Wintergreen

<p data-mce-fragment="1">1 Tea Plant: 2 years old - current height 30-40 cm</p> <p data-mce-fragment="1">Seed-sown plants, grown in Swedish climate</p> <p data-mce-fragment="1"><strong>Common name:</strong> <span>Tea Plant, Tea Shrub, Tea Tree</span><br> <strong>Scientific name:</strong> <em><span>Camellia sinensis</span><br></em> <strong>Family:</strong> <span data-mce-fragment="1">Theaceae</span></p> <h4 data-mce-fragment="1"><strong><span data-mce-fragment="1">Plant history &amp; use:</span></strong></h4> <p data-mce-fragment="1">Tea is consumed worldwide as the second most common beverage after water. The tea bush contains theine, which counteracts fatigue, and <em>theanine</em> , which provides a calming effect, unlike coffee, which only has the invigorating properties of caffeine (=theine). A cup of tea can therefore be invigorating and calming at the same time.</p> <p data-mce-fragment="1">It is mainly leaf buds and young leaves that are picked to brew tea with, but sometimes the flowers are also used. The younger the shoots/leafs, the higher quality tea.</p> <p data-mce-fragment="1">From the tea bush Camellia sinensis, you can make different types of tea: white, yellow, green, blue (oolong), black and "dark" tea. The difference between them is&nbsp;defined&nbsp;by different fermentation and oxidation processes. White tea is not even allowed to oxidize, while "dark" tea is allowed to both oxidize and ferment for long periods. The types in between are gradually more or less in one direction or the other, in the order stated. All types have their health benefits, sometimes differing.</p> <p data-mce-fragment="1">Red tea (rooibos) comes from another species, the Rooibos bush<span data-mce-fragment="1">&nbsp;</span><em data-mce-fragment="1">Aspalathus linearis</em> <em data-mce-fragment="1">.</em></p> <p data-mce-fragment="1">The tea leaves are also used for cooking in Asia - for example Tea Lead Salad (fermented leaves) in Burma and (fresh leaves) in Thailand.</p> <h4 data-mce-fragment="1"><strong>Cultivation:</strong></h4> <p data-mce-fragment="1"><meta charset="utf-8">The exact origin of the Tea bush is debated, although it has been pinned down that it originates from an area south-east of the Tibetan plateau: between China, Thailand, Myanmar (Burma) and north-east India.</p> <p data-mce-fragment="1">The Tea bush was first cultivated in ancient China and&nbsp;not introduced to Europe until the 17th century - only to be spread by colonialists&nbsp;for cultivation in&nbsp;India, Africa and Indonesia.&nbsp;</p> <p data-mce-fragment="1">The first sights of an established plantation in Europe was not until the late 19th century - in the Azores islands of Portugal.&nbsp;Shortly after emerges cultivations in Georgia, Turkey and Russia which still to this day are the largest tea producers in Europe.</p> <p data-mce-fragment="1">A southern European climate can be a great match for growing tea, especially on locations&nbsp;with a slightly humid, subtropical and hilly environment with mild winters and long summers. Similar&nbsp;to that&nbsp;of Georgias hillside tea plantations, for example.&nbsp;</p> <p data-mce-fragment="1">Northern Europe has its fair share of successful tea plantations as well, maybe with&nbsp;UK Tregothnan as one of the first. Recent years has seen an increase in northern European tea cultivations, ranging from Belgium all the way up to Sweden. And they are operating well.&nbsp;What this&nbsp;tells us is&nbsp;that cultivating tea is actually possible in most parts of Europe, just&nbsp;spend a bit of&nbsp;your power of thought to&nbsp;find (or create) the right spot.</p> <p data-mce-fragment="1">The tea bush naturally grows at high altitudes where it gets colder at night, and it may also be&nbsp;chilly during daytime. It prefers a location sheltered from wind, as it slows down leaf growth. It does not like to grow in shade however, the optimal location is an environment with lots of light.</p> <p data-mce-fragment="1">It prefers a well-drained soil - not a permanently moist soil, neither a drought susceptible soil. In optimal conditions the water just <em>flushes through</em> regularly,&nbsp;leaving the soil free to dry up in between flushes.&nbsp;</p> <p data-mce-fragment="1"><meta charset="utf-8">Reading the above preferations, you&nbsp;may start to realize why a sloping hillside environment is the natural environment of the tea bush. A hillside climate&nbsp;is not a must though, many of the successful European cultivations are grown on plain land. Just try to mimic the preferred conditions as much as you can,&nbsp;with whatever means you have available to the degree that you can.&nbsp;</p> <p data-mce-fragment="1">The tea bush can be overwintered outdoors in&nbsp;most of Europe, depending on location and&nbsp;conditions the plants may need to be covered during wintertime - e.g. straw, bark or similar.</p> <p data-mce-fragment="1">Tea thrives in acidic soil, use Rhododendron soil when repotting the plant the first time.</p> <h4 data-mce-fragment="1"><strong></strong></h4> <h4 data-mce-fragment="1"><strong>Characteristics:</strong></h4> <p data-mce-fragment="1">Lifespan: Perennial<br data-mce-fragment="1">Location: Sun/Part shade<br data-mce-fragment="1"> Height: 1-2 meters<br data-mce-fragment="1"> Germination Time: 1-3 months<br>USDA Zones: 7-9</p>

