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It may be hard to kill! * Caragana microphylla is a polymorphic species and in some cases with transitional forms. It sends roots down really fast to lock itself onto shifting sands and in search of moisture.

* Shoots with a dense, rust-colored pubescence; leaves 1.5-3 cm long with slightly revolute margins; cone bracts exserted, broad and tapering to a short cusp. * Bark first smooth, brown-gray, with age becoming dark brown and longitudinally fissured.

Carpinus cordata, sometimes commonly called heartleaf hornbeam, is a slow-growing, densely-branched, deciduous tree with an attractive rounded form that is native to Japan, Korea and China.

* It attaches itself by means of twining around other plants, it has been recommended for covering pergolas. * It is in flower from June to August. * The plant contains the antiseptic and antitumor compound aristolochic acid.

* Greek Fir is native to the mountains of Greece, primarily in the Peloponnesos and the island of Kefallonia, * It is grown as an ornamental tree in parks and large gardens. * Greek Fir was important in the past for wood for general construction.

* 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...

It is native to northwestern China and widely naturalised elsewhere in Asia east to Korea and Japan , south to northern India , and west to northern Iran . * The common name 'arborvitae' is from Latin, 'tree of life', and is based on its association with...

Its lumber is also known for its highly fragrant ginger aroma. It occurs from sea level up to 1,500 m (4,900 ft) in the Klamath Mountains valleys, often along streams. * The wood is light yet has great strength and rot resistance, and is particularly...

* Peking cotoneaster is an upright, deciduous shrub with a rounded top that typically grows to 6-10' tall and as wide. It is noted for its pubescent twigs, pinkish-white spring flowers, dull green foliage, interesting fall color and persistent black fruits.

* A variable evergreen of upright, rounded habit, with 1/2" white flowers in small clusters; 1" green or red berries; likes moist soil, part shade; emerging leaves bronzy to reddish, later leathery, dark green; leaves to 4" x 1 1/2", turning bronzy-red...

* The inner bark of the grand fir was used by some Plateau Indian tribes for treating colds and fever. * A fir native to the Pacific Northwest of North America. * A large evergreen coniferous tree growing to 40-70m tall and with a trunk diameter of up...

* It attaches itself by means of twining around other plants, it has been recommended for covering pergolas. * It is in flower from June to August. * The plant contains the antiseptic and antitumor compound aristolochic acid.

* Very hardy; white or pinkish flowers in small clusters; brown bark peels off in strips; tough, easy to grow, and adaptable, albeit rather coarse; becomes an upright spreading tangle of stems; would make a good refuge for small birds; native to eastern...

* Naturally occuring hybrid between Silka Spruce and White Spruce.

* The River Oak is an attractive evergreen tree with fine greyish green needle-like foliage that grows to a height of 60 metres (200 ft) with a spread of about 10 metres. * The trunk is usually erect, with dense rough bark.

* It is best known for its colorful spring flowers of red, white, pink or multi. Japonica is also popularly grown in bonsai . The rich aromatic juice, as tart as a lemon, is squeezed and used for culinary purposes.

* It is an evergreen tree is up to 25–35 m height, and 2 m trunk diameter. * The Bosnian Pine ( Pinus heldreichii , synonym P. Leucodermis ; family Pinaceae ) is a species of pine that occurs in the mountains of southeastern Europe.

* Chickasaw plums tend to bloom early in the spring. * Chickasaw plum grows 12 to 20 feet tall and 15 to 20 feet wide in an irregular shape. * Because of its attractive bark, small leaves and thin branches, Chickasaw plum is also sometimes used for bonsai.

It is a herbaceous annual or perennial twining liana growing to 2-4 m tall. The flowers are trumpet-shaped, 4-9 cm diameter, most commonly blue with a white to golden yellow centre.

Plants are often used in informal hedging. It is particularly noted for its attractive form, glossy green leaves, dark red autumn fruit and autumn foliage colors. * Of spreading, mound-like habit; shiny dark green leaves; fall color can be long-lasting...

* It is quite drought tolerant as it will drop its leaves during dry periods for up to 8 months. It is most often grown as a living fence or interplanted with other species for use as timber.

* It is very shade-tolerant when young. * Native to Japan on the islands of Honshu and Shikoku. * It lives in moist soils in cool wet mountain forests at elevations of 1500–2800 m.

* Peking cotoneaster is an upright, deciduous shrub with a rounded top that typically grows to 6-10' tall and as wide. It is noted for its pubescent twigs, pinkish-white spring flowers, dull green foliage, interesting fall color and persistent black fruits.

Cherry Laurel, Carolina Cherry, Laurelcherry or Wild Mock Orange, is a flowering tree native to the Southeastern United States, from North Carolina south to Florida and westward to eastern Texas.

* It was one of the first trees introduced to North America, in about 1600. * Scots pine is an important tree in forestry. The wood is used for pulp and sawn timber products. * Scots pine is the only pine native to northern Europe.

* It is a large evergreen tree typically up to 40-60 m tall and 2 m trunk diameter. * Very shade tolerant, especially when young, but growth is slower in dense shade. * Prefers growing on a north-facing slope.

* It was one of the first trees introduced to North America, in about 1600. * Scots pine is an important tree in forestry. The wood is used for pulp and sawn timber products. * Scots pine is the only pine native to northern Europe.