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It is dioecious , with male and female cones on separate plants, which are wind pollinated. Common Juniper has needle-like leaves in whorls of three; the leaves are green, with a single white stomatal band on the inner surface.

It is drought-tolerant and grows on dry, rocky soil. Muricata has been used in plantations with resultant growth rates higher than in the wild . The species is often smaller, stunted and twisted in coastal exposures.

It is drought-tolerant and grows on dry, rocky soil. Muricata has been used in plantations with resultant growth rates higher than in the wild . The species is often smaller, stunted and twisted in coastal exposures.

It is sometimes grown as an ornamental plant in gardens , especially because of its bluish leaves, and also sometimes for its tolerance of hot and dry soil conditions. * The Common Rue ( Ruta graveolens ), also known as Herb-of-grace , is a species of...

Excelsa is not the tallest in the genus. They were first collected by the Japanese for Tokugawa shogunate palaces, then popularity spread to Europe, and later to America where its low light and humidity requirements make it a common feature in malls and...

It is endemic to Australia, occurring in every mainland state except South Australia. * Mirbelia is a plant genus belonging to the Fabaceae family.

* Cornus racemosa ( Northern Swamp Dogwood or Gray Dogwood ) is a shrubby plant species growing to 5 m tall. * Terminal stems holding the flowers are distinctively red and provide interesting contrast to the clusters of small white berries which form...

Howard and Styrax officinalis subsp. The California varieties Styrax officinalis subsp. It is the "official" source of styrax , an herbal medicine known from ancient times. A small very light green, stalked axillary bud is associated with each leaf.

In addition to its ornamental value, it is also a useful shade tree in tropical conditions, because it usually grows to a modest height but spreads widely, and its dense foliage provides full shade.

* In cultivation they tend to grow on a single stem that is often leaning and bare towards the bottom, but with dense foliage on the upper half. * Bark dark red-brown, peeling in strips.

They are often, but not always, sweetly scented. Odorum , but the character is not constant and it is no longer regarded as a separate taxon. The flowers grow in clusters at the end of each branch; they are white, pink, red or yellow, 2.5–5 cm (0.98–2.0...

* Myrtle oak features shiny, leathery leaves (to 2” long) which are dark green above and yellow-green to orange-brown beneath. It typically matures to 15-20' tall and 8-10' wide, but occasionally rises to as much as 35' tall.

Blooms on new growth. * Garden Uses Mass or group in the shrub border or native plant garden. Also tolerates some drought. * Easily grown in average, medium, well-drained soil in full sun to part shade.

* When the bark or leaves are cut they secrete a reddish resin, one of several sources of substances known as dragon's blood. The specimen called "El Drago Milenario" (the thousand-year-old dragon) growing at Icod de los Vinos in northwest Tenerife is...

* It is closely related to Acer saccharum (Sugar Maple). * Native to the Rocky Mountains in North America.

* The Canary Island Pine ( Pinus canariensis ) is a species in the genus Pinus , family Pinaceae , native and endemic to the outer Canary Islands ( Gran Canaria , Tenerife , Hierro and La Palma ) in the Atlantic Ocean .

* 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. * A delicious tea is made by steeping the green or dried twigs inboiling water until...

Bright green fan-shaped leaves, intoxicating bright yellow in fall. * The species shows a preference for disturbed sites; in the "semi-wild" stands at Tian Mu Shan, many specimens are found along stream banks, rocky slopes, and cliff edges.

* The tree reaches its best development in the Gympie region, where some magnificent forest trees attain heights near 60 metres. * The bark is soft, flaky, tessellated, light brown or yellow-brown, where smooth, greyish white or yellowish above.

* Usually the common hackberry forms a medium sized tree, thirty to fifty feet in height, with a slender trunk; however, it can rise to the height of one hundred and thirty feet, in the best conditions in the southern Mississippi valley area.

* This perennial blooms late in the season and makes a great transition along shady edges.

* This is an amazing endangered maple from South China and Vietnam. The lanceolate leaves are glossy and evergreen. Newly grown leaves and samaras take on a reddish hue. * Acer fabri (Faber's Maple) is a species of evergreen maple tree native to Vietnam...

* It prefers moist soil and full sun. It is highly valued for posts and fencing rails, and is also used for interior finishes, cabinet work etc. The tree is fairly free from fungal diseases and has few insect enemies.

* In recent years, this species has been extensively used in Bonsai. * Carpinus orientalis (Oriental Hornbeam) is a hornbeam native from southeastern Europe to northern Iran and occurs usually on hot dry sites at lower altitudes in comparison to the European...

It is often multi-trunked with with light gray to brown bark, smooth on young branches, becoming fissured with age. * Mexican-buckeye, an 8-12 ft., deciduous tree, can reach 30 ft.

The pods have been seen as a good antidote for children's complaints. * The seeds have been roasted and used as a coffee substitute. * The pods have been made into a tea for the treatment of indigestion, measles, catarrh etc.

* Devil's club was widely employed medicinally by several native North American Indian tribes who used it especially for its pain-relieving properties. * It is noted for its large palmate leaves and erect, woody stems covered in stinging spines.