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<p>1st PLANT: <span data-mce-fragment="1">2 years old - current height: 20 cm</span><br data-mce-fragment="1"></p>
<p>Seed-sown Asimina plant with strong root system.</p>
<p>The plant is sent safely and securely packed with shock-absorbing packaging. The plant is delivered without a pot.</p>
<p>Note. that trees ordered during the winter months lack foliage.</p>
<p><meta charset="UTF-8"><span>The trees are easily self-fertile but 2 trees are recommended for good pollination.</span></p>
<p><strong data-mce-fragment="1">Common names</strong> <span data-mce-fragment="1">: Asimina, Paw paw</span><br data-mce-fragment="1"> <strong data-mce-fragment="1">Scientific name</strong> <span data-mce-fragment="1">: <em>Asimina triloba</em></span><br data-mce-fragment="1"> <strong data-mce-fragment="1">Family</strong> <span data-mce-fragment="1">: Annonaceae</span><br data-mce-fragment="1"><br data-mce-fragment="1"> <strong data-mce-fragment="1">Plant history & use</strong> <span data-mce-fragment="1">:</span><br data-mce-fragment="1"> <br data-mce-fragment="1"><span data-mce-fragment="1">Asimina is one of the most tropical-like fruits that can grow in our Nordic climate. The taste is reminiscent of a mixture of banana and mango and the texture is similar to papaya or a perfectly ripe avocado. The fruit looks like a small green mango with golden yellow flesh.</span><br data-mce-fragment="1"><br data-mce-fragment="1"> <span data-mce-fragment="1">The fruits are usually eaten as they are but can also be used to enrich refreshing drinks, pastries and cocktails with their mild tropical taste. The fruits are rich in vitamins such as riboflavins and B-6. You can also use the fruits to make ice cream.</span><br data-mce-fragment="1"><br data-mce-fragment="1"> <strong data-mce-fragment="1">Cultivation</strong> <span data-mce-fragment="1">:</span><br data-mce-fragment="1"><br data-mce-fragment="1"> <span data-mce-fragment="1">Asimina originates from and grows naturally in North America, often as undergrowth under larger trees.</span><br data-mce-fragment="1"><br data-mce-fragment="1"> <span data-mce-fragment="1">They thrive in humus-rich, nutrient-rich and slightly moist well-drained soils.</span><br data-mce-fragment="1"> <br data-mce-fragment="1"><span data-mce-fragment="1">Asimina thrives in sheltered locations and therefore likes to grow under larger trees and also like to stand close together (approx. 1 m apart) in full grown size. This protects against wind and direct sunlight and facilitates pollination. East facing is a suitable place to plant Asimina. Plants that grow in exposed locations do significantly worse than plants that grow in protected locations.</span><br data-mce-fragment="1"><br data-mce-fragment="1"> <span data-mce-fragment="1">Water abundantly or plant in a place with good water supply.</span><br data-mce-fragment="1"><br data-mce-fragment="1"> <span data-mce-fragment="1">Asiminan puts a lot of energy into developing a strong root system in the beginning - the root can often be thicker than the trunk in the first months. When growing in pots, a tip is to plant in deep pots directly, this gives the opportunity for more efficient root development and you avoid disturbing the plant before it has grown.</span><br data-mce-fragment="1"><br data-mce-fragment="1"> <span data-mce-fragment="1">In open ground, Asiminan grows into a dense thicket by spreading via root shoots.</span><br data-mce-fragment="1"> <br data-mce-fragment="1"><strong data-mce-fragment="1">Characteristics</strong><span data-mce-fragment="1">:</span><br data-mce-fragment="1"><br data-mce-fragment="1"> <span data-mce-fragment="1">Age: Perennial</span><br data-mce-fragment="1"><span data-mce-fragment="1">Location: partial shade</span><br data-mce-fragment="1"> <span data-mce-fragment="1">Height: 1-10 m</span><br data-mce-fragment="1"><span data-mce-fragment="1">USDA zone: 1-8<br> Harvest age: 3-7 years</span></p>
