Jernny's Garden...Directory of names of
Landscaping trees and shrubs with images and gardening descriptions
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| Abelia x grandiflora 'Edward Goucher' (Glossy Abelia) |
| Abelia x grandiflora 'Francis Mason' (Golden Abelia) |
| Abelia mosanensis (Hardy Abelia) |
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Abutilon 'Marion Stewart' (Flowering Maple) |
| Acer palmatum Atropurpureum (Japanese Red Maple) |
| Acer rubrum (Red Maple) |
| Albizia julibrissin (Silk Tree, Mimosa Tree, Pink Siris) |
| Aphelandra squarrosa (Zebra Plant) |
| Anisacanthus quadrifidus var. wrightii (Flame Acanthus, Hummingbird Bush, Muicle, Wright Anisacanth) |
| Aralia elata 'Aureovariegatea' (Variegated Japanese Angelica Tree) |
| Araucaria heterophylla (Star Pine, Norfolk Island Pine, Australian Pine) |
| Asterogyne martiana (Pata de Gallo) |
| Atropa belladonna (Devil's Cherry, Deadly Nightshade, Belladonna) |
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Balaria cristata (Philippine Violet Shrub, Balaria Polytricha) |
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Banana Musa acuminate 'Zebrina' (Variegated Blood Banana, Musa Sumatrana 'Rojo', Red Banana Tree) |
| Bauhinia galpinii (Orchid Tree, Pride of De Kaap, Bauhinia punctata, Nasturtium Bauhinia) |
| Bauhinia Monarda (Pink Orchid Tree) |
| Bauhinia purpurea (Purple Orchid Tree)...Fabaceae Origin: Native to South China, India and South-Eastern Asia Light: Full Sun Height: 25-30' Blooms: Very showy, fragrant 5-petaled purple orchid-like flowers from Spring to Fall Foliage: Bard, blusih-green, rounded, bi-lobed Soil: Well-drained, sandy Comments: An exotic perennial medium-sized deciduous tree that bears beautiful longlasting fragrant 5-petaled purple orchid-like blooms in the Fall. The tree is loaded with these gorgeous looking flowers just before the leaves fall off. Has long seedpods with about 16 seeds in each pod. Adds a tropical flair to the landscaping garden. A low-maintenance specimen tree for the garden. |
| Bauhinia variegata var candida (White Orchid Tree, White Mountain Ebony, White Butterfly Tree, Bauhinia candida, Bauhinia variegata var. alboflava) |
| Bauhinia yunnanensis (Yunnan Bauhinia) |
| Beaucarnea recurvata (Beaucarnea tuberculata, Nolina recurvata, Nolina tuberculata, Ponytail Palm, Bottle Palm, Monja, Palma culona) |
| Breynia disticha (Snow on the Mountain, Snow Bush, Snowball bush, Sweet Pea Bush, Breynia nivosa, Phyllanthus nivosus) |
| Butia capitata (Pindo Palm, Jelly Palm, Wine Palm) |
| Buddleja davidii 'Black Knight' (Butterfly Bush) |
| Caesalpinia gilliesii (Yellow Bird of Paradise, Mexican Bird of Paradise) |
| Caesalpinia pulcherrima (Red Bird of Paradise, Dwarf Poinciana, Flamboyan-de-jardin, Mexican Red Bird of Paradise, Peacock Flower, Poinciana pulcherrima, Pride of Barbados) |
| Callicarpa americana (American Beautyberry, Beautyberry, French Mulberry) |
| Calycanthus floridus (Carolina Allspice, Bubby Bush, Strawberry Shrub, Sweet Betsy, Sweet Shrub, Calycanthus sterilis) |
| Calycanthus praecox (Chimonanthus praecox, Chimonanthus fragrans, Meratia praecox, Japanese Allspice, Winter Sweet) |
| Callistemon rigidus (Bottlebrush Tree) |
| Cananga odorata (Ylang ylang, Ilang Ilang, Perfume Tree) |
| Cassia Senna didymotyra (Peanut Butter Cassia, Popcorn Cassia) |
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Catalpa bignoniodes (Southern Catalpa, Fish Bait, Indian Bean Tree, Catawba) |