<p data-mce-fragment="1">1 Tea Plant: 2 years old - current height 30-40 cm</p> <p data-mce-fragment="1">Seed-sown plants, grown in Swedish climate</p> <p data-mce-fragment="1"><strong>Common name:</strong> <span>Tea Plant, Tea Shrub, Tea Tree</span><br> <strong>Scientific name:</strong> <em><span>Camellia sinensis</span><br></em> <strong>Family:</strong> <span data-mce-fragment="1">Theaceae</span></p> <h4 data-mce-fragment="1"><strong><span data-mce-fragment="1">Plant history &amp; use:</span></strong></h4> <p data-mce-fragment="1">Tea is consumed worldwide as the second most common beverage after water. The tea bush contains theine, which counteracts fatigue, and <em>theanine</em> , which provides a calming effect, unlike coffee, which only has the invigorating properties of caffeine (=theine). A cup of tea can therefore be invigorating and calming at the same time.</p> <p data-mce-fragment="1">It is mainly leaf buds and young leaves that are picked to brew tea with, but sometimes the flowers are also used. The younger the shoots/leafs, the higher quality tea.</p> <p data-mce-fragment="1">From the tea bush Camellia sinensis, you can make different types of tea: white, yellow, green, blue (oolong), black and "dark" tea. The difference between them is&nbsp;defined&nbsp;by different fermentation and oxidation processes. White tea is not even allowed to oxidize, while "dark" tea is allowed to both oxidize and ferment for long periods. The types in between are gradually more or less in one direction or the other, in the order stated. All types have their health benefits, sometimes differing.</p> <p data-mce-fragment="1">Red tea (rooibos) comes from another species, the Rooibos bush<span data-mce-fragment="1">&nbsp;</span><em data-mce-fragment="1">Aspalathus linearis</em> <em data-mce-fragment="1">.</em></p> <p data-mce-fragment="1">The tea leaves are also used for cooking in Asia - for example Tea Lead Salad (fermented leaves) in Burma and (fresh leaves) in Thailand.</p> <h4 data-mce-fragment="1"><strong>Cultivation:</strong></h4> <p data-mce-fragment="1"><meta charset="utf-8">The exact origin of the Tea bush is debated, although it has been pinned down that it originates from an area south-east of the Tibetan plateau: between China, Thailand, Myanmar (Burma) and north-east India.</p> <p data-mce-fragment="1">The Tea bush was first cultivated in ancient China and&nbsp;not introduced to Europe until the 17th century - only to be spread by colonialists&nbsp;for cultivation in&nbsp;India, Africa and Indonesia.&nbsp;</p> <p data-mce-fragment="1">The first sights of an established plantation in Europe was not until the late 19th century - in the Azores islands of Portugal.&nbsp;Shortly after emerges cultivations in Georgia, Turkey and Russia which still to this day are the largest tea producers in Europe.</p> <p data-mce-fragment="1">A southern European climate can be a great match for growing tea, especially on locations&nbsp;with a slightly humid, subtropical and hilly environment with mild winters and long summers. Similar&nbsp;to that&nbsp;of Georgias hillside tea plantations, for example.&nbsp;</p> <p data-mce-fragment="1">Northern Europe has its fair share of successful tea plantations as well, maybe with&nbsp;UK Tregothnan as one of the first. Recent years has seen an increase in northern European tea cultivations, ranging from Belgium all the way up to Sweden. And they are operating well.&nbsp;What this&nbsp;tells us is&nbsp;that cultivating tea is actually possible in most parts of Europe, just&nbsp;spend a bit of&nbsp;your power of thought to&nbsp;find (or create) the right spot.</p> <p data-mce-fragment="1">The tea bush naturally grows at high altitudes where it gets colder at night, and it may also be&nbsp;chilly during daytime. It prefers a location sheltered from wind, as it slows down leaf growth. It does not like to grow in shade however, the optimal location is an environment with lots of light.</p> <p data-mce-fragment="1">It prefers a well-drained soil - not a permanently moist soil, neither a drought susceptible soil. In optimal conditions the water just <em>flushes through</em> regularly,&nbsp;leaving the soil free to dry up in between flushes.&nbsp;</p> <p data-mce-fragment="1"><meta charset="utf-8">Reading the above preferations, you&nbsp;may start to realize why a sloping hillside environment is the natural environment of the tea bush. A hillside climate&nbsp;is not a must though, many of the successful European cultivations are grown on plain land. Just try to mimic the preferred conditions as much as you can,&nbsp;with whatever means you have available to the degree that you can.&nbsp;</p> <p data-mce-fragment="1">The tea bush can be overwintered outdoors in&nbsp;most of Europe, depending on location and&nbsp;conditions the plants may need to be covered during wintertime - e.g. straw, bark or similar.</p> <p data-mce-fragment="1">Tea thrives in acidic soil, use Rhododendron soil when repotting the plant the first time.</p> <h4 data-mce-fragment="1"><strong></strong></h4> <h4 data-mce-fragment="1"><strong>Characteristics:</strong></h4> <p data-mce-fragment="1">Lifespan: Perennial<br data-mce-fragment="1">Location: Sun/Part shade<br data-mce-fragment="1"> Height: 1-2 meters<br data-mce-fragment="1"> Germination Time: 1-3 months<br>USDA Zones: 7-9</p>

<p>'Tearoma®' is a tea variety bred in Switzerland for its good hardiness and ability to be grown outdoors all year round in our climate. It is still a new phenomenon that you can grow tea in Sweden, not all tea varieties can cope but the ones with the best hardiness on the market today are this variety and the Dutch-bred variety <a href="https://tradgardsdags.nu/products/tebuske-tetrad-tea-by-me-camellia-sinensis-2-3-ar-30-50-cm" title="Tea bush 'Tea By Me': Hardy variety (Camellia sinensis) 2 &amp; 3 years 30-50 cm" rel="noopener" target="_blank"><span style="color: rgb(78, 153, 29);"><strong>'Tea by Me'</strong></span></a> .</p> <p data-mce-fragment="1"> <strong>Common names:</strong> <span>Tea, Tea bush, Tea tree, Tea plant</span><br> <strong>Scientific name:</strong> <em><span>Camellia sinensis</span><br></em> <strong>Family:</strong> <span data-mce-fragment="1">Theaceae</span></p> <p data-mce-fragment="1"> <strong><span data-mce-fragment="1">Plant history &amp; use:</span></strong></p> <p data-mce-fragment="1">Tea is consumed all over the world and is the second most common drink after water. The tea bush contains theine, which counteracts fatigue, and <em>theanine,</em> which has a calming effect, unlike coffee, which only has the stimulating properties of caffeine (=theine). A cup of tea can therefore be invigorating and calming at the same time.</p> <p data-mce-fragment="1"> It is mainly the leaf buds and leaves that are picked to brew tea, but sometimes the flowers are also used.</p> <p data-mce-fragment="1"> From the tea bush Camellia sinensis, you can make different types of tea: white, yellow, green, blue (oolong), black and “dark” tea. The difference between them is made up of different fermentation and oxidation processes. White tea is not even allowed to oxidize, while “dark” tea is allowed to both oxidize and ferment for long periods. The types in between are gradually more or less in one direction or the other, in the order listed above. All types have their health benefits, sometimes different.</p> <p data-mce-fragment="1">Red tea (rooibos) comes from a different plant species, the Rooibos bush.<span data-mce-fragment="1"> </span><em data-mce-fragment="1">Aspalathus linearis</em> <em data-mce-fragment="1">.</em></p> <p data-mce-fragment="1"> Tea leaves are also used in cooking in Asia - for example, <em>Tea Leaf Salad</em> (fermented leaves) in Burma and (fresh leaves) in Thailand.</p> <p data-mce-fragment="1"> <strong>Culture:</strong></p> <p data-mce-fragment="1"> Tea has recently started to be grown in Sweden and there is a successful tea plantation on Gotland that grows for commercial use. The tea bush grows in its natural environment at high altitudes where it gets colder at night, and where it can also be cold during the day. The tea bush can be overwintered outdoors in Sweden, depending on the location and circumstances, the plants may need to be covered for the winter (e.g. with straw).</p> <p data-mce-fragment="1"> Protect from cold winds with some windbreak, such as non-woven fabric attached to posts around the plant, and cover with straw or similar during the winter months.</p> <p data-mce-fragment="1"> Tea thrives in acidic soil, use Rhododendron soil when repotting the plant for the first time.</p> <p data-mce-fragment="1"><strong>Features:</strong></p> <p data-mce-fragment="1"> Year: Perennial<br data-mce-fragment="1"> Growing position: sun/partial shade<br data-mce-fragment="1"> Height: 1-2 meters<br> Growing zone: 1-4</p>

