Jernny's Garden...Directory of names of
Landscaping trees and shrubs growing in
Jenny's Garden wwith 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) |
| Abeliophyllum distichum roseum (Pink Forsythia)...Origin: Native of Korea Light: Full sun Height: Can reach 5' Width: 4' Blooms: Slightly fragrant, pink, in Spring Foliage: Slightly fragrant, deciduous, medium green Soil: Well-drained, not picky about soil type Water: Regular Propagation: Uses: Hedges, screens, borders, fences Comments: Abeliophyllum distichum roseum is a rare perennial shrub with a rapid growth rate. In Spring it produces beautiful pink flowers on arching bare stems followed by green leaves. Pink Forsythia is easily propagated from cuttings and grown in the sunny border or screens. Mass plant for a gorgeous living fence or hedge. Trim Abeliophyllum distichum roseum after flowering season is over to promote abundant blooms next seasoning and also for desired shape and size. This is an eye-catching tree. USDA Zones: 5-8 |
| Abroma angusta (Devil's Cotton, Indian hemp)...Origin: Native of India and southeast Asia Family: Sterculiaceae Light: Full sun Height: 6-7' Blooms: 1-3 together, umbrella-like terminal clusters, deep maroon, hanging from a stalk Summer Foliage: Evergreen, heart-shaped, toothed-edgee, has soft, irritating hair, lower leaves are tri-lobed Fruits: Cotton-like berry capsule with seeds Propagation: Seeds Soil: Well-drained, drought tolerant Water: Low Comments: Abroma angusta or Devil's Cotton or Indian hemp is a large, semi-woody perennial tropical shrub with a spreading growth habit. It has the shape of a pyramid. In its native habitat, it is found growing in open fields and dry areas. The leaves, seeds, bark and roots contain medicinal properties. The leaves have been used in traditional medicine for the treatment of arthritis, edema and rheumatism. The seeds is rich in oil for use in treating blood disorders. Juice of bark sap is used as an oral tonic for treatment of female problems; fibrous bark have been used in making ropes and fishing nets. |
| Abutilon 'Kentish Belle' (Flowering Maple, Indian Mallow, Parlour Maple, Abutilon Megapotamicum) |
| Abutilon (Flowering Maple) |
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Abutilon 'Marion Stewart' (Flowering Maple) |
| Abutilon 'Souvenir de Bonne' (Chinese Bellflower, Flowering Maple)...Family: Malvaceae Light: Sun-part shade/light shade Height: Up to 8' Spacing: 4-6' Blooms: Coral, year round Foliage: Variegated, evergreen, maple-leaf shaped Soil: Well-drained Water: Regular Fertilizer: Well-balanced, every month Uses: Container:, specimen Propagation: Cuttings Comments: Abutilon 'Souvenir de Bonne' is a tropical perennial with attractive variegated foliage that are shaped like maple leaves. The year round ornate coral flowers.are rich in nectar; they are a delight for hummingbirds and butterflies. Chinese Bellflower can be propagated from cuttings. It performs well in the sunny to part shade or light shade landscape. Flowering Maple can also be container grown; keep them trimmed to maintain their shape and size. It is a terrific traffic stopper. USDA Zones: 8-10 |
| Acacia cavenia (Mimosa, Wattle) |
| Acacia cyanophylla (Blue Leaf Wattle, Coojang, Golden Wreath Wattle, Orange Wattle, Port Jackson Willow, Western Australian Golden Wattle) |
| Acacia pinetorum (Pineland Acacia, Pineland Waffle, Sweet Acacia) |
| Acacia saligna (Blue Leaf Wattle, Creeping Wattle, Golden Wreath Wattle, Acacia cyanophylla) |
| Acer leucoderma (Chalk Maple, Acers saccharum var. eucoderme) |
| Acer palmatum Atropurpureum (Japanese Red Maple) |
| Acer rubrum (Red Maple) |
| Acuba japonica 'Variegata' (Gold Dust Plant, Japanese Laurel, Maculata, Punctata, Variegated Japanese Aucuba) |
| Agapetes serpens (Agapetes, Pentapterygium serpens, Thibaudia myrtifolia, Vaccinium serpens) |
| Albizia julibrissin (Silk Tree, Mimosa Tree, Pink Siris) |
| Allamanda schottii (Bush Allamanda, Brownbud, Buttercup Flower, Golden Trumpet, Yellow Bell, Allamanda neriifolia) |
| Allamanda 'Variegata' (Variegated Bush Allamanda) |
| Albizia julibrissin 'Summer Chocolate' (Purple-leaf Mimosa) |
| Aloysia virgata (Incense Bush, Sweet Almond Bush) |
| Amorpha canescens (Lead Plant) |
| Anisacanthus quadrifidus var. wrightii (Flame Acanthus, Hummingbird Bush, Muicle, Wright Anisacanth) |
| Aphelandra squarrosa (Zebra Plant) |
| Aralia elata 'Aureovariegatea' (Variegated Japanese Angelica Tree) |
| Aralia 'Gold Crest' |
| Araucaria heterophylla (Star Pine, Norfolk Island Pine, Australian Pine) |
| Ardisia squamulosa (Ceylon Ardisia, Seashore Ardisia)...Origin: Green Island Family: Myrsioeae Height: 13' Blooms: Yellowish-white, Summer Foliage: Green, ovate, smooth Fruits: Round berries changes color from red to purplish black Comments: Ardisia squamulosa is an ornamental fruit bearing tree with an erect growth habit. It has a purlish red stalk. In summer, yellowish-white flowers appear followed by clusters of red berries which later turn black when ripe. Birds love to feed on the fruits. |
| Aronia arbutifolia (Red Chokeberry, Photinia pyrifolia, Pyrus arbutifolia) |
| Asterogyne martiana (Pata de Gallo) |
| Astroloma foliosum...Origin: Native of Australia Height: Can reach up to 4' Blooms: Floriferous, red, tubular with black and green tip, Fall Foliage: Bright green, needle-like, short Comments: Astroloma foliosum is an ornamental shrub with an erect growth habit. From Fall to early Spring it produces exquisite abundant tubular-shaped red blossoms which have black and green tips. These flowers look very attractive among the bright green needle-like leaves. Astroloma foliosum is an ideal stand alone specimen plant for the landscape. It makes a great conversation piece and is a definate show stopper. |
| Atraphaxis pyrifolia...Origin: Native of Kazakstan Family: Polygonaceae Light: Full sun Height: 8-9' Width: 6-7' Blooms: Yellow, Spring Foliage: Deciduous, green Soil: Well-drained, moist Water: Moderate Uses: Group planting, landscaping Propagation: Seeds Comments: Atraphaxis pyrifolia is an ornamental deciduous shrub. In late Spring it bears beautiful yellow flowers. Atraphaxis pyrifolia is propagated from seeds and performs well in the sunny landscape. Plant them in groups for a dramatic effect. |
| Atropa belladonna (Devil's Cherry, Deadly Nightshade, Belladonna) |
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Balaria cristata (Bluebell Barleria, Philippine Violet Shrub, Balaria Polytricha) |
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Banana Musa acuminate 'Zebrina' (Variegated Blood Banana, Musa Sumatrana 'Rojo', Red Banana Tree) |
| Bartlettina sordida (Bartlettina, Eupatorium macrophyllum) |
| Bauhinia blakeana (Hong Kong Orchid Tree) |
| Bauhinia galpinii (Orchid Tree, Pride of De Kaap, Bauhinia punctata, Nasturtium Bauhinia) |
| Bauhinia hookeri (Boorama, Mountain Ebony, Pegunny, White Bauhinia, Lysiphyllum hookeri)...Origin: North-eastern Australia Family: Caesalpiniaceae Light: Full sun Height: Can reach 8' Spacing: 8-10' Blooms: Large, white with pink edges and red stamens, mid-Summer Foliage: Coppery-red when young, turning to bluish-green when matured, smooth-textured, small Soil: Well-drained, drought tolerant when established Water: Minimal Propagation: Seeds (Nick and soak in warm water before planting) Uses: Specimen, xeriscaping, bonsai Comments: Bauhinia hookeri is a slow growing tropical tree with multi-branched habit. In mid-Summer, this evergreen perennial bears beautiful white blossoms edged in pink and the red stamens look striking against the white petals. Mountain Ebony has lovely smooth bluish-green leaves. Boorama is easily propagated from seeds which have to be nicked and soaked with several changes of warm water. Pegunny is drought tolerant and it makes a great bonsai plant grown in your lovely container; it looks gorgeous as a stand alone specimen plant in the xeriscaping landscape. USDA Hardiness Zones: 9-11 |
| Bauhinia Monandra (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 tomentosa (Yellow Orchid Tree) |
| 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 (Ponytail Palm, Bottle Palm, Monja, Palma culona, Beaucarnea tuberculata, Nolina recurvvata, Nolina tuberculata) |
| Brachychiton populneus (Black Kurrajong, Northern Kurrajong, White-flowered Kurrajong, Brachychiton diversifolius, Poecilodermis populnea, Sterculia diversifolia) |
