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* Parkinsonia aculeata is a species of flowering tree in the pea family, Fabaceae . * Large yellow fragrant flowers in loose clusters, in spring; green branches, doubly pinnate leaves with long narrow leaflets to 1' or more; 1" thorns; of open habit;...

* 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...

* 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. * The American elm occurs naturally in an assortment of habitats, most notably rich bottomlands,...

This is a treelike shrub reaching up to five meters in height. 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 .

* Quercus texana , commonly known as Nuttall's Oak , is a fast growing large deciduous Oak tree native to North America from the lower Mississippi river valley from SE Missouri to Southern Louisiana and SE Texas and East through Mississippi to Central...

* Fontanesia is a genus of flowering plants in the family Oleaceae , usually treated as comprising a single species Fontanesia philliraeoides , though some authors split this into two species (see below).

This is a treelike shrub reaching up to five meters in height. 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 .

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

* A stripebark with vivid white stripes on green or gray-green bark; vivid yellow fall color. * A decidious Tree growing to 4.5 m. * It is in flower in May, and the seeds ripen in July.

* Quercus texana , commonly known as Nuttall's Oak , is a fast growing large deciduous Oak tree native to North America from the lower Mississippi river valley from SE Missouri to Southern Louisiana and SE Texas and East through Mississippi to Central...

The tree is typically long-lived. It usually separates 3 to 4½ meters (10–15 feet) from the ground into three or four divisions which spread slightly and form a narrow pyramidal head; or when crowded by other trees, sending up one tall central branchless...

* A species of maple in the snakebark maple group. * It is native to China , from Jiangsu south to Fujian and Guangdong , and west to southeastern Gansu and Yunnan.

* This is the most important cotton of commerce. * Gossypium hirsutum , known as Upland Cotton or Mexican Cotton , is the most widely planted species of cotton in the United States, constituting some 95% of all cotton production.

* Majestic also produces 99% blue color trees (shiners) ! * This species has a deeply penetrating root system that firmly anchors the tree against winds. * It is also grown for the cut Christmas tree industry.

Trees from the Mexican highlands achieve a notable stoutness. Unlike Bald Cypress and Pond Cypress , Montezuma Cypress rarely produces cypress knees from the roots . It is a large evergreen or semi-evergreen tree growing to 40 m (130 ft) tall and with...

The tree is typically long-lived. It usually separates 3 to 4½ meters (10–15 feet) from the ground into three or four divisions which spread slightly and form a narrow pyramidal head; or when crowded by other trees, sending up one tall central branchless...

Synonyms include Ilex monticola . * Sometimes a tree, more often a shrub to about 15'; bright red fruits; grows on woody slopes from New York south to Georgia, west to Alabama (range of origin).

Known for its small leaves and gnarly roots this bonsai is dramatic over rock. An excellent maple bonsai specimen. This deciduous bonsai tree grows swiftly into its mature form and is readily receptive to training with most styles.

Usually occurs in the wild in gravel or rocky stream beds or at the base of rocky slopes along streams. Vernalis is valued in cultivation for its strongly scented flowers appearing in late winter, when little else is growing.

* It is a cascading type but not as fully drooping as some cultivars * In sun the leaves are a very interesting shade of red.

In the Sierra Nevada, Foxtail pines are limited to the area around Sequoia and Kings Canyon National Parks . * Foxtail Pines occur in the subalpine forest in these mountains: at an elevation of 1950-2750 m in the Klamath range, and 2300-3500 m in the...

* Numerous flower stems rise in summer from the foliage mound to a height of 3' bearing wide, airy panicles (to 20" long) of tiny, variably-colored flowers (tones of gold, silver, purple and green) which form a cloud over the foliage that is particularly...

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. * Cornus alba (red-barked or Siberian dogwood) is a species of flowering plant in the...

* It has very striking white flower-like bracts that open in April and May before leaves emerge; shiny red fruit that ripens in late September and October. * The most familiar of the dogwoods; a small tree with low branches that tend to form horizontal...

The wood, after soaking in water, polishes to a brilliant black finish. Its strongly scented pendent flowers, produced in winter on bare stems, have 15-21 yellow tepals, the inner ones usually with purplish red pigments.

* The sturdy leaves of this cultivar are a bright green. * It is quite a unique Fall color. It becomes blended with light orange and reds. * Fall coloration develops into a distinct yellow-gold with rosy tones.

* Numerous flower stems rise in summer from the foliage mound to a height of 3' bearing wide, airy panicles (to 20" long) of tiny, variably-colored flowers (tones of gold, silver, purple and green) which form a cloud over the foliage that is particularly...