<p> 1 Yuzu tree: 1 year old - current height 20-40 cm<span data-mce-fragment="1"></span><meta charset="utf-8"></p> <p> Yuzu are self-fertile = only 1 tree is needed for fruiting</p> <p> <strong data-mce-fragment="1">Common name:</strong> <span data-mce-fragment="1">Yuzu</span><br data-mce-fragment="1"> <strong data-mce-fragment="1">Scientific name:<span> </span></strong><em>Citrus × junos</em><em data-mce-fragment="1"><span data-mce-fragment="1"><br></span></em> <strong data-mce-fragment="1">Family:</strong> Rutaceae<span data-mce-fragment="1"> </span></p> <div class="column" data-mce-fragment="1"> <h4 data-mce-fragment="1"><strong data-mce-fragment="1"><span data-mce-fragment="1">Plant history &amp; use:</span></strong></h4> <p data-mce-fragment="1"><meta charset="utf-8"> <em>Full description on the way...</em> </p> <div class="page" title="Page 2" data-mce-fragment="1"> <div class="section" data-mce-fragment="1"> <div class="layoutArea" data-mce-fragment="1"> <div class="column" data-mce-fragment="1"> <h4 data-mce-fragment="1"> <strong data-mce-fragment="1">Culture:</strong> </h4> <p data-mce-fragment="1">Grown best in greenhouses, where it can overwinter with winter cover. Can also be grown outdoors all year round in the mildest parts of the country with winter cover. Hardy down to 10-15 degrees below zero.</p> <p data-mce-fragment="1"> <em>Full description on the way...</em></p> <h4 data-mce-fragment="1"> Features:</h4> <p data-mce-fragment="1"> Year: Perennial<br> Growing position: sun<br> Height: 3-4 meters<br> Growing zone: 1 (with winter cover), alternatively overwinter cool/winter cover in greenhouse </p> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div>

<p data-mce-fragment="1"> 1st plant 'Sweetleaf®': current height 30-50 cm</p> <p data-mce-fragment="1"> <strong data-mce-fragment="1">Common name:</strong> 'Sweetleaf®' Raspberry, Sweetleaf,<meta charset="utf-8"> 'Sweetleaf®' Raspberry, Sugarleaf <strong data-mce-fragment="1"><br data-mce-fragment="1">Scientific name:</strong> <em data-mce-fragment="1"><meta charset="utf-8"> <span>Rubus chingii var. suavissimus</span><br data-mce-fragment="1"></em> <strong data-mce-fragment="1">Family:</strong> Rosaceae</p> <p data-mce-fragment="1"> <strong data-mce-fragment="1">Plant history &amp; use:</strong></p> <p data-mce-fragment="1">Sweetleaf® is a raspberry species originating from China, where it grows mainly in the southern provinces of Guizhou, Guang Dong and Guangxi. The shrub is relatively unknown but is becoming highly sought after due to its sweetening ability and hardy qualities.</p> <p data-mce-fragment="1"><meta charset="utf-8"> <span class="s1">Sweetleaf® can be described as a more hardy alternative to Stevia: as its leaves contain so-called 'rubusosides' which are part of the same glycoside group as steviosides, and as it is fully winter-hardy and even has a vigorous growth habit.</span></p> <p data-mce-fragment="1"> <span class="s1"><meta charset="utf-8">The two glycosides stevioside and rubusoside are very similar in their chemical structure and therefore have a nearly identical sweetening effect. The chemical molecule 'rubusoside' in its pure form is approximately 200 times sweeter than commercially refined sugar from sugar beets in its pure form.</span></p> <p class="p1"><span class="s1">Even fresh leaves have an enormous sweetness. If you chew on a leaf, it tastes quite neutrally "green" at first, before a distinctive, broad, dull sweetness takes over the taste buds.</span></p> <p data-mce-fragment="1"> <span class="s1">Sweetleaf<meta charset="utf-8"> ® has no odd aftertaste, which stevia is often criticized for.</span><span class="s1"><meta charset="utf-8"></span></p> <p data-mce-fragment="1"> <span class="s1"><meta charset="utf-8">To use Sweetleaf®: tear or cut the freshly harvested leaves into pieces and then blanch them in boiling water. In the process, the sweetening substances are released from the leaves and absorbed by the water. The amount of leaves used is purely a matter of taste. Some like it a little sweeter (more leaves); others don't like it quite so sweet (fewer leaves). You can also rub the leaves in your palms before blanching them, so the leaf structure breaks down and the sweeteners can more easily escape from the cells.</span></p> <p data-mce-fragment="1"> The leaves can also be used as a sweetener in dried form, powdered or by boiling a syrup with them.</p> <p data-mce-fragment="1"> Great for sweetening teas and pastries.</p> <p data-mce-fragment="1"><meta charset="utf-8"><span> <meta charset="utf-8"> <em data-mce-fragment="1">Rubus chingii var. suavissimus</em> is one of four species used in Guangxi, China to make the ethnomedicine tiancha (sweet tea).</span></p> <p data-mce-fragment="1"> <strong data-mce-fragment="1">Culture:</strong></p> <p class="p1"> <span class="s1">Sweetleaf® is a vigorous, deciduous shrub. The fast-growing shoots have enormous vigor with an upright growth habit and reach a final height of approximately 250 cm. Due to the strong growth force, the fresh shoots are very tolerant of pruning and grow back quickly.</span></p> <p class="p1"> <span class="s1">The fresh, green shoots are heavily armed with thorns, but this is not of major importance as only the leaves are of interest. The leaves have a striking, five-lobed shape.</span></p> <p class="p1"> Best grown in well-drained soil in sunny to semi-shade.<meta charset="utf-8"> location. Generally tolerant of many different soils.</p> <p data-mce-fragment="1"> <strong data-mce-fragment="1">Features:</strong></p> <p data-mce-fragment="1"> Year: Perennial<br data-mce-fragment="1"> Growing conditions: sun - partial shade<br data-mce-fragment="1"> Height: 1.5-2.5 m<br> Growing zone: 1-4</p>