| Breynia disticha 'Roseo-picta' (Hawaiian Snow Bush, Redleaf Breynia, Snow-on-the-Mountain, Snowball Bush, Sweet Pea Bush , Breynia nivosa, Phyllanthus nivosus) |
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Brunfelsia latifolia (Kiss Me Quick, Yesterday, Today, Tomorrow) |
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Brunfelsia pauciflora (Yesterday, Today, Tomorrow, Brunfelsia calycina, Brunfelsia calycina exima) |
| Brunfehsia magnifica (Yesterday, Today, Tomorrow) |
| Butia capitata (Pindo Palm, Jelly Palm, Wine Palm) |
| Buddleja asiatica (Asian Butterfly Bush, White Butterfly Bush, Winter Lilac, Buddleia asiatica) |
| Buddleja davidii 3-in-1 (3-in-1 Butterfly Bush)...Light: Full sun-part shade Height: 6-9' Blooms: Very fragrant, honey-like scent, lavender, magenta, white, Summer-frost Uses: Privacy border, specimen Comments: Buddleja davidii 3-in-1 is an unusual butterfly bush with a rounded growth habit. From Summer till frost, exotic colorful blossoms appear that are of white, magenta and lavender. These nectar-rich blossoms are a fiesta for butterflies. Buddleja davidii 3-in-1 has long slender arcing branches. It can be propagated from cuttings. Gow it as a specimen plant or mass plant as privacy borders. Buddleja davidii 3-in-1 draws everyone's attention. USDA Zones: 4-9 |
| Buddleja davidii 'Black Knight' (Butterfly Bush) |
| Buddleja davidii 'Pink Delight' (Butterfly Bush, Orange-eye Butterfly Bush, Summer Lilac, Buddleia davidii, Buddleia variabilis, Buddleja variabilis) |
| Buddleja davidii 'Strawberry Lemonade' (Butterfly Bush, Orange-eye Butterfly Bush, Summer Lilac, Buddleia davidii 'Monrell', Buddleia variabilis, Buddleja variabilis) |
| Caesalpinia gilliesii (Yellow Bird of Paradise, Mexican Bird of Paradise, Caesalpinia macrantha, Erythrostemon gilliesii, Poinciana gilliesii) |
| Caesalpinia pulcherrima (Red Bird of Paradise, Dwarf Poinciana, Flamboyan-de-jardin, Mexican Red Bird of Paradise, Peacock Flower, Poinciana pulcherrima, Pride of Barbados) |
| Calliandra californica (Baja Fairy Duster, Flame Bush, Red Fairy Duster) |
| Calliandra eriophylla (Fairy Duster, Mock Mesquite, Pink Fairy Duster) |
| Callicarpa americana (American Beautyberry, Beautyberry, French Mulberry) |
| Callicarpa dichotoma albifrutus (White Beautyberry) |
| Callicarpa dichotoma 'Issai' (Issai Beautyberry, Purple Beautyberry)...Family: Verbenaceae Light: Part-full sun Height: 3-4' Spacing: 3-4' Blooms: Lovely pinkish-lavender, Spring Foliage: Deciduous, green, 1-3" long Fruits: Striking, small lavender-purple berries borne above the leasves, Summer-Fall Insects/Diseases: None Soil: Well-drained, drought tolerant when estabished Comments: Callicarpa dichotoma 'Issai' is a beauiful compact growing shrub with tips of long slender branches touching the ground. It bears beautiful pinkish-lavender flowers in Spring and in Summer it produces flourescent lavender-purple berries which the birds enjoy very much. Issai Beautyberry is easily propagated from seeds or woody cuttings. It thrives well in the part to full sun garden. Callicarpa dichotoma 'Issai has a rapid growth rate. Cut back yearly for a stronger growth next season. USDA Hardiness Zones: 5-8 |
| Callicarpa dichotoma 'Duet' (Variegated White Beautyberry, Variegated Chinese Beautyberry) |
| Callistemon pachyphyllus (Green Bottlebrush Tree) |
| Callistemon pallidus (Lemon Bottlebrush Tree) |
| Callistemon pityoides (Alpine Bottlebrush, Yellow Bottlebrush Tree, Callistemon sieberi pityoides)...Family: Myratceae Light: Full sun/sun-part shade Height: 3-5' Spread: 3' Blooms: Terminal, pale yellow, small, spikes late Spring Foliage: Lemon-scented, deep green, pointed, yellow, lance-shaped Soil: Well-drained, sandy with clay added, rich, acidic, drought tolerant when established Propagation: Seeds Uses: Rock garden, hedges Comments: Callistemon pityoides is a perennial shrub with unique flowers that are magnets for bees, hummingbirds and butterflies. It is easily grown from seeds or cuttings. Alpine Bottlebrush tolerates heat and humidityis carefree and does not call for much attention. Trim a few inches at tips after flowering. |
| Callistemon rigidus (Bottlebrush Tree) |
| Callistemon salignus (White Bottlebrush Tree) |
| Calotropis gigantea (Bowstring Hemp, Crown Flower, Giant Calotrope, Giant Milkweed, Purple Milkweed, Swallow-wort) |
| Cananga odorata (Ylang ylang, Ilang Ilang, Perfume Tree) |
| Calycanthus floridus (Carolina Allspice, Bubby Bush, Strawberry Shrub, Sweet Betsy, Sweet Shrub, Calycanthus sterilis) |
| Calycanthus floridus 'Athens' (Carolina Allspice, Bubby Bush, Strawberry Shrub, Sweet Betsy, Sweet Shrub) |
| Camellia japonica (Common Camellia, Japanese Camellia, Thea japonica) |
| Camellia sasanqua 'Plantation Pink' (Autumn Camellia, Sasanqua Camellia) |
| Camellia sasanqua 'Yuletide' (Autumn Camellia, Sasanqua Camellia, Camellia vernalis) |
| Caryopteris incana Jason 'Sunshine Blue (Sunshine Blue Bluebeard, Caryopteris mastacanthus) |
| Caryota mitis (Clustered Fishtail Palm, Fishtail Palm) |
| Cassia Senna didymotyra (Peanut Butter Cassia, Popcorn Cassia) |
| Cassia javanica (Pink and White Shower Tree) |
| Cassia nodosa (Rose Shower Tree) |
| Cassia roxburghii (Red Shower Tree) |
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Catalpa bignoniodes (Southern Catalpa, Fish Bait, Indian Bean Tree, Catawba) |
| Catalpa bignoides 'Aurea' (Golden Catalpa) |
| Ceanthus americanus (Ceanote, New Jersey Tea, Mountainsweet, Redroot, Sackelblume, Wild Snowball) |
| Celtis australis (European Hackberry, Mediterranean Hackberry) |
| Cephalanthus occidentalis (Button Willow, Buttonbush, Honey balls, Cephalanthus occidentalis var. californicus, Cephalanthus occidentalis var. pubescens) |
| Ceratiola ericoides (Florida Rosemary)... Origin: Native to U.S. Family: Empetraceae Light: Full sun Height: 3-4' Spacing: 2' Blooms: Slightly fragrant, violet, small, repeated blooms Foliage: Evergreen, needle-like Soil: Well-drained, sandy, drought tolerant when established Water: Low Propagation: Stem cuttings Uses: Xeriscaping Comments: Ceratiola ericoides is an evergreen shrub with an erect scrub-like growth habit. It bears small violet flowers that are slightly scented; bees and butterflies are very much attracted to them. Florida Rosemary is often found growing on the sunny sandy dunes of Florida. It is easily propagated from stem cuttings. Ceratiola ericoides is maintenance free and tolerates drought well. It makes excellent xeriscaping plants. Mass plant for a lovely border along a walkway or grow some for the rock garden. USDA Zones: 7-10 |
| Ceratonia silicua (Carob Tree, Locust Tree, St John's Bread)...Origin: Eastern Mediterannean region Family: Fabaceae (Pea) Light: Full sun Height: Up to 33' Blooms: Pungent smell, floriferous, small clusters, pale yellow, on short spikes, lateral, on woody branches, Fall Foliage: Evergreen , glossy, bipinnate with 2-5 leaflets on each pinnate, leathery, rounded leaflets Soil: Well-drained, loam, mildly acid, mildly alkaline, drought tolerant Seedpod: Legume-like, elongated, purple with brown seeds inside Uses: Windbreaks, privacy screens, landscape, container, mass plant Comments: Ceratonia silicua is an ornamental evergreen cauliflory large shrub or small tree with deep taproots. It is a member of the pea family. Green flowers on spikes and green leguminous pods interestingly appear from the limbs or branches of female trees only. Ceratonia silicua is propagated from recently ripe seeds or dried seeds presoaked in boiling water. It thrives well in warm temperate and sub-tropical climates and tolerates hot and humid coastal areas. Carob Tree starts to bear fruits at age 6-8 years. Plant several for pollination to take place; wind and insects are the main pollinators. Locust Tree has a broad, dense, semi-spherical crown which makes it an ideal shade tree in the landscape. Mass plant for a privacy screen and as windbreakers. The shiny young bark is dark red maturing to brown while the outer pale gray bark is roughly segmented. Ceratonia silicua is frost tolerant but young trees would need protection from foliage damage. Only the female tree will produce ripe brown leathery pods in about a year after pollination. The hard brown bony seeds inside the pods are viable for at least 5 years when dried and properly stored in a cool place. St John's Bread pods are richer in protein compared to barley or oats, low in calories and are high in vitamins; they are used as animal feed and for human consumption. Ground pods are used as carob flour in baking, as a refreshing drink, in candies and ice cream; they are used as cocoa substitutes and as thickening agent in salad dressings and ice creams. The ground seeds of Ceratonia silicua are also used in medicines as diuretics and laxatives. The legumes provide a cheap source of carbohydrates for ethanol production. Interestingly, the word 'carat', a measure for the weight used in diamond is derived from the word 'carob', the seed of which was once used as a weight for weighing precious gemstones in the Middle East; the weight of one carat is exactly 200 milligrams while one carob is a little over that. |
