Pear “20th Century” Fruit Trees
Asian pears bring together the best of the apple and pear into one fruit. The Nijisseiki is self-fertile, but if you plant it alongside the other pear trees in your yard, each tree will produce even more harvest!
Dwarf Textilis – Bambusa textilis ‘RG Dwarf’ **NON-INVASIVE, CLUMPING**
Dwarf Textilis BambooBambusa textilis ‘RG Dwarf’ TRUE CLONE WHAT YOU WILL RECEIVE – 10″ NURSERY POT WITH A 15″-30″ TALL PLANT. LIVE, WELL-ROOTED PLANT The smallest of the Bambusa textilis species. Leaves are narrow and downward facing. This cultivar was first located at Rockledge Gardens in central Florida. This species looks fantastic cut as hedge or perfect for privacy under powerlines. 3′ on center is recommended for a dense privacy screen. Min USDA zone: 8b. 15′ – 20′ with up to 1″ dia. culms. Min. temp 15F. Min USDA zone 8b. HOW TO GROW There are four conditions that optimize the growth of tropical bamboos: Sunlight, regular irrigation, good drainage, and at least occasional fertilization. If any of these conditions is lacking, the growth rate will be affected in direct proportion to the deficiency. You can certainly have a beautiful bamboo, but again, the growth rate will not be maximized. SUNLIGHT Most tropical bamboos grow quicker and do their best in full sun. As long as at least four hours of sun reaches the leaves, your tropical bamboo will be happy. If grown in broken light or partial sun, the number of shoots per year will not be as high as if it were in full sun. Some tropical bamboo species will stretch – elongating its internodes – if grown under the canopy of another tree in an effort to reach the sun. WATERING When you first plant your bamboo you will need to make sure that it has enough water every day for at least a month or so. This means you may have to hose soak it if you irrigation system only hits the area every other day or less often. Even if your irrigation system covers the area daily, watch the leaves of your new bamboo. If they start to curl, the bamboo needs more water. This is easily the number one problem reported by new growers. I certainly don’t want you to keep your bamboo in standing water but please make sure it gets off to a good start with a bit of early watering diligence. DRAINAGE The most important part of your bamboo plant is under ground. The rhizome and root system will not survive if planted in muck or boggy conditions. Good drainage is important. If necessary, build up a small berm and plant in this area so that excess water can drain into lower areas. FERTILIZING and MULCH Tropical Bamboo Nursery now is offering our own Bamboo Fertilizer in 2 lb. jars. This is a timed-release mix that we use in containers as well as for field specimens. New bamboos can be fertilized with a balanced lawn or, especially, palm fertilizer. After the first year, higher nitrogen formulas can be used. Iron supplements are beneficial. If your soil is somewhat alkaline (as in South Florida), there are many Sulphur/iron mixes (granular or liquid) that work well and show favorable results quickly. Don’t use a weed-n-feed lawn fertilizer. Compost and mulch are the easiest way to maintain healthy soil and bamboos. If your mulch is fresh and un-composted, fertilize before mulching. The microorganisms that break down the mulch will rob the nitrogen from the soil so you’ll have to feed them as well as the bamboo. PRUNING After the second year you can remove some of the original growth. Do not take more than 1/3 of the culms. Cut out only the old culms (usually the smallest in the clump). Cut them near the ground (or just below ground to eliminate any small stumps). If a culm is tan, it’s dead and should be removed. We use a small handsaw or a reciprocating saw. You can thin the clump each year. Avoid removing the newest culms unless they are growing awkwardly or into an unwelcome area. You can also remove or shorten branches to reveal the canes or to create a more open effect. I do this with all of my low-branching species as a personal preference. If you’re planting several bamboos to create a screen, hedge, or windbreak, the spacing will vary depending on the species, density required, and the speed required for establishment. Tropical bamboos can be planted as close as 3 feet on center but 5 feet on centers is the average spacing. Shipping – bamboo will be shipped in 3 gallon/10″ nursery container. Plant will be wired to the box; heat packs will be included if needed.
Peach Early Elberta Fruit Trees
After a showy spring display of fragrant pink flowers, this improved variety produces delicious freestone peaches. Considered an heirloom variety, Elberta is still one of the most popular peach trees sold.Elberta is a freestone variety and produces large, yellow, and juicy peaches that can be eaten fresh or canned.
EARLY ELBERTA PEACH 4′-6′ Tree Produce Fruit Plant Sweet Peaches Garden Trees
You are viewing one 4-6 feet tall live EARLY ELBERTA PEACH Tree. This peach tree is easy to grow, growing up to 20 feet. tall and wide. Delicious fruit that’s good for your health. OUTSTANDING FEATURES: * Large, yellow, very flavorful, freestone flesh peach. * Ripens in July, vigorous tree, drops when ripe. * Great for eating fresh, canning, and storing. * Self-fertile but more productive when planted with other peach trees to cross-pollinate. * Cold hardy to USDA hardiness zones 5-9. * When planting, space 15′-20′ apart. * Plant in full sun, therefore at least 6 hours of sunlight per day. * For best fruit production keep the soil moist but well-drained. It is not drought-tolerant. * Fertilize in spring just before new growth begins. We will remove the pot, wrap the roots and soil with wet paper towels, seal in a plastic bag and ship via USPS priority mail to assure freshness. We ship to all 50 states and territories including CA, HI, Guam, Puerto Rico, and Virgin Islands with TX Ag Dept. Inspection Certificate on all plants going out of state. When you get the tree, put it in healthy soil, soak well and water as needed.