<p data-mce-fragment="1"><span>1 White Mulberry Tree: 3 years - current height 60-90 cm</span></p>
<p data-mce-fragment="1"><span>Seedlings raised in Swedish climate</span></p>
<p data-mce-fragment="1"><strong data-mce-fragment="1">Common name:</strong> White mulberry, White mulberry tree <strong data-mce-fragment="1"><br data-mce-fragment="1">Scientific name:</strong> <em data-mce-fragment="1">Morus alba<br data-mce-fragment="1"></em> <strong data-mce-fragment="1">Family:</strong> Moraceae</p>
<h4 data-mce-fragment="1"><strong data-mce-fragment="1">Plant history & use:</strong></h4>
<p data-mce-fragment="1">The Mulberry tree is one of the world's oldest cultivated plants - probably best known for hosting silkworms whose threads are used to produce silk fabric, since Mulberry leaves practically are the silkworm's only source of food. And the leaves from the White Mulberry variety are especially popular among the silkworms. The white mulberry originates from West Asia.</p>
<p data-mce-fragment="1">The berries on the White Mulberry tree can vary in color - from white to pink to red, to nearly black. The White Mulberries have a sweeter taste than their black-fruited relative <a href="https://tradgardsdags.nu/products/svart-mullbar-morus-nigra" title="Black mulberry (Morus nigra)" data-mce-href="https://tradgardsdags.nu/products/svart-mullbar-morus-nigra" target="_blank"><span style="color: #4e991d;" data-mce-style="color: #4e991d;"><strong>Morus nigra</strong></span></a> . The berries are rich in antioxidants and, like mulberry leaf tea, are thought to help balance blood sugar levels. Thanks to its unusually high nutritional content, mulberries are considered a so-called "superfood", like <a href="https://tradgardsdags.nu/collections/froavdelning/products/gojibar-bocktorne-lycium-barbarum" title="Goji (Lycium barbarum)" data-mce-href="https://tradgardsdags.nu/collections/froavdelning/products/gojibar-bocktorne-lycium-barbarum" target="_blank"><strong><span style="color: #4e991d;" data-mce-style="color: #4e991d;">the goji berry</span></strong></a> .</p>
<p data-mce-fragment="1">Dried white mulberries berries have a caramel-like taste.</p>
<p data-mce-fragment="1">In addition, the berries contain the substance MFE, which stabilizes the blood sugar level and thus naturally calms the body's craving for sugar. Therefore, mulberries are a common snack-substitute for those who want to get rid of their sweet tooth.</p>
<p data-mce-fragment="1">You can also make juice and jam from the berries.</p>
<h4 data-mce-fragment="1"><strong data-mce-fragment="1">Culture:</strong></h4>
<p data-mce-fragment="1">The White Mulberry tree is somewhat hardier than its relative <a href="https://tradgardsdags.nu/products/svart-mullbar-morus-nigra" title="Black mulberry (Morus nigra)" data-mce-fragment="1" data-mce-href="https://tradgardsdags.nu/products/svart-mullbar-morus-nigra" target="_blank"><span style="color: #4e991d;" data-mce-fragment="1" data-mce-style="color: #4e991d;"><strong data-mce-fragment="1">Morus nigra</strong></span></a> and can withstand temperatures down to -30 <span data-mce-fragment="1">°</span> <span data-mce-fragment="1">C.</span> It can grow in most soils but thrives best in loose, nutrient-rich soils. Hardy in windy coastal climates but optimal growth is given in warm, wind-sheltered locations.</p>
<p data-mce-fragment="1">Suitable as a trellis tree as the branches are easily bendable.</p>
<p data-mce-fragment="1">Mulberry trees also suit well in forest orchards as they are a popular host plant for many organisms and provide recurring harvests without major maintenance and protect plants in lower layers.</p>
<p data-mce-fragment="1">Mulberries are self-fertile, which means that only one tree is needed to bear fruit.</p>
