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HARDY TREES AND SHRUBS FOR BEAUTY OF FOLIAGE AND GROWTH

The following is a table of hardy trees and shrubs more interesting for the beauty of their foliage and growth than for their flowers, with their popular names, approximate heights, native country, and other particulars. All are deciduous unless otherwise specified. Those with an asterisk (*) are the most important.

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 ,,
Acer argutum Tree 20 ft. In ordinary soil and position ,,
  ,,  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.         ,,        ,,        ,, ,,
  ,,  creticum (Syn. A. parvifolium), (Cretan Maple) Tree 25 ft.         ,,        ,,        ,, 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 ,,
  ,,  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.         ,,        ,,        ,, Eastern Europe
  ,,  hyrcanum (Syn. A. caucasicum and A. lobatum) Tree 20 ft.         ,,        ,,        ,, 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) ,,         ,,        ,,        ,, ,,
  ,,  Lobelii (Syn. A. platanoides (Lobelii)) Tree 50 ft. In ordinary soil and position Southern Italy
  ,,  macrophyllum (Syn. A. speciosum) Tree 70 ft.         ,,        ,,        ,, North-West America
  ,,  monspessulanum Tree 30 ft.         ,,        ,,        ,, South of Europe
  ,,  Negundo (Syn. Negundo aceroides) Tree 40 ft.         ,,        ,,        ,, North America
  ,,        ,,      californicum Tree 30 ft.         ,,        ,,        ,, California
  ,,        ,,      *variegatum (Variegated Maple) ,, A well-known variegated tree that must be sparingly planted Garden form
  ,,        ,,      aureum ,, A very distinct tree, yellow variegation ......
  ,,  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 ,,         ,,        ,,        ,, ,,
  ,,  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 ,,         ,,        ,,        ,, Norway and Sweden
  ,,        ,,          laciniatum ,,         ,,        ,,        ,, Garden form
  ,,        ,,          palmatum ,,         ,,        ,,        ,, ,,
  ,,        ,,          purpureum (Purple-leaved Maple) ,,         ,,        ,,        ,, ,,
  ,,        ,,          *Schwedleri ,, The young leaves of this are red, and when growing freely it is very striking ,,
  ,,  Pseudo-platanus (Sycamore) Tree 50 to 70 ft. In ordinary soil and position Europe
  ,,        ,,        ,,      *Leopoldi Tree 50 ft.         ,,        ,,        ,, Garden form
  ,,        ,,        ,,      purpureum ,,         ,,        ,,        ,, ,,
  ,,        ,,        ,,      and other varieties Trees 20 to 50 ft.         ,,        ,,        ,, ,,
  ,,  rubrum (Syn. A. coccineum), (Scarlet Maple) Tree 60 ft. Needs a fairly moist soil somewhat sheltered North America
  ,,  saccharinum (Sugar Maple) ,, In ordinary soil and position ,,
  ,,  spicatum (Syn. A. rugosum) Tree 20 ft.         ,,        ,,        ,, ,,
  ,,  tataricum Tree 30 ft.         ,,        ,,        ,, 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.         ,,        ,,        ,, Garden form
    ,,        ,,      *imperialis Tree 50 ft.         ,,        ,,        ,, ,,
    ,,        ,,      and other varieties Trees 30 to 60 ft.         ,,        ,,        ,, ,,
    ,,        ,,      incana Tree 50 to 70 ft.         ,,        ,,        ,, Northern temperate regions
    ,,        ,,      and varieties ,,         ,,        ,,        ,, ......
    ,,    japonica (Japanese Alder) Tree 30 ft.         ,,        ,,        ,, Japan
    ,,    oregona Tree 20 ft. Moist soil Western North America
    ,,    orientalis Tree 25 ft.         ,,        ,,        ,, Orient
    ,,    rhombifolia Tree 20 ft.         ,,        ,,        ,, California
    ,,    serrulata Shrub 8 to 10 ft.         ,,        ,,        ,, 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 ,,         ,,        ,,        ,, ......