| Ceratostigma willmottiana 'Palmgold' (Chinese Golden Plumbago) |
| Cercis canadensis (Canadian Redbud, Eastern Redbud, Judas Tree) |
| Cercis chinensis (Chinese Redbud) |
| Cercis siliquastrum (Judas tree, Love tree)..Origin: Asia, Europe Family: Caesalpiniaceae Light: Sun/part shade Height: 30' Spacing: 30' Blooms: Fragrant, 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, drought tolerant when established Water: dry-moist Propagation: Seeds (Scarify, soak overnight before sowing directly into ground in Fall) Uses: Xeriscaping, 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. Judas tree can be trimmed to become a single-trunked tree. USDA Zones: 5-9 |
| Cestrum diurnum (China berry, China Inkberry, Day Cestrum, Day Jessamine)...Origin: Native to the West Indies Family: Solanaceae Light: Light shade Height: 8' Spacing: 6' Blooms: Lightly scented, floriferous,clusters of small, white, petals bent backwards, tubular flowers, late Summer Foliage: Green, smooth Soil: Well-drained, alkaline, keep moist Fruit: Green seeds ripens to purplish-black Water: Abundant Uses: Specimen Caution: All parts of plant are poisonous to humans and animals, plant away from children Comments: Cestrum diurnum is a perennial evergreen shrub with an upright growth habit. It bears clusters of small tubular flowers with petals bent backwards. The blossoms have a mild fragrance of chocolate; the scent get more intense at night. Birds love to feast on the black berries. Cestrum diurnum can be grown as a small tree and it will slowly form a dense thicket. USDA Hardiness Zones: 8-11 |
| Cestrum cultum 'Cretan Purple' (Cretan Purple Jessamine) |
| Cestrum elegans (Pink Cestrum, Red Cestrum, Purple Cestrum) |
| Cestrum elegans var. smithii (Jasmine smithii) Cestrum elegans (Pink Cestrum, Red Cestrum, Purple Cestrum) |
| Cestrum nocturnum (Night Blooming Jasmine, Night Scented Jessamine, Queen of the Night) |
| Chilopsis linearis (Desert Willow, Desert Catalpa, Desert Willow, Flowering Willow, Orchid of the Desert)...Origin: Native to California, Texas, Northern Mexico Family: Bignoniaceae Light: Sun-part shade Height: Can reach 25' Spacing: 6-8' Blooms: Pink, cone-shaped,orchid-like, mid-Summer Foliage: Deciduous, green, long, willow-like Seadpods: Long, bean-like pods with seeds inside Soil: Well-drained, gravelly, drought tolerant when established Water: Minimal Propagation: Seeds (Sow directly in Fall after danger of last frost.) Uses: Landscaping, xeriscaping Comments: Chilopsis linearis is a small tropical tree with a bushy weeping growth habit. In Summer, Desert Catalpa blossoms appearing in shades of pink, white and purple attract many bees, hummingbirds and butterflies. Desert Willow self sows is easily propagated from seeds. Desert Willow is deer resistant and does not require much water. Prune Flowering Willow when necessary to maintain a neater appearance. Chilopsis linearis makes a superb xeriscaping plant for the landscape. The flowers, barks and leaves of Orchid of the Desert were used as traditional medicine by the native Americans while bows wee made from its wood. USDA Hardiness Zones: 8-9 |
| Chilopsis linearis "Monhews' (Desert Catalpa, Orchid of the Desert, Timeless Beauty Desert Willow) |
| Chimonanthus praecox (Japanese Allspice, Wintersweet, Calycanthus praecox, Chimonanthus fragrans, Meratia praecox) |
| Chionanthus retusus (Chinese Fringe Tree, Old Man Whiskers Tree)...Origin: China Light: Full sun/sun-part shade/light shade Height: 20' Spacing: 15-20' Blooms: Fragrant, floriferous, snowy-white fringed, in late Winter Foliage: Spreading, dark green, leathery-textured, narrow, turns yellow in Fall Fruits: Dark blue Soil: Well-drained, drought tolerant when established Water: Regular Comments: Chionanthus retusus is a beautiful small ornamental tree with a mounding growth habit. It produces abundant fragrant snowy-white fringed blossoms that can't be beat. After blooming period is over, dark blue fruits with seeds inside are formed. The seeds of Old Man Whiskers Tree are large and are easily propagated. Chinese Fringe Tree provides great Fall interest when the leaves turn yellow, adding strking colors to the drabby landscaping. It is carefree and does not demand much attention. It can be trimmed to your desired size. The Chinese use the leaves to brew a fragrant tea. USDA Zones: 3-9 |
| Chionanthus virginicus (Fringe Tree, Grancy Graybeard, Old Man's Beard) |
| Chiranthrodendron pentadactylon (Devil's Hand Tree, Mexican Hand Tree, Monkey Hand Tree, Cheirostemon apetalum, Cheirostemon plantonoides, Chiranthrodendron plantanoides) |
| 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 |
| Cinnamomum zeylanicum (Ceylon Cinnamon Tree) |
| Clerodendrum Bungei (Glory Bower, Mexican Hydrangea, Mexicali Rose, Cashmere Bouquet, Bridal Bouquet, Clerodendrum foetidum) |
| Clerodendrum chinense (Chinese Glory Bower, Stickbush, Clerodendrum fragrans, Clerodendrum philippinum, Cryptanthus chinensis) |
| Clerodendrum 'Pink Diamond' (Variegated Glory Bower) |
| Clerodendrum philippinum 'Cashmere Bouquet' (Chinese Glory Bower) |
| Clerodendrum quadriloculare (Shooting Star, Starburst Bush, Ligustrum quadriloculare) |
| Clerodendrum speciosissimum (Clerodendron, Flaming Glory Bower, Giant Salvia, Java Glorybower, Clerodendrum buchananii, Clerodendrum fallax)...An excellent butterfly plant. |
| 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) |
| Clethra alnifolia 'Hummingbird' (Dwarf Summersweet, Sweet Pepper Bush)...Origin: Native of North America Family: Clethraceae Light: Sun-part shade/light shade Height: 2-3' Spacing: 2-3' Blooms: Fragrant, long-lasting, white, long racemaces of small clusters of bell-shaped flowers, from late Summer-Fall Foliage: Deciduous, dark green turning yellow in the Fall, shiny Seeds: Encapsulated in a seedpod Soil: Well-drained, acidic, keep moist Water: Abundant Uses: Landscaping, specimen, container, bedding, woodland setting Comments: Clethra alnifolia 'Hummingbird' is a beautiful compact shrub with a rounded, upright growth habit. The abundant lovely white blossoms have a strong fragrance and the bees, hummingbirds and butterflies adore them. The yellow foliage display in the Fall adds color to the perennial landscape. Dwarf Summersweet spreads by suckers and soon form a wide colony of bushy plants. The suckers are easily removed and propagated. Deer resistant Sweet Pepper Bush is carefree and looks great in the bedding or woodland setting. It thrives well in the sunny or shade garden, give it plenty of water. USDA Hardiness Zones: 3-9 |
| Clianthus puniceus (Glory-pea, Kaka beak, Kowhai ngutukaka, Lobster Claw, Parrot's Beak, Parrot's Bill, Red kowhai) |
| Coffee 'arabica' (Arabia coffee, Mountain coffee, Coffee Shrub of Arabia) |
| Coleonema pulchellum (Confetti Bush, Pink Breath of Heaven, Pink Diosma) |
| Cordyline australis 'Red Star' (Red Cabbage Palm, Red Grass Palm) |
| Cordyline indivisa (Blue Dracena, Broad-Leaved Cabbage Tree, Grass Palm, Mountain Cabbate Tree, Spike, Dracaena indivisa, Terminalis indivisa) |
| Cordyline terminalis (Ti Plant, Good Luck Tree) |
| Cornus florida rubra (Eastern Dogwood, Flowering Dogwood) |
| Cornus florida 'Variegata' (Variegated Flowering Dogwood) |
| Cornus kousa 'Chinensis' (Chinese Dogwood) |
| Corylus avellana 'Contorta' (Harry Lauder's Walking Stick, Corkscrew Hazel) |
| Cortinus coggygria 'Royal Purple' (Smoke Bush, Smoke Tree, Smoke Wood, Venetian sumac) |
| Costus incanus (Pink Rock Rose) |
| Cotius coggygria 'Royal Purple' (Smoke Tree, Venetiran Sumac, Rhus cotinus) |
| Crotalaria cunninghamii (Birdflower Rattlepod, Green bird flower, Parrot Pea, Regal birdflower) |
