Tree and Shrub Seeds
(Pictured: Syncarpha eximia - an amazing South African shrub - more details below.)
Purple Leaf Cootamundra Wattle One of the most impressive and colorful among Acacias. The feathery foliage begins as a rich dusky purple, aging to dark silver-blue. The combination of colors is stunning and always attracts attention, especially when in full bloom, with its bright yellow, ball flowers, born en masse in spring. Very hardy, it will withstand hard frosts and snow. Fast and easy from seed, growing to 25 tall, in full sun and well-drained soil. Zones 7-9. Packet contains 10 seeds. $3.79 | Blue Bush Truly one of the most decorative among acacias, especially when in flower, Acacia covenyi is a very fine, large shrub or small tree, growing to 20-feet. Recently introduced to cultivation, it is highly prized for its soft, grey-green foliage and is spectacular in bloom, with its sprays of golden yellow ball-flowers in spring. Grow in full sun and well-drained soil. Good in cut arrangements. Quite hardy and frost resistant. Hardy zones 8-10. Packet contains an average of 15 seeds. $3.99 |
Kinfe-leaf Wattle A relatively erect shrub to 8-feet x 6-feet with triangular, grey phyllodes (leaves)and golden ball-shaped flowers in spring. Grow in full sun in well-drained soil. An excellent foliage plant. Withstands frost (was fine here with 10 days of 19 degree F. weather). Hardy zones 8-10. Packets contain an average of 25 seeds. $2.99 | Clay Wattle NEW! (Pronounced: glah-ko-terra) A highly unusual and unique Acacia, to 3', with sprawling stems of blue, wing-like phyllodes (leaves), with yellow, ball flowers emerging directly from the central stems. Must have full sun and well-drained soil. Needs judicious pruning to keep attractive. Moderately frost hardy. Dislikes cold, wet weather. Hardy zones 9 and above. Really neat! Packets contain 15 seeds. $3.79 |
Oven's Wattle A vigorous growing, large mounding shrub or small tree with silvery, blade-like leaves, quickly growing to 20 or more. In early spring, and sometimes again in the fall, the trees are covered in puffy yellow flowers, followed by papery brown seed pods. The photo shows flower detail, while the inset shows a wall of flowers. Easy to grow in full to part sun & free-draining to clay soil. Drought tolerant. Zones 8-10. Packets contain an average of 25 seeds. $2.99 | A large and open (airy and light) shrub or small tree to 20-feet, with long and narrow, grayish, 6-7-inch phyllodes (leaves). The creamy yellow flowers appear in winter and spring and, in mild climates, throughout the year - ours' is in bloom literally every day of the year. Grow in full sun to part shade, and any soil. Hardy zones 8-10 (possibly colder). Easy to grow and germinate. Not invasive. Packets contain an average of 20 seeds. $2.99 |
From Tasmania, this is a wonderful and attractive Acacia for shaded areas or part sun. A variable small shrub, which can be erect, pendulous or prostrate, with rigid, sharply pointed, dark green foliage and reddish, wing-like stems. A shy bloomer, it has yellow ball-shaped flowers in rod-like clusters in spring. Easily grows along the coast or inland. Highly ornamental and quite hardy. A good barrier plant. Deserves much more attention! Grow in shade to part sun in well-drained soil. Hardy zones 7-10 (possibly even colder). Packets contain 15 seeds. $3.79 | Mudgee Wattle NEW! A large shrub with a tree-like form, growing to 18' tall with a lacy and delicate appearance. The glaucous, pinnate foliage is grey-green with cream-colored new growth, and the trunk is silver. In spring, golden ball flowers appear, followed by purplish seed pods. Makes a beautiful feature plant, and is a lovely small tree for smaller gardens. Grow in full sun and well-drained soil. Scpectacular (hence the name)! Packets contain 25 seeds. $2.99 |
A highly ornamental and unusual mix of some of the nicest among Acacias. Includes many of the varieties we are offering above, as well as others. A fantastic Acacia collection in one packet! Packet includes approximately 25 seeds and detailed sowing instructions. $3.99 | Persian Silk Tree or Mimosa A very popular garden tree which bears dense heads of fluffy, pink flowers amidst handsome, fern-like foliage in the summer. Deciduous. Grows 15 to 20-feet in full sun and well-drained soil. Likes heat! Hardy zones 8-10. Packet is approximately 35 seeds. $2.99 |
