1. Arbutus menziesii (N)
Common name: arbutus
Family name: Ericaceae
USDA Hardiness Zone: 7
Mature height and spread: 5-12m/3-8m
Form: ev. tr.
Water use: medium
Soil requirements: well-drained, moist. can not tolerant compact, dry soil
Leaf arrangement/Foliage: alternate
Fall colour: green
Flower/cone/fruit description(s): clusters. fruits 1-1.5cm, red
Limitations: can not tolerate compact, extra water, drought or shade
Suitable uses: ornamental for the flowers and fruits
Quick ID description: serrated or not, 5*12cm leaves
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2. Clematis montana
Common name: clematis
Family name: Ranunculaceae
Useful cultivars and selections: ‘Mayleen‘
‘Wilsonii’ ‘Elizabeth’
USDA Hardiness Zone: 7
Mature height and spread:
Leaf arrangement/Foliage: opposite
Fall colour: green
Flower/cone/fruit description(s): white flower
Limitations: Fungus disease, causing foliage to wilt, can be a problem. Plant crown 2-3″ deep. Prune to restrict growth right after blooming.
Suitable uses:
This clematis can be trained to climb walls, trellises, fences, arbors, porches or posts. Can also be planted to sprawl over and through large shrubs or over old tree stumps. Provides height and good architectural framework for small gardens. Can potentially grow up to 40′ unless kept smaller by pruning.
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Quick ID description: compound leaf
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3. Cornus ‘Eddie’s White Wonder’
Common name: ‘Eddie’s White Wonder’ dogwood
Family name: Cornaceae
USDA Hardiness Zone: 6-9
Mature height and spread: 4-8m/5m
Form: de. tr.
Water use: medium to moist
Soil requirements: moist but well-drained
Leaf arrangement/Foliage: opposite
Fall colour: red
Flower/cone/fruit description(s): flower colour: white, 4-6 bracts
Limitations: In too much shade or areas without good air circulation foliage disease can be a problem.
Suitable uses: flower tree
Quick ID description: leaves 10*8 cm
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4. Fagus sylvatica
Common name: commom beech
Family name: Fagaceae
Useful cultivars and selections:1.’Cuprea’ 2.’Nigra’ 3.’Riversii’ 4.’Spaethiana’.
USDA Hardiness Zone: 4-7
Mature height and spread: 50-60ft/35-50ft
Form: de. tr.
Water use: medium
Soil requirements: well-drained
Leaf arrangement/Foliage: alternate
Fall colour: copper
Flower/cone/fruit description(s):
Flower: Male flowers are borne in dangling round clusters while the prickly female flowers are usually single.
Fruit: Fruit is a prickly husk containing 2 to 3 triangular nuts.
Limitations: Beech scale
Suitable uses: large space, shade tree
Quick ID description: 1. fruit is thee side nut
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5. Fagus Sylvatica ‘Dawyck’
Common name: Dawyck Beech
Family name: Fagaceae
USDA Hardiness Zone: 6
Mature height and spread: 12m/4-6m
Form: de. tr.
Water use: medium
Soil requirements: well-drained
Leaf arrangement/Foliage: alternate
Fall colour: green
Flower/cone/fruit description(s): not opposite
Limitations: full sun
Suitable uses: street tree
Quick ID description: 1. zigzag middle vein & branches 2. thin leaf 3. spindle shape crown 4. smooth bark
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6. Fraxinus ornus
Common name: flowering ash
Family name: Oleaceae
Useful cultivars and selections: ‘Meczek’
USDA Hardiness Zone: 5-6
Mature height and spread: 40-50 ft
Form: de. tr.
Water use: medium
Soil requirements:
- prefers moist, deep, fertile soils for best growth
- quite soil adaptable
- soil pH is not critical
- easily transplanted and established
- tolerant of poorly-drained soils
http://www.hort.uconn.edu/plants/detail.php?pid=187
Leaf arrangement/Foliage: Odd-pinnate compound leaves (5-8” long) have 5-9 leaflets. Leaflets (2-3” long) are ovate to oblong, toothed and dark green above.
