Friday, August 19, 2011

Silver Sheen Pittosporum


How to care for Silver Sheen Pittosporum

Silver Sheen is one of Green Pot Nursery's most popular garden plants. This fast growing hardy shrub makes a beautiful and functional contribution to exterior landscapes. 

Description:
An evergreen upright shrub that can grow upwards to 12-15 ft. or more, with small oval silver-green leaves and thin black branches. 



Bloom Color:
Maroon (Purple-Brown)

Bloom Time:
Late Spring/Early Summer

Foliage:
Evergreen
Aromatic (flowers are fragrant)
Shiny/Glossy-Textured

Genus: 
Pittosporum (pit-oh-SPOR-um) 

Cultivar: 
Silver Sheen

Family: 
Pittosporaceae

Species: 

tenuifolium (ten-yoo-ih-FOH-lee-um)

Height: (mature shrubs)
12 - 16 ft.
15-20 ft.
20-30 ft. 

Width:

6-8 ft. (mature shrub)

Spacing:
12-15 ft. (3.6-4.7 m)

Hardiness:
USDA Zone 9a: to -6.6 °C (20 °F)
USDA Zone 9b: to -3.8 °C (25 °F)
USDA Zone 10a: to -1.1 °C (30 °F)
USDA Zone 10b: to 1.7 °C (35 °F)
 
Sun Exposure: 

Sun or Partial Shade

Water Requirements: 

Moderate to Regular. Water often but do not over water
.
Soil pH requirements:
5.6 to 6.0 (acidic)
6.1 to 6.5 (mildly acidic)
6.6 to 7.5 (neutral)

Propagation Methods:
From semi-hardwood cuttings
From seed; sow indoors before last frost
From seed; direct sow after last frost
By simple layering
By air layering

Seed Collecting:
Allow pods to dry on plant; break open to collect seeds

Foliage Growth Cycle: 

Evergreen

Danger:
All parts of plant are poisonous if ingested
Handling plant may cause skin irritation or allergic reaction
Pollen may cause allergic reaction 


Commonly used for: 

Screening, gap filling, hedge

Care Level: 
Easy to care for




We would love to read comments from people who have Silver Sheen or experience with it. Or if you have any questions regarding the care of your Silver Sheen plant, post them below and we will respond within  48 hours! 

Thanks,

Jesus and Green Pot Nursery Team










Sunday, August 14, 2011

RULE #1: KNOW YOUR ZONE

Rule #1 when it comes to caring for your plants: KNOW YOUR ZONE.

Knowing what Hardiness Zone you live in can help you make the right choice when you decide when to plant, what to plant, and where to plant.



What is a Hardiness Zone?

The United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) created a Hardiness Zone Map that divides North America into 11 subcategory vertical zonations that define a locations general climate conditions. Gardeners use the Hardiness Zone map as a guide to determining the probability of a specific plants growing capability in  each zone. Each zone is 10°F warmer (or colder) in an average winter than the adjacent zone.  A plant is considered "hardy" in a given zone based on its ability to withstand the minimum temperatures of the zone. For example, a plant that is described as "hardy to zone 10" means that the plant can withstand a minimum temperature of -1°C. A more resilient plant that is "hardy to zone 9" can tolerate a minimum temperature of -7°C. 

Temperature scale of hardiness zones, showing the average annual minimum temperature in degrees Celsius. The main factors determining average minimum temperature are altitude, latitude and proximity to the coast.    

What is Green Pot Nurseries Hardiness Zone?

Answer: ZONE 10

Los Angeles California is in Zone 10. Green Pot Nursery, located at 1323 N. La Brea Ave. Los Angeles CA 90028, provides a large variety of hardy  garden plants that will thrive in the Zone 10 region.

Zone 10 includes Southern California's Coastal and Inland Valleys. It ranges from the Pacific Ocean north of Santa Barbara, east to just south of Bakersfield, then along San Gabriel Mountains to San Bernardino and into Baja Mexico.

Other cities in this region are:
Anaheim CA
Long Beach CA
Pasadena CA
Riverside CA
San Bernadino CA
San Diego CA
Santa Barbara CA
Ventura CA
Tijuana MEX

MORE ABOUT ZONE 10

* mountains create a myriad of microclimates with varying degrees of winter chill which allow for a diversity of plants to be grown within a few miles of each other.

* year-round growing climate with long springs and falls, with relatively mild summers

* average about 15 inches of rain a year; rain usually starts around November and are heaviest in February and March, and end in May.

To learn more about growing plants in your zone contact the Green Pot Nursery today and one of our friendly gardeners will be happy to speak with you.
 
1323 N La Brea Ave
Los Angeles, CA 90028
(323) 512-3795


































































































Sunday, July 31, 2011

Welcome to The Green Pot Nursery Blog!

This is the Green Pot Nursery Blog, in it you will find all kinds of helpful information, such as:

How To Care For Me
If you buy a plant from our store you can find out how to care for it on this blog.

(If your plant not listed yet, then shoot us an email and we will answer any questions you have and create a posting for your plant with in 48 hours.)

Garden Designs
These postings are all about cool design ideas for your garden landscape, including tricks to beautify existing gardens, and trouble zones.

Planting in Pots
For those of you who plant in pots - these postings will be your guide to learning what pot to plant in, how to successfully grow hardy plants. Plus you'll get a sneak peek of the amazing variety of pots we carry!

Again, we welcome you to the Green Pot Nursery Blog! We encourage you to leave comments and suggestions that we can respond to.

All the Best,

Jesus and Team