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Alba, it is used for furniture, cabinet making, interior finishes, fence posts and fuel. * The acorns of the chestnut oak are 1.5–3 cm long and 1–2 cm broad, among the largest of native American oaks, surpassed in size only by the bur oak and possibly...

* This deciduous azalea (commonly called early azalea or roseshell azalea) is a Missouri native shrub which typically occurs on wooded, north-facing slopes and wooded ravines and along streams in the far southeastern part of the State.

* The scientific name of the species honors the botanist Frederick Manson Bailey. * A shrub or tree in the legume family. * Grows very fast with masses of tiny yellow flowers, blue leaves and delicate textures.

The red petals are long and strap-like, and dangle over the umbrella-like style of the flower, which is held upside down at the end of a 50 cm long scape. Sarracenia rubra is generally clump-forming.

It was introduced to New Zealand from Scotland as a type of hedge, but became a major blight to farmers as the climate suited its growth better than its native habitat and many of its natural predators were absent.

It is native to western North America from Washington to California , where it grows in the coniferous forests of the inland and coastal mountain ranges. It can also be pulverised and made into a drink.

* Bark peels off in sheets, revealing reddish-brown underbark; may grow 1-2' a year; shiny green leaf changing to yellow in fall; variable; likes rich, moist, acid soil; good for for wet spots; native to eastern U.S.

* It was the first magnolia to be scientifically described, and is the type species of the genus Magnolia ; as Magnolia is also the type genus of all flowering plants , this species can be seen to typify all flowering plants.

It blooms from April to May, with trusses of 6–12 flowers, campanulate, white to pink, and fragrant. * Fragrant white or pink flowers to 3" across; 8" evergreen leaves; parent of many hybrids; native to eastern China.

* Banksia ericifolia grows as a large shrub up to 6 metres (20 ft) in height, though often smaller, around 1–2 metres (3–6 ft), in exposed places such as coastal or mountain heathlands.

The fruit can also be made into preserves, pies, drinks etc or be dried and used like raisins. In English it is known as salal , shallon , or in Britain simply Gaultheria . * Gaultheria shallon is a leathery-leaved shrub in the heather family ( Ericaceae...

* The Jack Pine ( Pinus banksiana ) is a North American pine with its native range in Canada east of the Rocky Mountains from Northwest Territories to Nova Scotia , and the northeast of the United States from Minnesota to Maine , with the southernmost...

* Requires a free-draining, light, sandy, acid soil with additional leafmould added. * Cliftonia monophylla ( Buck-wheat tree , Buckwheat tree , Titi ) is a tree native to the United States .

Used in construction, ship building etc wherever great strength is required. The general shape of the tree is conical with tiered, horizontal branches that are often somewhat pendulous toward the tips.

It blooms from April to May, with trusses of 6–12 flowers, campanulate, white to pink, and fragrant. * Fragrant white or pink flowers to 3" across; 8" evergreen leaves; parent of many hybrids; native to eastern China.

Echinata ), and Pond Pine ( P. * Variable, often rather scrubby; 3-5" needles, opening yellow green, later dark green; grows well on poor sandy acid soils; salt-tolerant, good for coastal areas, where it can ultimately become rather picturesque; native...

Echinata ), and Pond Pine ( P. * Variable, often rather scrubby; 3-5" needles, opening yellow green, later dark green; grows well on poor sandy acid soils; salt-tolerant, good for coastal areas, where it can ultimately become rather picturesque; native...

* It is very cold hardy, coming from Siberia, and will also tolerate drought and saline conditions. * This is an excellent plant to use for cut flowers and dried flowers. They keep their blue color well after drying.

* A small deciduous tree with gray bark and spreading branches; 1/4" bright red fruit; native to West Virginia and southwest Virginia. It is dioecious, with male and female reproductive parts on separate plants.

* A good ground-cover for steep sandy banks in a sunny position or in light shade. * The fruits are readily eaten by birds, but are not recommended for human consumption. The leaves are evergreen, remaining green for 1–3 years before falling.

* The stems of most members of this genus contain the alkaloid ephedrine and are valuable in the treatment of asthma and many other complaints of the respiratory system. * Ephedra nevadensis ( Nevada ephedra ) is a species of Ephedra native to dry areas...

* Rhododendron catawbiense ( Catawba Rhododendron ) is a species of Rhododendron native to the eastern United States , growing mainly in the Appalachian Mountains from Virginia south to northern Alabama .

The flowers are 3.5-5 cm diameter, violet-purple, often with small greenish-yellow spots or streaks. The leaves are evergreen , 6-18 cm long and 2-5 cm broad. & Reut.) Hand.-Mazz. Rhododendron ponticum subsp.

It is one of the hardiest native white azaleas, and one of the last azaleas to bloom in the spring. Glossy, bright-green, deciduous foliage lacks hairs beneath like other native azaleas.

* Leaves are dark green and leathery. * Fairly dense and bushy, especially when young. * Native to primarily North and South Carolina, but also found in Virginia and Georgia. * Upright flower clusters separate it from P.

Pinky-purple flowers, 1 1/2"; a deciduous species that blooms before leafing out, the earliest of all to bloom; site to protect from late freezes; leaves to 4" x 1 1/4", light green, yellows and reds in fall; needs acid soil; parent of several cultivars;...

The stems may be smooth or fuzzy, and are often glandular. * Arctostaphylos viscida is a species of manzanita known by the common names whiteleaf manzanita and sticky manzanita . This is a treelike shrub reaching up to five meters in height.