NEW A very fine and highly ornamental shrub from South Africa. In spring, spherical, cream-colored flower heads are borne in large clusters, and are followed by decorative, round seed heads. Some (but not all) of the flower stems are brilliant, fire-engine red. Excellent in damp areas in full sun, though will tolerate a bit of drought. Has great cut-flower potential! Grows 3 to 5-feet tall and wide. Hardy zones 8-10. Packets contain an average of 50 seeds and special smoke treatment to aid in germination. $3.79 | NEW! AN EXCELLENT CUT FLOWER! The cream-colored flowers have bright red appendages, and are borne in large clusters. The 5-foot shrubs bloom in the spring, and have very fine, bright green, tightly held, soft, needle-like foliage. When in bloom, the flowers almost envelope the shrub. Grow in full sun and moist, well-drained soil. Likes water. Hardy zones 8-10.Packets contain an average of 50 seeds, and special smoke treatment for aiding germination. $3.79 |
HUMMINGBIRD CANDY! From Australia comes this shrub or small tree with bright, violet-purple flowers that are much-loved by hummingbirds and bees. Grows to 12 feet tall and wide, and will enjoy full sun and well-drained soil (though will tolerate almost any kind of soil). Good for wildlife. Hardy zones 8-10 (possibly colder). Very easy from seed... and packets contain LOTS of seeds! $3.29 | Dove Tree / Handkerchief Tree One of the most beautiful and rare of all flowering trees. Discovered growing in China in 1869, (and, from what I understand, was never found again), this deciduous tree has flowers which resemble white handkerchiefs draped over the branches. It grows to 40' high with an equal spread, and is excellent for growing in light shade. Unsurpassed for its beauty. Prefers moist loamy soil. Hardy in USDA Zones 6 - 8. 3 large nut-like seeds + sowing instructions - not difficult, but patience required. (NOTE: Each seed has the ability to produce more than one plant.) $3.99 |
Order 20 seeds and save $11.60! $15.00 | Silver Dollar Eucalyptus These beautiful trees are favorites of flower arrangers, and can grow to over 25 feet tall. The waxy silver dollar-like leaves create a wonderful sound in the slightest breeze. Hardy to 25 degrees. Avg. 25 seeds. $2.99 |
(Pure Seed) NEW! The silver-blue foliage of this beautiful, rounded tree is highly prized by florists, and may be used either fresh or dried. The stems are tinged red, and are a nice contrast to the silver-dollar foliage. Small flowers appear in summer. A good shade tree for colder climates. Grows to 75, and offers smooth, white bark on the trunks. Grow in full sun and well-drained soil. Hardy to 25 degrees F., or below. Packets contain 25+ seeds. $3.79 | (Correctly: E. pauciflora ssp. niphophila) NEW! One of the most popular among Eucalyptus for growing in gardens, and using as shade or street trees (where wires are not an issue). Growing into small to medium-sized trees, to 30, they have twisted trunks, and white bark with red or grey patches. Naturally occurs in alpine regions, where it is on the verge of extinction. Grow in full sun and well-drained soil. Hardy zones 6-9. Packets contain 25+ seeds. $2.99 |
(Pure Seed) NEW! This is one of the best varieties for cutting and using in arrangements and wreaths. Small silver-dollar leaves covered in silver blue bloom. May be grown in large pots, and copiced to keep small. Hardy zones 8-10. Packets contain 25+ seeds. $3.99 | A broad mix of colors - white, cerise, pink, lavender and mauve! Packets contain 100+ seeds. $3.79 |
(Grampians Tea-tree) A spreading shrub from Australia, which will grow 3-6 tall and 10 or more across. This hardy and showy plant offers glossy, elliptical, ½ leaves and large white flowers in late spring. Accepts most soils, though it prefers well-drained soil in full to partial sun. Hardy zones 8-10. Packets contain 50+ seeds. $2.99 | ALMOST LIKE FIREWORKS IN THE GARDEN! (South Africa) Large, 4-5" vivid orange, waxy, pincushion flower heads appear in spring, on 4' tall shrubs; the individual flowers can last for over 4 months, and make excellent cutflowers! The attractive foliage is gray-green and lightly fuzzy, on shrubs which grow 3-5' tall with a spread of 6-10'. Cultivate in full sun, in very well-drained soil. Likes good air movement great along the coast. Deer, drought and gopher resistant. Dislikes root disturbance. Hardy zones 9-10. Packets contain 7 seeds, and include very detailed sowing instructions, along with the special "smoke" treatment to aid in germination. $4.29 |