| Ceanothus americanus (New Jersey Tea, Ceanote, Mountainsweet, Sackelblume, Redroot, Wild Snowball)...Family: Rhamnaceae Light: Full sun, sheltered sun Blooms: White, in Summer, followed by seeds in late Summer. Height: 2-3' Spacing: 3' Soil: Not picky, can tolerate sandy, loamy, well-drained, poor soil, in dry or moist areas. Uses: Wall plants, woodland setting, sunny edge, gravelly banks. Propagation: Seeds (Sow directly ASAP in Spring),semi-ripe cuttings (taken in July/August), mature wood cuttings (taken in October) Comments: Ceanothus americanus is a fast-growing semi-evergreen deciduous shrub. It is a nitrogen fixer; plant in a permanent sheltered location while young as it disliked its roots being disturbed. Prune plant in Spring on pencil-sized woods only. This perennial shrub produces lovely blossoms during second year of growth from seeds. Mulch well and protect from the cold winter. New Jersey Tea is a butterfly and hummingbird attractant and is a very useful medicinal plant. Dried leaves have been used to brew a stimulating and refreshing tea for treating snake bites and whooping cough.. Alkaloids are present in the roots and have been used to treat high blood pressure. North American Indians have used this as a traditional medicine for treating fever and other illnesses; the females used the lather-rich flowers as a pre-marrital body wash. Dye have been extracted from different parts of the plants. USDA Zones: 6-9 |
| Cercis canadensus (Canadian Redbud, Eastern Redbud, Judus Tree) |
| Cercis siliquastrum (Judas tree)...Light: Sun/part shade Height: 30' Spacing: 30' Blooms: Long-lasting, cerise pink, pea-like in Spring Foliage: 4" long, deciduous, medium green, heart-shaped, pointed at the tips; turns gold in the Fall. Soil: Slightly acidic, sandy with clay added Water: dry-moist. Uses: Landscaping Comments: Cercis siliquastrum is a beautiful multi-stemmed tree with a spreading habit. This perennial tree produces showy pink flowers borne on bare branches in Spring. It is low maintenance and is drought, heat and deer tolerant. Fertilize tree yearly during growth period when well established. |
| Cestrum elegans var. smithii (Jasmine smithii) |
| Chimonanthus praecox (Wintersweet)...Part-full sun Height: 10-15' Spacing: 6-8' Blooms: Transparent, 1" long x 1"wide with sulphur-yellow outer petals and purple and brown stained inner whorl. Foliage: Soil: Lime-rich, well-drained. Comments: Plant next to a wall. |
| Chionanthus virginicus (Fringe Tree, Grancy Graybeard, Old Man's Beard) |
| Chorisia speciosa (Ceiba del brasil, Ceiba speciosa, Floss Silk Tree, Silk Floss Tree, Kapok)...Origin: Native to Brazil. Family: Light: Full sun Height: >40' Spacing: 30-40' 'Blooms: Pink with red striations on petals and white throat, lily-like flowers, in mid-Fall and possibly Spring Foliage: Deciduous, green Fruits: Pear-shaped with silky floss on seeds. Soil: Well-drained Water: Regular Uses: Shade garden, specimen, landscaping Propagation: Seeds Caution: Plant is spiney, use gloves Comments: Chorisia speciosa is a beautiful shade tree with a medium growth rate. This perennial tree has prominent large spikes on both the limbs and trunk; however the spike nearest to the ground will fall off as the tree matures. Spikes on young trees can be easily removed. The blossoms of Silk Floss Tree are huge and lovely which will age to avocado-shaped fruits in the Winter; When ripe, the fruit will explode and deisperse teh brown seeds inside them. . is carefree and low maintenance. It is pest resistant. Kapok tree does not require pruning. Give it plenty of room to spread and it'll be happy. Ceiba del brasil is hardy and can tolerate temperature as low as 20 degrees F. USDA Zone: 9-10 |
| Clerodendrum Bungei (Rose Glory Bower, Mexican Hydrangea, Mexicali Rose, Cashmere Bouquet, Bridal Bouquet) |
| Clerodendrum bungei 'Pink Diamond' (Variegated Glory Bower) |
| Clerodendrum trichotomum (Harlequin Glory Bower)...An excellent butterfly plant. |
