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<meta charset="UTF-8"> <p data-mce-fragment="1">1 Sweet Chestnut Tree: 4 years old - current height: 100-125 cm</p> <p data-mce-fragment="1">Note. that trees ordered during the winter months lack foliage.</p> <p data-mce-fragment="1">True chestnuts are self-pollinating - only 1 tree is needed for fruiting.</p> <p data-mce-fragment="1"><meta charset="utf-8"> <strong data-mce-fragment="1">Common names</strong> <span data-mce-fragment="1">: <meta charset="utf-8"> Sweet Chestnut, Spanish Chestnut,&nbsp;<strong data-mce-fragment="1"></strong>Real Chestnut, Edible Chestnut</span><br data-mce-fragment="1"> <strong data-mce-fragment="1">Scientific name</strong> <span data-mce-fragment="1">: <em data-mce-fragment="1">Castanea sativa</em></span><br data-mce-fragment="1"> <strong data-mce-fragment="1">Family</strong> <span data-mce-fragment="1">: Fagaceae</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"></p> <p data-mce-fragment="1">Genuine chestnuts have existed in European history for several thousand years. From Roman times it began to spread to the more northern parts of Europe - then often cultivated by monks in monastery gardens.</p> <p data-mce-fragment="1">It is the chestnut brown shiny nuts that are consumed. Nuts are nutritious and have historically even competed with today's most common grains. It was then a flour ground from the chestnuts that was used abundantly - possible thanks to the nuts' rich content of starch, something that is otherwise unusual among nuts.</p> <p data-mce-fragment="1">A more modern widespread way of enjoying the nuts is to roast them together with butter and salt, this is common both around the Mediterranean region and in England (with or without butter). Roasted nuts have a flavor reminiscent of sweet potatoes.<br></p> <p data-mce-fragment="1">The tree has a beautiful and majestic growth like the oak. However, the real chestnut grows faster than the oak.</p> <p data-mce-fragment="1">In their natural environment, down in southern Europe, the trees can live for over 2000 years.</p> <p data-mce-fragment="1"><strong data-mce-fragment="1">Cultivation</strong> <span data-mce-fragment="1">:</span><br></p> <p data-mce-fragment="1">Thrives best in a warm and wind-protected location in a sunny location. Grow in well-drained, loamy soil. Feel free to mix grass clippings, compost or stable manure into the top soil layer.</p> <p data-mce-fragment="1">Thrives in slightly acidic soil - optimal pH value is between 4.5-6.</p> <p data-mce-fragment="1">Does not thrive in particularly wet soils.</p> <p data-mce-fragment="1"><meta charset="utf-8"> <span>Water abundantly the first years of establishment.</span></p> <p data-mce-fragment="1"><span data-mce-fragment="1">The tree usually yields after 3-5 years. The nuts are usually ready to harvest around Sep-Oct.</span></p> <p data-mce-fragment="1"><strong data-mce-fragment="1">Properties</strong> <span data-mce-fragment="1">:</span></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: sun</span><br data-mce-fragment="1"> <span data-mce-fragment="1">Height: 20-35 m</span><br data-mce-fragment="1"> <span data-mce-fragment="1">Growing zone: 1-2<br> Harvest age: 3-5 years</span></p>