Fall colour: yellow
Flower/cone/fruit description(s):
Flowers
- white flowers
- blooms in spring
- showy
- fragrant
- borne in 0.5′ long panicles
Fruit
- female plants produce samaras
- large numbers of fruit can be produced
- samaras are 1″ to 2″ long and narrow
- some describe them as paddle-shaped
- color changes from green to tan as they mature
- persist
- not ornamentally important
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Limitations: pests
Suitable uses: flowering tree
Quick ID description: pinnately compound leaves, female plants with paddle-shaped samaras
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7. Hamamelis×intermedia
Common name: hybrid witch-hazel
Family name: Hamamelidaceae
Useful cultivars and selections: ‘Jelena’
USDA Hardiness Zone: 5-8
Mature height and spread: 3-5m
Form: de. sh.
Water use: medium
Soil requirements: medium moisture, well-drained soils
Leaf arrangement/Foliage: opposite
Fall colour: orange-red
Flower/cone/fruit description(s): flower: showy fragrant
Suitable uses: very tall flower shrub
Quick ID description: 1. vase shape 2. ascending branches 3. asymetrical leaf base
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1. Hypericum calycinum
Common name: St. John’s wort
Family name: Hypericaceae
Useful cultivars and selections: ‘Brigadoon’
USDA Hardiness Zone: 5-9
Mature height and spread: 0.4m/0.6m
Form: de. sh.
Water use: Medium
Soil requirements: tolerant to drainage and compact soil
Leaf arrangement/Foliage: opposite
Fall colour: green
Flower/cone/fruit description(s): yellow flower
Limitations: rust disease
Suitable uses: ground cover
Quick ID description: opposite long oval leaves, red branches, no petiole
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9. Pachysandra terminalis
Common name: Japanese pachysandra
Family name: Buxaceae
Useful cultivars and selections: ‘Green Carpet’ ‘Variegata’‘Green Sheen’
USDA Hardiness Zone: 5-9
Mature height and spread: 10cm
Form: ev. sh.
Water use: medium
Soil requirements: need well-drained, rich soil
Leaf arrangement/Foliage: alternate
Fall colour: green
Flower/cone/fruit description(s): Tiny white flowers in 1-2″ long, in early spring.
Limitations: can not grow in compact soil
Suitable uses: shade tolerant, ground cover
Quick ID description: 1. leaves serrated only on top 2. the older leaves bigger
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10. Parthenocissus quinquefolia
Common name: Virginia creeper
Family name: Vitaceae
Useful cultivars and selections: ‘Monham’
USDA Hardiness Zone: 3-5
Mature height and spread: 30-50ft
Form: de. cl.
Water use: little
Soil requirements: no
Leaf arrangement/Foliage: alternate
Fall colour: red/orange
Flower/cone/fruit description(s): black-bluish berries diameter=0.7cm
Limitations: difficult to remove
Suitable uses: wall cover
Quick ID description: 5 palmate compound leaves
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11. Phyllostachys nigra
Common name: black bamboo
Family name: Poaceae
USDA Hardiness Zone: 5-7
Mature height and spread: 5-8m
Form: ev. sh.
Water use: medium
Soil requirements: well-drained
Leaf arrangement/Foliage: alternate
Fall colour: green
Flower/cone/fruit description(s): not obvious
Limitations: may spread
Suitable uses: ornamental plants, high shrub
Quick ID description: black stem
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12. Platanus×hispanica
Common name: London plane
Family name: Platanceae
Mature height and spread: 12m/ 8m
Form: de.tr.
Water use: medium
Soil requirements: well-drained
Leaf arrangement/Foliage: alternate
Fall colour: brown
Flower/cone/fruit description(s): rounded, fuzzy looking fruits
Limitations: fruit may cause allergy
Suitable uses: street tree, shade tree
Quick ID description: 1. maple-like leaf 2. bark 3. rounded fruits
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13. Prunus laurocerasus ‘Otto Luyken’
Common name: cherry laurel ‘Otto Luyken’
Family name: Rosaceae
USDA Hardiness Zone: 6-9
Mature height and spread: 0.5-1m/1-1.5m
Form: ev. sh.