| Clerodendrum trichotomum 'Variegatum' (Harlequin Glory Bower, Variegated Glory Bower)...An excellent butterfly plant. |
| Clerodendrum Ugandense (Blue Glory Bower, Butterfly Cleorodendrum) |
| Cordyline terminalis (Ti Plant, Good Luck Tree) |
| Corylus avellana 'Contorta' (Harry Lauder's Walking Stick, Corkscrew Hazel) |
| Crytostachys (Lipstick Palm) |
| Cupressus glabra 'Carolina Sapphire' (Arizonia Cypress, Smooth Cypress, Smooth-barked Arizona Cypress) |
| Cyrilla arida (Littleaf Titi) |
| Dactylifera phoenix (Edible Date Palm, True Date Palm) |
| Delonix regia (Royal Poinciana) |
| Dichrostachys cinerea (Kalahari Christmas tree, Marabou Tohorn, Princess Earrings, Sickle Bush, Cailliea glomerata, Dichrostachys nutans) |
| Diervilla lonicera 'Copper' (Dwarf Bush Honeysuckle, Life-of-Man, Northern Bush Honeysuckle) |
| Duranta erecta (Golden Dewdrop, Sky Flower, Pigeon Berry, Brazilian Skyflower) |
| Duranta erecta 'Gold Mound' (Golden Dewdrop, Sky Flower, Pigeon Berry, Brazilian Skyflower) |
| Duranta repens 'Golden Edge' (Gold Edge Sky Flower) |
| Edgeworthia chrysantha (Paper Bush)... Origin: China Family: Thymelaeaceae Light: Part shade Height: 7' Width: 7' Blooms: Attractive, nodding, very fragrant, tubular, 2-inch cluster of tiny bright yellow to creamy-white densely packed florets on globuse heads, appearinng on bare stems in Winter, followed by purplish-green drupes of berries. Foliage: Long, ovate, pointed, beautiful silvery with bluish undertones when young, turns yellow in the Fall. Soil: Well-drained, moist, humus-rich. Water: Regular Propagation: Seeds, layering, mature stem cuttings Uses: Back of the border, specimen. Comments: Edgeworthia chrysantha or Paper Bush is a very unusual bush related to the Daphne. This heavily wooded shrub looks great in the landscaping garden during blooming season in Winter when the garden is bare. From a great distance, the ultra fragrance of its beautiful blossoms can't be beat, lasting for as long as a month with a scent spicier than Gardenia. In Spring, the new leaves are very attractive. Provide protection from frost. Paper Bush makes a superb year-round specimen plant for the landscaping garden. It is easy to grow and has pliable stems that can be easily tied in knots. It is propularly used by the Chinese to make high-end paper products in China. Edgeworthia chrysantha is names after Michael Pakenham Edgeworth (1812-1881), a famous plant collector. USDA zones: 7-10 |
| Erythrina variegata (Tropical Coral Tree) |
| Euonymus japonica 'Microphyllus Aureovariegatus' (Box Leaf Euonymus) |
| Fatsia japonica (Paper Japanese Aralia)...Light: Sun-part shade/part shade/full shade Height: 5-8' Spacing: 3-10' Blooms: White, clusters in the Fall, followed by black fruits. Foliage: Large, evergreen, hand-shaped, glossy. Soil: Well-drained Water: Regular Uses: Borders, beddings, masses, foundation, accent, container, houseplant. Comments: Easy to grow upright shrubby plants. Provide a bold tropical look to landscape. USDA Zones: 7-10 |
| Forsythia x intermedia 'Golden Times' (Variegated Forsythia)...Light: Full sun-part shade Height: 6-8' Width: 6-8' Blooms: Golden yellow trumpet-shaped, in Spring Foliage: Lovely green and gold variegation turns purple tones in tehhFall. Uses: Specimen, landscaping, border Comments: Gorgeous upright arching shrub that grows well in most soil types. Provide sufficient room for it to mature. Hand-pruned for shape and size. Produces capsule fruits. A striking shrub for the landscape. USDA Zones: 5-8 |
| Forsythia Kumson (Forsythia) |
| Forsythia Variegated...Light: Part shade Height: 6-8' Blooms: Showy, profuse, yellow trumpets, in Spring Foliage: Gorgeous vriegation, dark green with yellow veins, slightly tooth-edged. Uses: Cut flower arrangaements, understory shrub USDA Zones: 5-9 |
