| Latin Name. |
Character and Height. |
Remarks. |
Native Country. |
| Acanthopanax ricinifolium |
Tree 50 ft. |
Suitable for South and West of England, needs a good loamy soil |
Japan |
| ,, spinosum |
Shrub 8 ft. |
For sheltered spots in South |
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| Acer argutum |
Tree 20 ft. |
In ordinary soil and position |
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| ,, campestre (Field Maple) |
Tree 30 ft. |
Will grow in dry spots |
Europe and Western Asia |
| ,, ,, variegatum |
Tree 20 ft. |
If too much exposed the variegated leaves suffer |
Garden form |
| ,, carpinifolium |
Tree 30 ft. |
In ordinary soil and position |
Japan |
| ,, caudatum (Syn. A. acuminatum) |
Tree 20 ft. |
Handsome leaves but rather tender |
Himalaya |
| ,, circinatum |
Tree 30 to 40 ft. |
Needs a sheltered spot. Beautiful autumn foliage |
California |
| ,, cissifolium (Syn. Negundo cissifolium) |
Small tree 10 ft. |
In ordinary soil and position |
Japan |
| ,, cratægifolium |
Tree 15 ft. |
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| ,, creticum (Syn. A. parvifolium), (Cretan Maple) |
Tree 25 ft. |
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Asia Minor |
| ,, *dasycarpum (Syn. A. eriocarpum), (White Maple) |
Tree 50 ft. |
Soil must not be too dry |
North America |
| ,, dasycarpum laciniatum |
Tree 50 ft. |
Forms a very pretty lawn tree; soil must not be too dry |
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| ,, diabolicum (Syn. A. pulchrum) |
Tree 25 ft. |
In ordinary soil and position |
Japan |
| ,, distylum |
Tree 15 ft. |
Very handsome leaves, 5 to 7 in. long, 4 in. broad; in ordinary soil and position |
Japan, Nippon |
| ,, glabrum (Syn. A. tripartitum) |
Tree 30 ft. |
In ordinary soil and position |
Western North America |
| ,, Heldreichi |
Tree 25 ft. |
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Eastern Europe |
| ,, hyrcanum (Syn. A. caucasicum and A. lobatum) |
Tree 20 ft. |
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Caucasus |
| ,, *japonicum (Syn. A. palmatum macrophyllum), (Japanese Maple) |
Tree 10 to 15 ft. |
Requires protection from cold winds in spring. Very slow in growth |
Japan |
| ,, *japonicum aureum (Golden-leaved Japanese Maple) |
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| ,, Lobelii (Syn. A. platanoides (Lobelii)) |
Tree 50 ft. |
In ordinary soil and position |
Southern Italy |
| ,, macrophyllum (Syn. A. speciosum) |
Tree 70 ft. |
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North-West America |
| ,, monspessulanum |
Tree 30 ft. |
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South of Europe |
| ,, Negundo (Syn. Negundo aceroides) |
Tree 40 ft. |
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North America |
| ,, ,, californicum |
Tree 30 ft. |
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California |
| ,, ,, *variegatum (Variegated Maple) |
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A well-known variegated tree that must be sparingly planted |
Garden form |
| ,, ,, aureum |
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A very distinct tree, yellow variegation |
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| ,, opulifolium (Syn. A. Opalus), (Italian Maple) |
Small tree 12 ft. |
In ordinary soil and position |
Corsica |
| ,, *palmatum (Syn. A. polymorphum) |
Tree 10 to 15 ft. |
Requires protection from cold winds in spring. Slow in growth, but the coloured-leaved varieties are very showy and often brilliant |
Japan |
| ,, ,, and many varieties |
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| ,, pennsylvanicum (Syn. A. striatum) |
Tree 30 ft. |
A fairly moist spot is best for this; its striped bark is very striking |
North America |
| ,, pictum |
Tree 50 ft. |
In ordinary soil and position |
Japan |
| ,, platanoides |
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Norway and Sweden |
| ,, ,, laciniatum |
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Garden form |
| ,, ,, palmatum |
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| ,, ,, purpureum (Purple-leaved Maple) |
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| ,, ,, *Schwedleri |
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The young leaves of this are red, and when growing freely it is very striking |
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| ,, Pseudo-platanus (Sycamore) |
Tree 50 to 70 ft. |
In ordinary soil and position |
Europe |
| ,, ,, ,, *Leopoldi |
Tree 50 ft. |