| Crytostachys (Lipstick Palm) |
| Cupressus arizonica (Arizona Cypress) |
| Cupressus glabra 'Carolina Sapphire' (Arizonia Cypress, Smooth Cypress, Smooth-barked Arizona Cypress) |
| Decaisnea fargesii (Blue Bean, Blue Sausage Fruit, Dead Man's Finger)...Family: Lardicabalaceae Light: Sun-part shade. Height: 4' Spacing: 4' Blooms: At tips of new growth, Summer Foliage: Deciduous, bluish-green Fruit: Blue, sausage-like; seedpod has row of flat brown seeds inside Soil: Well-drained, rich, loamy, keep moist, alkaline Propagation: Seeds (Sow directly in the Fall), cuttings Uses: Woodland setting, edge of sunny garden Comments: Decaisnea fargesiii is an ornamental deciduous shrub with a rapid growth rate. In Spring, new leaves appear on the tips of new growth. Blossoms appear in Summer while bean-like pods ripens in late Summer. Blue Bean propagates easily from seeds. It is cold-hardy and is self-fertile. Dead Man's Finger loves well-drained, moist rich, loamy clayey soil. It performs well in dappled shade. Protect Blue Sausage Fruit from cold It does not need to be pruned. USDA zones: 6-10 |
| Dactylifera phoenix (Edible Date Palm, True Date Palm) |
| Dahlia imperialis (Tree Dahlia)...Origin: Central America Light: Sun-part shade Height: 15' Width: 4' Blooms: 4-6" across, daisy-like, Pink with yellow center, Fall Foliage: Herbaceous, green, smooth Soil: Well-drained, rich, sandy, composted, mildy acidic Water: Regular, more in Summer Propagation: Seeds, woody stem cuttings with at least one node, rhizome divitions Uses: Landscaping, specimen, container Comments: Dahlia imperialis or Tree Dahlia is a spectacular flowering perennial tree with a fast, erect growth habit. It has a hollow trunk and a rhizomatous root system. Here in zone 8b, in the Fall, around Thanksgiving, stunning pink, daisy-like blossoms appears, attracting many bees and butterflies; this is followed later by seeds. After blooming season is over, cut tree down to one nob of stem from ground. Can be propagated from seeds, rhizome divisions or woody stem cuttings; dab each nob in rooting hormone and stick cuttings in potting soil or directly into ground. It self-sows readily if spent flowers are not removed. Tree Dahlia thrives well in well-drained, richly composted acidic soil in a location where it receives morning sun and afternoon shade. Provide stake for support when plant gets tall and lanky and protect from strong wind. Grow it next to a fence would help. Mulch well to preserve moisture and to keep roots cool. Frost will kill plant to the ground but will reemerge next season with a stronger growth. Dahlia imperialis looks majestic and adds a lot of drama to the landscape. This amazing Central American beauty makes an excellent conversational piece and will definately melt your heart. USDA Zones 7-9 |
| Daphne x burkwoodii 'Carol Mackie' (Burkwood Daphne)...Family: Thymelaeaceae Light: Sun-part shade Height: 3-4' Spacing: 6-8' Blooms: Very fragrant, pink and white, Spring Foliage: Variegated, green with cream edges Soil: Well-drained, neutral Water: Regular Fertilizer: Well-balanced during growing season Propagation: Cuttings Uses: Specimen, walkways Comments: Daphne burkwoodii 'Carol Mackie' is a perennial shrub with a vigorous growth habit. In Spring it exhibits gorgeous fragrant blossoms that permeates the entire garden. In early Fall, it might surprise you with a repeated bloom. Burkwood Daphne can be propagated from cuttings. It makes an attractive stand alone specimen in the sunny to part shade landsscape. Plant it in an area where you can enjoy the exotic fragrance. This breathtaking shrub that does not demand much attention at all. In the absence of blossoms, Daphne burkwoodii 'Carol Mackie' indeed is a superb foliage plant. This traffic stopper is a happy camper in Jenny's Garden. USDA Zones: 5-9 |
| Daphne x burkwoodii 'Somerset' (Daphne 'Somerset') |
| Davidia involucrata (Dove Tree, Ghost Tree, Handkerchief Tree) |
| Decaisnea fargesii (Blue Bean, Blue Sausage Fruit, Dead Man's Finger)...Light: Full sun-part shade Soil: Well-drained, peat, organic, rich Comments: A small tree |
| Delonix regia (Flamboyant Tree, Flame Tree, Gulmohar, Mour Tree, Peacock Flower, Red Flame, Royal Poinciana) |
| Desmos chinensis (Dwarf Ylang-Ylang Shrub) |
| Dichrostachys cinerea (Kalahari Christmas tree, Marabou Tohorn, Princess Earrings, Sickle Bush, Cailliea glomerata, Dichrostachys nutans) |
| Dierama pendulum (Angel's Fishing Wand) |
| Diervilla lonicera 'Copper' (Dwarf Bush Honeysuckle, Life-of-Man, Northern Bush Honeysuckle) |
| Dipelta floribunda (Rosy dipelta)...Family: Caprifoliace (Honeysuckle) Light: Full sun/part shade Height: 13' Width: 9' Blooms: Sightly fragrant, pale pink with yellow throat, early Summer Foliage: Deciduous, bright green, opposite with tapered ends Soil pH: 7 Fertilizer: 3:2:3 of Nitrogen:Phosphorus:Potassium Comments: Dipelta floribunda is a beautiful flowering shrub with an oval rounded growth habit. It is said to originate from China. From late April to June, Rosy dipelta puts out beautiful ornate blossoms. Trim oldest stems after flowering season is over. Dipelta floribunda can be propagated from seeds and thrives well in most soil types; provide abundant water. It has a moderate growth rate. USDA Zones: 5-8 |
| Dizyotheca elegantissima (False Aralia) |
| Dononaeae viscosa'Purpurea' (Akeake, Hopseed Bush, Hop Bush, Dononaea ehrenbergii, Dononaea eriocarpa, Dononaea jamaicensis, Dononaea microcarya, Dononaea sandwicensis, Dononaea spatthulata, Dononaea stenoptera, Ptelea viscosa) |
| Dodonaea filiformis (Fine-Leaf Hop, Handsome Hops) |
| Dunalia australis (Blue Angel Trumpet, Mini Angel Trumpet, Ichroma australis, Ichroma australe, Acnistus australis)...Origin: Native of Argentina Light: Sun-part shade Height: 3-5' Blooms: Blue, trumpet-shaped, year round Uses: Container, houseplant Caution: All part of plant poisonous, wear gloves |
| Duranta erecta (Golden Dewdrop, Sky Flower, Pigeon Berry, Brazilian Skyflower) |
| Duranta erecta 'Alba' (White-flowered Golden Dewdrop, Honey Drops, Pigeon Berry, White Sky Flower, Duranta repens 'Alba') |
| Duranta erecta 'Gold Mound' (Golden Dewdrop, Sky Flower, Pigeon Berry, Brazilian Skyflower) |
| Duranta erecta 'Sapphire Showers' (Golden Dewdrop, Sky Flower, Pigeon Berry, Brazilian Skyflower, Sapphire Showers) |
| Duranta erecta 'Sweet Memories' (Duranta erecta Geisha Girl)...Family: Verbenaceae Light: Full sun Blooms: Picotee dark blue with white ruffeled edges Foliage: Evergreen |
| Duranta repens 'Golden Edge' (Gold Edge Sky Flower) |
| Duranta repens 'Variegata' (Variegated Brazilian Skyflower) |
| 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 |
| Embotherium coccineum (Chilean Fire tree, Chilean Firebush, Chilean Firebrush, Chilean Flame Flower) |
| Enkianthus campanulatus (Redvein Enkianthus) |
| Ensete superbum (Thailand Rock Banana) |
| Erythrina crista-galli (Brazilian Coral Tree, Cockspur, Cry Baby, Fireman's Cap Tree) |
| Erythrina variegata (East Indian Coralbean, East Indian Coral Tree, Samoan Tree, Tiger's Claw Tree, Tropical Coral Tree, Variegated Sunshine Tree, Erythrina indica var. picta, Erythrina indica, Erythrina orientalis, Erythrina parcelli, Erythrina variegata var. orientalis) |
| Escallonia x exoniensis (Pink Princess Escallonia) |
| Eucalyptus leucoxylon (Blue Gum, White Ironbark, Yellow Gum) |
| Eucalyptus leucoxylon 'Rosea' (Pink Flowering Yellow Gum, Eucalyptus leucoxylon ssp. Megalocarpa) |
| Eucalyptus torquata (Coral Gum) |
| Euonymus americana (Brook Euonymus, Bursting-Heart, Hearts a 'Bustin, Strawberry Bush, Euonymus americanus) |
| Euonymus atropurpurea (Eastern Wahoo, Indian Arrow Wood, Spindle Tree, Wahoo) |
| Euonymus japonica 'Microphyllus Aureovariegatus' (Box Leaf Euonymus) |
| Eysenhardia Texana (Bee-brush, Texas Kidneywood, Vara dulce, Eysenhardia angustifolia) |
| Fagrea berteriana (Perfume Flower Tree, Pua Kenikeni)...Origin: Native to South Pacific Blooms: 3" tubular-shaped, very fragrant white ages to orange Foliage: Blunt-tipped, glossy, green leaves on quadangular branches Comments: Fagrea berteriana is a small sub-tropical tree or large shrub popularly grown in warm regions for its fragrant flowers used in making leis or garlands. This shrub is commonly found in Hawaii. Pua Kenikeni in Hawaian means 'ten cent flower'. |
| 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 |
| Ficus Benjamin |