(Protea cynaroides) The national flower of South Africa, P. cynaroides is truly the King among Proteas. 10 to 12 blooms are born on compact, sprawling bushes - the flowers resembling large pink artichokes. The attractive, hard foliage is bright green with red edges, and the bushes grow 4 feet tall and 6 feet wide. Deer resistant. Zones 9-10 7 seeds + detailed instructions and a special "smoke permeated" seed treatment are included, to aid in germination. Some skill is required. $4.29 | Hailing from South Africa, P. magnificia is known as the "Queen Protea". Magnificent 6 blooms are born on compact bushes - the flowers resembling artichokes which are made of pink-red velvet and white and black feathers. The attractive, hard foliage is gray green with red edges, and the bushes grow 4 feet tall and 6 feet wide. Deer resistant. Hardy zones 9-10. 7 seeds + detailed instructions and a special "smoke permeated" seed treatment are included, to aid in germination. Some skill is required. $4.29 |
Truly one of the most charming of all proteas! Growing to a compact 3' tall and wide, it's known as the "Mountain or Shy Rose", with dense branches of needle-like leaves and, from mid-winter to late spring, beautiful, small, pendulous, wine-red flowers. Rarely seen in cultivation. Relatively fast growing - we've actually had them bloom in less than two years! Grow in full sun and well-drained soil. Good along the coast. Hardy to zone 8. One of the easier to germinate, and one of the more challenging to grow successfully. Packets contain 7 seeds, detailed sowing instructions, and special smoke primer to aid in germination. $4.29 | (Oleander-leaved Protea) Absolutely one of the best! Not just for its incredibly beautiful, velvety pink flower heads, but also for its ease of culture - making it suitable for the beginner. Large, established shrubs (to 10) can produce literally hundreds of blooms in a season! Hardy to about 15 degrees (for very short periods), in cooler areas it is best planted in sheltered areas. Cultivate in full sun and well-drained, slightly acidic soil. Tolerates clay, salty, coastal winds and is deer resistant. A special Smoke treatment is included, to aid in germination. Zones 8-10. Packet contains 7 seeds. $4.29 |
(Protea repens) This South African native is known as the "Cape Sugar Bush". Bright 4-inch, chalice-shaped "lacquered" blooms of cream and red are born on tall bushes, which may become 10' tall and wide. The attractive foliage is gray green and very narrow, set off against the reddish-orange stems. P. repens is among the easiest of the Proteas to cultivate. Deer resistant. Hardy zones 9-10. 7 seeds + detailed instructions and a special "smoke permeated" seed treatment are included, to aid in germination. Some skill is required. $4.29 | A mix of the species listed plus a few others. A fine way to start a collection! Packet contains 12 seeds, plus sowing instructions and a "special" smoke treatment, to aid in germination. $5.00 |
Strawberry Everlasting Seeds (Asteraceae - Helichrysum) This is a spectacular and truly fabulous South African shrub to 5-feet, with thick, felted, silvery leaves and, in summer, bright red strawflowers with intense golden orange stamens protruding. (Makes a great cutflower.) To be honest, the shrub itself is somewhat awkward - mainly, a single stalk with only a few side branches - but the downy texture and color of the foliage, combined with the amazing, relatively long-lasting flower clusters is hard to beat! Grow in full sun and well-drained soil, preferably in a sheltered site (though it does tolerate wind reasonably well). Hardy zones 8-10 - protect from really hard frosts the first few years. Packets contain 15 seeds. (I seem to use the word "fabulous" a lot on this website, but in this case, it's an understatement.) $3.79 | Pieris japonica Seeds Packets contain an average of 40 seeds. $3.79 |
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