| Fucsia surtida (Fuchsia) |
| Gingko Biloba (Maidenhair Tree, Baiguo, Yajiao, Gongsunsho, Yinxing, The Sacred Tree) |
| Helwingia chinensis (Helwingia)... Origin: Western China, Japan Family: Helwingiaceae Decne Light: Full sun/sun-part shade Height: 4-6' Spacing: 4-6' Blooms: Inconspicuous, green, borne on the midrib of leaves in late Spring Foliage: Deciduous Soil: Well-drained, keep moist consistently. Water: Abundant Uses: Shade garden, woodland setting Propagation: Softwood cuttings (plant in July/August) Comments: Helwingia chinensis or Helwingia is a herbal understory shrub The leaves and bark of this shrub has been used in the treatment of skin inflammation. USDA zones: 7-9 |
| Heptacodium jasminoides (Seven Sons Flower, Seven Sons Tree) |
| Hydrangea macrophylla 'Endless Summer' (French Hydrangea, Big-leaf Hydrangea, Mophead) |
| Hydrangea quercifolia 'Bartram' (Oakleaf Hydrangea) |
| Hydrangea macrophylla Variegated (Variegated Hydrangea)...Light: Part shade Height: 6' Width: 6' Blooms: Round, clusters, pinkish-white lacecap, in Summer Foliage: Deciduous,handsome, green with white margins. Soil: Rich, well-drained, medium wet. Uses: Borders, mass plantings, accent, shade garden. Comments: Beautiful fast growing shrub with striking foliage. Prune back to the ground yearly to promoted branching and new growth. |
| Ipomoea Carnea (Bush Morning Glory, Morning Glory Tree, Badoh Negro, Borrachero, Matacabra, Ipomoea fistulosa, Ipomoea carnea subsp. fistulosa) |
| Ixora 'Maui' (Ixora) |
| Jaracanda mimosifolia (Brazilian Rose Wood, Green Ebony, Jacaranda chelonia, Jacaranda ovalfolia)..Family: Bignoniaceae .Light: Full sun Height: >40' Spacing: >40' Blooms: Purple, terminal, tubular, from late Winter-late Spring followed by brown flat, disc-shaped seedpods when ripe. Foliage: Composed of many fine ferny leaflets, deciduous. Soil: Well-drianed, keep moist Water: Abundant Fertilizer: Liquid food bi-weekly during growing season Uses: Specimen,ornamental, landscaping, container. Propagation: Seeds (Soak overnight and sow directly in the Fall), woody stem cuttings Comments: A spectacular deciduous flowering shade tree for Spring. A self-seeding tree that is fast growing and requires little maintenance. Provide mulch to help retain moisture in soil. Protect from strong winds. Plant stays small if grown in a container and pruned to size. USDA Zones: 9-11 |
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Jatropha curcas (Psychic Nut)...Origin: Native to Central America Family: Euphorbiaceae Light: Height: 12 ' Blooms: Pink Foliage: Green, deciduous Fruits: Yellow, round capsules, segmented with seeds inside. Soil: Perferably alkaline but will grow in types of soil. Water: Minimal Caution: The sap can cause skin irritation. Seeds are poisonous. Uses: Biodiesel, candle-making, soap, cosmetics, decoration, fencing, hedge. Propagation: Stem cuttings, seeds Comments: Jatropha curcas or Psychic Nut is a fast-growing tropical and subtoprical deciduous bush that bears male and female inflorescence at matturity. It has a life span as long as 50 years, is hardy and does not need much fertilization. Psychic Nut yields a much higher biofuel yield than corn, soya or other biofuel crops. Jatropha curcas is pest resistant and can tolerate drought for up to 3 consecutive years, however the leaves will drop. This medicinal plant can be grown in any type of soil and is an excellent plant for countering soil erosion and pollution as it absorbs carbon dioxide. The leave drops are rich in nitrogen. The raw leaves are used in the making of dye, treat piles and clean and treat dental problems. The seeds contain non-edible