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

* Very shiny dark green leaves, spiny; ultimately forms a dense, rounded crown; attractive gray bark, berries in various shades of red, lasting long into winter; parent of many cultivars.

Their nectar is known to attract insect pollinators, as well as hummingbirds. The trunk is also studded with thick, sharp conical prickles which deter wild animals from climbing the trees.

The tree has a good quality timber. * A fibre obtained from the bark is used in the manufacturing of Xuan Paper. An oil is extracted from the seeds. * Resembles Celtis but has winged fruits to 3/4"; dark green foliage; "gray-brown bark exfoliates in patches...

The 5 historical accession(s) associated with this name. 1977 Name verified on: 01-Apr-1999 by ARS Systematic Botanists. Check PlantSearch database of Botanic Gardens Conservation International for possible non-NPGS germplasm.

Distribution of this grass species is widespread including the eastern and western extremes of North America, parts of South America and Eurasia. * Tufted hair grass is clump-forming, cool season grass which is often grown as an ornamental.

The tree has a good quality timber. * A fibre obtained from the bark is used in the manufacturing of Xuan Paper. An oil is extracted from the seeds. * Resembles Celtis but has winged fruits to 3/4"; dark green foliage; "gray-brown bark exfoliates in patches...

They are native to Australia. * Templetonia is a dryland shrub that grows 3-7 feet tall. It is covered in red flowers in the winter and spring. * Templetonia is a genus of flowering plants in the family Fabaceae.

The leaves are harvested for use as required and can be used fresh or dried. * This plant is commonly used in Chinese herbalism, where it is considered to be one of the 50 fundamental herbs.

* The fruit can also be dried and used in bread, cakes etc. * The word persimmon is of Algonquian origin, while the genus name Diospyros, from the Greek, means fruit of the god Zeus.

* The flowers are deep to bright red, rarely yellow, with four ribbon-shaped petals 7-10 mm long and four short stamens, and grow in clusters; flowering begins in mid winter and continues until early spring.

* It is a larger tree so should be given some room to grow. * Very ornamental tree. * Grown mostly for its striking red and multicolored bark that peels off to reveal other shades and colors.

They often have very bent growth due to the pressure of the deep winter snow in the Himalaya. * The tree depends on moisture from snowmelt, rather than from the monsoon rains. * Flaking dark brown bark; 3" leaves; native to Himalayas.

It is an evergreen shrub or small tree that is usually trimmed to below two metres (six feet) when cultivated for its leaves. * The source of tea; white flowers in fall; tolerates shade or sun well; an attractive small shrub for its ornamental value as...

It requires a minimum of 140 days from planting to harvest. It is widely grown in regions of the world where the growing season is long enough to allow the fruit to mature. * Gossypium hirsutum , known as Upland Cotton or Mexican Cotton , is the most...

* A very desirable color * Makes a delightful upright small tree, maturing at 4 meters. * The foliage is purplish-red holding into the summer then some green tones come in changing to red and scarlet in fall.

The Mugo Pine has small dark green evergreen needles helping it to look great all year. Reduce the pine growth slowly over time it will tolerate styling and repotting in the summer months and early fall.

* A decidious Tree growing to 8 m (26ft) by 6 m (19ft). * Japanese Maple has been cultivated in Japan for centuries and in temperate areas around the world since the 1800s * Of easy cultivation, it succeeds in most soils preferring a good moist well-drained...

* Shiny dark-green evergreen leaves, "flowers generally stinky" (Dirr); grown mainly for its bright red fruit, to 1/4 inch wide, which may last through winter; native to western China.

* The leaves are green during the growing season. * Upright growing to 6-10 feet over time. * It will become wider than tall and its brilliant red fall color is one of its most outstanding attributes.

Taylor and Taylor (76) thoroughly describe its form. * It is a large evergreen coniferous tree growing to 20–40 m tall, exceptionally 59 m, and with a trunk diameter of up to 2 m.

It is widely grown as an ornamental plant , and can reach 10 m in height. They have a mild flavor and can be eaten raw or cooked. As with other species of hawthorn, the wood is hard and can be used to make tools .

* The mother trees are mound forming red cut leaved types. * Hardier than green-leaved types. * Fall color is sensational.

* It has green arching foliage to 3 feet in USDA 8, with highlights of orange, copper, and gold, especially in drier soils. * This is a naturally rare grass in the wild but it is widely cultivated for use as an attractive ornamental garden plant.

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. It also is grown as both a medicinal herb and as a condiment.

* The leaves have very narrow lobes that are purple red in the summer turning to orange red in the fall. * Hardier than green-leaved types. * Fall color is sensational.

* Shrub with upright stems; narrow bamboolike leaves, shiny bright green; small whitish flowers; a roughish plant, but extremely tough and vigorous; useful for highways and urban sites; native to China.