<p>Pineapple Guava: 1 year old <span data-mce-fragment="1">- current height: 20-30 cm</span></p> <p><span data-mce-fragment="1">The pineapple guava has hermaphrodite flowers but is not self-fertile, so <span style="text-decoration: underline;">two individuals</span> are needed for fruiting - <span style="text-decoration: underline;">not necessarily two different varieties,</span> although it is said to improve fruiting.</span></p> <p><strong data-mce-fragment="1">Common names:</strong> <span data-mce-fragment="1">Pineapple guava, Feijoa</span><br data-mce-fragment="1"> <strong data-mce-fragment="1">Scientific name:</strong> <em>Feijoa sellowiana <span data-mce-fragment="1"><em>/ Acca sellowiana</em><br></span></em> <strong data-mce-fragment="1">Family:</strong> Myrtaceae<span data-mce-fragment="1">&nbsp;</span></p> <div class="column" data-mce-fragment="1"> <h4 data-mce-fragment="1"><strong data-mce-fragment="1"><span data-mce-fragment="1">Plant history &amp; use:</span></strong></h4> <p data-mce-fragment="1">Description coming soon...</p> <h4 data-mce-fragment="1"><strong data-mce-fragment="1">Culture:</strong></h4> <p data-mce-fragment="1">Description coming soon...</p> <h4 data-mce-fragment="1"><strong data-mce-fragment="1">Characteristics:</strong></h4> <p data-mce-fragment="1"><span style="font-family: -apple-system, BlinkMacSystemFont, 'San Francisco', 'Segoe UI', Roboto, 'Helvetica Neue', sans-serif; font-size: 1.4em;"></span>Age: Perennial<br>Location: sun<br> Height: 2-7 meters (in the temperate zone&nbsp;in a pot 1-2 meters)<br></p> <div title="Page 2" class="page" data-mce-fragment="1"> <div class="section" data-mce-fragment="1"> <div class="layoutArea" data-mce-fragment="1"> <div class="column" data-mce-fragment="1"></div> </div> </div> </div> </div>

<p data-mce-fragment="1"> 1 female Tasmanian Pepper plant: 1 year old - current height 20-40 cm</p> <p data-mce-fragment="1"><a href="https://tradgardsdags.nu/products/tasmansk-peppar-bergspeppar-20-40-cm-tasmannia-lanceolata" title="Tasmanian Mountain Pepper Female plant 20-40 cm (Tasmannia lanceolata)" rel="noopener" target="_blank"><strong><span style="color: rgb(78, 153, 29);">Follow this link for female plants</span></strong></a> .</p> <p data-mce-fragment="1"> <strong>Common names:</strong> <span>Tasmanian Pepperberry, Mountain Pepper, Pepper Tree</span><br> <strong>Scientific name:</strong> <em><span>Tasmannia lanceolata</span></em> (syn. <em><span>Drimys aromatica</span></em> )<em><br></em> <strong>Family:</strong> Winteraceae</p> <h4 data-mce-fragment="1"> <strong><span data-mce-fragment="1">Plant history &amp; use:</span></strong> </h4> <p data-mce-fragment="1"> <span data-mce-fragment="1">Description coming soon...</span></p> <h4 data-mce-fragment="1"> <strong>Culture:</strong> </h4> <p data-mce-fragment="1"> Description coming soon...</p> <h4 data-mce-fragment="1"> <strong>Features:</strong> </h4> <p data-mce-fragment="1"> Year: Perennial<br data-mce-fragment="1"> Growing position: partial shade / sun<br data-mce-fragment="1"> Height: 2-3 meters<br> Growing zone: 1-2 (hardy down to -15ºC)</p>

<p data-mce-fragment="1"> <em>Delivery in April</em></p> <p data-mce-fragment="1"> 1st Natal plum plant: 2 years old</p> <p data-mce-fragment="1"><meta charset="utf-8"> Current height 20-40 cm</p> <p data-mce-fragment="1"> <strong data-mce-fragment="1">Trivial Name:</strong> <span data-mce-fragment="1">Natal Plum, Amathungulu, Large Num-Num</span><br data-mce-fragment="1"> <strong data-mce-fragment="1">Scientific name:</strong> <em data-mce-fragment="1"><span data-mce-fragment="1">Carissa macrocarpa</span></em> (syn.<span> </span><em>C.</em> <i data-mce-fragment="1">grandiflora</i> )<br data-mce-fragment="1"> <strong data-mce-fragment="1">Family:</strong> <span data-mce-fragment="1">Apocynaceae</span><span data-mce-fragment="1"> </span></p> <p data-mce-fragment="1"><strong data-mce-fragment="1"><span data-mce-fragment="1">Plant history &amp; use:</span></strong></p> <p>The Natal plum is a fascinating shrub with its roots in subtropical regions. It is a shrub that charms with its beautiful white flowers and entices with its red, juicy fruits. The tree has received its Swedish trivial name "Natal plum" because of its origin in the Natal region of South Africa.</p> <p><meta charset="utf-8"> <span data-mce-fragment="1">Natal plum</span><span> </span>is not only a beautiful shrub but also offers a variety of uses. Its red fruits are edible and have a sweet and juicy taste. These fruits can be eaten directly or used in jams, marmalades and other delicious desserts. In addition, they are used in traditional medicine for their potential health benefits.</p> <p>This interesting shrub also has the ability to contribute to the surrounding environment. Its deep roots help improve soil structure and can help keep erosion-prone areas in check. Its flowers are fragrant and also attract pollinating insects - a welcome addition to biodiversity.</p> <p> Natal plums bloom and bear fruit for a large part of the season. The fruits are packed with vitamin C.</p> <p> Suitable for growing as an edible hedge in sunny and favorable locations.</p> <p data-mce-fragment="1"> <strong data-mce-fragment="1">Culture:</strong></p> <p> Natal plums thrive best in a warm, sunny environment with good drainage. They can also tolerate partial shade and shade. They are a relatively hardy tree and can survive short periods of drought. They can also withstand a few degrees below zero, so growing<span> </span><meta charset="utf-8">in the ground with winter cover in warmer parts of the country can work. Alternatively, move indoors over the winter.</p> <p>For growing in pots, it is important to use well-drained soil to avoid water stagnation which can damage the roots.</p> <p> Within its natural climatic limits, the Natal plum is an evergreen shrub.</p> <p data-mce-fragment="1"> <strong data-mce-fragment="1">Features:</strong><br data-mce-fragment="1"></p> <p data-mce-fragment="1"> Year: Perennial<br data-mce-fragment="1"> Growing conditions: sun / partial shade / shade<br data-mce-fragment="1"> Height: 1-2 m<br></p>

