Red currants are plants belonging to the species Ribes rubrum. More specifically, it is a shrub with a bramble appearance, with thin, highly branched stems. Its leaves are deciduous. They measure between 5 and 7cm and are composed of 3-5 leaflets with irregularly toothed edges. They are used for their . . . Read more
Deutzia is a deciduous shrub native to Asia and North America. It is characterized by having flowers in clusters, which can be white, pink or red, and by its shiny green foliage. There are a wide variety of deutzia varieties, from compact, short plants to large, bushy plants. This plant . . . Read more
The barberry, also known as berberis, is a shrub that belongs to the berberidaceae family. It originated in Asia and Europe and has a wide variety of species, each with different characteristics and requirements. Among its general characteristics, it is found that they are evergreen shrubs, with flowers and fruits . . . Read more
Purple leaf sand cherry is a popular ornamental shrub known for its beautiful purple foliage and white spring flowers. These plants can add a pop of color to any garden and are relatively easy to care for. However, pruning is an important part of maintaining the health and shape of . . . Read more
The blackcurrant or by its scientific name Ribes nigrum, is a deciduous shrub that is grown mainly for its fruits. These fruits are small berries with a strong and quite acidic flavor that are used above all in jams and jellies. Like any fruit-bearing plant, if you want to have . . . Read more
The curry leaf plant or also known as Murraya koenigii, Kaloupilé, among other names, is a shrub of Asian origin widely used in the cuisine of countries such as India, Sri Lanka and Burma. This plant is not only used for cooking, but it also has many medicinal uses. Among . . . Read more
A group of 7 species of shrubs native to Asia and Europe is known as Forsythia. In good conditions this deciduous shrub can reach three meters in height. Being a plant that requires very little care, and also has a beautiful and abundant flowering, it is highly sought after to . . . Read more
The bay tree (Laurus nobilis), known by other names such as bay laurel, sweet bay, laurel tree, true laurel, is a shrub native to the Mediterranean, used by man for thousands of years. Under the right conditions, this shrub can reach 15 m in height, and its deep green oval . . . Read more
The Japanese aralia or by its scientific name Fatsia japonica is a shrub that can reach 5 m in height, with evergreen leaves and small white flowers. As its name indicates, the origin of this plant is the distant country of Japan, although it is currently cultivated in countries around . . . Read more
Cistus is a genus of evergreen woody shrubs with five-petal flowers that can range from purple, red, white, and pink. This shrub is widely used to beautify gardens or parks around the world, but due to its origin in the Mediterranean they are more common in Europe. Since it does . . . Read more