Jatropha oil and is used in the production of soap and candles and as feedstock for biodiesel production; the Chinese used the oil as a varnish. The latex has anti-cancer properties. The seeds have been used as a remedy for piles or constipation while the leaves can be boiled and used as a remedy to treat fever and malaria. When crushed, the seeds yeild 40 percent oil content that can power a standard diesel engine while the residue can be processed into biomass to power electricity plants. Psychic Nut is a very useful plant and is grown on a large scale in India, potentially the ideal biofuel crop, an alternative to fossil fuels. Cultivation of Jatropha curcas is also increasing in cultavation in Indonesia and Africa. |
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Justicia Carnea 'Huntington Pink' (Brazilian Plume Flower) |
| Kalmia latifolia 'Freckles' (Calico Bush, Mountain Laurel) |
| Kerria japonica (Japanese Rose, Easter Rose, Japanese Kerria) |
| Koelruteria paniculata (Golden Rain Tree, Panacled Golden Raintree, Koelruteria elegans) |
| Koelruteria paniculata 'Nana' (Dwarf Golden Rain Tree)... Origin: Native to China and Japan. Family: Sapindaceae Blooms: Yellow panacles, clusters. Comments: Koelruteria paniculata 'Nana' is a rare dwarf rom of the Golden Rain Tree. This decidous tree bears clusters of yellow pancles that attracts many bees and butterflies. A nice ornamental shrub that provides lovely Fall color in the landscape. |
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Kolkwitzia amabilis (Beauty Bush)...ight: Full sun Height: 8' Spacing: 8' Blooms: Pink, scented |
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Laburnum anagyroides (Golden Chain Tree) |
| Lagerstroemia indica 'Sarah's Favorite' (Japanese Crepe Myrtle 'Sarah's Favorite', Crape Myrtle) |
| Lagerstroemia indica 'Rosea' (Pink Crepe Myrtle, Crape Myrtle) |
| Lantana Camara (Lantana) |
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Lavatera cachemeriana (Kashmir Mallow, Tree Mallow, Lavatera)...Light: Full sun Height: 6' Spacing: 3' Blooms: Long blooming, deep pink, funnel-shaped, single, from mid-Summer to Fall. Foliage: Deep green, fuzzy-textured, ivy-shaped Uses: Borders, beddings, containers, accent, floral arrangements Soil: Well-drained, moist Propagation: Seeds Comments: Lavatera cachemeriana is an attractive perennial bush with a medium growth rate. It sometimes self-sow. This shrub die back in Winter; prune to ground in Spring. |
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Leucaena leucocephala (Leucaena, Lead Tree, White Tamarind) |
| Ligustrum japonicum 'Texanum' (Waxleaf Privet, Japanese Privet) |
| Lupinus arboreus (Tree Lupin)...Family: Fabaceae Height: about 9' Blooms: Spikes of pale yellow, pea-like, from October-May. Foliage: Grayish-green divided into 5-11 leaflets, has hair underneath. Comments: Soft-wooed hairy perennial shrub that thrives well on sand dunes and are commonly found on roadsides andriverbeds. A sel-seedeg nitrogen-fixing plant from exploding seedpods. |
| Magnolia grandiflora (Southern Magnolia) |
| Mahonia japonica (Japanese Mahonia)...Origin: Native to Korea, Japan Light: Part shade/light shade Height: 6-10' Spacing: 3-6' Blooms: Fragrant, pendulous, loose racemes, 4-8:" long, pale yellow on spikes, in late Winter/ early Spring Foliage: Terminal, dark green, like holly, pinnately compound with 13-19 leaflets, 1-1.5' long, oblong-ovate, very stiff. Fruits: Long cascades of bluish-black drupes in late Srping. Soil: Rich, acidic, well-drained, keep moist. Uses: Understory plant, specimen. Propagation: Seeds (Sow ASAP), cuttings. Caution: Plant is spiney - wear gloves Comments: Beautiful upright shrub that flowers in Winter. This plant attracts many birds. USDA Zones: 6-8 |