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Garden form |
| ,, ,, ,, purpureum |
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| ,, ,, ,, and other varieties |
Trees 20 to 50 ft. |
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| ,, rubrum (Syn. A. coccineum), (Scarlet Maple) |
Tree 60 ft. |
Needs a fairly moist soil somewhat sheltered |
North America |
| ,, saccharinum (Sugar Maple) |
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In ordinary soil and position |
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| ,, spicatum (Syn. A. rugosum) |
Tree 20 ft. |
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| ,, tataricum |
Tree 30 ft. |
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Tartary |
| ,, ,, *Ginnala |
Tree 20 ft. |
The brilliant colour of its leaves in autumn attracts attention to this; in ordinary soil and position |
Japan |
| *Ailantus glandulosa |
Tree 60 ft. |
Good town tree, and for dry soils, and of quick growth |
China |
| Alnus cordifolia |
Tree 20 ft. |
Thrives in dryer soil than most Alders |
South of Europe |
| ,, firma (Syn. A. multinervis) |
Tree 30 ft. |
Needs a moist spot |
Japan |
| ,, glutinosa (Common Alder) |
Tree 40 to 60 ft. |
Grows well in boggy places |
Europe and North Africa |
| ,, ,, *aurea (Golden-leaved Alder) |
Tree 30 ft. |
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Garden form |
| ,, ,, *imperialis |
Tree 50 ft. |
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| ,, ,, and other varieties |
Trees 30 to 60 ft. |
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| ,, ,, incana |
Tree 50 to 70 ft. |
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Northern temperate regions |
| ,, ,, and varieties |
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| ,, japonica (Japanese Alder) |
Tree 30 ft. |
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Japan |
| ,, oregona |
Tree 20 ft. |
Moist soil |
Western North America
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| ,, orientalis |
Tree 25 ft. |
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Orient |
| ,, rhombifolia |
Tree 20 ft. |
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California |
| ,, serrulata |
Shrub 8 to 10 ft. |
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North America |
| ,, ,, viridis |
Shrub 6 ft. |
Does well in exposed position |
Northern Europe and Asia |
| Aristotelia Macqui |
Sub-evergreen shrub 6 ft. |
Rather tender, will grow in ordinary soil |
Chili |
| ,, ,, variegata |
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| Artemesia Abrotanum (Southernwood) |
Shrub 3 to 4 ft. |
Very fragrant leaves; will grow in dry soils |
South of Europe |
| *Arundinaria Veitchii |
Evergreen 2 to 3 ft. |
Needs good, fairly moist soil, and protection from cutting winds |
Japan |
| Arundo Donax (Giant Reed) |
Evergreen 10 ft. |
Hardy in South of England, needs protection in North, moist soil |
Mediterranean region |
| ,, ,, variegata |
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Garden form |
| Atraphaxis buxifolia |
Shrub 2 ft. |
Well drained, sandy peat, fairly moist |
Caucasus |
| ,, lanceolata |
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Temperate Asia |
| ,, Muschketowi |
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Central Asia |
| ,, spinosa |
Sub-evergreen shrub 2 ft. |
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Orient |
| Atriplex canescens |
Shrub 3 ft. |
Will grow in dry, sandy soils, and also near the sea |
Western North America |
| ,, confertifolia |
Shrub 1 ft. |
Fairly moist peaty soil |
Western United States |
| ,, Halimus (Tree Parslane) |
Shrub 6 ft. |
Will grow in dry sandy soils and also near the sea |
Europe |
| ,, Nuttallii |
Shrub 3 ft. |
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Western North America |
| ,, portulacoides |
Shrub 2 ft. |
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Europe |
| Azara dentata |
Evergreen shrub 12 ft. |
Ordinary soil, but thoroughly hardy only in South and West of England |
Chili |
| ,, Gilliesii |
Evergreen shrub 15 ft. |
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| ,, integrifolia |
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| ,, *microphylla |
Evergreen shrub 12 ft. |
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| Baccharis halimifolia |
Shrub 6 to 8 ft. |
Useful for dry sandy soils |
North America |
| ,, patagonica |
Shrub 4 ft. |
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Patagonia |
| ,, salicifolia |
Shrub 6 ft. |
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Southern United States |