<p data-mce-fragment="1">Prune in winter when the tree/shrub is dormant to avoid excessive "bleeding" of the tree, which is otherwise a common characteristic of mulberry plants.</p>
<p data-mce-fragment="1">The berries ripen continuously from mid-summer to early autumn.<br></p>
<p data-mce-fragment="1"><strong></strong>When it's time to harvest, a tip is to pick the berries with a needle to avoid crushing them between your fingers.</p>
<h4 data-mce-fragment="1"><strong data-mce-fragment="1"></strong></h4>
<h4 data-mce-fragment="1"><strong data-mce-fragment="1">Characteristics:</strong></h4>
<p data-mce-fragment="1">Lifespan: Perennial<br data-mce-fragment="1">Location: Sun<br data-mce-fragment="1"> Height: 1-3 m<br data-mce-fragment="1">USDA Zone: 4-10</p>
<p data-mce-fragment="1"><meta charset="utf-8"><span>1 Black Mulberry Tree: 3 years - current height 60-90 cm</span></p>
<p data-mce-fragment="1"><span>Seedlings raised in Swedish climate</span></p>
<h4 data-mce-fragment="1">SEEDS (30pcs/bag)</h4>
<p data-mce-fragment="1"><strong data-mce-fragment="1">Common names:</strong> Black mulberry, Black mulberry tree <strong data-mce-fragment="1"><br data-mce-fragment="1">Scientific name:</strong> <em data-mce-fragment="1">Morus nigra<br data-mce-fragment="1"></em> <strong data-mce-fragment="1">Family:</strong> Moraceae</p>
<h4 data-mce-fragment="1"><strong data-mce-fragment="1">Plant history & use:</strong></h4>
<p data-mce-fragment="1"><span data-mce-fragment="1"></span><span data-mce-fragment="1">Mulberry trees are one of our oldest cultivated plants. The black mulberry tree, like the white variety,</span> <a href="https://tradgardsdags.nu/products/vitt-mullbar-morus-alba" title="White mulberry (Morus alba)" data-mce-href="https://tradgardsdags.nu/products/vitt-mullbar-morus-alba" target="_blank"><strong data-mce-fragment="1"><span style="color: #4e991d;" data-mce-fragment="1">Morus alba</span></strong></a><span data-mce-fragment="1">, originates from Western Asia - on the other hand, the black mulberry tree came to Europe a couple of hundred years before the white one. The first findings of knowledge of the black mulberry tree were already around 300 BC. It could possibly be that Morus nigra originates slightly further to the south-west (closer to Europe) in West Asia than its relative Morus alba, and that this is why Morus nigra also has a slightly poorer hardiness in cold climates than its relative.</span></p>
<p data-mce-fragment="1"><span data-mce-fragment="1">Traditionally, the black mulberry was used to make wine and make-up - thanks to its high concentration of anthocyanins which give the berry its deep dark colour. But the berries were also grown for fresh consumption.</span></p>
<p data-mce-fragment="1"><span data-mce-fragment="1">Unlike the fruits of the white mulberry tree which can vary in color, the fruits of the black mulberry tree are always black when ripe. The black mulberry is also more acidic.</span></p>
<p data-mce-fragment="1">The berries are rich in antioxidants and, like mulberry leaf tea, are thought to help balance blood sugar levels. This is thanks to <span data-mce-fragment="1">the content of the substance MFE, which stabilizes the blood sugar level and thus suppresses the body's sweet tooth. Therefore, mulberries are a common substitute for those who want to get rid of their sweet tooth.</span></p>
<p data-mce-fragment="1">Due to the berry's unusually high nutritional content, mulberry, like <a href="https://tradgardsdags.nu/collections/froavdelning/products/gojibar-bocktorne-lycium-barbarum" title="Goji (Lycium barbarum)" data-mce-href="https://tradgardsdags.nu/collections/froavdelning/products/gojibar-bocktorne-lycium-barbarum" target="_blank" data-mce-fragment="1"><strong data-mce-fragment="1"><span style="color: #4e991d;" data-mce-fragment="1">the goji berry</span></strong></a> , is considered a so-called "superfood".</p>