| Manihot carthaginensis (Tapioca Tree, Cassava, Manioc, Yuca) |
| Melia azedarach L. (Chinaberry Tree, Bead Tree, Indian Lilac, Lelah, Persian Lilac, Pride of India, Sichuan Pagoda Tree, Soapberry Tree, Umbrella Tree, White Cedar, Melia zaedarach var. umbraculifera) |
| Moringa oleifera (Drumstick Tree, Horseradish Tree, Ben Oil Tree)...Full sun Height: 15'-20' Spacing: 8'-10' Blooms: fragrant, white A popular vegetable tree found growing in India which has many uses. It bears edible fruits 1to 4' L x 7" W with about 20 embedded seeds (the flesh inside the seed is commonly used for cooking especially in vegetable curries and from my personal experience, they taste delicious). Fruits should be eaten before the seeds hardens or it will loose its sweetness. Foliage rich in Vitamin A, C and potassium are used as greens in salads and pickles. The seeds are used to purify water and also eaten as peanuts. Its uses are endless. Several known cultivars, 'Bombay' being the best with curly shaped fruit. Easily grown in poor sandy soil. Drought tolerant. Zones: 10-11. |
| Musella lasiocarpa (Yellow Chinese Banana, Golden Yellow) |
| Musa velutina (Pink Fruiting Banana) |
| Nandina domestica (Heavenly Bamboo Nandina) |
| Nandina domestica 'Fire Power' (Dwarf Nandina, Dwarf Heavenly Bamboo Nandina 'Fire Power, Nandina) |
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Odontonema strictum (Firespike, Scarlet Flame, Cardinal Guard) |
| Oxydendron arboreum (Lily of the Valley Tree, Sorrel Tree, Sourwood, Oxydendron arboreum) |
| Paulownia tomentosa (Chinese Empress Tree, Empress Tree, Foxglove Tree, Karri Tree, Princess Tree, Royal PaulowniaCrinum JC Harvey) |
| Pentas lanceolota (Pentas, Egyptian Star Cluster, Eqyptian Flower) |
| Phoenix dactylifera 'Medjool' (Medjool Date Palm) |
| Physocarpus Opulifolius (Common Ninebark, Eastern Ninebark) |
| Philadelphus Coronarius (Mock Orange) |
| Philodendron 'Xanadu' (Philodendron ) |
| Pittosporum tobira (Japanese Mock Orange) |
| Pittosporum tobira 'Variegata' (Australian Laurel 'Variegata', Variegated Japanese Pittosporum, Japanese Cheesewood, Japanese Mock Orange) |
| Platanus acerifolia (London Planetree) |
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Plumbago Auriculata (Blue Plumbago, Cape Leadwort) |
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Plumbago Auriculata 'Alba' (White Plumbago, Cape Leadwort) ...Tropical perennial shrub Sun-part shade Height: 4-6' Spacing: 2-3' Bloom: White, cascading, repeated blooms. Drought tolerant.. Trim to maintain shape. Looks great with Blue Plumbago Propagation: Rootball division, semi-hardwood cuttings |
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Plumeria rubra 'Nebel's Gold' (Plumeria, Frangipani, Nosegay) |
| Plumeria rubra 'Yellow Jack' (Plumeria, Frangipani, Nosegay, Temple Tree, West Indian Jasmine) |
| Plumeria rubra 'Teresa Wilder' (Plumeria, Frangipani, Nosegay) |
| Plumeria rubra 'Thailand Red' (Plumeria, Frangipani, Nosegay) |
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Pseuderanthemum laxiflorum (Shooting Stars, Dazzler, Star Flower, Purple False Eranthemum) |
| Rhapidophyllum hystrix (Needle Palm, Raptor Palm, Porcupine) |
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Podocarpus macrophylla (Yew Plum Pine) |
| Pyracantha coccinea lalandi (Scarlet Firethorn) |
| Pyracantha 'Mohave' (Firethorn) |
| Radermachera sinica (China Doll, Emerald Tree, Serpent Tree) |
| Sabal bermudana (Bermudana Fan Palm) |
| Sabal minor var. Louisiana (Bluestem Dwarf Palmetto, Dwarf Palmetto, Louisiana Palmetto, Blue Palm) |
| Saccharum officinarum L. (Sugar Cane, Noble Cane) |
| Salix caprea (French Pink Pussy Willow) |