<p data-mce-fragment="1"> 1 female Tasmanian Pepper plant: 1 year old - current height 20-40 cm</p> <p data-mce-fragment="1"><strong><span style="color: rgb(78, 153, 29);"><a style="color: rgb(78, 153, 29);" href="https://tradgardsdags.nu/products/tasmansk-bergspeppar-hanplanta-20-40-cm-tasmannia-lanceolata" title="Tasmanian Mountain Pepper Male plant 20-40 cm (Tasmannia lanceolata)" rel="noopener" target="_blank">Follow this link for male plants</a></span> .</strong></p> <p data-mce-fragment="1"> <strong>Common names:</strong> <span>Tasmanian Pepperberry, Mountain Pepper, Pepper Tree</span><br> <strong>Scientific name:</strong> <em><span>Tasmannia lanceolata</span></em> (syn. <em><span>Drimys aromatica</span></em> )<em><br></em> <strong>Family:</strong> Winteraceae</p> <h4 data-mce-fragment="1"> <strong><span data-mce-fragment="1">Plant history &amp; use:</span></strong> </h4> <p data-mce-fragment="1"> <span data-mce-fragment="1">Description coming soon...</span></p> <h4 data-mce-fragment="1"> <strong>Culture:</strong> </h4> <p data-mce-fragment="1"> Description coming soon...</p> <h4 data-mce-fragment="1"> <strong>Features:</strong> </h4> <p data-mce-fragment="1"> Year: Perennial<br data-mce-fragment="1"> Growing conditions: partial shade / sun<br data-mce-fragment="1"> Height: 2-3 meters<br> Growing zone: 1-2 (hardy down to -15ºC)</p>

<p> 1 Yerba Mate plant of the variety 'GARDEN 2 CUP®' - current height 40-60 cm</p> <p><meta charset="utf-8"> <span style="text-decoration: underline;"><strong>The picture is just an example, this batch of plants is taller and stronger.</strong></span></p> <p> <strong>Common name:</strong> <span>Mate,<meta charset="utf-8"> Yerba Mate, Paraguayte, Tereré</span><br> <strong>Scientific name:</strong> <em><span>Ilex paraguariensis</span><br></em> <strong>Family:</strong> Aquifoliaceae</p> <p> <strong><span>Plant history &amp; use:</span></strong></p> <p> <meta charset="utf-8">The Yerba Mate plant originates from the subtropical regions of South America. It was originally consumed by the Guarani people for its "energizing and healing properties."</p> <p> The drink <em>mate</em> is a popular alternative to coffee as the plant's caffeinated leaves are dried and ground/crushed to brew the stimulating drink <em>.</em> The leaves also contain vitamin B6 and magnesium which, among other things, help reduce fatigue and balance sleep habits.</p> <p>Mate contains around 80mg of caffeine per cup, while traditional tea ( <span style="color: #4e991d;"><a href="https://tradgardsdags.nu/products/tebuske-planta-camellia-sinensis" title="Tea bush Plant 30-50 cm (Camellia sinensis)" style="color: #4e991d;" target="_blank"><strong>Camellia sinensis</strong></a></span> ) contains around 40mg for green tea, or 60mg for black tea; coffee contains 100-200+mg of caffeine per cup - this gives an idea of ​​the invigorating effect of the different drinks. However, the other active ingredients of each drink, in addition to caffeine, also have an effect on the level of alertness or freshness, but caffeine is an easy way to compare the different drinks. Mate also contains theobromine, which is a well-known substance due to its occurrence in cocoa.</p> <p>The ground/crushed leaves are normally simmered in hot water. If the drink is cold brewed instead, it is called <em>tereré.</em> The cold drink tereré is consumed mostly in the warmer regions of South America. Often, various types of refreshing and medicinal herbs are added to the drink to be consumed in conjunction.</p> <p> In South American countries like Brazil, Argentina, Uruguay and Paraguay, mate is so common that it is more common than coffee - something that can be difficult for us Europeans to understand. Even in the USA, the drink is widely available to buy in stores. Outside America, mate has spread in popularity to the Levant (Syria &amp; Lebanon etc.).</p> <p> The leaves are also rich in vitamins A, B1, B2, B3, C and E; the minerals potassium, calcium, manganese, iron, selenium, phosphorus and zinc; and a range of flavonoids which help protect the body against oxidative stress.</p> <p>There are different ways to make mate. Some mate blends have been fermented, while blends made using other methods skip this step and carry out<meta charset="utf-8"> only a short drying before grinding the leaves - the latter variant often contains only leaves, is very finely ground and produces a neon green colored drink. Other mixtures contain both twigs and leaves - and some have also undergone a smoking process over fire.</p> <p> <strong>Culture:</strong></p> <p> Yerba Mate thrives best in a regularly warm climate with a slightly higher humidity. The plant can withstand short-term temperatures down to -8ºC, however, it is<meta charset="utf-8"> probably nothing that allows outdoor winters even in the warmest parts of the country. However, you can overwinter the plant in cold spaces such as frost-free greenhouses, storage rooms or basements as long as it does not get below freezing for a long period. You can also overwinter Yerba Maten indoors to move outside during the warmer months.</p> <p>Plant your Mate plant in a pot with well-drained soil, place outdoors in full sun and wind-protected location from March/April (no freezing temperatures for extended periods) - if you have a greenhouse, it is an excellent place for Yerba Mate. Move for overwintering when freezing temperatures approach.</p> <p> Leaves begin<meta charset="utf-8"> Normally harvested in the spring from the plant's 4th year.</p> <p> Yerba Mate is an evergreen plant, so if you manage to get it to thrive, it will provide its surroundings with greenery all year round.</p> <p> <strong>Features:</strong></p> <p> Year: Perennial<br> Growing position: sun<br> Height: 4-6 meters<br> Growing zone: hardy down to -8<meta charset="utf-8"> <span>ºC for short periods</span> </p> <div id="gtx-trans" style="position: absolute; left: 168px; top: 28.7246px;"> <div class="gtx-trans-icon"><br></div> </div>