| Ficus elastica 'Burgundy' (Burgundy Rubber Tree) |
| 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: Slightly tooth-edged, gorgeous green and gold variegation turns purple tones in the Fall. Uses: Specimen, landscaping, border arrangements, understory shrub. 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: 5-9 |
| Forsythia Kumson (Forsythia) |
| Fucsia surtida (Fuchsia) |
| Galphinia glauca (Rain-of-Gold, Thryallis)...Family: Malpighiaceae Light: Sun Height: 5-9' Spread: 4-6' Blooms: Year round, showy, yellow, small Uses: Border, hedge, specimen, specimen, mass plant Comments: Galphinia glauca is a perennial shrub with an upright, rounded growth habit. When it gets leggy, prune to promote a more rounded shape. USDA Zones: 9b-11 |
| Gardenia jasminoides (Gardenia, Gandharaj, Cape Jasmine) |
| Gardenia jasminoides 'Kleim's Hardy' (Kleims Hardy Gardenia) |
| Gardenia jasminoides 'Veitchii' (Everblooming Gardenia)...Light: Sun/Part shade Height: 4' Width: 3' Blooms: Very fragrant, floriferous, velvety white petals Foliage: Deep green, glossy-textured Soil: Well-drained, acidic, keep moist Water: Abundant Uses: Indoors, containers, specimen, landscaping Comments: Gardenia jasminoides 'Veitchii' is a small evergreen flowering perennial shrub with very fragrant white blossoms from late Spring to Summer. The pure white flowers really make them stand out among the deep emerald green leaves. Everblooming Gardenia is easily propagated from cuttings and it thrives well in the sunny or part shade garden. It is a great specimen plant for the landscape. Gardenia jasminoides 'Veitchii' can also be container grown to decorate the patio, deck or indoors for the home or office. The intensity of the sweet fragrance of the blossoms can perfumeate the entire garden. Gardenia jasminoides 'Veitchii' is popularly grown in many an avid gardener's yards. USDA Zones: 8-11 |
| Gingko Biloba (Maidenhair Tree, Baiguo, Yajiao, Gongsunsho, Yinxing, The Sacred Tree) |
| Grevillea aurea...Light: Full sun Height: 18' USDA Zones: 8 and above |
| Grewia occidentalis (Buttonwood, Crossberry, Four-corner, Lavender Star Flower, Grewia caffra) |
| Guaiacum sanctum (Guaiacum, Guayacan, Holy Wood, Lignum vitae, Pockholz, Tree of Life) |
| Hakea florida (Summer Snow Hekea)...Light Full sun/ part shade Height: 4-5' Blooms: Fragrant, prolific, white, creamy, long lasting, Spring-Summer Foliage: Deep green, long, alternate, linear-lanceolate with prickly edges Fruit: Large, round with 2 horns Soil: Well-drained, sandy, grasvelly, clayey, loamy, drought tolerant when established Comments: Hakea florida is a hardy ornamental shrub with an erect bushy gwoth habit. Plant this lovely shrub among taller shrubs in full sun or part shade. It does not like humidity but can tolerate frost well. Birds are very much attracted to Summer Snow Hekea. |
| Halesia carolina (Carolina Silverbell) |
| 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 |
| Hamelia patens (Corail, Fire bush, Scarlet bush, Texas Firecracker, Hummingbird bush, Hamelia erecta) |
| Hamelia patens 'Compacta' (Dwarf Mexican Firebush, Firecracker Shrub, Hummingbird Bush, Scarlet Bush) |
| Hamelia virginiana (Witch Hazel) |
| Hebe salicifolia (Koromuka, Willow-leaf Hebe)..Lovely shrub for dry areas. .Zone 7 |
| Heptacodium miconoides (Seven Sons Flower, Seven Sons Tree) ) |
| Heritiera littoralis (Looking Glass Mangrove, Looking Glass Tree, Sundari) |
| Homalocadium platycladum (Centipede Plant, Ribbon Bush, Tapeworm Plant, Muehlenbeckia platyclada) |
| Hovea longifolia (Rusty Pods)...Light: Shade Height: Can reach about 7' Spread: 3' Blooms: Clusters of 1-3 blossoms, blue with with yellow-blotched center , Spring and Summer Foliage: Narrow, linear-lanceolate, deep green, smooth, glossy surface, prominent veins Comments: Hovea longifolia or Rusty Pods is a densely-branched evergreen shrub with an erect growth habit. In Spring and Summer, beautiful blue blossoms appearing in a cluster of 1 to 3 flowers. This perennial has rustic hairs. It tolerates frost and drought well. |
| 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. |
| Hydrangea paniculata 'Grandiflora' (Panicle Hydrangea, Peegee Hydrangea) |
| Hydrangea serrata 'Miranda' (Mountain Hydrangea) |
| Hymenosporum flavum (Australian Frangipani, Sweetshade) |
| Ilex crenata 'Sky Pencil' (Box-leaved Holly, Boxleaf Holly, Japanese Holly, Sky Sentry) |
| Iochroma australis (Acnistus australis) |
| Iochroma cyaneum 'Royal Blue'...Light: Full sun Height: 8' Spread: 6' Blooms: Very showy, clusters of very large blue-violet flowers, blooms constantly Comments: Iochroma cyaneum 'Royal Blue' is a rare brug that endlessly produces clusters of large exotic blossoms. |
| Indigofera decora (Chinese Indigo, Ezo-yama-hagi, True Indigo, Indigo incarnata) |
| 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 acutefolia, Jacaranda chelonia, Jacaranda filicifolia, Jacaranda mimosafolia, Jacaranda ovalfolia) |
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Jatropha curcas (Curcas Bean, Peregrina, Psychic Nut, Purge Nut)...Origin: Native to Central America Family: Euphorbiaceae Light: Sun 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 countries like Indonesia and Africa. |
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Jatropha gossypifolia (Bellyache Bush, Cotton-leaf Psychic Nut, Frailecillo) |
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Jatropha multifida (Coralbush, Coral Plant, Guatemala Rhubarb, Physic Nut) |
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Justicia betonica (Squirrel's Tail, White Shrimp Plant)...Light: Sun-shade Height: 2-3' Spacing: 3' Blooms: Floriferous, soft pink with green-veined white calyxes on tall erect spike , from Spring-Fall Soil: Well-drained, acidic Propagation: Cuttings Insects/Diseases: Watch out for spider mites and mealbugs Uses: Perennial border, container, specimen, indoors, foundation, mass planting Comments: Justicia betonica is a n unusal perennial shrub with a medium growth rate. Squirrel's Tail produces interesting and lovely long erect spikes of soft pink flowers. White Shrimp Plant is easily propagated from cuttings. It loves humidity and thrives well with morning sun and filtered shade in the afternoon. Pinch new growth of White Shrimp Plant to promote a bushier growth. Justicia betonica can be mass planted for a dramatic effect in the back of perennial border or as foundation or stand alone specimen plant. Grow it in a lovely container for the home decor or for the patio or deck. Squirrel's Tail is a traffic stopper. USDA Zones: 9-11 |
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Justicia Carnea 'Huntington Pink' (Brazilian Plume Flower) |
| Kalmia angustifolia (Lambkill, Kalmia, Mountain Laurel, Narrow-leaved Laurel, Sheep Laurel, Sheep's Laurel) |
| Kalmia latifolia 'Freckles' (Calico Bush, Mountain Laurel) |
| Kerria japonica (Japanese Rose, Easter Rose, Japanese Kerria) |
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Kitaibela vitifolia (Cedar Cup, Chalice Flower, Vine-leafed Kitaibela) |
| Koelreuteria paniculata (Golden Rain Tree, Panacled Golden Raintree, Koelreuteria elegans) |
| Koelreuteria paniculata 'Nana' (Dwarf Golden Rain Tree)... Origin: Native to China and Japan. Family: Sapindaceae Blooms: Yellow panacles, clusters. Comments: Koelreuteria 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)...Light: Full sun Height: 8' Spacing: 8' Blooms: Pink, scented |
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Kunzea pomifera (Muntries) |
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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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Latua pubiflora (Tree of the Magicians, Tree of Wizards) |
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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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Lepedeza bicolor 'Yakushima' (Shrub Bush Clover) |
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Leucaena leucocephala (Leucaena, Lead Tree, White Tamarind) |
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Leucaena retusa (Goldenball Lead Tree, Littleleaf Lead Tree, Littleleaf Leucaena) |
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Leucospermum cordifolium (Pincusion Protea) |
| Leycesteria formosa 'Golden Lanterns' (Golden Pheasant Berry, Himalayan Honeysuckle) |