| Berchemia racemosa |
Climbing shrub 15 ft. |
Deep moist soil and sheltered spot |
Japan |
| ,, volubilis (Syn. Rhamnus volubilis) |
Climbing shrub 20 ft. |
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Southern United States
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| Latin Name. |
Character and Height. |
Remarks. |
Native Country. |
| *Betula alba (Syn. B. verrucosa), (Silver Birch) |
Tree 50 to 60 ft. |
Will grow in bleak cold spots, but is beautiful everywhere |
Northern Hemisphere |
| ,, ,, *fastigiata |
Tree 30 ft. |
Extremely distinct upright growth |
Garden form |
| ,, ,, *laciniata (Cut-leaved Birch) |
Tree 50 ft. |
A charming lawn tree |
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| ,, ,, *pendula (Weeping Birch) |
Drooping tree |
A weeping form |
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| ,, ,, *purpurea (Purple-leaved Birch) |
Tree 40 ft. |
An effective coloured-leaved tree |
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| ,, corylifolia (Hazel-leaved Birch) |
Tree 50 ft. |
Grows well in ordinary soil and position |
Japan |
| ,, davurica |
Tree 30 to 40 ft. |
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Northern Asia and America |
| ,, fruticosa |
Shrub 6 ft. |
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Northern Asia |
| ,, lenta (Syn. B. carpinifolia) |
Tree 60 to 70 ft. |
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North America |
| ,, lutea (Syn. B. excelsa), (Yellow Birch) |
Tree 70 to 80 ft. |
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| ,, *Maximowiczii |
Tree 30 ft. |
Much larger leaves than any other Birch; very satisfactory with Messrs. Veitch at Coombe Wood |
Japan |
| ,, ,, nana (Dwarf Birch) |
Shrub 1 to 3 ft. |
Grows well in ordinary soil and position |
Northern Hemisphere |
| ,, *nigra (Syn. B. rubra), (Red Birch) |
Tree 60 to 70 ft. |
Does best in moist soil |
North America |
| ,, occidentalis |
Shrub 8 to 10 ft. |
Grows well in ordinary soil and position |
Western North America |
| ,, *papyrifera (Syn. B. papyracea), (Canoe Birch) |
Tree 60 to 70 ft. |
Prefers moist spots |
North America |
| ,, populifolia |
Tree 30 ft. |
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| ,, pumila |
Shrub 2 to 3 ft. |
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| ,, utilis (Syn. B. Bhojpattra), (Indian Birch) |
Tree 50 ft. |
Rather tender except in South and West |
Himalaya |
| Bigelovia Douglasii |
Shrub 4 ft. |
Will grow in poor sandy soils |
North America |
| ,, graveolens |
Shrub 3 ft. |
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| Broussonetia Kæmpferi |
Tree 15 ft. |
Sometimes cut by frost, but quickly recovers |
Japan |
| ,, *papyrifera (Syn. Morus papyrifera), (Paper Mulberry) |
Tree 20 ft. |
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China, Japan, and Polynesia |
| Bumelia lanuginosa (Syn. Sideroxylon lanuginosum) |
Shrub 10 ft. |
Needs good, fairly moist soil, and a sheltered spot |
Southern United States |
| ,, lycioides (Syn. Sideroxylon lycioides) |
Sub-evergreen shrub 8 ft. |
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| Callicarpa americana |
Shrub 6 ft. |
Rather tender; likes moist soil |
North America |
| ,, japonica |
Shrub 5 ft. |
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Japan |
| Carpinus caroliniana (Syn. C. americana), (American Hornbeam) |
Tree 50 ft. |
Any ordinary soil and position |
North America |
| ,, *Betulus (Common Hornbeam) |
Tree 50 to 60 ft. |
Any ordinary soil and position, good for Hedges |
Europe |
| ,, cordata |
Tree 40 ft. |
Any ordinary soil and position |
Japan |
| ,, japonica (Japanese Hornbeam) |
Tree 15 ft. |
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| *Carya alba (Syn. Hicoria ovata), (Shell Bark Hickory) |
Tree 50 to 70 ft. |
Needs good loamy soil, very impatient of removal |
North America |
| ,, *olivæformis (Syn. Hicoria Peccan), (Peccan Nut) |
Tree 30 ft. |
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| Castanea pumila |
Tree 12 ft. |
Does best on light loamy soils |
United States |
| ,, *sativa (Syn. C. vesca), (Sweet Chestnut) |
Tree 60 to 70 ft. |
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Europe and North Africa |
| ,, ,, and varieties |
Trees 20 to 50 ft. |
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Garden forms |
| *Castanopsis chrysophylla (Syn. Castanea chrysophylla), (Golden Chestnut) |
Evergreen shrub 6 ft. to 10 ft. |
Needs shelter from cutting winds. Undersides of leaves are rich yellow |