<p data-mce-fragment="1"> 3 different sizes Black Bamboo,<meta charset="utf-8"> edible shoots, winter<meta charset="utf-8"> hardy.</p> <p data-mce-fragment="1"> Height:<br></p> <ul> <li data-mce-fragment="1"> 40-60cm</li> <li data-mce-fragment="1"> 100-130cm</li> <li data-mce-fragment="1"> 250-300 cm <span style="text-decoration: underline;">&lt;- FOR PICKUP ONLY</span> </li> </ul> <p data-mce-fragment="1"><strong data-mce-fragment="1">Common names:</strong> <span data-mce-fragment="1">Svartbambu, Bambu, Kinabambu, Black Bamboo<br data-mce-fragment="1"> <strong data-mce-fragment="1">Scientific name:</strong> <em data-mce-fragment="1">Phyllostachys nigra</em><em data-mce-fragment="1"><br data-mce-fragment="1"></em> <strong data-mce-fragment="1">Family:</strong> Poaceae</span></p> <p data-mce-fragment="1"> <strong><span>Plant history &amp; use:</span></strong></p> <p data-mce-fragment="1"><meta charset="utf-8"> <em>Full description on the way...</em></p> <p data-mce-fragment="1"> <strong data-mce-fragment="1">Culture:</strong></p> <p data-mce-fragment="1"><meta charset="utf-8"> <em>Full description on the way...</em></p> <p data-mce-fragment="1"> <strong data-mce-fragment="1">Features:</strong></p> <p data-mce-fragment="1"> Year: Perennial<br data-mce-fragment="1"> Growing conditions: partial shade - sun<br data-mce-fragment="1"> Height: 4-6 meters<br data-mce-fragment="1"> Growing zone: 1-4</p>

<p data-mce-fragment="1"> 1st plant American Cranberry 'Pilgrim': 2 years old in C2 pot</p> <p data-mce-fragment="1"> <strong>Common name:</strong> <span data-mce-fragment="1">Cranberry, Antberry</span> <br><strong>Scientific name:</strong> <em>Vaccinium macrocarpon<br></em> <strong>Family:</strong> <span data-mce-fragment="1">Ericaceae</span></p> <p data-mce-fragment="1"> <strong data-mce-fragment="1"><span data-mce-fragment="1">Plant history &amp; use:</span></strong></p> <p data-mce-fragment="1"> Full description coming soon...</p> <p data-mce-fragment="1"> <strong>Culture:</strong></p> <p data-mce-fragment="1"> Full description coming soon...</p> <p data-mce-fragment="1"> <strong>Features:</strong></p> <p data-mce-fragment="1"> Year: Perennial<br data-mce-fragment="1"> Growing position: sun / partial shade<br data-mce-fragment="1"> Height: 10-20 cm<br data-mce-fragment="1"> Growing zone: 1-4</p>

<p data-mce-fragment="1"><em>Delivery in April</em></p> <p data-mce-fragment="1"> 1st tree Wild strawberry tree: 2 years old - current height 50-60 cm</p> <p data-mce-fragment="1"> <strong data-mce-fragment="1">Common name:</strong> Wild strawberry tree <strong data-mce-fragment="1"><br data-mce-fragment="1">Scientific name:</strong> <em data-mce-fragment="1">Arbutus unedo<br data-mce-fragment="1"></em> <strong data-mce-fragment="1">Family:</strong> <span data-mce-fragment="1">Ericaceae</span></p> <p data-mce-fragment="1"> <strong data-mce-fragment="1"><span data-mce-fragment="1">Plant history &amp; use:</span></strong></p> <p data-mce-fragment="1"> <span data-mce-fragment="1">Description coming soon...</span></p> <p data-mce-fragment="1"> <strong data-mce-fragment="1">Culture:</strong> </p> <div class="page" title="Page 2" data-mce-fragment="1"> <div class="section" data-mce-fragment="1"> <div class="layoutArea" data-mce-fragment="1"> <div class="column" data-mce-fragment="1"> <p data-mce-fragment="1"> <span>Description coming soon...</span></p> <p data-mce-fragment="1"> <strong style="font-family: -apple-system, BlinkMacSystemFont, 'San Francisco', 'Segoe UI', Roboto, 'Helvetica Neue', sans-serif; font-size: 0.875rem;">Features:</strong></p> <p data-mce-fragment="1"> Year: Perennial<br> Growing position: sun<br> Height: 2-5 meters (in Sweden in a pot 1-2 meters)<br> Growing zone: 1-2 </p> </div> </div> </div> </div>

<p> Breadfruit: current height 25-30 cm</p> <p> <strong>Common name</strong> <span>: Breadfruit, Monkey tree</span><br> <strong>Scientific name</strong> <span>: <em>Araucaria araucana</em></span><br> <strong>Family</strong> <span>:<meta charset="utf-8"> <span>Araucaria</span></span><br><br> <strong>Plant history &amp; use</strong> <span>:</span><br><br> Breadfruit, also called Monkey Tree, is a hardy conifer from southern Chile that eventually produces edible nuts, similar to pine nuts.</p> <p> <strong>Cultivation</strong> <span>:</span></p> <p> <em>Full description coming soon...</em></p> <p> <strong>Features</strong> <span>:</span></p> <p> <span>Year: Perennial</span><br> <span>Growing position: sun</span><br> <span>Height: 30-40 m</span><br> <span>Growing zone: 1-2<br></span></p>

<p data-mce-fragment="1"> 1st plant American Cranberry 'Early Black': 2 years old in C2 pot</p> <p data-mce-fragment="1"> <strong>Common name:</strong> American <span data-mce-fragment="1">cranberry, antberry</span><br> <strong>Scientific name:</strong> <em>Vaccinium macrocarpon<br></em> <strong>Family:</strong> <span data-mce-fragment="1">Ericaceae</span></p> <p data-mce-fragment="1"> <strong data-mce-fragment="1"><span data-mce-fragment="1">Plant history &amp; use:</span></strong></p> <p data-mce-fragment="1"> Full description coming soon...</p> <p data-mce-fragment="1"> <strong>Culture:</strong></p> <p data-mce-fragment="1"> Full description coming soon...</p> <p data-mce-fragment="1"> <strong>Features:</strong></p> <p data-mce-fragment="1"> Year: Perennial<br data-mce-fragment="1"> Growing position: sun / partial shade<br data-mce-fragment="1"> Height: 10-20 cm<br data-mce-fragment="1"> Growing zone: 1-4</p>