<p data-mce-fragment="1">In addition to mulberry wine, you can also make juice and jam from the berries.<br></p>
<h4 data-mce-fragment="1"><strong data-mce-fragment="1">Cultivation:</strong></h4>
<p data-mce-fragment="1">Withstands temperatures down to -25 <span data-mce-fragment="1">°</span> <span data-mce-fragment="1">C.</span> The tree can grow in most soils but thrives best in loose, nutrient-rich soils. Hardy in windy coastal climates but optimal growth is given in warm, wind-sheltered locations.</p>
<p data-mce-fragment="1">Fits well as a trellis tree as the branches are<span data-mce-fragment="1"> </span>easily bendable.</p>
<p data-mce-fragment="1">Mulberry trees also suit well in forest orchards as they are a popular host plant for many organisms and provide recurring harvests without major maintenance and protect plants in lower layers.</p>
<p data-mce-fragment="1">Mulberries are self-fertile, which means that only one tree is needed to bear fruit.</p>
<p data-mce-fragment="1">Prune in winter when the tree/shrub is dormant to avoid excessive "bleeding" of the tree, which is otherwise a common characteristic of<span data-mce-fragment="1"> </span>mulberry plants.</p>
<p data-mce-fragment="1">The berries ripen continuously from mid-summer to early autumn.</p>
<p data-mce-fragment="1"><strong data-mce-fragment="1"></strong>The berries are harvested when the color has changed from red to jet black. A tip is to pick the berries with a needle to avoid them being crushed between your fingers.</p>
<h4 data-mce-fragment="1"><strong data-mce-fragment="1">Characteristics:</strong></h4>
<p data-mce-fragment="1">Lifespan: Perennial<br data-mce-fragment="1">Location: Sun<br data-mce-fragment="1"> Height: 1-4 m<br data-mce-fragment="1">USDA Zone: 5-10</p>
<p data-mce-fragment="1">1 Persian Silk Tree: 2 years old - current height 50-80 cm</p>
<p data-mce-fragment="1"><strong data-mce-fragment="1">Common names:</strong> Silk Tree, Persian Silk Tree, Pink Silk Tree, Tree of Happiness, Mimosa <strong data-mce-fragment="1"><br data-mce-fragment="1">Scientific name:</strong> <em data-mce-fragment="1">Albizia julibrissin<br data-mce-fragment="1"></em> <strong data-mce-fragment="1">Family:</strong> Fabaceae</p>
<p data-mce-fragment="1"><strong data-mce-fragment="1">Plant history & use:</strong></p>
<p>The silk tree is a striking tree whose origin can be traced to the area around Iran & Azerbaijan through China, to Korea. The tree is characterized by its fluffy, bright pink flowers that resemble a silky feather crown. Its beauty has made it a prized tree all over the world.</p>
<p>The silk tree has also been used for its edible and medicinal properties for centuries. Young leaves are eaten as a vegetable - boiled or steamed. They are described as having an aromatic taste. Even flowers are boiled for consumption. A historically known kitchen plant in its home regions.</p>
<p><meta charset="utf-8"> The plant's bark, leaves and flowers & flower buds are used to make teas and extracts with reputed health benefits. Flowers are harvested at opening and the bark is harvested in spring or late summer to be dried for later consumption.</p>
<p>Tea made from flowers is said to have a delicate, sweet flavor and relieve stress, tension and even minor depression. It is probably one of the reasons why the tree is also called "The Tree of Happiness". Please decide for yourself if this is right for you.</p>
<p>You can also make gel from recently bloomed flowers.</p>
<p>In traditional Asian medicine, it has been used, among other things, to calm nerves and as a mild sedative for sleep disorders.</p>
<p>Flowers have been observed to be effective in attracting bees & butterflies (as well as hummingbirds in America).<br><meta charset="utf-8"></p>
