Lagerstroemia
Lagerstroemia indica has colorful and spectacular flowers. Its foliage ranges from green though reddish-purple to dark red. It can be designed with a single trunk for a clean appearance or with multiple trunks for a more “natural” and wilder look. The tree is suitable for the Israeli climate, has a diverse, interesting, eye-catching and attractive display, which will beautify every public street and boulevard and every private garden or patio
Israeli oaks – a worthwhile investment
Quercus species are the classic ornamental tree. They are synonymous with luxury, robustness, durability and longevity. They are beautiful trees with sculptural trunks and interesting foliage, are resistant to pests and diseases, only get better with age and are very long-lived. It is with good reason that they are considered the kings of the forest and groves.
The nursery’s vision
We at Ilan Nursery strive to create new standards and promote them in public landscaping. We would like to see regulatory bodies more involved in guiding and enforcing such standards. We feel that the professional level in Israel is still in the development stages and primarily that there is a very high demand for training and guidance from professionals and an insufficient supply of quality training
Trees on city streets – awareness and professionalism
Itay Eshel of Ilan Nursery in an article about professionalism and awareness on the subject of beautiful and high-quality street trees. From the basics of what is planted where, through preparation and the actual planting, to the care and ongoing maintenance. This is intended for readers planting a tree in their own gardens, those responsible for the issue in local authorities, and even for legislators, who with a little awareness could help create a greener and more inviting environment
Grafting and reproducing new cultivars
On the pros and cons of grafting trees. This article identifies in which cases grafting is more appropriate, how best to do it and when another method of propagation should be preferred. It also addresses an important issue in the development and reproduction of new cultivars. Responsibility is a necessity in reproduction like that. This article explains this heavy responsibility, what the dangers are and why the issue should be treated with caution
Trees’ limitations – how to choose the right tree
You want to plant a tree. In a private garden, an urban boulevard or a grove. Is the tree you want to plant there, as beautiful as it may be, the right one? Is it suitable for the intended use? Is it suitable for the region of the country or for that specific location? This article aims to broaden your perspective and provide several important points about what to consider when choosing the right tree
Old street trees with the patchwork method
Old trees have great value as street trees. With them, qualities that only develop after years of growth and establishment are manifested: the mature appearance, the dimensions of the canopy, spectacular flowers etc. They have already gone through the difficulties in adapting and other phenomena that characterize young trees. However, it’s wrong to insist on them. When it is not possible to realize the benefits of the tree and enjoy its full potential, then the right thing to do is give up and replace it.
Evergreens as street trees in Israel
There is a preference in our tiny country to beautify the streets with evergreen trees. This ambition is for those that grow quickly. However, most of those that meet these two criteria (evergreen and fast-growing) are not necessarily the best suited to be street trees. This article addresses the common problems, proposes how to improve and optimize the existing solutions and even offers new solutions, the fruits of the nursery’s cultivation.
Instant culture and Israeli trees
The Talmud tells the story of the scholar Honi HaMe’agel who saw a man planting a carob tree. He expressed astonishment because it would be years before the tree would bear fruit, and it was uncertain whether the planter would live long enough to enjoy it. For a moment, Honi seems to us to be representative of “instant culture” – as a representative of the standard of the twenty-first century who traveled back in time. And that planter is someone we have identified as someone who makes a high-quality, long-term investment
Ornamental tree nursery – on the concept of specialization and focus
If we have extensive growing areas and skilled personnel, then why not expand our practice from ornamental trees to additional nursery products? We believe in the power of specialization and focus. And when it comes to trees, this is even more crucial. A tree lives dozens and hundreds of years. The depth of a nurseryperson’s knowledge of trees should be based on long-term research and observations and on knowledge accumulated over long periods of time