<meta charset="UTF-8"> <p data-mce-fragment="1">1 Sweet Chestnut Tree: 4 years old - current height: 100-125 cm</p> <p data-mce-fragment="1">Note. that trees ordered during the winter months lack foliage.</p> <p data-mce-fragment="1">True chestnuts are self-pollinating - only 1 tree is needed for fruiting.</p> <p data-mce-fragment="1"><meta charset="utf-8"> <strong data-mce-fragment="1">Common names</strong> <span data-mce-fragment="1">: <meta charset="utf-8"> Sweet Chestnut, Spanish Chestnut,&nbsp;<strong data-mce-fragment="1"></strong>Real Chestnut, Edible Chestnut</span><br data-mce-fragment="1"> <strong data-mce-fragment="1">Scientific name</strong> <span data-mce-fragment="1">: <em data-mce-fragment="1">Castanea sativa</em></span><br data-mce-fragment="1"> <strong data-mce-fragment="1">Family</strong> <span data-mce-fragment="1">: Fagaceae</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"></p> <p data-mce-fragment="1">Genuine chestnuts have existed in European history for several thousand years. From Roman times it began to spread to the more northern parts of Europe - then often cultivated by monks in monastery gardens.</p> <p data-mce-fragment="1">It is the chestnut brown shiny nuts that are consumed. Nuts are nutritious and have historically even competed with today's most common grains. It was then a flour ground from the chestnuts that was used abundantly - possible thanks to the nuts' rich content of starch, something that is otherwise unusual among nuts.</p> <p data-mce-fragment="1">A more modern widespread way of enjoying the nuts is to roast them together with butter and salt, this is common both around the Mediterranean region and in England (with or without butter). Roasted nuts have a flavor reminiscent of sweet potatoes.<br></p> <p data-mce-fragment="1">The tree has a beautiful and majestic growth like the oak. However, the real chestnut grows faster than the oak.</p> <p data-mce-fragment="1">In their natural environment, down in southern Europe, the trees can live for over 2000 years.</p> <p data-mce-fragment="1"><strong data-mce-fragment="1">Cultivation</strong> <span data-mce-fragment="1">:</span><br></p> <p data-mce-fragment="1">Thrives best in a warm and wind-protected location in a sunny location. Grow in well-drained, loamy soil. Feel free to mix grass clippings, compost or stable manure into the top soil layer.</p> <p data-mce-fragment="1">Thrives in slightly acidic soil - optimal pH value is between 4.5-6.</p> <p data-mce-fragment="1">Does not thrive in particularly wet soils.</p> <p data-mce-fragment="1"><meta charset="utf-8"> <span>Water abundantly the first years of establishment.</span></p> <p data-mce-fragment="1"><span data-mce-fragment="1">The tree usually yields after 3-5 years. The nuts are usually ready to harvest around Sep-Oct.</span></p> <p data-mce-fragment="1"><strong data-mce-fragment="1">Properties</strong> <span data-mce-fragment="1">:</span></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: sun</span><br data-mce-fragment="1"> <span data-mce-fragment="1">Height: 20-35 m</span><br data-mce-fragment="1"> <span data-mce-fragment="1">Growing zone: 1-2<br> Harvest age: 3-5 years</span></p>

<p> 1 tree Real Walnut: current height 60-80 cm</p> <p><meta charset="utf-8"> <span style="text-decoration: underline;">IN-STORE PICKUP ONLY</span></p> <p> <meta charset="utf-8"><span style="text-decoration: underline;"><strong>Image is an example only and does not represent exact size of tree.</strong></span></p> <p> <strong>Common name:</strong> <span>Real Walnut<br> <strong>Scientific name:</strong> <em>Juglans regia</em><em><br></em> <strong>Family:</strong> Juglandaceae</span></p> <h4> <strong><span>Plant history &amp; use:</span></strong> </h4> <p><meta charset="utf-8"> <em>Full description on the way...</em></p> <h4> <strong>Culture:</strong> </h4> <p><meta charset="utf-8"> <em>Full description on the way...</em></p> <h4> <strong>Features:</strong> </h4> <p> Year: Perennial<br> Growing position: sun<br> Height: 12-30 meters<br> Growing zone: 1-2</p>

<p> 1 tree Real Walnut: current height 60-80 cm</p> <p><meta charset="utf-8"> <span style="text-decoration: underline;">IN-STORE PICKUP ONLY</span></p> <p> <meta charset="utf-8"><span style="text-decoration: underline;"><strong>Image is an example only and does not represent exact size of tree.</strong></span></p> <p> <strong>Common name:</strong> <span>Real Walnut<br> <strong>Scientific name:</strong> <em>Juglans regia</em><em><br></em> <strong>Family:</strong> Juglandaceae</span></p> <h4> <strong><span>Plant history &amp; use:</span></strong> </h4> <p><meta charset="utf-8"> <em>Full description on the way...</em></p> <h4> <strong>Culture:</strong> </h4> <p><meta charset="utf-8"> <em>Full description on the way...</em></p> <h4> <strong>Features:</strong> </h4> <p> Year: Perennial<br> Growing position: sun<br> Height: 12-30 meters<br> Growing zone: 1-2</p>