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Licuala peltata var. sumawongii (Licuala, Licuala elegans) |
| Ligustrum japonicum 'Texanum' (Waxleaf Ligustrum, Japanese Privet, Waxleaf Privet) |
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Ligustrum sinense 'Variegata' (Variegated Chinese Privet, Ligustrum villosum) |
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Livistona saribus (Taraw Palm, Livistona cochinchinensis)...Origin: Phillipines, southeast Asia Family: Aracaceae Light: Sun/shade Height: Can reach over 40' Spacing: 20' Foliage: Lime green, circular fan-shaped Soil: Well-drianed, keep moist when young, drought tolerant when established Water: Abundant Caution: Plant is spiney - use gloves Comments: Livistona saribus is beautiful tropical palm tree with an upright growth habit. It has a gray trunk and has downward pointed spines along the stems. Taraw Palm can easily be propagated from seeds. It thrives well in full sun to part shade or part to full shade. It is not picky of soil type. Livistona cochinchinensis has moderate tolerance of salt and is drought tolerant when established. Keep plant moist when young. In its condusive environment, Livistona saribus can reach as tall as 40 feet or more. It can tolerate temperatures to as low as 17 degrees Fahrenheit with no frost damage. It has viscious spines so trow Taraw Palm away from children or walking traffic. Its beautiful fan-shaped foliage mekes it a great specimen plant. Livistona cochinchinensisadds a tropical flair to the landscape. USDA Zones: 9-10 |
| Lonicera fragrantissima (Winter Honeysuckle) |
| Lonicera nitida 'Lemon Beauty (Lemon Beauty Box Honeysuckle, Variegated Shining Honeysuckle) |
| Mackaya bella (Forest Bell Bush)...Light: Light shade Height: 6' Spacing: 12' Blooms: Violet-lavender Comments: A gorgeous shrub. USDA Zones: 9-11 |
| 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) |
| Manihot esculenta 'Variegata' (Kassava, Variegated Tapioca Plant) |
| Manihot grahamii (Graham's Manihot, Hardy Tapioca) |
| Melaleuca armillaris (Bracelet Honey Mrytle)...Origin: Eastern Australia Light: Sun-part shade Height: 20' Width: 20' Blooms: Pink buds open to white, bottlebrush-like Foliage: Evergreen, soft needle-like Soil: Not picky, preferably well-drained, loamy, humus-rich Water: Regular Fertilizer: Blood bone once yearly Insects/Disease: None Uses: Screens, hedges Coments: Melaleuca armillaris is an evergreen shrub with a fast growing rate. It bears ornamental creamy cylindrical-shaped puffy flowers. Bracelet Honey Mrytle has a woody bark that peels with age. It is a carefree and low maintenance tree Feed plant with slow release organic fertilizer for optimal growth. USDA Zones: 9-11 |
| Melaleuca armillaris (Bracelet Honey-mrytle) |
| Melaleuca pulchella (Claw Flower) |
| Melaleuca radula (Graceful Honey Mrytle) |
| Melia azedarach (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) |
| Melianthus major (Honey Bush, Honey-flower)...Origin: Native to South Africa Family: Melianthaceae Light: Sun-part shade Height: 6-12' Blooms: Showy, maroon, early Spring Foliage: Arching, silvery-gray, serrated, smooth Soil: Well-drained, tolerate some drought when established Water: Regular Propagation: Seeds, stem cuttings Uses: Comments: Melianthus major is a hercaceous perennial shrub with a fast growth rate. Hummingbirds and other birds flock to the nectar-rich maroon blossoms. resistant to deers spreads by runners easily propagated from seeds or stem cuttings. Prune in Winter for to maintain shape and size. Mulch well to protect from wind and cold; for colder areas, bring plant indoors in Winter. This spectacular looking plant is an eye-catching specimen plant to have in the landscape. adds is a very useful plant to the native Africans; poultice for topical treatment of wounds and joint pains. USDA Zones: 8-11 |
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Mescalbean Calia secundiflora (Texas Mountain Laurel, Broussonetia secundiflora, Sophora secundiflora) |
| Michelia champaca (Fragrant Himalayan Champaca, Huang Yu Lan, Joy Perfume Tree, Orange Champak, Magnolia champaca) |
| Michelia figo (Banana Shrub, Port Wine Magnolia, Magnolia figo, Michelia fuscata) |
| Moringa citrifolia (Noni) |
| 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 Lotus Banana) |
| Musa velutina (Pink Fruiting Banana) |
| Myrcianthes fragrans (Simpson's Stopper, Twinberry) |
| Myrtus communis 'Compacta Variegata' (Variegated Myrtle) |
| Nandina domestica (Heavenly Bamboo Nandina) |
| Nandina domestica 'Fire Power' (Dwarf Nandina, Dwarf Heavenly Bamboo Nandina 'Fire Power, Nandina) |
| Nandina domestica 'Moon Bay' (Dwarf Nandina, Dwarf Heavenly Bamboo Nandina 'Moon Bay', Nandina) |
| Odontonema callistachyum (geminatum) 'Lavender form' (Fire Spike)...Family: Acanthaceae |
| Odontonema callistachyum (geminatum) 'Purple form' (Fire Spike)...Family: Acanthaceae |
|
Odontonema strictum (Firespike, Scarlet Flame, Cardinal Guard) |
| Osmanthus fragrans (False Holly, Fragrant Tea Olive, Sweet Olive, Olia fragrans, Olia ovalis, Osmanthus longibracteatus, Osmanthus macrocarpus) |
| Ostyra carpinifolia...(European Hop-hornbeam) Origin: America, Europe and Asia Family: Betulaceae (Birch) Light: Part sun Height: 25-40' Blooms: Male flowers are borne on pendulous, cream catkins while the female are borne on shorter pendulous/erect catkins, with overlapping petals, in Spring Foliage: Green, veined, alternate, serrated Fruit: Pendulous cluster, 1-3" long with 6-20 small, nut-like seeds inside Soil: Well-drained, moist Water: Moderate Comments: Ostyra carpinifolia is a small decidous tree with a cone-shaped crown and rough scaly barks. It is propagated from seeds or stem cuttings. European Hop-hornbeam thrives in a moist, part sun to part shade location. In Spring it bears unique looking flowers; the male flowers are borne on pendulous cream catkins; the female flowers are borne on short pendulous or erect catkins. These lantern-like catkins look ornamental; they provide Winter interest. European Hop-hornbeam is a food source for the Lepidoptera larvae species, Coleophora ostryae and Winter Moth. Known for its hard and heavy wood, Ostyra carpinifolia was once used to fashion plane soles. |
| Oxydendron arboreum (Lily of the Valley Tree, Sorrel Tree, Sourwood, Oxydendron arboreum) |
| Panax quinquifolium (American Ginseng) |
| Paraserianthes lophanta (Albizia lophanta, Wild Nielsen paraserianthes, White Wattle brush)...Origin: Native of Southeastern Australia Family: Fabaceae (legume) Height: About 5' Blooms: Creamy-white, clusters Foliage: Dark green feathered Fruits: Legume Soil: Well-drained, rich Water: Regular, reduced in Winter Comments: Paraserianthes lophanta is a sub-tropical tall ornamental shrub. This woody tree can tolerate temperatures as low as -22 degrees Fahrenheit. Albizia lophanta self-seeds and can become invasive. |
| Parathesis sp. ...Family: Myrsinaceae Comments: This is an exotic and rare small shrub found growing well in Mexico. It produces exquisite red bell-shaped blossoms with white edges which are 4 or 5-parted. In the Fall, the clusters of red berries ripen; inside each berry is found a round, tan colored seed. Anyone with more information about this species would be much appreciated. |
| Parkinsonia aculeata (Jerusalem thorn, Mexican palo verde) |
| Parkinsonia microphylla (Foothill Palo Verde, Little Leaf Palo Verde, Cercidiopsis microphylla, Cercidium microphyllum) |
| Paulownia tomentosa (Chinese Empress Tree, Empress Tree, Foxglove Tree, Karri Tree, Princess Tree, Royal Paulownia) |
| Peltophorum africanum (African Wattle, African, Poinciana, Flambouyant Tree, Yellow Poinciana) |
| Peltophorum pterocarpum (Copper Pod, Yellow Poinciana) |
| Pentas lanceolota (Pentas, Egyptian Star Cluster, Eqyptian Flower) |
| Philadelphus Coronarius (Mock Orange) |
| Philodendron 'Xanadu' (Philodendron ) |
| Phoenix dactylifera 'Medjool' (Medjool Date Palm) |
| Photinia x fraseri (Red-tipped Photinia, Fraser Photinia)...Light: Full sun Height: 8-15' Spacing: 8' Blooms: Fragrant, white Fruits: Red berries Soil: Well--drained, acidic, drought tolerant when established Uses: Hedges, screens, fences Comments: Photinia x fraseri is a perennial shrub with a fast growth rate. The yong foliage on the top of the plant is red and look striking year round in masses. Fraser Photonia produces fragrant white blooms and mature to red berries which add color to the landscape. Seeds and softwood cuttings are easily propagated. Red-tipped Photinia is carefree and drought tolerant. They make wonderful privacy fences , screens or hedges as they have a thick dense growth. These plants make great hiding place for birds. Trim Photinia x fraseri for required size and height. USDA Zones: 7-9 |