EARLY ELBERTA PEACH 4′-6′ Tree Produce Fruit Plant Sweet Peaches Garden Trees
You are viewing one 4-6 feet tall live EARLY ELBERTA PEACH Tree. This peach tree is easy to grow, growing up to 20 feet. tall and wide. Delicious fruit that’s good for your health. OUTSTANDING FEATURES: * Large, yellow, very flavorful, freestone flesh peach. * Ripens in July, vigorous tree, drops when ripe. * Great for eating fresh, canning, and storing. * Self-fertile but more productive when planted with other peach trees to cross-pollinate. * Cold hardy to USDA hardiness zones 5-9. * When planting, space 15′-20′ apart. * Plant in full sun, therefore at least 6 hours of sunlight per day. * For best fruit production keep the soil moist but well-drained. It is not drought-tolerant. * Fertilize in spring just before new growth begins. We will remove the pot, wrap the roots and soil with wet paper towels, seal in a plastic bag and ship via USPS priority mail to assure freshness. We ship to all 50 states and territories including CA, HI, Guam, Puerto Rico, and Virgin Islands with TX Ag Dept. Inspection Certificate on all plants going out of state. When you get the tree, put it in healthy soil, soak well and water as needed.
Tropical Blue Bamboo – Bambusa chungii **NON-INVASIVE, CLUMPING**
Tropical Blue BambooBambusa chungii A stunning, mystical bamboo. Thin-walled culms are covered with persistent, dense white bloom, giving them a pale blue appearance. Slightly open clumper. This rare Chinese import cleared U.S.D.A. quarantine in the 1990’s. Also called Emperor’s Blue Bamboo & White Bamboo. Grows to at least 30′ tall with 2″ dia. culms. Min. temp 21F. Min USDA zone: 8b/9a. TRUE CLONE WHAT YOU WILL RECEIVE – 10″ NURSERY POT WITH A 15″-30″ TALL PLANT. LIVE, WELL-ROOTED. HOW TO GROW There are four conditions that optimize the growth of tropical bamboos: Sunlight, regular irrigation, good drainage, and at least occasional fertilization. If any of these conditions is lacking, the growth rate will be affected in direct proportion to the deficiency. You can certainly have a beautiful bamboo, but again, the growth rate will not be maximized. SUNLIGHT Most tropical bamboos grow quicker and do their best in full sun. As long as at least four hours of sun reaches the leaves, your tropical bamboo will be happy. If grown in broken light or partial sun, the number of shoots per year will not be as high as if it were in full sun. Some tropical bamboo species will stretch – elongating its internodes – if grown under the canopy of another tree in an effort to reach the sun. WATERING When you first plant your bamboo you will need to make sure that it has enough water every day for at least a month or so. This means you may have to hose soak it if you irrigation system only hits the area every other day or less often. Even if your irrigation system covers the area daily, watch the leaves of your new bamboo. If they start to curl, the bamboo needs more water. This is easily the number one problem reported by new growers. I certainly don’t want you to keep your bamboo in standing water but please make sure it gets off to a good start with a bit of early watering diligence. DRAINAGE The most important part of your bamboo plant is under ground. The rhizome and root system will not survive if planted in muck or boggy conditions. Good drainage is important. If necessary, build up a small berm and plant in this area so that excess water can drain into lower areas. FERTILIZING and MULCH Tropical Bamboo Nursery now is offering our own Bamboo Fertilizer in 2 lb. jars. This is a timed-release mix that we use in containers as well as for field specimens. New bamboos can be fertilized with a balanced lawn or, especially, palm fertilizer. After the first year, higher nitrogen formulas can be used. Iron supplements are beneficial. If your soil is somewhat alkaline (as in South Florida), there are many Sulphur/iron mixes (granular or liquid) that work well and show favorable results quickly. Don’t use a weed-n-feed lawn fertilizer. Compost and mulch are the easiest way to maintain healthy soil and bamboos. If your mulch is fresh and un-composted, fertilize before mulching. The microorganisms that break down the mulch will rob the nitrogen from the soil so you’ll have to feed them as well as the bamboo. PRUNING After the second year you can remove some of the original growth. Do not take more than 1/3 of the culms. Cut out only the old culms (usually the smallest in the clump). Cut them near the ground (or just below ground to eliminate any small stumps). If a culm is tan, it’s dead and should be removed. We use a small handsaw or a reciprocating saw. You can thin the clump each year. Avoid removing the newest culms unless they are growing awkwardly or into an unwelcome area. You can also remove or shorten branches to reveal the canes or to create a more open effect. I do this with all of my low-branching species as a personal preference. If you’re planting several bamboos to create a screen, hedge, or windbreak, the spacing will vary depending on the species, density required, and the speed required for establishment. Tropical bamboos can be planted as close as 3 feet on center but 5 feet on centers is the average spacing. Shipping – bamboo will be shipped in 3 gallon/10″ nursery container. Plant will be wired to the box; heat packs will be included if needed.