<meta charset="UTF-8"> <p data-mce-fragment="1">1 Torreya Nut Tree: 2 years old - current height: 40-60 cm</p> <p data-mce-fragment="1"><strong data-mce-fragment="1">Common names</strong> <span data-mce-fragment="1"><strong>:</strong> Torreya Nut, Japanese Torreya, Kaya Nut, Japanese Nutmeg-Yew</span><br data-mce-fragment="1"> <strong data-mce-fragment="1">Scientific name</strong> <span data-mce-fragment="1"><strong>:</strong> <em>Torreya nucifera</em></span><br data-mce-fragment="1"> <strong data-mce-fragment="1">Family</strong> <span data-mce-fragment="1"><strong>:</strong> Taxaceae</span><br data-mce-fragment="1"><br data-mce-fragment="1"> <strong data-mce-fragment="1">Plant history &amp; use:</strong><br data-mce-fragment="1"><span data-mce-fragment="1"></span></p> <p data-mce-fragment="1"><span data-mce-fragment="1">Japanese Torreya, or Torreya nut, originates from Japan where it is used in the same way <em>T. grandis</em> is used in China - nuts are roasted and eaten or pressed for their vitamin-rich oil. The wood is also used for special purposes - read below...</span></p> <p data-mce-fragment="1"><span data-mce-fragment="1">The wood from the Japanese Torreya is considered to be the most valuable wood for making the boards and pieces for the game <em>Go</em> . The wood is appreciated thanks to its beautiful yellow-gold color, fine and uniform ring structure and the specific sound of the click of a stone (piece) against its surface.</span></p> <p data-mce-fragment="1"><span data-mce-fragment="1"><meta charset="utf-8">The tree is protected in Japan due to its scarcity due to previous over-harvesting. Only the ancient (200-800 years old) Japanese Torreya trees are considered suitable for making the thick Go boards - making them highly prized. The finest boards can cost over $19,000.</span></p> <p data-mce-fragment="1"><span data-mce-fragment="1">The wood is also considered to be resistant to contact with water. Water buckets are made from the wood.</span></p> <p data-mce-fragment="1"><span data-mce-fragment="1">It is also a traditional medicinal plant in Korea where the nuts are highly valued for their antiparasitic properties. Even in modern times, the tree has been used successfully in scientific research where several plant parts such as leaves - and nuts - are considered to have an inhibitory effect on the replication of viruses. (Please do your own research if you are interested.)</span></p> <p data-mce-fragment="1"><span data-mce-fragment="1">The oil from pressed nuts is burned during meditation in Japanese Buddhism.</span></p> <p data-mce-fragment="1"><span data-mce-fragment="1">The nuts are described as having a pleasant, sweet and slightly resinous, aromatic taste.</span></p> <p data-mce-fragment="1"><span data-mce-fragment="1">To top it all, the tree is very beautiful when it has grown to its size, it takes on a classic and awe-inspiring appearance with age.</span></p> <p data-mce-fragment="1"><strong data-mce-fragment="1">Culture:</strong></p> <p data-mce-fragment="1">The Torreya nut grows 15-25 meters high and can have a wide trunk of 1.5 meters in diameter.</p> <p data-mce-fragment="1">Thrives in most soils, preferably on the more acidic (pH) and moist side. Does not like to stand in places exposed to strong winds, so a more sheltered position is recommended. Thrives in places with high humidity, or in moist soil along a river bank. similar. Grow in partial shade.</p> <p data-mce-fragment="1"><meta charset="utf-8"> Hardy down to -18ºC.</p> <p data-mce-fragment="1">Most individuals seem to have both male and female flowers - which are needed to produce fruit. However, each individual seems to lean towards having a significant majority of either male or female flowers. So certainly one individual should be sufficient for the production of nuts, although production would probably have benefited in the presence of two individuals.</p> <p data-mce-fragment="1"><strong data-mce-fragment="1">Characteristics:</strong></p> <p data-mce-fragment="1"><span data-mce-fragment="1">Age: Perennial</span><br data-mce-fragment="1"> <span data-mce-fragment="1">Plant position: partial shade</span><br data-mce-fragment="1"> <span data-mce-fragment="1">Height: 15-25 m</span><br data-mce-fragment="1"> <span data-mce-fragment="1">Growing zone: approx. 1-3<br></span></p>

<p data-mce-fragment="1"> <em>Delivery in April</em></p> <p data-mce-fragment="1"> 1st Yaupon plant: 2 years old - current height 20-40 cm</p> <p data-mce-fragment="1"> <strong>Common names:</strong> <span>Yaupon, Yaupon Holly, Cassina, Black Drink Tree</span><br> <strong>Scientific name:</strong> <em><span>Ilex vomitoria</span><br></em> <strong>Family:</strong> Aquifoliaceae</p> <p data-mce-fragment="1"><strong><span data-mce-fragment="1">Plant history &amp; use:</span></strong></p> <p data-mce-fragment="1"> Caffeine-containing plant, similar to the Tea Bush (Camellia sinensis), which has long been used by the indigenous people of North America in the form of a brew of the roasted leaves.</p> <p data-mce-fragment="1"><meta charset="utf-8"> <em>Full description on the way...</em></p> <p data-mce-fragment="1"> <strong>Culture:</strong></p> <p data-mce-fragment="1"> Tolerant to many different climates. Grows well in direct sun as well as shade, dry as well as moist soils.</p> <p data-mce-fragment="1"> Hardy down to -18ºC.</p> <p data-mce-fragment="1"><meta charset="utf-8"> <em>Full description on the way...</em></p> <p data-mce-fragment="1"> <strong>Features:</strong></p> <p data-mce-fragment="1"> Year: Perennial<br data-mce-fragment="1"> Growing conditions: sun-part shade-shade<br data-mce-fragment="1"> Height: 5-9 meters<br> Growing zone: hardy down to -18<meta charset="utf-8"> <span data-mce-fragment="1">ºC<br> USDA Zone: 6-9</span> <span data-mce-fragment="1"></span></p> <div id="gtx-trans" style="position: absolute; left: 168px; top: 28.7246px;"> <div class="gtx-trans-icon"><br></div> </div>

<p> 1st plant Lingon 'Fireballs': 2 years old in C2 pot</p> <p> <strong>Common names:</strong> Lingonberry, Lingon Berry<br> <strong>Scientific name:</strong> <em>Vaccinium vitis-idaea<br></em> <strong>Family:</strong> <span>Ericaceae</span></p> <p> <strong><span>Plant history &amp; use:</span></strong></p> <p><meta charset="utf-8"> <em>Full description on the way...</em></p> <p> <strong>Culture:</strong></p> <p> Thrives best in light, humus-rich, and lime-poor soil.</p> <p> Very resistant to cold, can withstand temperatures down to -40ºC - as long as the summers are warm.</p> <p><meta charset="utf-8"> <em>Full description on the way...</em></p> <p><strong>Features:</strong></p> <p> Year: Perennial<br> Growing conditions: partial shade / shade<br> Height: 20-40 cm<br> Growing zone: 1-5</p>