Water use: medium
Soil requirements: well-drained
Leaf arrangement/Foliage: alternate
Fall colour: green
Flower/cone/fruit description(s): black fruits 0.8cm, white flowers
Limitations: laurel leaf disease
Suitable uses: hedge
Quick ID description: darker pointy leaves, more upright leaves and branches
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14. Prunus laurocerasus ‘Zabeliana’
Common name: Zabel’s cherry laurel
Family name: Rosaceae
USDA Hardiness Zone: 3-9
Mature height and spread: 5m
Form: ev.sh.
Water use: medium
Soil requirements: well-drained
Leaf arrangement/Foliage: alternate
Fall colour: green
Flower/cone/fruit description(s): white flowers, black or blue drupes
Limitations: must be pruned properly
Suitable uses: hedge
Quick ID description: horizontal branches
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15. Prunus×yedoensis
Common name: yoshino cherry
Family name: Rosaceae
Useful cultivars and selections: ‘Akebono”Berry”Ivensii”Shidare Yoshino”Snow Fountains’
USDA Hardiness Zone: 5-6
Mature height and spread: 30-40ft
Form: de. tr.
Water use: medium
Soil requirements: well-drained
Leaf arrangement/Foliage: alternate
Fall colour: reddish green
Flower/cone/fruit description(s): light pink flowers
Limitations: bumps in the trunk
Suitable uses: flowering tree, streen tree. disease resistant
Quick ID description: 1. serrated leaf margin 2. red petiole 3.
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16. Pseudosasa japonica
Common name: arrow bamboo
Family name: Poaceae
USDA Hardiness Zone: 6-9
Mature height and spread: 3m
Form: ev. sh.
Water use: medium
Soil requirements: well-drained
Leaf arrangement/Foliage: alternate
Fall colour: green
Limitations: very loud, running
Suitable uses: hedge, ornamental grass
Quick ID description: big leaves (10cm)
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17. Rosa ‘Meidomonac’
Common name: shrub rose
Family name: Rosaceae
USDA Hardiness Zone: 6
Mature height and spread: 0.5-1m
Form: de. sh.
Water use: medium
Soil requirements: rich soil
Leaf arrangement/Foliage: alternate
Fall colour: green
Flower/cone/fruit description(s): soft pink flower 4cm
Limitations: can not be grown in shade or drought
Suitable uses: flower borders
Quick ID description: compound leaf: 6*6cm to 12*12 cm, leaflets: 2*4cm to 4*6cm, orange fruit 1cm
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19. Weigela florida
Common name: weigela
Family name: Caprifoliaceae
Useful cultivars and selections:
Cultivars/Varieties
Dozens of cultivars are known, plus there has been a recent resurgence in the number of new introductions. The descriptions presented here attempt to summarize the most common forms.
‘Alexandra’ (Wine and Roses®, probably the same as ‘Victoria’) – Many amateur horticulturists have been taken by this new form, which offers rose-red blooms amidst a backdrop of rich, glossy burgundy leaves. It appears to be superior to other purple-foliage selections. It grows 4′-5′ tall. ‘Elvera’ (Midnight Wine™) is a brand new plant that is basically a dwarf form of ‘Alexandra’. It will mature under 3′ tall, making it useful in small gardens.
‘Brigela’ (French Lace™) – This is a new variegated form that is quickly entering the market. The green leaves are edged with a wide margin of lime green that contrasts well with the red flowers.
‘Bristol Ruby’ – This is an older cultivar very popular for its deep red flowers. It is upright-growing to 8′ tall.
‘Canary’ – A form of uncertain parentage, this new selection is notable for its light yellow blooms that fade to pink or are mixed with pink flowers on the same plant.
‘Candida’ – This is one of the more popular white-flowered forms. The blooms are set against bright green leaves on an 8′ spreading plant. ‘Bristol Snowflake’ is similar, but the blooms are slightly tinged pink and the plant is more vigorous.
