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B, Betulaceae, Trees

Betula albosinensis var. septentrionalis, North Chinese red birch

Betula albosinensis var. septentrionalis is an elegant deciduous tree, grown for its graceful habit and its pretty multicoloured bark. Height to 12m, spread to 8m…. Continue reading Betula albosinensis var. septentrionalis, North Chinese red birch

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Asteraceae, E, Perennials

Erigeron karvinskianus, Mexican fleabane

Erigeron karvinskianus is a slightly tender mat-forming perennial, valued for its froth of daisy-like white flowerheads throughout the summer…. Continue reading Erigeron karvinskianus, Mexican fleabane

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A, Acanthaceae, Perennials

Acanthus spinosus, spiny bear’s breeches

Acanthus spinosus is a handsome, architectural plant forming mounds of large lobed leaves with serrated margins. Above these rise spikes of long-lasting flowers, followed by attractive seed pods…. Continue reading Acanthus spinosus, spiny bear’s breeches

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Conifers, Cupressaceae, M, Trees

Metasequoia glyptostroboides, the dawn redwood

Metasequoia glyptostroboides is one of the few deciduous conifers, and forms a tall upright tree of conical habit, reaching heights of 25m with a spread of 8m…. Continue reading Metasequoia glyptostroboides, the dawn redwood

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