| Salix sachhalinensis (Fantail Willow Shrub)...Sun Height: 10-15' Spacing: 10-15' Blooms: red buds mature to soft yellow catkins on red stem Uses: Specimen, landscaping, cut floral arrangements Comments: Salix sachhalinensis is an attractive perennial shrub with a rapid growth rate. The stems are red, flat and twisted. It is very ornamental when it is in bloom. |
| Sambucus canadensis 'Aurea' (Aurea American Elder, Golden Elder, Yellow-leaved American Elder) |
| Sambucus nigra 'Eva' (Black Elder, Black Lace, Bourtree, Elderbery, European Elder) |
| Sanchezia speciosa (Sanchezia, Gold vein Plant) |
| Sapium sebiferum (Candleberry Tree, Chicken Tree, Chinese Tallow, Florida Aspen, Popcorn-tree, Croton sebiferum, Triadica sebifera) |
| Schefflera arboricola (Dwarf Schefflera, Dwarf Umbrella Plant, Hawaian Elf, Hawaian Umbrella Tree, Arboricola tree) |
| Schefflera arboricola 'Trinette' (Dwarf Schefflera, Dwarf Umbrella Plant, Hawaian Elf, Hawaian Umbrella Tree, Arboricola tree, Hawaian schefflera) |
| Schinus terebinthifolius (American pepper, Aroeira, Aroeira salsa, Brazilian Pepper Tree, California peppertree, Christmasberry, Escobilla, Florida Holly, Mastic tree, Mollie, Peruvian mastic tree, Peruvian Pepper tree) |
| Senecio petasitis (California Geranium, Velvet Groundsel, Cineraria petasitis, Roldana petasitis)...Origin: Native to Mexico Light: Full sun/light shade Height: 6-10' Width: 6-8' Blooms: Bright yellow Foliage: Evergreen, fuzzy-textured Soil: Well-drained Water: Regular Fertilizer: Every 3-4 months a year with Slow Release Uses: Specimen, landscaping Propagation: Seeds, cuttings Caution: Plant may cause skin allergy, weat gloves. Comments: Senecio petasitis is a round-shaped evergreen shrub with purplish-tinged large round leaves. The beautiful flowers attract many birds and butterflies. This shrub provides Winter interest as the red buds opens to attractive bright yellow flowers. Prune to ground after bloom. |
| Senna alata (Candlebush Guajava, Candlestick, Candelabra, Candle Bush, Candle Plant, Candle Tree, Empress Candle Plant, Ringworm Tree) |
| Senna bicapsularis (Butterfly Bush, Butterfly Cassia, Cassia bicapsularis, Christmas Senna, Golden Shower, Winter Cassia, Yellow Candle Wood) |
| Sesbania punicea (Black Acacia, Brazilian Glory Pea, Coffee Weed, False Poinciana, Purple Sesbane, Rattlebox, Red Sesbania, Scarlet Wisteria, Seine Bean, Daubentonia punicea, Daubentonia tripeti, Sesbania tripetii) |
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Sorbaria sorbifolia 'Sem' (Zhu Mei Shu, Chinese Sobaria) |
| Spirea japonica 'Shirobana' (Spirea 3-in-1) |
| Symphoricarpus albus (Common Snowberry, Waxberry, White Coralberry, Symphoricarpus racemosus, Symphoricarpus rivularis, Viburnum album)...Family: Caprifoliaceae Origin: Native from Nova Scotia to southern Alaska, throughout half of Northern United States. Light: Full sun/ medium shade Blooms: Terminal, 5-lobed corolla, pink and white, bell-shaped, from early May tolate July Foliage: Papery, opposite, short-stalked, round to oblong-elliptic with lobbed margins, waxy-toothed. Fruits: White, spongy, berry-like drupes, loved by birds Soil: Well-drained, limestone-rich, moist, (pH: 6.0-7.8, mildly acidic- mildly alkaline) Comments: It is an ornamental deciduous shrub that attracts birds. Popularly used by the native Americans for the treatment of gonorrhea, sore eyes and as a diruretic. Opposite branching twigs. Young stems are yeloow-gray while older stems are tan to grayish-brown and scaly, spliting lengthwise. |
| Syringa meyeri 'Palibin' (Meyer Lilac) |
| Syringa vulgaris 'Primrose' (French Lilac, Common Lilac) |
| Tabebuia chrysotricha (Golden trumpet Tree, Yellow Trumpet Tree, Yellow Ipe ) |
