River Bank Grape or Frost Grape (Vitis riparia) 河岸葡萄

River Bank Grape or Frost Grape (Vitis riparia) 河岸葡萄

River Bank Grape or Frost Grape (Vitis riparia) fruit from green ripe to dark in fall. 河岸葡萄的果實由綠於秋天時成熟後轉黑.

River Bank Grape or Frost Grape (Vitis riparia) small edible fruit ripe to dark color, acidic. 河岸葡萄的小小可食葡萄,由綠成熟轉紫黑色,味酸.

River Bank Grape or Frost Grape (Vitis riparia) each fruit contains 1-3 seeds. 河岸葡萄一小果裡面種子有1-3顆.

River Bank Grape or Frost Grape (Vitis riparia) viable seeds. 河岸葡萄的有效種子.

Cold hardy native fruit vine.  Long life span.  Easy to grow.  Best growing in full sun to partial shade location.  Fussy yellow flowers in late spring, follow by edible fruit in fall.  Fruit are edible for human and wild life.  Fruit from green mature to dark.  Fruit is small, taste not bad but on acidic side. USDA Zones:3-9.  Mature size:40′-60′(H/L) X 6′-8′(W).   Propagate by seeds, cuttings or buddings.  Excellent for grafting used root stock.  No particular pest or disease, suitable for naturalizing.

北美原生耐寒的可食性果實木本藤.  很長壽的植物.   容易栽種.  最好栽種在全日照到半日照處.  春末開小小黃色穗狀花,秋天時可食性果實成熟.  果實人與野生動物皆可食用.  果實成熟會由綠轉黑.  果實小,味道還不錯但是偏酸.   耐寒也耐熱.  成熟株高/藤長:40-60呎,寬幅6-8呎.  繁殖以種子,扦插,分芽的方式來進行.  很適合用於嫁接用的砧木.   無特別病蟲害,適合無維護的自然放任的花園種植.

Reference links:參考網站資料連結:

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Vitis_riparia                                                     http://davesgarden.com/guides/pf/go/58372/#b                                         http://www.pfaf.org/USER/Plant.aspx?LatinName=Vitis+riparia           https://www.worldseedsupply.com/product/vitis-riparia-river-bank-grape-frost-grape-seeds/

Variegated Tulip Tree (Liriodendron tulipifera)北美斑葉鵝掌楸

Variegated Tulip Tree (Liriodendron tulipifera)北美斑葉鵝掌楸

Variegated Tulip Tree (Liriodendron tulipifera)北美斑葉鵝掌楸

Variegated Tulip Tree (Liriodendron tulipifera)北美斑葉鵝掌楸

Variegated Tulip Tree (Liriodendron tulipifera)北美斑葉鵝掌楸

Variegated Tulip Tree seeds（sterile）(Liriodendron tulipifera)北美斑葉鵝掌楸無效種子

Variegated Tulip Tree (Liriodendron tulipifera) fall colour 北美斑葉鵝掌楸秋色

Variegated Tulip Tree (Liriodendron tulipifera) fall colour 北美斑葉鵝掌楸秋色

Variegated Tulip Tree (Liriodendron tulipifera) bark. 北美斑葉鵝掌楸樹幹的皮紋.

Tulip Tree flower.(Liriodendron tulipifera)北美鵝掌楸的花.

Hardy tree, best growing in full sun location.  Variegated foliage is attractive. 　Beautiful yellow tulip like flowers in late spring to early summer.　 This type of tree root is not deep.　Mature height and width is about 80′.　Suitable for large garden.

Large shade tree, mature height is about 80’，yellow flowers in late spring to early summer.  Variegated variety is sterile can not have vilble seeds.  　Propagation by grafting.

..中國形象地稱之為「馬褂樹」，而西方則稱為「鬱金香樹」(Tulip Tree)，下分鵝掌楸（Liriodendron chinense）和北美鵝掌楸（Liriodendron tulipifera）兩種。..(摘自維基)

斑葉品種的大型樹種,生長速度不慢,造蔭快. 強健一般並無病蟲害.  根系不深. 春末夏初開黃色形狀如鬱金香的花. 斑葉種的無法生產有效種子,多以嫁接在非斑葉種上來作無性繁殖.
成熟植株高寬約80呎.

Horse Chestnut Tree (Aesculus)七葉樹

Horse Chestnut Tree (Aesculus)七葉樹

Red Horse Chestnut Tree is the (Aesculus x carnea)雜交的紅花七葉樹the red horse chestnut Aesculus × carnea, a hybrid between A. hippocastanum and A. Pavia.

Red Horse Chestnut Tree is the (Aesculus x carnea)雜交的紅花七葉樹the red horse chestnut Aesculus × carnea, a hybrid between A. hippocastanum and A. Pavia.

Red Horse Chestnut Tree is the (Aesculus x carnea)雜交的紅花七葉樹the red horse chestnut Aesculus × carnea, a hybrid between A. hippocastanum and A. Pavia.

Horse Chestnut Tree is quite common in the city. (Aesculus)原生的七葉樹.

Horse Chestnut seed, front and side view. 七葉樹的種子,正面及側面.

Horse Chestnut Tree (Aesculus) seedling 七葉樹小苗

Their flowers are quite striking in late spring!

Native to North America and some hybrids.  Beautiful large to medium shade tree for garden.  Flower in late spring and follow with inedible nuts in fall.  Nuts contains toxic saponins and will irritate the skin.  But squirrels and deers consume  them as food.

Red Horse Chestnut Tree (Aesculus x carnea) is a hybrid between A. hippocastanum and A. pavia.   It is more attractive than common kind so it is popular now.  Fast growing tree, best growing in full sun location.   Mature to 35′ in height and 25′ in width.  USDA Zone: 3.  Very hardy and cold tolerant.