| Physocarpus Opulifolius (Common Ninebark, Eastern Ninebark) |
| Phytolacca americana 'Silberstein' (Speckled Poke, Variegated American Pokeweed, Phytolacca decandra) |
| Phytolacca dioica (Belhambra, Bela Ombre, Ombu Tree, Pokeweed, Umbo, Umbra Tree) |
| Picea breweriana (Brewer's Droop) |
| Picea likiangensis purpurea (Purple Likiang spruce, Purple Lijiang Spruce) |
| Pittosporum tobira (Japanese Mock Orange) |
| Pittosporum tobira 'Variegata' (Australian Laurel 'Variegata', Variegated Japanese Pittosporum, Japanese Cheesewood, Japanese Mock Orange) |
| Platanus acerifolia (London Planetree) |
|
Plumbago Auriculata (Blue Plumbago, Cape Leadwort, Plumbago capensis) |
|
Plumbago Auriculata 'Alba' (White Plumbago, Cape Leadwort, Plumbago capensis) |
|
Plumeria rubra 'Nebel's Gold' (Plumeria, Frangipani, Nosegay) |
| Plumeria rubra 'Polynesian Sunset' (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) |
| Plumeria rubra 'Singapore' (Plumeria, Frangipani, Nosegay)...Blooms: Fragrant, white with yellow center |
| Plumeria White (Plumeria, Frangipani, Nosegay)...Blooms: Fragrant, white with yellow center |
| Podalyria calyptrata (Sweet Pea Bush, Water Blossom Pea) |
| Prunus campanulata 'Okame' (Japanese Flowering Cherry Tree, Prunus incam)...Origin: Taiwan Family: Rosaceae Light: Sun-part shade Height: Can reach up to 30' Width: 15-25' Blooms: Fragrant, showy, pink flowers with yellow stamens, Spring Foliage: Deciduous, green, broadleaf Fruit: Edible, delicious cherries Soil: Well-drained, drought tolerant when established Water: Low Comments: Prunus Okame' is a small flowering tree from Taiwan. In early Spring, gorgeous pink flowers appear on weeping stems. Japanese Flowering Cherry Tree is the first among other cherry trees to usher in the Spring. It can be propagated from seeds or cuttings. Prunus incam does not experience any insect problems. It is a stunning and carefree specimen in the sun to part shade landscape. USDA Zones: 6-9 |
|
Pseuderanthemum laxiflorum (Shooting Stars, Dazzler, Star Flower, Purple False Eranthemum) |
| Rhapidophyllum hystrix (Needle Palm, Raptor Palm, Porcupine) |
|
Podocarpus macrophyllus (African Fern Pine, Afrocarpus Macrophyllus, Buddhist Pine, Chinese Podocarpus, Yew Podocarpus) |
| Polyscias pinata 'Marginata' (Variegated Balfouriana, Variegated Aralia) |
| Polyscias balfouriana (Aralia balfouriana, Dinner Plate Aralia, Balfour Aralia)...Family: Light: Sun-light shade/light shade Height: 3-5' Spacing: Foliage: Variegated, green and cream, rounded Soil: Well-drained, alkalinic, keep moist Water: Propagation: Woody cuttings Uses: Specimen, indoors, containers Comments: Polyscias balfouriana is an ornamental tropical shrub with an erect growth habit grown mainly for its beautiful vareigated foliage. In its right environment, it can reach up to 6 feet and shorter in colder areas. Aralia balfouriana is easily propagated from cuttings and thrives well in part shade. It makes a great specimen plant for the landscape. It can also be grown in a container as a home or office decor. USDA Zones: 10-11 |
| Prunus 'Haku Nishiki' |
| Prunus 'Okame' (Flowering Cherry) |
| Prunus serrulata 'Kwanzan' (Kanzan, Kwanzan Cherry Tree) |
| Ptilostemon chamaepeuce var. cyprius (Reater Chamaepeuce, Shrubby Ptilostemon) |
| Ptychosperma macarthurii (Macarthur Palm) |
| Pulverulenta Ornamental Elderberry |
| Pyracantha coccinea lalandi (Scarlet Firethorn) |
| Pyracantha 'Mohave' (Firethorn) |
| Querces virginiana (Florida Live Oak) |
| Radermachera sinica (China Doll, Emerald Tree, Serpent Tree) |
| Retama monosperma (Bridal Broom, Bridal Veil Broom) |
| Rhodotypos scandens (Black Jetbead) |
| Rhus copallina (Flameleaf Sumac, Shining Sumac, Winged Sumac) |
| Rhus glabra (Smooth Sumac) |
| Rhus typhina (Staghorn Sumac, Velvet Sumac)...Family: Anacardiaceae Light: Full sun Height: Can reach up to 20' Width: 2' Blooms: Chartreuse, Summer Foliage: Deciduous, ornamental Fruits: Red berries Soil: Well-drained, acidic, drought tolerant when established Water: Low Propagation: Seeds (Sow directly outdoors in Fall), sucker divisions Uses: Xeriscaping, specimen Caution: This plant may be invasive Comments: Rhus typhina is an attractive deciduous shrub with an open spreading top. In mid-Summer, it produces interesting yellowish-green blossoms followed by red berries which are not very palatable but can be used in making pies and jelly or soaked overnight in water and made into a drink; sweetened to taste or use as a lemon subtitute. Velvet Sumac makes an attractive foliage plant in the absence of flowers. It spread via suckering and soon forms a large colony. Grow it away from other plants. Staghorn Sumac can be propagated from seeds and by removing suckers from the mother plant. It thrives in full sun and has a rapid growth rate. The stem is thickly covered with a layer of brown hair. The tree root barks are used as a leather dye. This is a lovely shade plant for xeriscaping. USDA Zones: 4-8 |
| Ribes sanguineum 'White Icicle' (Red Flowering Currant, Winter Currant) |
| Ricinus communis 'Carmencita' (Castor Oil Plant, Palm of Christ , Red Castor Bean) |
| Ricinus communis 'New Zealand Purple' (Castor Oil Plant, Palm of Christ, Purple Castor Bean, Mole Bean, Higuera Infernal) |
| Ricinus communis 'Silver Frost' (Castor Oil Plant, Palm of Christ , Silver Frost Castor Bean,Mole Bean) |
| Ricinus communis 'Zanzibarensis' (Castor Oil Plant, Green Castor Bean, Mole Bean, Higuera Infernal) |
| Robinia neomexicana (New Mexico Locust, Robinia luxurians) |
| Robinia pseudoacacia (Black Locust, Yellow False Acacia, Yellow Locust, Robinia pseudoacacia inermis, Roninia pseudoacacia pyramidalis, Robinia pseudoacacia recrissima) |
| Rondeletia leucophylla (Bush Pentas, Panama Rose, Arachnothryx leucophylla, Bouvardia discolor) |
| Rotheca incisa (Morning Kiss, Musical Note, Witches Tongue, Clerodendrum incisum, Clerodendrum macrosiphon) |
|
Ruellia multisetosa (Columbia Petunia, Suessenguthia multisetosa) |
|
Ruscus aculeatus (Box
Holly, Butcher's
Broom, Christmas Berry, Jew's Myrtle, Knee Holly, Knee Holm, Knee Hull,
Pettigree, Pettigrue, Prickly Box, Shepherd's Myrtle, Wild Myrtle, Ruscus flexuosus, Ruscus laxus, Ruscus
parasiticus, Ruscus ponticus)...Origin: Western Europe, Europe and
Africa Family: Liliaceae Light: Part-full shade
Height: 1' Blooms: Tiny, pale green, solitary growing from
center of leaf, Spring Foliage: Evergreen, minute, glossy,
lanceolate, spiny-pointed Fruits: Red, round, smooth-skinned
berries, in Fall Soil: Well-drained , chalky, loamy, clayey,
sandy, acid, alkaline, neutral keep moist Uses: Beds,
borders, groundcover, woodland setting, shade garden Propagation:
Seeds (Sow directly onto ground in Fall), rhizome divisions
Comments:
Ruscus aculeatus is a small
perennial sub-shrub with an
bushy, fibrous, rhizomatous growth habit.
Box Holly
is a member of the lily
family; it is an usual plant that lacks leaves but has spiny cladodes
and leaf-like freely branched stems; these stem branchlets are green,
smooth, flat and thick for storing water.
Butcher's Broom can be
propagated from seeds and thrives well in a shady environment.
Christmas Berry has been
growing in gardens for centuries. It is not picky of soil types as
long as it is well-drained and can tolerate either wet or dry
conditions. In Spring, small whitish-pink single flower appears
from the center of the leaf followed by red round berries on female
plants in Summer and Fall. Florists are delighted with the
decorative tough, spiky twigs and leaves of
Jew's Myrtle.
Knee Holly
makes a great groundcover as it is shrubby and low growing. It
loves attractive in beds or borders and makes an excellent plant plant
for the shade garden.
Pettigree is cultivated for
as a therapeutic herb. Different parts of the plant possess
medicinal properties. The common name Butcher's Broom came about when
ancient Mediterannean butcher shops used theses brooms which comprised
of stiff branches of leaves tied together, for cleaning their shops and
to keep the rodents at bay. Harvest Prickly Box
rhizomes
has diuretic properties
in the Fall.