<p>This tree, like other plants in the pea family (Fabaceae), cooperates with soil bacteria which bind nitrogen from the air and fix it to the tree's roots. In this way, the plant area is supplied all around with nitrogen that would otherwise have been inaccessible to the vegetation - that is why we call plants that have such a cooperation precisely <em>Land improvers</em> .</p>
<p data-mce-fragment="1">The wood is also used to make furniture.</p>
<p data-mce-fragment="1"><strong data-mce-fragment="1">Culture:</strong></p>
<p>The silk tree can be grown outdoors in the more favorable locations in Sweden (roughly from Uppsala and southward according to plant zones).<meta charset="utf-8"> However, the tree must be hardy down to -25<meta charset="utf-8"> <span data-mce-fragment="1">°C, so geographical location is as often ambiguous and success largely depends on the actual plant location.</span> <span data-mce-fragment="1">T</span> thrives best in warm and sunny places - a good place is in a sheltered position against a south wall.</p>
<p>Young shoots can be sensitive to cold and frost. Please protect the tree during the winter if you grow outdoors, for example with straw around the base and wind protection in the form of fiber cloth attached to stakes around the tree if it is in an exposed position. This probably only needs to be done the first winter after purchasing these 2-year-old trees.</p>
<p><meta charset="utf-8"> <span data-mce-fragment="1">The silk tree can otherwise</span> be grown in a pot that is protected over the winter.</p>
<p><meta charset="utf-8"> The silk tree is a fast-growing tree with a relatively low water requirement that can stand in direct sun. The tree prefers well-drained soil and moderate irrigation. Specifically: water a lot and infrequently, to encourage a higher growth rate. Fairly drought tolerant.</p>
<p>Resistant to pruning. Can be shaped to grow next to a house wall, for example. Pruning is done in late winter or early spring.</p>
<p data-mce-fragment="1"><strong data-mce-fragment="1">Characteristics:</strong></p>
<p data-mce-fragment="1">Age: Perennial<br data-mce-fragment="1"> Plant position: sun<br data-mce-fragment="1"> Height: 5-7 m<br data-mce-fragment="1"> Growing zone: 1-4</p>
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<p> 1 tree Chinese Vegetable Tree: 1 year old - current height 15-30 cm</p>
<p> <strong>Trivial name:</strong> <span><meta charset="utf-8">Chinese Vegetable Tree, Chinese Toon, Toona, Cigar Box Tree, Chinese Mahogany, Chinese Toon, Onion Tree</span> <br><strong>Scientific name:</strong> <em><span>Toona sinensis / Cedrela sinensis</span><br></em> <strong>Family:</strong> Meliaceae</p>
<p> <strong><span>Plant history & use:</span></strong></p>
<p><meta charset="utf-8"> Chinese Vegetable Tree, or Chinese Toon, is a winter-hardy tree with eye-catching foliage that appears in pink-red tones in spring. In autumn, the leaves have a beautiful golden color. The appearance is just the icing on the cake, the tree has a wide range of different uses.</p>
<p> Young shoots and leaves are widely used in Chinese cuisine. The leaves have a crisp texture and the taste is described as umami, nutty and oniony. Another source describes the taste of the cooked leaves as a complex meal in itself - more specifically: like roasted beans with notes of onion and pepper. "Even those who don't like vegetables might like Toona."</p>
<p> The leaves are rich in vitamin A and contain about 6% protein, 1% fat, 6.6% carbohydrates and 1.5% minerals of various kinds.</p>
<p>The leaves are most often cooked as a component in stir-fries or by steaming/boiling the leaves to eat as a side vegetable. They can also be deep-fried in a tempura-like manner.</p>
<p> Young shoots and leaves are also eaten in salads or pickled. In China, leaves and shoots are dried and then ground and used as a spice.</p>
<p> The most common areas of use<meta charset="utf-8"> In the few Swedish homes where the plant is grown, it seems to be used to boil broth from the leaves & shoots, make pesto or throw pickled leaves into a hamburger.</p>