<p><strong>Amerikansk sekvoja av sorten 'Adpressa': nuvarande höjd 25–30 cm</strong><br><br><strong>Trivialnamn:</strong> Amerikansk Sekvoja<br><strong>Vetenskapligt namn:</strong> <em>Sequoia sempervirens</em><br><strong>Familj:</strong> Cupressaceae</p> <h4>Växthistoria &amp; användning</h4> <p>Amerikansk Sekvoja är världens högsta trädart och har sitt ursprung längs Nordamerikas västkust, främst i Kalifornien. Sorten ’Adpressa’ är en lågvuxen form med tätare, ljusare barr och långsammare tillväxt än artens standardform, vilket gör den intressant både som prydnadsträd och som ett udda inslag i samlarträdgårdar.</p> <p>Virket från sekvoja är rakfibrigt, kvistfritt, lätt, mjukt och mycket beständigt i kontakt med jord och fukt. Det räknas som ett högkvalitativt och lättbearbetat virke, traditionellt använt till snickerier, staketstolpar och olika typer av konstruktioner. Ett brunt färgämne kan utvinnas ur barken. Yngre skott från stammen har historiskt använts till korgflätning. Växten utvecklar också ett tjockt lager av mjuk och fibrös bark som kan skördas utan att skada trädet. Denna bark har använts som isolerings- och stoppningsmaterial, och det fina barkdamm som uppstår vid hantering fungerar som jordförbättringsmedel. Barkens fibrer kan även användas till papper: grenar från fällda träd skördas, barken skärs i lämpliga bitar och blötläggs i rent vatten innan den kokas med lut i minst sex timmar. Därefter mals fibrerna i kulkvarn till ett brunfärgat papper.</p> <p>I traditionell läkekonst hos de nordamerikanska indianstammarna har ett grötomslag av upphettade blad använts för att behandla öronvärk. Den kådliknande saven har också använts som ett stimulerande och stärkande medel vid trötthet och allmän utmattning.</p> <h4>Odling</h4> <p>Sekvoja trivs i svalt och fuktigt klimat och uppskattar hög luftfuktighet, jämn tillgång på vatten och ett skyddat, halvskuggigt läge – gärna i sur till neutral jord med mycket mull. Den är inte särskilt torktålig och bör hållas jämnt fuktig, särskilt under varma perioder. ’Adpressa’ är mer kompakt och långsammare än arten i stort, vilket gör den lättare att placera även i mindre trädgårdar. Övervintras skyddat i större delen av landet.</p> <h4>Egenskaper</h4> <p><strong>Årighet:</strong> Flerårig<br><strong>Växtläge:</strong> Halvskugga till sol<br><strong>Höjd:</strong> 3–5 meter (långsamt växande)<br><strong>Växtzon:</strong> 1 (2-3 i skyddat läge)<br><strong>Användning:</strong> Virke, naturligt färgämne, pappersfiber, jordförbättring, isolering, medicinväxt</p>

<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>Cembratall av sorten 'Glauca'</p> <p>Cembratallen är en s k enbyggare<em>, </em>den har han- och honblommor på samma individ. Däremot är den inte <em>självfertil, </em>utan den behöver pollineras av en annan individ. Så för fruktsättning behövs 2 individer. </p> <p><strong>Trivialnamn:</strong> Cembratall, Brödtall<br><strong>Vetenskapligt namn:</strong> <em>Pinus cembra</em><br><strong>Familj:</strong> Pinaceae</p> <h4>Växthistoria &amp; användning</h4> <p>'Glauca' är en blågrön form av cembratall som delar alla de ätbara och användbara egenskaperna med arten, men med ett ännu mer dekorativt, silverblått bladverk.</p> <p>Precis som grundformen producerar den stora kottar med ätliga frön – så kallade pinjenötter – som kan ätas råa eller rostade. Nötterna är rika på fett och protein och har använts som livsmedel i Alperna i århundraden.</p> <p>Cembratallen är känd för att producera kottar i ung ålder - och låg höjd. Av dessa plantor på 30-35 cm är det några som redan har kottar på sig. </p> <p>Sorten kombinerar nytta och skönhet och lämpar sig både för självförsörjning och som långsamtväxande solitär i trädgården.</p> <h4>Odling</h4> <p>Planteras i sol till halvskugga i väldränerad, gärna lätt sur jord. 'Glauca' växer långsamt men stabilt och utvecklar på sikt en vacker, kompakt pyramidform. Mycket härdig mot kyla och snö. Lämplig för odling i stora trädgårdar, skogsträdgårdar eller som inslag i naturlika planteringar. För god nötproduktion rekommenderas plantering av flera träd.</p> <h4>Egenskaper</h4> <p><strong>Årighet:</strong> Flerårig<br><strong>Växtläge:</strong> Sol till halvskugga<br><strong>Höjd:</strong> 10–20 meter<br><strong>Växtzon:</strong> 1–6<br></p>