Ruscus flexuosus is a;so
used to treat haemerroids. This wonder drug was very popular with
ancient times Greeks and Romans. The Greeks used it to improve
blood circulation and for inflammation. The Romans used it for the
treatment of varicose veins; they soak the leaves, berries, roots
and rhizomes in wine and used them as medicine. Butcher's Broom is
readily available in
pharmacies as a nutritional
health supplement in the form of tea or capsules; it is also sold as a
topical ointment or in a compress form It is always wise to
consult a physician before using any of these health products. USDA Zones: 7-9 |
| Sabal bermudana (Bermudana Fan Palm) |
| Sabal minor var. Louisiana (Bluestem Dwarf Palmetto, Dwarf Palmetto, Louisiana Palmetto, Blue Palm) |
| Salix caprea (French Pink Pussy Willow) |
| Salix integra 'Hakuro Nishiki' (Variegated Japanese dappled willow, Nishiki willow)... Light: Sun-part shade/light shade Height: 4-6' Width: 4-6' Blooms: Foliage: Variegated, deciduous, green, white and pink on new growth Soil: Well-drained, moist Comments: Salix integra 'Hakuro Nishiki' is a perennial shrub with a rapid growth rate. It has a weeping habit. Variegated Japanese dappled willow is grown mainly for its variegated foliage. Prune to keep preserve the superb variegation and to maintain desired shape and size. Nishiki willow is easily propagated from cuttings. It performs well in well-drained soil in the sunny to part shade landscape; make sure to give it plenty water. Salix integra 'Hakuro Nishiki' is an astrounding traffic stopper. USDA Zones: 5-8 |
| 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. |
|
Salvia macrophylla (Big Leaf Sage, Blue Anise Sage, Brazilian Sage) |
| Sambucus canadensis 'Aurea' (Aurea American Elder, Golden Elder, Yellow-leaved American Elder) |
| Sambucus nigra 'Eva' (Black Elder, Black Lace, Bourtree, Elderbery, European Elder) |
| Sambucus nigra canadensis 'Adams' (American Elder, Common Elderberry, Sambucus canadensis) |
| Sambucus nigra canadensis 'York' (American Elder, Common Elderberry, Sambucus canadensis) |
| Sanchezia speciosa (Sanchezia, Gold vein Plant) |
| Sapindus mukorossi (Chinese Soapberry, Soap Berry, Soap Nut Tree) |
| Sapium sebiferum (Candleberry Tree, Chicken Tree, Chinese Tallow, Florida Aspen, Popcorn-tree, Croton sebiferum, Triadica sebifera) |
| Sassafras albidum (Cinnamonwood, Mitten Tree, Sassfras. Saxifras, Tea Tree, Laurus albidus, Laurus sassfras, Sassfras officinale, Sassfras varifolium) |
| Schefflera arboricola (Arboricola Tree, Dwarf Schefflera, Dwarf Umbrella Plant, Hawaian Elf, Hawaian Umbrella Tree, Parasol Plant, Heptapleurum arboricolum) |
| Schefflera arboricola 'Trinette' (Dwarf Schefflera, Dwarf Umbrella Plant, Hawaian Elf, Hawaian Umbrella Tree, Arboricola tree, Hawaian schefflera) |
| Schinus molle (California Pepper Tree, Mastic tree, Peppercorn Tree, Peruvian mastic tree, Schinus areiria) |
| Schinus terebinthifolius (Brazilian 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, Cassia alata, Cassia bracteata, Cassia herpetica, Herpetica alata) |
| Senna artemisoides (Feathery Cassia, Cassia artemisoides, Senna artemisoides x subsp artemisoides)...Origin: Australia Family: Fabaceae Light: Full sun/sun-part shade Height Can reach 6' Spacing: 6' Blooms: Floriferous, small cluster, fragrant, repeated pea-like blooms, bright yellow, late Winter Foliage: Evergreen, cylindrical-shaped, silvery-gray y, pinnate, linear, hairy Soil: Well-drained, alkalinic, drought tolerant Water: Low Seedpod: Elongated, green turning to brown when matured, drop in late Summer Propagation: Seeds (Boil in hot water before sowing indoors 2 weeks before last frost), semi-hardwood cuttings Uses: Xeriscaping, foundation Comments: Senna artemisoides is an ornamental evergreen shrub with a rapid growth rate. It bears beautiful fragrant yellow pea-like flowers in Winter. Feathery Cassia has interesting cylindrical-shaped foliage that are silver and hairy to the touch. Cassia artemisoides self-sows readily so trim plant to after flowering if you do not wish to have volunteer plants next season. The seeds are encapsulated in an elongated bean-like brown seedpod. Senna artemisoides is easily propagated from seeds and from cuttings; the seeds have to be boiled in hot water before being sown. It thrives well in the sunny to part shade garden and makes an excellent foundation plant or as an ornamental looking xeriscaping plant for the landscape. It is hardy to 15 degrees Fahrenheit; mulch well and protect from frost when young. USDA Hardiness Zones: 8-11 |
| Senna bicapsularis (Butterfly Bush, Butterfly Cassia, Cassia bicapsularis, Christmas Senna, Golden Shower, Winter Cassia, Yellow Candle Wood) |
| Senna surattanensis (Sunshine Tree) |
| Serissa foetida 'Variegata' (Snowrose, Tree of a Thousand Stars, Yellow-Rim, Serissa japonica) |
| Sesbania grandiflora (Agati, Corkwood Tree, Vegetable Hummingbird Tree, Scarlet Wisteria, West Indian Pea) |
| 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) |
|
Sophora davidii (David's Mountian Laurel, Dwarf Pagoda Tree, Dwarf Scholar Tree, Sophora viciifolia)...Family: Papillionaceae Origin: Native to China Light: Full sun Height: 6-8' Width: 5' Blooms: Exotic, blue and white Foliage: Deciduous, blue-green, pinnate, compound Soil: Well-drained, rich, organic, drought tolerant when established Water: Regular Propagation: Cuttings, seeds Uses: Xeriscaping, specimen Comments: Sophora davidii is a beautiful shrub that bears exotic blue and white flowers. The ornamental seedpods and unique black stems provide Winter interest. USDA Zones: 5-9 |
| Solanum macranthum (Giant Star Potato Tree, Solanum wrightii) |
|
Sophora tomentosa var. truncata (Necklace Pod)...Family: Papillionaceae Origin: Native to the Caribbean and coastal areas of South Florida Light: Full sun Height: 6-8' Spacing: 6' Blooms: Bright yellow, year round Foliage: Opposite, veined, glossy, fuzzy silvery Seedpod: Ornamental, necklace-like, not edible Soil: Well-drained, alkaline, mulch well, drought tolerant when established Water: Low Propagation: Seeds Uses: Specimen, background, hedge, landscaping Comments: Sophora tomentosa var. truncata is an ornamental shrub. It bears right yellow blossoms year round. Necklace Pod blossoms are pea-like and yellow in color and the bees, hummingbirds and butterflies are magnetized by its nectar rich flowers. Sophora tomentosa var. truncata makes an ideal ornamental foliage plant in the absence of its blooms. Non-native Necklace Pod is popular used in coastal residences as it tolerates drought, wind and salty conditions. Trim after flowering to maintain shape and size. Native Necklace Pod mature foliage is smooth, bright deep green and shiny while the non-native Sophora tomentosa var. occidentalis mature foliage is silvery, grayish-green and fuzzy textured. USDA Hardiness Zones: 9-11 |
|
Sorbaria sorbifolia 'Sem' (Zhu Mei Shu, Chinese Sobaria) |
|
Sorbus aucuparia Edulis (Edible Mountain-ash, European Mountain Ash, Rowan, Rowan-berry, Pyrus aucuparia, Sorbus glabrata, Sorbus aucuparia var. dulcis, Sorbus aucuparia var. edulis) |
|
Sorbus Scopulina (Greene's Mountain Ash, Mountain Ash) |
| Spiraea japonica 'Shibori' (Japanese Spiraea , Meadowsweet, Maybush, Peppermint Stick Spiraea) |
| Spiraea japonica 'Shirobana' (Spiraea 3-in-1) |
| Spiraea x Van Houttei (Bridal White Spiraea, Spiraea Van Houtte) |
| Staphylea bumalda (Japanese Bladdernut, Bumalda trifolia) |
|
Strelitzia reginae (Crane Flower, Geel Piesang, Yellow Bird of Paradise Flower) |
|
Styrax japonicus (Japanese Snowbell)...Origin: Native to China, Korea and Japan Family: Styracaceae Light: Full sun-part shade Height: Can reach up to 30' Spacing: 30' Blooms: 5-lobed, white, clusters of 3-6, in Summer Foliage: Deciduous, dark green, simple, alternate, ovate, lustrous, turns yellow with a tint of ed in the Fall Fruits: Round Soil: Well-drained, acidic, keep moist Uses: Fall interest, specimen, group planting, landscaping Propagation: Seeds, cuttings Comments: Styrax japonicus is a beautiful single-trunked tree with a horizontal branching growth habit. Its flat-topped canopy provides good shade for understory plants. In the Fall, the attractive red-tinted yellow foliage provides a creates sight in the landscape. Below the foliage you can find pendulous clusters of white blossoms. The gray bark of Japanese Snowbell is smooth. It ican be propagated from seeds and cuttings. It'll be a happy camper if you provide it with plenty of moisture and plant it in a full sun to part shade location. Japanese Snowbell makes a gorgeous specimen plant or group them for a superb look. USDA Zones: 5-9 |
|
Sutherlandia frutescens (Duck Plant) |
| 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) |
| Syringa pubescens 'Miss Kim' (Manchurian Lilac, Syringa patula) |
| Tabebuia chrysotricha (Golden trumpet Tree, Yellow Trumpet Tree, Yellow Ipe) |
| Tecoma garrocha (Argentine Tecoma, Garrocha, Hieron, Orange Bells)...Origin: Argentina Family: Bignoniaceae Light: Full sun Height: 5' Spacing: 5' Blooms: Showy 2" across, racemaces of orange-salmon trumpet-shaped flowers 4-6" long, 3.5" wide, from Spring-Fall attract hummingbirds Foliage, Green, pinnate, compound, glossy, serrated Seedpod: Pencil-like, foodsource for songbirds Soil: Well-drained, alkaline, drought tolerant when established Water: Minimal Uses: Xeriscaping, specimen, landscaping Propagation: Seeds, cuttings Comments: Tecoma garrocha is a sub-topical shrub hardy to 22 degress Fahrenheit; even if top of plant is frost bitten or frozen to the ground, it will return with renewed growth next season. Prune in Winter to maintain shape and size and to promote abundant blossoms. Plant against a wall to help protect from frost. USDA Zones: 8-9 |
| Tecoma capensis (Cape Honeysuckle) |
|
Tecoma stans 'Gold Star' (Gold Star Esperanza, Yellow bells, Yellow elder, Ginger-Thomas, Trumpet Bush) |
| Tetrapanax papyrifer (Rice-paper Tree, Chinese Rice-paper Plant, Tung-tsui, Aralia papyrifera, Fatsia papyrifera, Tetrapanax papyriferus) |
| Trachycarpus fortunei (Chinese Windmill Palm, Chusan Palm ) |
| 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 macrocephalum 'Sterile' (Chinese Snowball Bush) |
| Viburnum picatum var. tomentosum 'Newport' (Japanese Snowball Bush, Doublefile Viburnum, Newport, Newzam, Nanum Newport) |
| Viburnum picatum var. tomentosum 'Popcorn' (Doublefile Viburnum, Japanese Snowball Bush) |
| Viburnum prunifolium (Viburnum) |
| 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, Indian Spice, Pink Vitex, Monk's Pepper Tree, Sage Tree, Wild Pepper) |
| 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) |
| Whitfieldia elongata (White Candles, Whitefeldia, Whitefieldia, Withfeldia , Whitfieldia longiflora, Ruellia longifolia) |
| Zamia furfuracea (Cardboard Palm) |
| Zamia integrifolia (Coontie, Florida Arrowroot, Seminole Bread, Zamia floridana, Zamia lucayana, Zamia media, Zamia silvicola, Zamia umbrosa) |
| Zizyphus jujube (Chinese Dates, Common Jujube) |