Phytoremediation is a plant based pollutant-removal system. Read on to see how Phytoremediation works.
…Genetically modified poplar trees in Ms. Doty’s lab sucked 91 per cent of the toxin trichloroethylene from a liquid solution. Natural plants were able to remove only 3 per cent of the toxin, the most common ground-water contaminant in the United States.
The genetically modified plants in the study were grown in vials and were just several centimetres tall. But these tiny plants were able to metabolize the pollutant into harmless byproducts 100 times faster than the natural plants.
Researchers at the University of York, meanwhile, devised genetically modified plants using genes from microbes that can degrade the explosive RDX, a potential cancer-causing agent.
To test their system, they introduced genes into Arabidopsis plants – the plant equivalent of lab rats.
Researchers Rosamond Jackson, Neil Bruce and colleagues found that the modified plants removed RDX from contaminated liquids and soil far faster than unaltered plants….
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Bay trees are a wonderful plant, easy to look after and they create either a great formal look or work equally well in informal settings. This is a beautiful example of a twisted stem bay lollipop.
Fatsia japonica is grown for it’s large striking foliage. An excellent plant for deep shady areas which it prefers rather than full sun. Fatsia japonica is a fast growing plant which will spread both in height and width to approximately 4M. Excellent for both interior and exterior landscaping projects.
The Royal Horticultural Society has given it the Award of Garden Merit (AGM).
Dicksonia antarctica (tree fern) is one of the hardier varieties of tree fern. The tree fern can reach a height of 6M, approximately 20ft. The foliage is very striking with large, rich green fronds.
A great plant to create impact and also for use in shady areas where other plants will not thrive. This tree fern is suitable for both interior and exterior landscaping projects; however, in winter it will need protection (by wrapping it up with straw or some cladding. It has been given an Award of Garden Merit (AGM).
Phyllostachys aurea Golden bamboo is a stunning and very tall plant, with a vibrant green stem, which goes golden if left in full sun. Like most of the bamboo we use Golden bamboo is very hardy and ideal for both internal & external landscaping projects. Location sunny – semi-shade. Bamboo sizes range from 2 – 4M+
A new addition to the range of bamboo the canes on the Golden Crookstem bamboo are a light bright golden colour. A very hardy species of bamboo ideal for both interior and exterior landscaping, with light leafing and excellent plant for many situations. Sizes range from 2M – 4M, with larger plants available by request.
Phyllostachys aureosulcata ‘Aureocaulis’ Golden Crookstem bamboo Height 2.5M
Trachycarpus fortunei (Chusan Palm) is ideal for both internal and external landscaping projects. A very hardy palm capable of withstanding temperatures as low as –17°C (lower if in a sheltered spot), but needs shelter from strong winds – which can cause leaf damage.
Sizes range from small plants at 1M increasing per metre to enormous palms at over 6M. An impressive plant used as a specimen plant or as the focal part of a larger display.
3 metre Trachycarpus fortunei Chusan Palms
1 metre Trachycarpus fortunei Chusan Palms
The Butia capitata (jelly palm) is a very hardy palm capable of withstanding temperatures as low as –10°C, so is ideal for both internal and external landscaping.
Sizes range from small plants at 1M to some giants at over 4M. Always impressive whether used as a single specimen plant or as part of a larger display. It’s leaves arch stylishly and are green to grey blue in colour.
A 4M Butia capitata
A 2M Butia capitata
A very popular interior landscaping plant due to it’s ability to clean toxins from the air (including formaldehyde, benzene) also this plant thrives in shade. An excellent all round choice.
A very pretty plant when in flower with excellent luxurious leaves.
N.B. we do not advise the use of this plant in areas where animals or children will frequent, as it is mildly toxic, if ingested.
Bamboo is a very hardy plant, with excellent screening and audio dampening qualities. We stock plants whose size is guaranteed to impress very thick clumps at approximately 4 M tall, always gives the wow factor. Different types of bamboos have different coloured stems
Phyllostachys Nigra – black stem
Phyllostachys aurea – green stems
Aureosulcata Aurecaulis – Yellow stem
Aureosulcata Spectabilis – alternate green striped stem
Phyllostchys Aurea 4M+