California |
| Cedrela chinensis (Syn. Ailantus flavescens) |
Tree 30 ft. |
Hardy in South of England |
China |
| *Celastrus articulatus |
Climbing shrub 20 ft. |
Useful for rambling over unsightly objects, ordinary soil |
Japan |
| ,, scandens |
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North America |
| Celtis australis (Nettle tree) |
Tree 30 to 40 ft. |
Ordinary soil and position |
Mediterranean region |
| ,, japonica (Japanese Nettle tree) |
Tree 30 ft. |
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Japan |
| ,, mississippiensis |
Tree 40 to 50 ft. |
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Southern United States |
| ,, occidentalis |
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North America |
| ,, Tournefortii (Syn. C. orientalis) |
Tree 15 ft. |
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Orient |
| Cephalanthus occidentalis |
Shrub 6 ft. |
Moist peaty soil with plenty of sand |
North America |
| Cercidophyllum japonicum |
Tree 20 to 30 ft. |
Hardy in the South, rather tender elsewhere |
Japan |
| Cleyera ochnacea (Syn. C. japonica) |
Evergreen shrub 6 ft. |
Does best treated as a wall plant in good soil |
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| Cocculus carolinus |
Twining shrub 20 ft. |
Will grow in warm dry spots |
North America |
| ,, laurifolius |
Shrub 5 ft. |
Needs protection of a wall |
Himalaya to Japan |
| Colletia cruciata |
Shrub 6 ft. |
Rather tender in North of England |
Uruguay |
| ,, ferox (Syn. C. spinosa, C. horrida) |
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| Coriaria myrtifolia |
Shrub 5 ft. |
A deep light soil suits this best |
Mediterranean Region |
| Cornus alba |
Shrub 6 ft. |
Ordinary soil and position |
North America |
| ,, ,, *sibirica (Siberian Dogwood) |
Shrub 5 ft. |
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Siberia |
| ,, ,, *Spaethii |
Shrub 6 ft. |
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Garden form |
| ,, alternifolia |
Shrub 10 ft. |
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North America |
| ,, Amomum |
Shrub 6 ft. |
Does best in damp spots |
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| ,, Baileyi |
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Ordinary soil and position |
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| ,, circinata |
Shrub 5 ft. |
Does best in damp spots |
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| ,, florida |
Shrub 10 ft. |
Our summers are rarely hot enough to flower this well. Pendula is a beautiful weeping variety.
A delightful shrub whose large white blossoms are borne in June |
Eastern North America |
| ,, *Kousa (Syn. Benthamia japonica), (Japanese Strawberry tree) |
Shrub 8 to 10 ft. |
Hardy, grows slowly when young. Flowers delightfully when established. Should be in other list. |
Japan |
| ,, macrophylla (Beautiful at Coombe Wood) |
Tree 40 ft. |
Deep fairly moist soil. A handsome tree |
Northern India to Japan |
| ,, *Mas (Cornelian Cherry) |
Small tree 15 ft. |
Ordinary soil and position |
Europe |
| ,, officinalis |
Small tree 10 to 15 ft. |
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Japan |
| ,, pubescens |
Shrub 6 ft. |
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North America |
| ,, sanguinea (Common Dogwood) |
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Europe and North Asia |
| ,, stolonifera (Red Osier Dogwood) |
Shrub 6 to 8 ft. |
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North America |
| Corylus americana (American Hazel) |
Shrub 5 to 8 ft. |
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| ,, *Avellana (Common Hazel) |
Tree or shrub 20 ft. |
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Europe and Asia |
| ,, ,, and varieties |
Trees or shrubs |
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Garden forms |
| ,, *Colurna (Constantinople Hazel) |
Tree 40 to 50 ft. |
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South-Eastern Europe to Himalaya |
| ,, heterophylla |
Tree or shrub 15 ft. |
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Japan |
| ,, mandshurica (Japanese Hazel) |
Small tree 20 ft. |
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Amurland and Japan |
| ,, maxima (Cob Nut) |
Tree or shrub 20 ft. |
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South Europe |
| ,, rostrata (Beaked Hazel) |
Shrub 5 ft. |
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North America |
| *Danæ Laurus (Syn. Ruscus racemosus), (Alexandrian laurel) |