<p>Cembratall - nuvarande höjd: 10-20 cm<br></p> <p><meta charset="utf-8">Cembratallen är en s k enbyggare<em>, </em>den har han- och honblommor på samma individ. Däremot är den inte <em>självfertil, </em>utan den behöver pollineras av en annan individ. Så för fruktsättning behövs 2 individer. </p> <p><strong>Trivialnamn:</strong> Cembratall, Brödtall<br><strong>Vetenskapligt namn:</strong> <em>Pinus cembra</em><br><strong>Familj:</strong> Pinaceae</p> <h4>Växthistoria &amp; användning</h4> <p>Cembratallen härstammar från Alperna och Karpaterna och har använts i generationer för både landskapsplantering och nötskörd.</p> <p>Trädet är långsamtväxande, mycket härdigt och uppskattat för sin eleganta, smala siluett samt de dekorativa kottarna som producerar ätliga frön – så kallade pinjenötter. Nötterna kan ätas råa eller rostade och har en mild, nötig smak. I ursprungsområdena används de traditionellt i bakverk och matlagning, precis som pinjenötter från andra tallarter.</p> <p><meta charset="utf-8">Cembratallen är känd för att ge nötter i ung ålder - och låg höjd. Plantor på bara 30-35 cm kan bära kottar. </p> <h4>Odling</h4> <p>Planteras i sol till lätt halvskugga i väldränerad, gärna lätt sur jord. Trivs bra i vindskyddade lägen men är även tålig mot kyla och snö. Kräver tålamod – tillväxten är långsam men stabil. Kan användas som prydnads- eller skogsträd, och är särskilt vacker som solitär i större trädgårdar.</p> <h4>Egenskaper</h4> <p><strong>Årighet:</strong> Flerårig<br><strong>Växtläge:</strong> Sol till halvskugga<br><strong>Höjd:</strong> 10–25 meter<br><strong>Växtzon:</strong> 1–6<br></p>

<p data-mce-fragment="1"> 1 Ginkgo tree: 3 years old - current height: 80-100 cm</p> <p data-mce-fragment="1"> <strong data-mce-fragment="1">Common Names</strong> <span data-mce-fragment="1"><strong>:</strong> Ginkgo, Chinese Temple Tree</span> <span data-mce-fragment="1">, Maidenhair Tree</span><br data-mce-fragment="1"> <strong data-mce-fragment="1">Scientific name</strong> <span data-mce-fragment="1"><strong>:</strong> <em>Ginkgo biloba</em></span><br data-mce-fragment="1"> <strong data-mce-fragment="1">Family</strong> <span data-mce-fragment="1"><strong>:</strong> Ginkgoaceae</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">The ginkgo is a unique tree.<meta charset="utf-8"> <span>It is the last living species in its order: Ginkgoales, which first arose over 290 million years ago.<meta charset="utf-8"> The tree is very similar to the ancient trees from which it originated.</span> Its closest relatives today are cone palms and conifers.</p> <p data-mce-fragment="1"> The tree was cultivated early in human history and is still widely planted. It is considered a living fossil. The trees are very long-lived, with some specimens estimated to be around 1500 years old.</p> <p data-mce-fragment="1"> Both seeds and leaves are edible. Ginkgo leaves have long been regarded for their reported positive effects on cognitive functions, such as memory and concentration.</p> <p data-mce-fragment="1"> The seeds are used both in ground form in Asian rice porridges ( <em>congee</em> ), and roasted and salted to be eaten as a healthy snack with other dishes and drinks.</p> <p data-mce-fragment="1"> <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"> <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"><span data-mce-fragment="1">Year: Perennial</span><br data-mce-fragment="1"> <span data-mce-fragment="1">Growing position: partial shade</span><br data-mce-fragment="1"> <span data-mce-fragment="1">Height: 15-35 m</span><br data-mce-fragment="1"> <span data-mce-fragment="1">Growing zone: 1-3<br></span></p>

