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Trees
Trees are the enduring
and most visual features of a garden. Singly or in
large numbers, they play a fundamental part in all
landscapes, thanks to their shape, size, colour and
type of bark.
Our nurseries produce a vast assortment, grown both
in the earth and in pots, so that they can be
delivered all year round. The trees are grown in
different ways: either as bushes (branching close to
the earth) or trees (with bare trunks and foliage),
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Conifer
A large family of
trees and shrubs, widely used to enrich gardens,
create copses and line access roads. Almost all
conifers are evergreen, with profusely-branching
trunks, needle-like leaves and cones as fruit.
Our nurseries cultivate many species in various
sizes, both in pots and in the earth, each with its
own characteristics: from spreading varieties, such
as Juniperus, to tall varieties such as Thuja or
Cupressus.
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Climbers
The feature of
climbers is that they twine around a support and
climb up and over vertical walls.
They also grow along horizontal surfaces, thus
becoming spreading plants.
There are many species, both evergreen and
deciduous, from the most well-known being jasmine
and climbing roses, to the rarer Passiflore or
Solanum. |
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Palms and
cicads
Originating in tropical and sub-tropical regions,
palms and cicads are slow-growing plants with an
elegant appearance.
We cultivate several species of various sizes, from
those resistant to temperate climates, such as
Chamaerops, to more delicate species such as
Phoenix. We also have excellent potted specimens 8-9
metres tall, which we are able to grow thanks to our
sophisticated facilities, and these we can despatch
to hot climates. |
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Cacti
These are plants with
succulent stems, and may be slender, oval, columnar
or spherical in shape.
They have swollen stems which retain moisture, and
many have brilliantly-coloured flowers.
Cacti have an incredible resistance to dry
conditions, notably greater then succulents.
They need no maintenance but will not tolerate cold
climates. For this reason they are grown in
greenhouses or indoors.. |
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Aquatic plants
Can be grown in
natural or artificial ponds. They have been
appreciated for centuries for their beauty.
The plants are classified according to the depth of
water which suits them, and most are helpful to the
environment, as well as being decorative.
To meet the continuing demand of those who
appreciate them, we increase our production every
year, also introducing new species. |
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Shrubs
Whether deciduous or
evergreen, shrubs form the decorative basis of all
gardens.
We cultivate a large number of species with
different features, available in a range of sizes,
thus providing the customer with a vast choice to
suit all types of soil and climate.
The many species produced include those which are
resistant to pollution, a wide choice of roses and
newly-patented types. |
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Herbaceous
perennials
This is the most
profuse group of plants in terms of species and
colour, texture and perfume.
They are small plants used to add colour to the
garden at all times of year, for example in forming
borders. We normally cultivate these plants in black
plastic pot-liners (‘vasetto’) and are constantly
adding to the varieties so as to meet all needs. |
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Bamboos,
grasses and rushes
These plants grow wild all over the world and are
much appreciated for their characteristic shapes
(elongated leaves and feathery flowers).
They are very decorative but need little attention
and, due to the continuing increase in world
temperatures, are sure to become even more
widespread. |
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Succulents
Succulents usually
have fleshy leaves and, as the name of the genus
suggests, are rich in water-retentive tissue.
Although they are not recommended for cold climates,
nowadays they are planted in temperate areas
provided that they have a south-facing aspect backed
by a wall.
They need no pruning and little water. |
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Ferns
These ancient plants
grow wild in damp, shady places such as in
undergrowth. They have beautiful ornamental foliage
all year round.
Some species are particularly adapted for use at the
edges of water-courses, but they are more commonly
grown in greenhouses or indoors. |
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Fruiting plants
These plants, trees or
shrubs, all produce edible fruit and nowadays are
usually classified as ‘ancient’ and ‘modern’.
The ‘ancient’ varieties, those grown by our
grandparents and great-grandparents, have tastier
fruit, while the ‘modern’ species, more recently
introduced, crop more heavily and are more
disease-resistant. To meet both requirements,
we produce an enormous range of species, in the hope
of satisfying all palates. |
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