Evergreen shrub 4 ft. |
Grows well in shady spots |
Asia Minor |
| Decumaria barbara |
Climbing shrub 10 ft. |
Needs a warm sheltered border |
Southern United States |
| Drimys aromatica (Tasmanian Pepper plant) |
Evergreen shrub 10 ft. |
Hardy only in South and West |
Tasmania |
| ,, Winteri (Winter's Bark) |
Evergreen shrub 20 ft. |
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South America |
| *Elæagnus angustifolia (Syn. E. hortensis), (Wild Olive) |
Tree 20 ft. |
Will grow in dry sandy soils |
Mediterranean region |
| ,, argentea (Syn. Shepherdia argentea), (Silver Berry) |
Shrub 5 ft. |
Needs a fairly moist soil |
North America |
| ,, *glabra |
Evergreen shrub 6 ft. |
Ordinary soil not too dry |
China and Japan |
| ,, *macrophylla |
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| ,, *multiflora (Syn. E. edulis, E. longipes) |
Deciduous shrub 8 ft. |
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| ,, orientalis |
Tree 20 ft. |
Will grow in dry sandy soils |
Orient |
| ,, *pungens (Syn. E. reflexa) |
Evergreen shrub 6 to 8 ft. |
One of our finest evergreens |
China and Japan |
| ,, ,, *and varieties |
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Will do well in ordinary soil |
Garden forms |
| ,, umbellata (Syn. E. japonica) |
Sub-evergreen shrub 8 ft. |
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Japan
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| Latin Name. |
Character and Height. |
Remarks. |
Native Country. |
| Empetrum nigrum (Crowberry) |
Evergreen shrub 1 ft. |
Needs moist peaty soil |
Britain |
| Ephedra americana |
Evergreen shrub 3 ft. |
Does well in dry stony places |
Chili |
| ,, distachya |
Evergreen shrub 3 to 4 ft. |
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Europe and Asia Minor |
| ,, gerardiana |
Evergreen shrub 2 ft. |
Rather tender |
Himalaya |
| ,, helvetica |
Evergreen shrub 2 ft. |
Does well in dry stony places |
South Europe |
| ,, trifurca |
Evergreen shrub 3 ft. |
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Western North America |
| Ercilla volubilis (Syn. E. spicata) |
Evergreen twiner 15 ft. |
Needs protection of a wall in most districts |
Chili |
| Eriobotrya japonica (Syn. Photinia japonica), (Loquat), handsome leaves |
Evergreen tree 20 ft. |
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China and Japan |
| Eurya japonica |
Evergreen shrub 6 ft. |
Hardy only in south and west |
India, China, and Japan |
| Fagus ferruginea (Syn. F. americana), (American beech) |
Tree 40 to 60 ft. |
Ordinary soil and position |
North America |
| ,, *sylvatica (Common Beech) |
Tree 60 to 100 ft. |
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Europe and Asia Minor |
| ,, ,, *atropurpurea (Purple-leaved Beech) |
Tree 50 ft. |
Best dark-leaved form |
Garden form |
| ,, ,, *cuprea (Copper Beech) |
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Ordinary soil and position |
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| ,, ,, heterophylla |
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| ,, ,, *pendula (Weeping Beech) |
Tree, height various |
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| ,, ,, *purpurea pendula |
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| ,, ,, and other varieties |
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Garden forms |
| *Fatsia japonica (Syn. Aralia japonica) |
Evergreen shrub 3 to 8 feet |
Needs sheltered spot, cool moist soil |
Japan |
| *Ficus Carica (Common Fig) |
Tree or shrub 15 to 20 ft. |
Does best on wall, good town plant |
Afghanistan and Eastern Persia |
| Fraxinus americana (White Ash) |
Tree 30 to 40 ft. |
Ordinary soil and position |
North America |
| ,, augustifolia |
Tree 30 to 50 ft. |
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Southern Europe |
| ,, anomala |
Tree 12 ft. |
Needs sheltered spot |
Utah |
| ,, caroliniana (Water Ash) |
Tree 30 to 50 ft. |
Ordinary soil and position |
United States |
| ,, chinensis (Chinese Ash) |
Tree 25 ft. |
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China |
| ,, *Excelsior (Common Ash) |
Tree 30 to 80 ft. |
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Europe |
| ,, ,, aurea |
Tree 50 ft. |
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Garden form |
| ,, ,, aurea pendula (Weeping Golden Ash) |
Tree, height various |
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| ,, ,, crispa |
Tree 30 ft. |
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| ,, ,, heterophylla (Syn. monophylla) |
Tree 50 ft. |