<p> A tea-like drink is made from the leaves and shoots, and in some cases the fruit. The leaves and shoots are heated in a pan for a short time and then allowed to dry slowly.</p>
<p> Roots, bark and fruit have been used in traditional Chinese medicine for thousands of years.</p>
<p> The wood is highly prized and resembles mahogany with its dark red color - it is used to make furniture, window frames, etc.</p>
<p> The wood also has a delicate scent and is burned in temples as incense.</p>
<p>Sometimes called synonymously Cigar Box Tree as the wood has historically been used for making cigar boxes. However, it was predominantly the relative <em>T. odorata</em> that was used for this purpose.</p>
<p> Produces beautiful white/pink flowers in large panicles hanging from the branches in August. The flowers are sweetly scented and adept at attracting pollinators.</p>
<p> In Chinese culture, <em>T. sinensis</em> is often used symbolically to represent the father figure.</p>
<p> From a distance, Chinese Toon can sometimes resemble bamboo, when it is allowed to take root and form a grove. Standing under a large tree, the foliage looks almost palm-like against the sky. An eye-catching plant in many ways.</p>
<p><span></span> <strong>Culture:</strong></p>
<p> Originates from eastern Asia - from North Korea, through China all the way down to western Indonesia.</p>
<p> Easy to care for and fast growing. Place in a sunny position. Hardy outdoors in zones 1-2. Clear temperatures down to -25ºC have been reported.</p>
<p> <meta charset="utf-8">Grows best in moist, fertile, well-drained soils. Tolerates most soil pH. Does not thrive in wet soils.</p>
<p> Can be kept low growing and topped for continuous growth of young shoots and leaves.</p>
<p> Has good shade tolerance, but the result is narrow, elongated trees that reach up towards the light.</p>
<p> Placed in sun or shade, the tree will eventually grow to about 15-20 meters tall. Chinese Toon can live over 100 years.</p>
<p> Also top as a larger tree for abundant growth of young leaves & shoots.</p>
<p> <i>Sets</i> root shoots at adulthood.</p>
<p> <strong>Features:</strong></p>
<p> Year: Perennial<br> Growing position: sun<br> Height: 15-20 meters<br> Growing zone: 1-2</p>
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<p>Eastern Redbud tree: 2 years old - current height 70-100 cm</p>
<p><strong>Common Names:</strong> <meta charset="utf-8">Eastern Redbud, <meta charset="utf-8">American/Canadian Judas Tree, Mexican/Texas Redbud<strong><br>Scientific name:</strong> <em>Cercis canadensis<br></em> <strong>Family:</strong> Fabaceae</p>
<h4><strong>Plant history & use:</strong></h4>
<p>This variety of Judas Tree originates from North America. When the American Judas Tree was discovered by the Spanish in the second half of the 16th century, it was compared to the Judas Tree from<meta charset="utf-8"> the Mediterranean region (<em>Cercis siliquastrum</em>) which they already knew - it is also the tree we most commonly refer to when we say Judas Tree here in the European region. The main differences are that the American Judas Tree has pointed leaves and is slightly smaller in adult size and is more cold hardy - compare<meta charset="utf-8"> <em data-mce-fragment="1">C. canadensis</em> <em>'</em> USDA zones 4-9 with<meta charset="utf-8"> <em data-mce-fragment="1">C.</em> <em>siliquastrum</em>'s USDA zones 6-10. <em data-mce-fragment="1">C. canadensis</em><em data-mce-fragment="1"> </em>should also be more<em data-mce-fragment="1"> </em>suited to moist environments/soils than many other species in the genus.</p>
<p>Blooms in March-April with bright pink flowers on the bare trunk, then also on the main trunk of the tree, which is often very eye-catching. Flowering is said to be strongly controlled by the extent of the previous winter. After harsh winters the Judas Tree blooms more profusely, after milder winters less so.</p>