| Talipariti tiliaceum 'Albo-variegatus' (Cottontree, Hibiscus Tilliaceus, Mahoe, Sea Hibiscus, Variegated Beach Hibiscus) |
| Tetrapanax papyrifer (Rice-paper Tree, Chinese Rice-paper Plant, Tung-tsui, Aralia papyrifera, Fatsia papyrifera, Tetrapanax papyriferus) |
| Tibouchana grandiflora (Giant Tibouchina)...Light: Part shade Height: 5-6' Width: 4-5' Blooms: Spectacular, dark purple, small, on lartge panicles, at tips of branches, from late Summer to Fall Foliage: Furry, dull green, ovate Soil: Well-drained, moist Comments: Trim hard in Witner for a more lush growth next season. Giant Tibouchina is a superb speciment plant for the landscaping garden. |
| Trachycarpus fortunei (Chinese Windmill Palm, Chusan Palm ) |
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Tecoma stans 'Gold Star' (Gold Star Esperanza, Yellow elder, Ginger-Thomas, Trumpet Bush) |
| Veitchia merrillii (Adonidia merrillii, Christmas Palm, Manila Palm, Palm Nuan) |
| Viburnum dentatum (Arrowwood, Roughish Arrowwood, Southern Viburnum, Viburnum dentatum var. dentatrum, Viburnum dentatum var. lucidum, Viburnum dentatum var. pubescens) |
| Viburnum picatum var. tomentosum 'Newport' (Japanese Snowball Bush, Doublefile Viburnum, Newzam, Nanum Newport) |
| Viburnum suspensum (Sandanqwa Viburnum, Sandanqua Viburnum) |
| Viburnum tinus L. (Laurustinus)...Origin: Native to sub-tropical Eurasia, Malaysia and North America Light: Sun-part shade Height: 10-12' Spacing: 10-12' Blooms: Fragrant, showy clusters of flat flowerheads, pink buds open to white , from December-February, followed by dark bluish-black fruit. Foliage: Water: Soil: Propagation: Seeds (Sow directly in Spring) Comments: A beautiful evergreen shrub with a dense growing habit. USDA Zones: 8-10 |
| Vitex agnus-castus (Chaste tree, Hemp Tree, Pink Vitex, Monk's Pepper)...Origin: Native to western Asia and southern Europe Family: Verbenaceae (Verbena) Light: Full sun--part shade, followed by 4-seeded fleshy fruits Height: 10-20' Space: 10-20' Blooms: Showy, fragrant, cluster, pink, in Summer Foliage: Aromatic, 3-4" across, grayish-green to dark green on top, lighter green underneath, with 5-7 divided, fingerslike leaflets, esembles Cannahis Seeds: Peppercorn-like, 4-seeded Soil: Well-drained, moderate-moist drought tolerant when established. Uses: Specimen, landscaping, contianers Propagation: Seeds (Sow in Spring and the Fall), cuttings. Comments: Vitex agnus-castus is a strikingly beautiful multi-stemmed shrub with a spreading habit. It looks very much like the butterfly bush when in bloom and is low maintenance and carefree. This shrub does not look too pleasing to the eye in Spring as the leaves only appear in late Spring or early Summer. Chaste tree is a magnet for bees and hummingbirds and it is has many uses. In ancient times, Athenian females have used this as a sexual suppressant, to remain chaste while worshipping the Greek Goddess of harvests, hense the name, Chaste Tree. Also have been useful in treating female problems. Southern European monks have brewed the leaves as a tea to lower their libido, hence the name Monk's Pepper. Provide shelter from strong winds and prune to size in Winter. The seeds have been used as a seasoning; the seed extract have been used as an insect repellent against mosquitoes, fleas, ticks and biting flies, lsting for at least six hours. The leaves have medicinal properties in them. USDA Zones: 6-10 |
| Washingtonia robusta (Skyduster, Mexican Fan Palm ) |
| Weigela 'Carnaval' (Weigela, Carnival, Courtalor) |
| Weigela Florida French Lace 'Brigela' (Variegated Weigela) |
| Weigela Florida 'Wine & Roses' (Alexandra, Old-fashioned Weigela) |
| Weigela 'Variegata' (Variegated Cardinal Shrub) |
| Zamia furfuracea (Cardboard Palm) |