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| ,, ,, *pendula (Weeping Ash) |
Tree, height various |
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| ,, ,, and other varieties |
Trees, height various |
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Garden forms |
| ,, mandshurica |
Tree 70 to 80 ft. |
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Mandchuria and Japan |
| ,, nigra (Syn. F. sambucifolia) |
Tree 50 ft. |
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North America |
| ,, numidica |
Tree 30 ft. |
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North Africa |
| ,, oregona (Syn. F. californica), (Oregon Ash) |
Tree 50 ft. |
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Western United States |
| ,, *parvifolia (Syn. F. lentiscifolia) |
Tree 30 to 50 ft. |
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South Europe |
| ,, ,, pendula |
Tree, height various |
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Garden form |
| ,, pennsylvanica (Syn. F. pubescens) |
Tree 30 ft. |
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North America |
| ,, potamophila (Swamp Ash) |
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Turkestan |
| ,, quadrangulata (Blue Ash) |
Tree 60 to 70 ft. |
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United States |
| Gleditschia australis |
Tree 30 ft. |
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Southern China |
| ,, japonica (Japanese Locust) |
Tree 50 ft. |
,, ,, ,, |
Japan |
| ,, monosperma (Water Locust) |
Tree 60 ft. |
,, ,, ,, |
Southern United States |
| ,, sinensis (Syn. G. ferox, G. horrida) |
Tree 30 ft. |
,, ,, ,, |
China |
| ,, triacanthos (Honey Locust) |
Tree 60 ft. |
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Eastern United States |
| Griselinia littoralis |
Evergreen tree or shrub 20 ft. |
Hardy only in South and West of England |
New Zealand |
| ,, lucida |
Evergreen tree 15 ft. |
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| Gymnocladus canadensis (Kentucky Coffee Tree) |
Tree 50 ft. |
Needs good deep soil |
North America |
| ,, chinensis |
Tree 25 ft. |
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China |
| Hymenanthera crassifolia |
Shrub 3 ft. |
Succeeds in fairly moist peaty soil |
New Zealand |
| Idesia polycarpa |
Tree 20 ft. |
Deep open loam, shelter from strong winds |
Japan |
| Ilex ambigua (Syn. Prinos ambigua) |
Shrub 4 to 5 ft. |
Ordinary soil and position |
Southern United States |
| ,, Amelanchier (Syn. Prinos lanceolata) |
Shrub 6 to 8 ft. |
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North America |
| ,, Aquifolium (Common Holly) |
Evergreen tree 10 to 40 ft. |
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Europe |
| ,, ,, angustifolium (Narrow-leaved Holly) |
Evergreen tree or shrub |
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Garden form |
| ,, ,, argenteo marginata (Silver Variegated Holly) |
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| ,, ,, *argenteo pendula (Weeping Silver Holly) |
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| ,, ,, *aureo-marginata (Golden Holly) |
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| ,, ,, ferox (Hedgehog Holly) |
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| ,, ,, ,, aurea (Golden Hedgehog Holly) |
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| ,, ,, *fructo luteo (Yellow-berried Holly) |
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| ,, ,, *handsworthensis (Handsworth Holly) |
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| ,, ,, *hodginsii |
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| ,, ,, laurifolia var. nova, large leaves |
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| ,, ,, pendula tricolor (Weeping Variegated Holly) |
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| ,, ,, watereriana (Waterer's Holly) |
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| ,, cornuta |
Evergreen shrub 6 ft. |
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China |
| ,, *crenata (Japanese Holly) |
Evergreen shrub 3 ft. |
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Japan |
| ,, ,, variegata |
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| ,, glabra (Syn. Prinos glaber), (Ink Berry) |
Evergreen shrub 2 to 3 ft. |
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Eastern United States |
| ,, lævigata (Syn. Prinos lævigatus) |
Shrub 6 ft. |
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| ,, latifolia (Large-leaved Holly) |
Evergreen tree 20 ft. |