‘Carnaval’ (also known as ‘Courtalor’) – One of the more unique forms available, this 4′ tall plant offers profuse quantities of red, white and pink blooms on the same plant.
‘Java Red’ (perhaps the same as ‘Foliis Purpureis’) – An old, compact form that only reaches 4′ tall and slightly wider, this plant bears deep pink blooms that open from reddish buds. The deep green foliage is tinged with purple-red.
‘Minuet’ – One of the smallest forms available, this plant only reaches 30″ tall with profuse production of red-purple flowers. The leaves also have a reddish tinge. It has shown good cold hardiness.
‘Pink Delight’ and ‘Pink Princess’ – These are two improved, popular pink-flowering forms with blooms that do not fade. They are hardy and more reduced in size, to 6′ tall and wide. ‘Sunny Princess’ is a variegated selection of ‘Pink Princess’ with a thin yellow margin on the foliage.
‘Polka’ – Considered by many authorities to be the best pink-flowered form, this Canadian development is reportedly hardy to zone 3. It is covered in late spring by deep pink blooms that adorn the arching branches to 4′ tall and wider.
‘Red Prince’ – Hardy to USDA zone 4, this plant produces strong red blooms on an upright, 6′ plant. It often reblooms later in the season.
‘Rumba’ – Another form with novel leaf color, this 3′ compact selection offers yellow-green edged in purple. The flowers are red with a yellowish throat and are produced over an extended period. The plant has shown good hardiness.
‘Rubidor’ (probably the same as ‘Rubigold’) – Very popular for the contrast between flowers and foliage, this selection offers gold leaves and red blooms on a 5′-7′ plant. The color of the leaves may fade somewhat in warm summer areas.
‘Variegata’ – This is a very popular selection that offers interest all season with leaves that are edged with a creamy white margin. The blooms are rose-pink and the plant is more compact and mounded, to 6′ tall. ‘Variegata Nana’ is similar but smaller growing, perhaps to 3′ or 4′ tall.
‘White Knight’ – A popular white-flowered plant, this selection is also notable for its densely-branched, compact habit to 6′ tall and wide. It may rebloom sporadically through the summer.
http://www.hort.uconn.edu/plants/detail.php?pid=545
USDA Hardiness Zone: 4-8
Mature height and spread: 1m
Form: de. sh.
Water use: medium
Soil requirements: well-drained, full sun
Leaf arrangement/Foliage: opposite
Fall colour: green
Flower/cone/fruit description(s): pink flowers on the top of the branches
Suitable uses: flower shrub
Quick ID description: serrated margin, opposite leaves
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20. Wisteria sinensis
Common name: Chinese wisteria
Family name: Fabaceae
Useful cultivars and selections: ‘prolific’ ‘alba’
USDA Hardiness Zone: 5-8
Mature height and spread: 3-5m
Form: de. cl.
Water use: medium
Soil requirements: well-drained
Leaf arrangement/Foliage: alternate
Fall colour: green
Flower/cone/fruit description(s): flowers: purple, clusters fruit: legume 20cm
Suitable uses: flowering climber
Quick ID description: alternate compound leaves. 9-11 leaflets
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21. Physocarpus opulifolius
Common name: ninebark
Family name: Rosaceae
Useful cultivars and selections: var. intermedius, ‘Dart’s Gold”Monlo”Snowfall’
USDA Hardiness Zone: 2
Mature height and spread: 3-5m
Form: de.sh.
Water use: dry to medium
Soil requirements: easy to grow
Leaf arrangement/Foliage: alternate
Fall colour: yellow/bronze/purple
Flower/cone/fruit description(s):
Flowers
- whitish pink flowers
- less then 0.5″ in diameter
- blooms may to June
- flowers borne in 1″ to 2″ cymes
Fruit
- grouping of 3 to 5 follicles
- glabrous
- reddish
- ripens in September to October
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Limitations:
need to be pruned properly
Suitable uses: shrub border
Quick ID description: 3 lobed leaves
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