<p>The flowers can be eaten raw or pickled. They have a refreshing sour taste and are rich in vitamin C. Exciting addition to a salad.</p>
<p>Unopened flower buds can also be pickled or put in like <a title="Capers (Capparis spinosa)" href="https://tradgardsdags.nu/en/products/kapris-capparis-spinosa" target="_blank" data-mce-href="https://tradgardsdags.nu/en/products/kapris-capparis-spinosa"><span style="color: #4e991d;" data-mce-style="color: #4e991d;"><strong>Capers</strong></span></a>.</p>
<p>Native American tribes in North America covered the ripe seed pods with glowing coals, then peeled and ate the roasted seeds. I assume a modern way to do this is to simply separate the seeds from the pod and roast the seeds over the stove or in the oven to make them ready to eat. Some sources claim to have soaked and boiled the seeds like lentils, which are also a pea plant.</p>
<p>The fruits are rich in protein like other plants in the pea family (Fabaceae). Dry seeds contain about 25% protein, 8% fat and 3% minerals of various kinds. To be an unrefined<meta charset="utf-8"> (and wild in North America) source of nutrition this is quite good, nutritionally it competes with both Pecan and Walnut. The seed pods remain on the tree for a long time - they are available from late summer right through to winter - and are considered acceptable for consumption during this period. However, the seed pods can sometimes be found<meta charset="utf-8"> remaining until the spring of the following year, whether they are fit for consumption then or not is not stated. For the aforementioned reasons, the seeds of C. canadensis are considered a useful source of survival food.</p>
<p>The young, green and brittle seed pods can be eaten like sugar snap peas - steam them, boil them or stir-fry them. They fit well in a wok with, for example, onions, garlic, paprika and leafy vegetables. The leaves can be eaten as well - younger, brittle leaves are recommended.</p>
<p>Tea made from the inner bark has been used to reduce fever etc. Cold brewing of roots and inner bark has been used in old folk medicine to treat whooping cough.<br></p>
<p>Diligent in attracting pollinators with its profuse flowering. Considered a good tree for honey bees.</p>
<p>The tree also has many other applications within North American Indian culture. A story about Judas and how he gave the tree its international name is easy to find for those interested in reading.</p>
<h4><strong>Cultivation:</strong></h4>
<p>Even though the American Judas Tree is considered better suited to moist soils than other species in the genus, it prefers not to grow in excessively wet soils with a high clay content. It thrives best in slightly sandier clay soils.</p>
<p>Likes to grow in a sunny position, also does well in light shade.</p>
<p>The American Judas tree is a fast-growing tree that often lives up to 80 years old.</p>
<p>Flowers appear in March-April on the previous year's growth.</p>
<p>The American Judas tree is one of the few species in the pea family that <span style="text-decoration: underline;" data-mce-style="text-decoration: underline;"><em>does not</em></span> fix nitrogen via its roots from air pores in the soil.</p>
<h4><strong>Characteristics:</strong></h4>
<p>Age: Perennial<br>Location: sun / light shade<br> Height: 6-10 m<br>USDA zone: 4-9</p>
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<p data-mce-fragment="1">1 Cherry Dogwood: 3 years old - current height 50-70 cm</p>
<p class="p1"><span class="s1"><b>Common name</b> : Cornelian Cherry, Cherry Dogwood, Cornelian Cherry Dogwood<br> <b>Scientific name</b> : <i>Cornus mas</i><br> <b>Family</b> : Cornaceae</span></p>
<h4 data-mce-fragment="1"><strong data-mce-fragment="1">Plant history & use:</strong></h4>