Needs protection of a wall in most parts of England |
Japan |
| ,, opaca |
Evergreen tree 30 ft. |
Ordinary soil and position |
Eastern United States |
| ,, rotunda (Round-leaved Holly) |
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Japan |
| ,, *Wilsoni |
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A splendid Holly, with large dark-green leaves and big crimson berries |
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| Juglans californica (Californian Walnut) |
Tree 30 ft. |
Good deep loam, rather dry |
California |
| ,, *cinerea (Butter Nut) |
Tree 60 ft. |
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North America |
| ,, mandshurica |
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| ,, nigra (Black Walnut) |
Tree 60 ft. |
Good deep loam, rather dry |
North America |
| ,, *regia (Common Walnut) |
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Caucasus to Himalaya |
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Garden forms |
| ,, rupestris |
Tree 30 ft. |
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Western United States |
| ,, sieboldiana (Syn. J. ailantifolia) |
Tree 50 ft. |
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Japan |
| Kadsura chinensis (Syn. K. japonica) |
Evergreen shrub 6 ft. |
A good wall-plant |
China and Japan |
| Lardizabala biternata |
Evergreen climber 20 ft. |
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Chili |
| Latin Name. |
Character and Height. |
Remarks. |
Native Country. |
| *Laurus nobilis (Sweet Bay) |
Evergreen tree 20 to 40 ft. |
Needs a sheltered position |
Mediterranean region |
| Lindera Benzoin (Syn. Laurus Benzoin), (Spice Bush) |
Shrub 10 ft. |
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United States
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| ,, glauca |
Shrub 6 ft. |
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| ,, hypoglauca |
Shrub 10 ft. |
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| ,, obtusiloba |
Tree 20 ft. |
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| ,, sericea (Syn. Benzoin sericeum) |
Shrub 6 ft. |
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| Liquidambar orientalis (Syn. L. imberbe) |
Tree 15 ft. |
Ordinary soil and position |
Asia Minor |
| ,, *styraciflua (Sweet Gum) |
Tree 40 to 50 ft. |
Beautiful colour in Autumn |
United States |
| Maclura aurantiaca (Osage Orange) |
Tree 15 to 40 ft. |
Perfectly hardy only in South of England |
Southern United States |
| *Morus alba (White Mulberry) |
Tree 20 to 30 ft. |
Ordinary soil and position |
Temperate Asia |
| ,, ,, pendula (Weeping Mulberry) |
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Garden forms |
| ,, *nigra (Common Mulberry) |
Tree 20 to 30 ft. |
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Persia |
| ,, rubra (Red Mulberry) |
Tree 50 ft. |
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North America |
| *Myrica asplenifolia (Syn. Comptonia asplenifolia), (Sweet Fern) |
Shrub 4 ft. |
Moist sandy peat |
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| ,, californica (Californian Wax Myrtle) |
Sub-evergreen 20 ft. |
Ordinary soil in a sheltered spot |
California |
| ,, cerifera |
Evergreen shrub 8 to 10 ft. |
Needs moist peaty soil. This and M. Gale should be planted by lake, pond, or stream margin |
United States |
| ,, *Gale (Sweet Gale) |
Shrub 3 ft. with scented foliage |
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Northern Hemisphere |
| Nandina domestica |
Evergreen shrub 6 ft. |
Hardy only in south and west of England |
China and Japan |
| Nyssa aquatica (Syn. N. biflora), (Tupelo tree) |
Tree 40 ft. |
Needs moist peaty soil |
Southern United States |
| ,, *sylvatica (Syn. N. multiflora) |
Tree 30 ft. |
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North America |
| *Osmanthus Aquifolium |
Evergreen shrub 5 to 10 ft. |
Valuable evergreen; ordinary soil |
Japan |
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Garden form |
| ,, ,, *purpureus |
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| Ostrya carpinifolia (Syn. O. vulgaris), (Hop Hornbeam) |
Tree 30 to 40 ft. |
Ordinary soil and position |
South Europe |
| Ostrya virginica |
Tree 20 to 30 ft. |
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North America |
| Paliurus australis (Syn. P. aculeatus), (Christ Thorn), (P. Spina Christi) |
Shrub 8 ft. |
Light warm soil and position |
South Europe |
| *Parrotia persica (Iron tree) |
Shrub 12 ft. |
Light warm soil and position, brilliant leaf colour in Autumn |
Persia |