<p data-mce-fragment="1"> <strong data-mce-fragment="1">Common names:</strong> Soapwort, Soapwort, Soapwort<br data-mce-fragment="1"> <strong data-mce-fragment="1">Scientific name:</strong> <em>Saponaria officinalis</em><br data-mce-fragment="1"> <strong data-mce-fragment="1">Family:</strong> Caryophyllaceae</p> <p data-mce-fragment="1"><strong data-mce-fragment="1"><span data-mce-fragment="1">Plant history &amp; use:</span></strong></p> <p data-mce-fragment="1"> Soapwort is used, as its name suggests, as a soap, shampoo and detergent. Soapwort is a native useful plant that in traditional Sweden was often used both for washing textiles and for personal hygiene. Today it is used in acne treatments.</p> <p data-mce-fragment="1"> The entire plant is useful, i.e. flowers, leaves, roots and stem. The soapwort contains fat-soluble substances that foam together with water. The highest concentration of the fat-soluble substances is found in the root. The foaming liquid can then be washed in, used as shampoo &amp; soap or as a general cleaning agent.</p> <p data-mce-fragment="1"> <meta charset="utf-8"><span>Despite its toxicity, Saponaria officinalis is used in cooking. It acts as an emulsifier in commercial tahini production and helps create an airy foam in beer brewing. In the Middle East, the root is used as an additive in the manufacture of halva to stabilize the oils and give halva its unique texture.<meta charset="utf-8"> characterized by.</span></p> <p data-mce-fragment="1"> The flowers smell sweet in the evenings and are diligent when it comes to attracting pollinators.</p> <p data-mce-fragment="1"> <strong data-mce-fragment="1">Cultivation</strong> :</p> <p data-mce-fragment="1"> Since the Soapwort is adapted to the Swedish climate, there are no difficulties in growing it outdoors here. It thrives in most soils, slightly clayey soils work best. Sun/partial shade are good locations. Grows 30-100 cm tall depending on the growing location.</p> <p data-mce-fragment="1"> Soapwort can spread quite a bit via underground runners. So choose carefully where you plant it. Preferably fenced in and by itself if you don't want it to take over the crop.<strong data-mce-fragment="1"></strong></p> <p data-mce-fragment="1"><strong data-mce-fragment="1">Features</strong> :</p> <p data-mce-fragment="1"> Year: Perennial<br data-mce-fragment="1"> Growing position: sun/partial shade<br data-mce-fragment="1"> Height: 30-100 cm<br data-mce-fragment="1"> Germination time: 1-3 months<br data-mce-fragment="1"> Growing zone: 1-5</p>

<p> 'Tearoma®' is a tea variety bred in Switzerland for its good hardiness and ability to be grown outdoors all year round in our climate. It is still a new phenomenon that you can grow tea in Sweden, not all tea varieties can cope but the ones with the best hardiness on the market today are this variety and the Dutch-bred variety <a rel="noopener" title="Tea bush 'Tea By Me': Hardy variety (Camellia sinensis) 2 &amp; 3 years 30-50 cm" href="https://tradgardsdags.nu/products/tebuske-tetrad-tea-by-me-camellia-sinensis-2-3-ar-30-50-cm" target="_blank"><span style="color: rgb(78, 153, 29);"><strong>'Tea by Me'</strong></span></a> .</p> <p> Tea bushes/trees 'Tea By Me':</p> <ul> <li> <span data-mce-fragment="1">Height: 30-40 cm</span> </li> <li>Height: 40-50 cm</li> </ul> <p data-mce-fragment="1"> <strong>Common names:</strong> <span>Tea, Tea bush, Tea tree, Tea plant</span><br> <strong>Scientific name:</strong> <em><span>Camellia sinensis</span><br></em> <strong>Family:</strong> <span data-mce-fragment="1">Theaceae</span></p> <p data-mce-fragment="1"> <strong><span data-mce-fragment="1">Plant history &amp; use:</span></strong></p> <p data-mce-fragment="1"> Tea is consumed all over the world and is the second most common drink after water. The tea bush contains theine, which counteracts fatigue, and <em>theanine,</em> which has a calming effect, unlike coffee, which only has the stimulating properties of caffeine (=theine). A cup of tea can therefore be invigorating and calming at the same time.</p> <p data-mce-fragment="1"> It is mainly the leaf buds and leaves that are picked to brew tea, but sometimes the flowers are also used.</p> <p data-mce-fragment="1">From the tea bush Camellia sinensis, you can make different types of tea: white, yellow, green, blue (oolong), black and “dark” tea. The difference between them is made up of different fermentation and oxidation processes. White tea is not even allowed to oxidize, while “dark” tea is allowed to both oxidize and ferment for long periods. The types in between are gradually more or less in one direction or the other, in the order listed above. All types have their health benefits, sometimes different.</p> <p data-mce-fragment="1"> Red tea (rooibos) comes from a different plant species, the Rooibos bush.<span data-mce-fragment="1"> </span><em data-mce-fragment="1">Aspalathus linearis</em> <em data-mce-fragment="1">.</em></p> <p data-mce-fragment="1"> Tea leaves are also used in cooking in Asia - for example, <em>Tea Leaf Salad</em> (fermented leaves) in Burma and (fresh leaves) in Thailand.</p> <p data-mce-fragment="1"> <strong>Culture:</strong></p> <p data-mce-fragment="1">Tea has recently started to be grown in Sweden and there is a successful tea plantation on Gotland that grows for commercial use. The tea bush grows in its natural environment at high altitudes where it gets colder at night, and where it can also be cold during the day. The tea bush can be overwintered outdoors in Sweden, depending on the location and circumstances, the plants may need to be covered for the winter (e.g. with straw).</p> <p data-mce-fragment="1"> Protect from cold winds with some windbreak, such as non-woven fabric attached to posts around the plant, and cover with straw or similar during the winter months.</p> <p data-mce-fragment="1"> Tea thrives in acidic soil, use Rhododendron soil when repotting the plant for the first time.</p> <p data-mce-fragment="1"> <strong>Features:</strong></p> <p data-mce-fragment="1"> Year: Perennial<br data-mce-fragment="1"> Growing position: sun/partial shade<br data-mce-fragment="1"> Height: 1-2 meters<br> Growing zone: 1-4</p>