<p><strong>Mandelträd av sorten 'Ferragnes': nuvarande höjd 70–90 cm</strong><br><br><strong>Trivialnamn:</strong> Mandelträd<br><strong>Vetenskapligt namn:</strong> <em>Prunus dulcis</em><br><strong>Familj:</strong> Rosaceae</p> <h4>Växthistoria &amp; användning</h4> <p>Mandelträdet har en lång odlingstradition i varma och torra områden runt Medelhavet. Sorten 'Ferragnes' är en fransk högkvalitativ mandelsort som ger stora och välsmakande nötter med mellanhårt skal. <meta charset="utf-8">För god skörd behöver sorten korspollineras med annan mandelsort.</p> <p>Mandlarna används både färska, rostade och i matlagning och bakverk. Alternativt för att göra sin egen mandelolja. </p> <h4>Odling</h4> <p>Trivs i soligt, varmt och skyddat läge i väldränerad, kalkrik jord. Tål torka när den är etablerad, men bör vattnas regelbundet vid etablering. Härdig för odling på friland i zon 1–2. <meta charset="utf-8">Det finns även de som framgångsrikt odlar mandelträd i zon 3 och 4 i gynnsamma lägen. </p> <p><meta charset="utf-8">Annars för odling i större kruka som vinterförvaras frostfritt.</p> <h4>Egenskaper</h4> <p><strong>Årighet:</strong> Flerårig<br><strong>Växtläge:</strong> Sol<br><strong>Höjd:</strong> 5–10 meter<br><strong>Växtzon:</strong> 1–2 (3-4)</p>

<p><strong>Mandelträd av den självfertila dvärgsorten 'Nut Me Avijor': nuvarande höjd 50–70 cm</strong><br><br><strong>Trivialnamn:</strong> Mandelträd<br><strong>Vetenskapligt namn:</strong> <em>Prunus dulcis</em><br><strong>Familj:</strong> Rosaceae</p> <h4>Växthistoria &amp; användning</h4> <p>Mandelträdet har odlats i tusentals år i Medelhavsområdet och Mellanöstern för sina näringsrika nötter. Sorten 'Nut Me Avijor' är en modern dvärgsort framtagen för lättare skörd och mindre trädgårdar. Sorten är självfertil och ger god skörd på egen hand. Blir inte mer än 1,5-2 meter hög.</p> <p>Mandlar äts färska, rostade eller som ingrediens i bakverk, konfekt och matlagning. Alternativt för att göra sin egen mandelolja. </p> <h4>Odling</h4> <p>Trivs i soligt, varmt och skyddat läge i väldränerad, gärna kalkrik jord. Kräver jämn vattning men tål inte stående väta.</p> <p>Odling på friland i gynnsamma lägen zon 1-2, typ i vindskyddat söderläge. I zon 2 rekommenderas att man vintertäcker kronan med någon slags juteväv eller fiberduk. Det finns även de som framgångsrikt odlar Mandelträd i zon 3 och 4 i gynnsamma lägen. </p> <p>Denna sort är härdig ned till ca -15ºC.</p> <p>Annars kan man odla i stor kruka som övervintras frostfritt.</p> <h4>Egenskaper</h4> <p><strong>Årighet:</strong> Flerårig<br><strong>Växtläge:</strong> Sol<br><strong>Höjd:</strong> 1,5–2 meter<br><strong>Växtzon:</strong> 1–2 (3-4)</p>