<p class="p1"><span class="s1">We [Trädgårdsdags] like to refer to the Cherry Dogwood as Europe's (yellow-coloured) counterpart to Sakura - the Japanese cherry trees, which also bloom on bare branches. Like the cherry trees, the Cherry Dogwood also produces interesting, edible berries that can be used for many things.</span></p>
<p class="p1"><span class="s1">The natural distribution of Cherry Dogwood extends from Central and Southeast Europe to Western Asia around the Caucasus, but it has also been successfully planted among others, in Sweden and North America.</span></p>
<p class="p1"><span class="s1">The Cherry Dogwood is usually used for its ornamental value early during year. With its abundant flowering on bare twigs in March-April, it is an invigorating sight before much else has had time to bloom. As such, it also provides a valuable early source of nectar and pollen for pollinators. The flowers are small and yellow and sit in clusters.</span></p>
<p class="p1"><span class="s1">From the flowers it becomes<meta charset="utf-8"> then olive-shaped red berries that are edible. The berries ripen in late summer or early fall. The fruit is hard, sour and harsh before it is ripe but softens and increases in sweetness as it ripens. Another guide to when the fruit is ripe is to look at the ground - when the fruit starts to fall, it has sweetened. For easier harvesting, you can then shake the branches and then pick up the berries that fall, this because they do not all ripen at the same time.<span class="Apple-converted-space"> </span></span></p>
<p class="p1"><span class="s1">The berries described as cranberry/sour cherry/plum taste can be used to make jelly, jam, juice, fruit wine and as a cocktail berry. The kernels can be roasted, ground and then used as a coffee substitute and unripe fruits can be put in and eaten as a substitute for olives. The Cherry Dogwood has long been used in Mediterranean countries and Western Asia precisely for its fruits and the medicinal qualities they are considered to have. The berries contain a high content of vitamin C and the antioxidant anthocyanin, which gives the fruit its color.<span class="Apple-converted-space"> </span></span></p>
<p class="p1"><span class="s1">The Cherry Dogwood is self-pollinating, but the harvest can be more abundant if several individuals are planted together.</span></p>
<h4 data-mce-fragment="1"><strong data-mce-fragment="1">Cultivation:</strong></h4>
<p class="p1"><span class="s1">The Cherry Dogwood thrives best in full sun to partial shade, but also works well in shadier locations, but then sets fewer berries.<span class="Apple-converted-space"> </span></span></p>
<p class="p1"><span class="s1">If it is allowed to grow freely, it will become a wide and full-bodied bush. It is also perfectly possible to stem it into a small tree and the crown can be as wide as the tree can be tall. Free-growing, it becomes multi-stemmed, but it is just as well to choose to keep and stem one of the stems. Cherry Dogwood can also be used as a hedge plant as it responds well to pruning.</span></p>
<p class="p1"><span class="s1">Has an upright growing habit, but if the branches become long, their tips may start to point downwards.</span></p>
<p class="p1"><span class="s1">The Cherry Dogwood prefers well-drained, nutrient-rich soil and is not picky about pH, although calcareous soil is particularly favorable. The<i> </i>is favored by heat and tolerates drought once it has established itself.</span></p>
<p class="p1"><span class="s1">The trunk is grey-brown and the bark of slightly older individuals flakes finely. The Cherry Dogwood is deciduous and the autumn color is a beautiful brown-yellow to reddish-brown.</span></p>
<h4 class="p1"><span class="s1"><b>Characteristics</b>:<br></span></h4>
<p class="p1"><span class="s1"></span><span class="s1">Lifespan: Perennial<br>Location: sun/part shade<br> Height: 3-6 m<br>USDA Zone: 1-4</span></p>