| Phellodendron amurense |
Tree 30 ft. |
Light warm soil and position |
Amurland
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| Phillyræas |
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These grow in various soils, from light and sandy ones to heavy loam. Grow them on their own roots. |
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| ,, angustifolia |
Evergreen shrub 8 to 10 ft. |
Light warm soil and position. Flowers in April and May. Best known variety is Rosmarinifolia, which has narrower leaves than the type |
Mediterranean region |
| ,, *decora (Syn. P. vilmoriniana) |
Evergreen shrub 5 ft. |
Light warm soil and position, a valuable evergreen shrub. A plant at Kew is 5½ feet high and 13 ft. through; its flowers are white, fragrant, and appear in May. |
Asia Minor (Lazistan) |
| ,, latifolia |
Evergreen will grow 20 ft. high. Several varieties are known, P. l. var. ilicifolia, with smaller and P. l. var. rotundifolia, with rounder leaves, are most often seen. |
Light warm soil and position |
Mediterranean region |
| ,, media |
Evergreen shrub 12 ft. |
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| Photinia benthamiana |
Evergreen shrub 10 ft. |
Hardy only in South and West of England |
China |
| ,, serrulata (Chinese Hawthorn) |
Evergreen shrub 15 ft. |
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| ,, variabilis (Syn. Pourthiœa arguta) |
Evergreen shrub 8 ft. |
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China and Japan |
| *Platanus acerifolia |
Tree 60 to 70 ft. |
Good town tree, ordinary soil |
Orient |
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| ,, occidentalis (Western Plane) |
Tree 70 to 80 ft. |
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North America |
| ,, orientalis (Eastern Plane) |
Tree 60 to 70 ft. |
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Orient |
| *Populus alba (Abele or White Poplar) |
Tree 60 to 100 ft. |
Needs fairly moist soil |
Europe and Asia |
| ,, angustifolia (Narrow-leaved Poplar) |
Tree 70 ft. |
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North America |
| ,, balsamifera (Balsam Poplar) |
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| ,, canescens (Grey Poplar) |
Tree 80 ft. |
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Europe |
| ,, *deltoidea (Syn. P. canadensis), (Canadian Poplar) |
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North America |
| ,, *deltoidea aurea (Golden-leaved Canadian Poplar) |
Tree 50 ft. |
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Tree 70 ft. |
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California |
| ,, grandidentata |
Tree 60 ft. |
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North America |
| ,, heterophylla |
Tree 50 ft. |
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| ,, laurifolia |
Tree 70 ft. |
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Southern Siberia |
| ,, nigra (Black Poplar) |
Tree 50 ft. |
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Europe |
| ,, ,, *fastigiata (Lombardy Poplar) |
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| ,, Sieboldii |
Tree 20 to 30 ft. |
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Japan |
| ,, Simonii |
Tree 60 ft. |
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China |
| ,, suaveolens |
Tree 80 ft. |
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Japan |
| ,, *tremula (Aspen) |
Tree 70 ft. |
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Europe and North Asia |
| ,, pendula (Weeping Aspen) |
Weeping Tree |
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Garden form |
| ,, tremuloides |
Weeping tree 40 to 50 ft. |
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North America |
| ,, ,, *pendula (Syn. P. juliana pendula) |
Weeping Tree |
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Garden form |
| ,, trichocarpa |
Tree 30 ft. |
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Western North America |
| ,, tristis |
Tree 60 ft. |
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North-East Asia |
| Ptelea trifoliata (Hop tree) |
Small tree 8 to 9 ft. |
Ordinary soil and position |
North America |
| *Pterocarya caucasica (Syn. P. fraxinifolia) |
Tree 30 ft. |
Good deep loam, rather dry; starts early, so catkins and leaves sometimes get injured by frost |
Caucasus |
| ,, rhoifolia |
Tree 25 ft. |
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Japan |
| ,, stenoptera |
Tree 20 ft. |
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China |