<meta charset="UTF-8"> <p data-mce-fragment="1">1 Pecan Tree: 2 years old - current height: 40 cm</p> <p data-mce-fragment="1">Pecan tree seedling with strong root system.</p> <p data-mce-fragment="1">The plant is sent safely and securely packed with shock-absorbing packaging. The plant is delivered without a pot.</p> <p data-mce-fragment="1">Note. that trees ordered during the winter months lack foliage.</p> <p data-mce-fragment="1">2 trees are recommended for good pollination.</p> <p data-mce-fragment="1"><strong data-mce-fragment="1">Common names</strong> <span data-mce-fragment="1">: Pecan tree, Pekan hickory, Pekan nut, Pekan</span><br data-mce-fragment="1"> <strong data-mce-fragment="1">Scientific name</strong> <span data-mce-fragment="1">: <em>Carya illinoinensis</em></span><br data-mce-fragment="1"> <strong data-mce-fragment="1">Family</strong> <span data-mce-fragment="1">: Juglandaceae</span><br data-mce-fragment="1"> <br data-mce-fragment="1"><strong data-mce-fragment="1">Plant history &amp; use</strong> <span data-mce-fragment="1">:</span><br data-mce-fragment="1"><br data-mce-fragment="1"> <span data-mce-fragment="1">The pecan, with an antioxidant content higher than any other so-called "tree nut", is one of the most popular nuts on the market. The pecan tree originates from North America where the USA and Mexico together account for over 90% of global pecan production. The nut is similar to the continental walnut, but is more oblong and has a smooth shell and a completely different aroma.</span><br data-mce-fragment="1"></p> <p data-mce-fragment="1">The pecan contains abundant amounts of minerals such as zinc, magnesium, calcium and iron as well as Omega-6 fats.<br></p> <p data-mce-fragment="1">The nuts contain monounsaturated fats and its well-known benefits for good health are many.<br></p> <p data-mce-fragment="1">Pecans can, for example, be used to make a crispy cover for oven-roasted fillets, fill oven-baked peppers with, spice up a salad, sprinkle on ice cream or simply eat as is. A handful of nuts per day is the recommended daily intake.</p> <p data-mce-fragment="1"><strong data-mce-fragment="1">Cultivation</strong> <span data-mce-fragment="1">:</span></p> <p data-mce-fragment="1">The pecan tree grows in its natural environment along stream and river banks where the tree can extend its roots deep into the soil. In their natural habitat, pecan trees often eventually become the tallest and largest trees in the area. They can reach an age of up to 300 years.</p> <p data-mce-fragment="1">Thrives best in sunny locations in a light sandy soil with good drainage. Planted in a deep pot the first few years or directly into the ground. Plenty of room for the roots to reach deep is important to create a strong and healthy tree.</p> <p data-mce-fragment="1">Mix compost or stable manure into the top soil layer. Cover the base of the trunk with some type of covering material, such as wood chips or grass clippings, to prevent the emergence of weeds and thus competition for the newly established tree.</p> <p data-mce-fragment="1">Plant trees at least 15 meters apart, to give space for their natural growth.</p> <p data-mce-fragment="1"><span data-mce-fragment="1">Water abundantly the first years of establishment.</span></p> <p data-mce-fragment="1"><span data-mce-fragment="1">The tree is ready for harvest after 3-8 years.</span></p> <p data-mce-fragment="1">Nuts ripen in late autumn. Harvest when the tree has spontaneously let the nuts fall to the ground.</p> <p data-mce-fragment="1"><strong data-mce-fragment="1">Properties</strong> <span data-mce-fragment="1">:</span></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: sun</span> <br data-mce-fragment="1"><span data-mce-fragment="1">Height: 20-40 m</span><br data-mce-fragment="1"> <span data-mce-fragment="1">Growing zone: approx. 1-7<br> Harvest age: 3-8 years</span></p>

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<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">1st Turkish Tree Hazel: 3 years old - current height 80-100 cm</p> <p data-mce-fragment="1"><strong data-mce-fragment="1">Common names:</strong> Turkish Hazel, Tree Hazel, Turkish Tree Hazel <strong data-mce-fragment="1"><br data-mce-fragment="1">Scientific name:</strong> <em data-mce-fragment="1">Corylus colurna<br data-mce-fragment="1"></em> <strong data-mce-fragment="1">Family:</strong> Betulaceae</p> <p data-mce-fragment="1"><strong data-mce-fragment="1">Plant history &amp; use:</strong></p> <p data-mce-fragment="1">Turkish Hazel is a tree-shaped hazel with a thick trunk and pyramidal crown. Native to Southeast Europe and Southwest Asia - the tree is found growing wild in the region from the Balkans, to northern Turkey, to northern Iran.</p> <p data-mce-fragment="1"><span data-mce-fragment="1">It is a fast-growing tree that is hardy in exposed environments, e.g. urban environments. The Turkish hazel grows about 20-30 meters high and often has a straight, continuous trunk with more or less horizontal branches.</span></p> <p data-mce-fragment="1"><span data-mce-fragment="1">Turkish Hazel produces edible hazelnuts that sit inside fluffy balls. The nuts are smaller than those of the more common hazel - <em>Corylus avellana -</em> but they have a thicker shell, which makes the Turkish hazelnut more resistant to hungry pests of various kinds - e.g.</span></p> <meta charset="utf-8"> <p data-mce-fragment="1"><span data-mce-fragment="1">weevils, birds &amp; squirrels - which are otherwise a big problem when growing common hazel, <em>C. avellana</em> .</span></p> <p data-mce-fragment="1"><span data-mce-fragment="1">Turkish Hazel can live for over 200 years.</span></p> <p data-mce-fragment="1"><strong data-mce-fragment="1">Culture:</strong></p> <p data-mce-fragment="1">Turkish Hazel is a fast-growing tree that is resistant to drought, wind, heat and cold once established. However, the optimal environment is a place with full sun and a moist, well-drained soil. However, it also grows well in heavy clay soils and sandy soils.</p> <meta charset="utf-8"> <p data-mce-fragment="1">The tree can withstand winter temperatures down to -25ºC.</p> <p data-mce-fragment="1">Nuts ripen in October-November.</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: 20-30 m<br data-mce-fragment="1"> Growing zone: 1-5</p>