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PinaceaeFarges fir: complete guide
Abies fargesii
Discover the majestic Farges fir, an impressive conifer from China's mountains with elegant foliage and columnar form. Ideal for large gardens.
Berberis wilsoniae: complete guide
Berberis wilsoniae
Discover Mrs Wilson's Barberry, an elegant thorny shrub from China with fine foliage and red berries. Ideal for garden screens and sustainable landscaping.
Cotoneaster zabelii: complete guide
Cotoneaster zabelii
Discover Cherryred Cotoneaster: growing requirements, maintenance tips, and cultivation advice for this ornamental shrub. Perfect for European gardens and wildlife support.
Spiny oleaster: complete guide
Elaeagnus pungens Thunb.
Discover everything about Elaeagnus pungens, the spiny oleaster. Learn how to care for this evergreen plant in your garden.
Magnolia-bark: complete guide
Magnolia officinalis
The magnolia-bark is a luxuriant tree from China with large, frost-sensitive flowers. Ideal for mild climates with protection from strong wind.
Dawn redwood: complete guide to living fossil
Metasequoia glyptostroboides
Grow Metasequoia glyptostroboides (dawn redwood) successfully. Care tips for this ancient tree with dramatic seasonal color.
Yunnan pine: complete guide
Pinus yunnanensis
Discover the Yunnan pine, an impressive evergreen conifer from South China with elegant needles and distinctive bark. Learn cultivation tips, ideal location, and care instructions.
Primula bulleyana: complete guide
Primula bulleyana
Candelabra primrose with orange-red flowers from China. Read our advice on cultivation, watering and moisture-loving garden locations.
Chinese Golden Larch: complete guide
Pseudolarix amabilis
Pseudolarix amabilis, a stunning deciduous conifer with golden autumn foliage and conical form. Rare but rewarding tree for larger gardens with unmatched fall colour.
Buddlejaleaf viburnum: complete guide
Viburnum buddleifolium
Elegant evergreen shrub with delicate foliage and white spring flowers. Perfect for sheltered borders in temperate gardens.