Monthly Archives: December 2011

Metasequoia glyptostroboides

Posted on December 6, 2011 by Katie

BOTANICAL NAME:            Metasequoia glyptostroboides       FAMILY: Taxodiaceae COMMON NAME(S):           Dawn Redwood HARDINESS/ZONE:           USDA:  5-8 Sunset:  3-9, 14-24 FOLIAGE:                                                      opposite, compound, deciduous,  linear, ½” long – 1/16″ wide, upper surface narrowly grooved midvein, lower surface obscure lines of stomata, buds have wide … Continue reading →

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Liriodendron tulipifera

Posted on December 6, 2011 by Katie

BOTANICAL NAME:         Liriodendron tulipifera         FAMILY: Magnoliaceae COMMON NAME(S):           Tulip Tree HARDINESS/ZONE:           USDA:  4-9 Sunset:  1-10, 14-23   FOLIAGE:                                                      alternate, simple, lobed, 3-8″ across and as long, broad truncate  retuse apex, bright green above, paler green beneath, long petioled   … Continue reading →

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Phellodendron amurense

Posted on December 6, 2011 by Katie

BOTANICAL NAME:      Phellodendron amurense FAMILY: Rutaceae COMMON NAME (S):          Amur Corktree   HARDINESS/ZONE:                                               USDA 3b to 7   FOLIAGE:                                                      opposite, compound leaves, 10-15″, odd pinnate, leaflets 2 1/2″-4″ long, long-acuminate, dark green lustrous above, glabrous beneath or with a few … Continue reading →

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Populus nigra ‘Italica’

Posted on December 6, 2011 by Katie

BOTANICAL NAME:            Populus nigra   ’Italica’ FAMILY: Salicaceae COMMON NAME(S):           Lombardy Poplar HARDINESS/ZONE:           USDA:  3-9 Sunset:  all zones FOLIAGE:              alternate, simple, triangular leaves, cuneate to truncate base, acuminate tip, bright green both sides, lighter underneath, petiole compressed   FLOWERS:                                                   small, not … Continue reading →

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Populus tremuloides

Posted on December 6, 2011 by Katie

BOTANICAL NAME:        Populus tremuloides                       FAMILY: Salicaceae COMMON NAME(S):           Quaking Aspen   HARDINESS/ZONE:           USDA:   1   FOLIAGE:                                                      alternate, simple, 1.5-3″ long & wide, deep green above, rounded, flattened petiole, yellow fall color.   FLOWERS:                                       typically dioecious   FRUIT:                                               tufted capsule bearing … Continue reading →

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Populus balsamifera ssp trichocarpa

Posted on December 6, 2011 by Katie

BOTANICAL NAME:        Populus balsamifera ssp trichocarpa (previously known as Populus trichocarpa)                             FAMILY: Salicaceae COMMON NAME(S):           Black Cottonwood, Hybrid Poplar   HARDINESS/ZONE:           USDA:  4 Sunset:  A2, A3, 1-9, 14-24   FOLIAGE:                                                      alternate, simple, 3-5″ across, 5-10″ long, deep green above, … Continue reading →

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Ulmus glabra ‘Camperdownii’

Posted on December 6, 2011 by Katie

BOTANICAL NAME:            Ulmus glabra ‘Camperdownii’ FAMILY: Ulmaceae COMMON NAME(S):           Camperdown Elm   HARDINESS ZONE:           USDA:  4-6 Sunset:  1-11, 14-21   FOLIAGE:                                                      alternate, simple leaves, 3-6″ long, oval to oblong ovate to elliptic or obovate, unequal at base, doubly serrate, … Continue reading →

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Fagus grandifolia

Posted on December 6, 2011 by Katie

BOTANICAL NAME:            Fagus grandifolia FAMILY: Fagaceae   COMMON NAME (S):                                  American Beech   HARDINESS/ZONE:                                   USDA:  4-9 Sunset:  1 – 9,  14 – 24   FOLIAGE:                                                                              alternate, simple, ovate-oblong, 2-5″ x 2 1/2″, acuminate, broad cuneate base, coarsely  serrate, 11-15 pairs … Continue reading →

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Fagus sylvatica

Posted on December 6, 2011 by Katie

BOTANICAL NAME:            Fagus sylvatica        FAMILY: Fagaceae   COMMON NAME(S):           European Beech   HARDINESS ZONE:           USDA:  4-7 Sunset:  1-9, 14-24   FOLIAGE:                                                      alternate, simple, 2-4″ long, 1.5 – 2.5″ wide, 5-9 pair of veins, petiole ½ “ long, shiny dark … Continue reading →

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Fuchsia magellanica

Posted on December 6, 2011 by Katie

BOTANICAL NAME:            Fuchsia  magellanica  FAMILY: Onagraceae   COMMON NAME(S):           Hardy Fuchsia     HARDINESS ZONE:           USDA:  7 Sunset:  2-9, 14-24     FOLIAGE:                                                      opposite, simple, 1/2 to 2″ long x 3/4″ wide, lanceolate, acuminate, remotely dentate, medium green, purple veins … Continue reading →

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