One of a Kind
Trident Maple (acer buergerianum)
Well known for the superb colors of its foliage in autumn. The bark is a dappled pale brown and exfoliates with age revealing a grey orange and brown color. The small leaves (which resist scorching during drought) have 3 short lobes close together - hence the name Tri-dent.
Sweet Plum (sageretia theezans)
A tropical evergreen tree native to China. Has very small (less than 3/4") green leaves which are lightly veined and almost bronze when they emerge. The Sageretia sheds its bark and the trunk becomes multi-colored.
Shimpaku (shimpaku 'hitoigawa')
Hitoigawa is a highly prized cultivar of Shimpaku from Japan. It grows tighter and fuller and is the most compact of all the Shimpaku Junipers. Has significant jin and is trained in the traditional layered style with a curved trunk. 30 years old. 19"x19"x35". Potted in a 14.
Shimpaku (shimpaku 'hitoigawa')
Hitoigawa is a highly prized cultivar of Shimpaku from Japan. It grows tighter and fuller and is the most compact of all the Shimpaku Junipers. Has significant shari and is trained in the traditional layered style with a curved trunk. 24 years old. 17"x15"x21". Potted in a 14.
Green Emerald Ficus (ficus microcarpa)
Also known as Green Island Ficus. Has oval to roundish dark green shiny leaves. Easily form rosetts at the end of its branches if kept trimmed. Branches and fruits well and easily develops aerial roots when kept humid.
Japanese Red Pine-26"x22"x32" (pinus resinosa 'quinobequin')
A globe shaped dwarf with needles half as long as those of the species. Has soft flexible needles and purple-red cones. Soft reddish bark. Originated from a witches'-broom which is a dense abnormal growth that arises from mutated buds on coniferous trees. Hardy. Keep outdoors.
Ficus Tree (ficus benjamina "oriental")
Fig species which is native to South and South-East Asia. This evergreen tree is particularly good for bonsai training as they produce sturdy trunks, a nice branching shape and shiny leaves.
Ficus Tree (ficus benjamina "oriental")
Fig species which is native to South and South-East Asia. This Evergreen tree is particularly good for bonsai training as they produce sturdy trunks, a nicely branching shape and shiny leaves.
Willow Leaf Ficus (ficus nerifolia/salicafolia)
Also known as Mexicana Ficus. Elongated, light green leaves have a striking resemblance to the popular weeping willow tree. This tree does particularly well indoors in moderate or high lighting conditions. 23 years old 26" tallShipped in pot as shown. Suitable 10.5"x14.
Jaboticaba (eugenia cauliflora)
Native to southern Brazil the Jaboticaba, pronounced in five (5) syllables just as it is spelled, is a member of the Myrtle family and relative of the Guava. The botanical name "Cauliflora" means that it flowers and bears fruit on the trunk and mature branches.