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* Cycas revoluta ( sago cycad ), is an attractive plant native to southern Japan . * This very symmetrical plant supports a crown of shiny, dark green leaves on a thick shaggy trunk that is typically about 20 cm (7.9 in) in diameter, sometimes wider.

* It is an evergreen climbing plant, growing to 20–30 m high where suitable surfaces ( trees , cliffs , walls ) are available, and also growing as ground cover where there are no vertical surfaces.

* It is a popular ornamental tree found far beyond its native range. * This species has a deeply penetrating root system that firmly anchors the tree against winds. * The specific epithet pungens means "sharply pointed", referring to the leaves.

* The glorious elm that used to line American streets. * Dirr notes that several forms occur, but the one most of us recall fondly divided into several major trunks topped by spreading, arching, pendulous branches.

* Beautiful snakebark maple. * Known for its intense fall colors of red and yellow.

The 5 historical accession(s) associated with this name. 1977 Name verified on: 01-Apr-1999 by ARS Systematic Botanists. Nicholson subsp. * Unique snake-bark maple * Upright vase shape and leaves that are 3 pointed and elongated.

* The whole plant is used in the treatment of arthritis, recurring fever in pulmonary tuberculosis, tubercular lymph nodes, joint pained and lumbago. * Very shiny dark green leaves, spiny; ultimately forms a dense, rounded crown; attractive gray bark,...

* Resembles Celtis but has winged fruits to 3/4"; dark green foliage; "gray-brown bark exfoliates in patches and is quite handsome...for the plant collector this is a treasure to be unearthed" (Dirr); native to northern and central China.

* Ilex montana ( Mountain Winterberry ; also "Mountain Holly" which is more typically Ilex mucronata ) is a species of holly native to the United States , ranging along the Appalachian Mountains from southeast Massachusetts to northeast Alabama and northern...

This is an ornamental pear with a vertical manner of growth and a round to broad oval crown. Tolerates atmospheric pollution, excessive moisture and a range of soil types if they are moderately fertile.

* Baccharis halimifolia ( Eastern Baccharis) , commonly called groundsel bush, consumption weed, cotton-seed tree, groundsel tree or silverling) is a fall flowering evergreen perennial plant of the genus Baccharis which is commonly found in the southeastern...

* It is a popular ornamental tree found far beyond its native range. * This species has a deeply penetrating root system that firmly anchors the tree against winds. * The specific epithet pungens means "sharply pointed", referring to the leaves.

The crown is narrow, dense and conical. Diversifolia is an evergreen tree that attains heights of 25 m (80 feet). Young shoots are short, palely pubescent and bright orange to red-brown in colour.

As a popular ornamental used in landscaping its notable features include the red stems in fall (autumn) through late winter, the brightest winter bark of any cornus. It is a large suckering shrub that can be grown as a small tree.

* Chinese Camellia sinensis is native to mainland China South and Southeast Asia , but it is today cultivated across the world in tropical and subtropical regions. It has a strong taproot .

* Of upright, arching form; green leaves; flowers in late summer, flowering section of spike to 15" long; likes full sun or part shade, rich soil; tolerates salt, wet conditions; native to cool temperate areas of North America.

Their nectar is known to attract insect pollinators, as well as hummingbirds. Outside of private gardens around the world, it is often planted along urban streets in subtropical areas such as in South Africa, Australia, northern New Zealand and the southern...

* It is more of a bronze-red when compared with other cultivars such as 'Inaba shidare,' 'Ever Red,' or 'Crimson Queen.' I * Stands out well in the landscape.

The common name is large-flowered tickseed. * 3" yellow-orange flowers in midsummer; native to southern U.S. * Coreopsis grandiflora is a perennial plant species of the tickseed genus, Coreopsis, in Asteraceae.

* A great deal of variation can be expected when growing this plant. * It grows as a mound and holds its red color well in the summer.

The trunk thickens fast and develops some rust colored peeling appearance. Acer buergerianum is a popular bonsai for its splendid multitude of green leaves and fall color of red, orange and yellow.

* Eucalyptus camaldulensis is an evergreen Tree growing to 30 m (98ft) by 20 m (65ft) at a fast rate. The essential oil found in the leaves is a powerful antiseptic and is used all over the world for relieving coughs and colds, sore throats and other...

* Light green leaves of this "little dwarf overlay each other like shingles on a roof."

* Hardier than green-leaved types. * As with all seed collected from cultivars the resulting seedlings may not resemble the mother tree. * This variety has glossy deep purple-red leaves that hold their color well into the heat of summer.

* It is native to mountains forests of Japan. * A maple in the snake-bark maple group.

* It is hardy and strongly cascading. * 50 to 100 year old trees being 4 meters tall. * The dark purple-red color holds up better than most cultivars.

The young shoots or suckers from the bottom of the plant are also used. * Easily grown in a rich strong loam enriched with leafmold and sand. Plants have been used to form hedges in Mediterranean areas.