate a wide range of soil types, including sandy, loamy, and clay soils. However, it prefers well-drained soil. 
  • Watering: Regular watering is important during the first year of growth to help establish a strong root system. Once established is relatively drought-tolerant and does not require frequent watering. 
  • Benefits:  is commonly used as a fast-growing hedge or screen due to its dense foliage and rapid growth rate. It provides privacy and acts as a windbreak. Additionally, it can serve as a habitat for birds and other wildlife.

Araucaria araucana - Monkey Puzzle 

  • Height: can reach an impressive height of up to 30 meters.
  • Flowering Season: This tree produces small, inconspicuous flowers in spring.
  • Care Tips: Araucaria Araucana prefers well-draining soil and thrives in full sun or partial shade. It is a hardy tree that can tolerate cold temperatures.
  • Pruning: Pruning is generally not necessary for Araucaria Araucana, but you can remove any dead or damaged branches as needed.
  • Soil: This tree prefers acidic soil with a pH between 5.5 and 6.5.
  • Watering: Araucaria Araucana has moderate water needs. Water deeply but infrequently, allowing the soil to dry out slightly between waterings.
  • Benefits: Araucaria Araucana is a unique and eye-catching tree that adds a touch of exotic beauty to any landscape. It also provides shade and habitat for wildlife.

Taxus baccata - Yew 

  • Height : can grow up to 20 meters tall.
  • Flowering Season: produces small, inconspicuous flowers in spring.
  • Care Tips: thrives in well-draining soil and can tolerate both full sun and partial shade. It is a versatile plant that can be shaped into hedges or used as a specimen tree.
  • Pruning: Regular pruning is necessary to maintain the desired shape. Prune in late winter or early spring before new growth begins.
  • Soil: This plant prefers well-draining soil but can tolerate a wide range of soil types.
  • Watering: has moderate water needs. Water deeply but infrequently, allowing the soil to dry out slightly between waterings.
  • Benefits:versatile and long-lived plant that adds elegance and structure to any garden. It also provides shelter and food for birds.

    Taxus baccata "Fastigiata" - Irish Yew 

  • Height: is a columnar variety of the English Yew, reaching a height of up to 10 meters.
  • Flowering Season: produces small, inconspicuous flowers in spring.
  • Care Tips: This columnar variety has the same care requirements as the = Yew. It is an excellent choice for narrow spaces or as a vertical accent in the garden.
  • Pruning: Regular pruning is necessary to maintain the columnar shape. Prune in late winter or early spring before new growth begins.
  • Soil: prefers well-draining soil but can tolerate a wide range of soil types.
  • Watering: moderate water needs. Water deeply but infrequently, allowing the soil to dry out slightly between waterings.
  • Benefits:  is a compact and elegant tree that adds vertical interest to any garden. Its narrow form makes it ideal for small spaces.

    •  Pinus sylvestris - Scots Pine

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    • Height: Pinus sylvestris can reach a height of up to 25 meters.
    • Flowering Season: This tree produces small yellow flowers in spring.
    • Care Tips: Pinus sylvestris prefers full sun and well-drained soil. It is a hardy tree that can tolerate various soil types.
    • Pruning: Prune Pinus sylvestris in late winter or early spring to remove dead or damaged branches.
    • Soil: This tree thrives in acidic soil with a pH between 4.5 and 6.5.
    • Watering: Water regularly, especially during dry periods. Avoid overwatering as it can lead to root rot.
    • Benefits: Pinus sylvestris provides excellent windbreak and can help stabilize soil on slopes. It also attracts birds with its seeds.
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      Cryptomeria japonica "Elegans" - Japanese Cedar

    • Height : can grow up to 15 meters tall.
    • Flowering Season: This tree produces small inconspicuous flowers in late summer.
    • Care Tips: prefers full sun or partial shade and well-drained soil. It is a low-maintenance tree.
    • Pruning: Prune to maintain desired shape and remove any dead or diseased branches.
    • Soil: This tree can tolerate a wide range of soil types but prefers slightly acidic soil.
    • Watering: Water regularly, especially during dry periods. Avoid overwatering.
    • Benefits: adds a unique texture to your garden with its feathery foliage. It also provides privacy when planted as a hedge.
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      Sequioadendron giganteum  -    Giant Sequioa

    • Height: Sequioadendron giganteum is one of the tallest trees in the world, reaching heights of over 90 meters.
    • Flowering Season: This tree produces small inconspicuous flowers in spring.
    • Care Tips: Sequioadendron giganteum prefers full sun and well-drained soil. It is a low-maintenance tree once established.
    • Pruning: Prune to remove dead or damaged branches. Avoid heavy pruning as it can disrupt the tree's natural shape.
    • Soil: This tree can tolerate a wide range of soil types but prefers well-drained soil.
    • Watering: Water regularly, especially during the tree's first few years. Once established, it can tolerate drought conditions.
    • Benefits: Sequioadendron giganteum is a majestic tree that adds grandeur to any landscape. It also provides shade and habitat for wildlife.
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      Larix decidua - Larch

      • Height : 20-40 meters
      • Flowering Season: Spring
      • Care Tips: Larix decidua prefers full sun and well-drained soil. It is a hardy tree that can tolerate cold temperatures.
      • Pruning: Prune in late winter or early spring to remove any dead or damaged branches.
      • Soil: Larix decidua thrives in moist, acidic soils.
      • Watering: Water regularly, especially during dry periods.
      • Benefits: Larix decidua is known for its beautiful golden fall foliage and its ability to provide shade and habitat for wildlife.