If you live in an area where it is very cold in winter and very hot in summer, finding plants that are really able to withstand the weather can be a bit tricky. That is why we are going to help you find the species that interest you the most.
We have prepared for you a list of the best plants for extreme climates. Those with which you can enjoy having a garden or patio full of life.
Maple palmate
El japanese maple It is a deciduous tree that reaches a maximum height of 8 meters. It is very attractive, both for its size and, above all, for its leaves that turn orange or reddish colors during the fall before falling. It is a plant that must be planted in semi-shade, in acid soils (pH 4 to 6) and that must be watered frequently in summer using rainwater or without lime.
It resists without problems the frosts of up to -18ºC and heat it up to 30ºC.
Boxwood
El buoy is an evergreen shrub that grows to a maximum height of 5 metersalthough normally it can be pruned by keeping it at 1m. It can be used both for potting and in the garden, where it can form very interesting low or medium hedges.
We will place it in full sun and water it little, every 2-3 days. For the rest, we have to know that it resists frosts down to -7ºC.
reheat
Known as Soap holder from China o Tree of the lanterns, it is a deciduous tree that reaches a height of 10 to 12 meterswith a rather thin trunk about 30-40cm thick. Gives excellent shade, and produces very decorative yellow flowers.
Place it in your garden and water it two or three times a week and you will enjoy a species that it is able to withstand frosts down to -12ºC.
nerium oleander
La oleander is an evergreen shrub that reaches a height of 2-3 meters. It is ideal for forming low hedges or as an isolated specimen. A lover of the sun, it is able to withstand short periods of drought once acclimatized in the ground, although it will need two irrigations a week, especially in summer.
It is able to withstand frost, being the most resistant variety ‘Little Red’, which supports up to -12ºC.
Rosebush
El rosebush it is a much loved shrub. It can reach a height of about 30 centimeters to 4-5 metersdepending on the variety. They need a lot of sun and water, especially in summer. In addition, they tolerate pruning very well; in fact, withered flowers have to be cut off and their height lowered in winter to keep them healthy.
For the rest, they resist frosts of up to -8ºC.
Parthenocissus tricuspidata
Known as virgin vine, is a deciduous climber that reaches a height of up to 10 meters. It does not need support to climb, and it can be in both full sun and shade. During the fall, its leaves turn a deep red color before falling.
It should be watered every 3 days in summer and more widely the rest of the year. It resists frosts down to -15ºC.
Philadelphus coroner
Known as Celinda or Celindo, it is a deciduous shrub that reaches a height of 2 to 3 meters. It produces very fragrant white flowers during spring, and the most interesting thing is that it can be had both in full sun and in semi-shade. With 2-3 waterings a week in summer and another 4-5 a week the rest of the year, you can show off your garden, for sure .
It resists without problems the frosts of up to -10ºC.
pyracantha
Pyracantha is a genus of evergreen shrubs that reach a height between 4 and 6 meters. Although they have thorns, they also produce very pretty white, red, orange or yellow flowers in spring. Like the rose bush, it needs a sunny exposure and frequent waterings: every 2-3 days in summer and every 6-7 days the rest of the year.
Resists frost up to -9ºC.
Wisteria
Known as wisteria or feather flower, this deciduous climber reaches a maximum height of 15 meters. It produces purple, mauve or white flowers that are grouped in large hanging clusters during the spring. It likes the sun although it can be in semi-shade, and frequent waterings, especially during the hottest season.
It must be planted in soils or substrates with low pH, between 4 and 6, and use water without lime to irrigate. Resists frost down to -18ºC.
And now the million dollar question: Which of these plants for extreme climates did you like the most? If you know of others, do not hesitate to tell us .
We hope this list has helped you find the species that best suits your garden, patio or terrace. Because intense cold or extreme heat does not have to be a problem to enjoy the vegetable kingdom, and if you have one Weather Station even less .
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