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 ,,         ,,        ,,        ,, Garden form
Atraphaxis buxifolia Shrub 2 ft. Well drained, sandy peat, fairly moist Caucasus
      ,,      lanceolata ,,         ,,        ,,        ,, Temperate Asia
      ,,      Muschketowi ,,         ,,        ,,        ,, Central Asia
      ,,      spinosa Sub-evergreen shrub 2 ft.         ,,        ,,        ,, 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.         ,,        ,,        ,, Western North America
      ,,      portulacoides Shrub 2 ft.         ,,        ,,        ,, 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.         ,,        ,,        ,, ,,
    ,,    integrifolia ,,         ,,        ,,        ,, ,,
    ,,    *microphylla Evergreen shrub 12 ft.         ,,        ,,        ,, ,,
Baccharis halimifolia Shrub 6 to 8 ft. Useful for dry sandy soils North America
      ,,        patagonica Shrub 4 ft.         ,,        ,,        ,, Patagonia
      ,,        salicifolia Shrub 6 ft.         ,,        ,,        ,, Southern United States
Berchemia racemosa Climbing shrub 15 ft. Deep moist soil and sheltered spot Japan
        ,,        volubilis (Syn. Rhamnus volubilis) Climbing shrub 20 ft.         ,,        ,,        ,, Southern United States
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 ,,
      ,,      ,,      *pendula (Weeping Birch) Drooping tree A weeping form ,,
      ,,      ,,      *purpurea (Purple-leaved Birch) Tree 40 ft. An effective coloured-leaved tree ,,
      ,,    corylifolia (Hazel-leaved Birch) Tree 50 ft. Grows well in ordinary soil and position Japan
      ,,    davurica Tree 30 to 40 ft.         ,,        ,,        ,, Northern Asia and America
      ,,    fruticosa Shrub 6 ft.         ,,        ,,        ,, Northern Asia
      ,,    lenta (Syn. B. carpinifolia) Tree 60 to 70 ft.         ,,        ,,        ,, North America
      ,,    lutea (Syn. B. excelsa), (Yellow Birch) Tree 70 to 80 ft.         ,,        ,,        ,, ,,
      ,,    *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.         ,,        ,,        ,, ,,
      ,,    pumila Shrub 2 to 3 ft.         ,,        ,,        ,, ,,
      ,,    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.         ,,        ,,        ,, ,,
Broussonetia Kæmpferi Tree 15 ft. Sometimes cut by frost, but quickly recovers Japan
          ,,          *papyrifera (Syn. Morus papyrifera), (Paper Mulberry) Tree 20 ft.         ,,        ,,        ,, 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.         ,,        ,,        ,, ,,
Callicarpa americana Shrub 6 ft. Rather tender; likes moist soil North America
      ,,      japonica Shrub 5 ft.         ,,        ,,        ,, 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.         ,,        ,,        ,, ,,
*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.         ,,        ,,        ,, ,,
Castanea pumila Tree 12 ft. Does best on light loamy soils United States
      ,,      *sativa (Syn. C. vesca), (Sweet Chestnut) Tree 60 to 70 ft.         ,,        ,,        ,, Europe and North Africa
      ,,          ,,      and varieties Trees 20 to 50 ft.         ,,        ,,        ,, 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 ,,         ,,        ,,        ,, North America
Celtis australis (Nettle tree) Tree 30 to 40 ft. Ordinary soil and position Mediterranean region
    ,,    japonica (Japanese Nettle tree) Tree 30 ft.         ,,        ,,        ,, Japan
    ,,    mississippiensis Tree 40 to 50 ft.         ,,        ,,        ,, Southern United States
    ,,    occidentalis ,,         ,,        ,,        ,, North America
    ,,    Tournefortii (Syn. C. orientalis) Tree 15 ft.         ,,        ,,        ,, 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 ,,
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) ,,         ,,        ,,        ,, ,,
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.         ,,        ,,        ,, Siberia
    ,,        ,,     *Spaethii Shrub 6 ft.         ,,        ,,        ,, Garden form
    ,,    alternifolia Shrub 10 ft.         ,,        ,,        ,, North America
    ,,    Amomum Shrub 6 ft. Does best in damp spots ,,
    ,,    Baileyi ,, Ordinary soil and position ,,
    ,,    circinata Shrub 5 ft. Does best in damp spots ,,
    ,,    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.         ,,        ,,        ,, Japan
    ,,    pubescens Shrub 6 ft.         ,,        ,,        ,, North America
    ,,    sanguinea (Common Dogwood) ,,         ,,        ,,        ,, Europe and North Asia
    ,,    stolonifera (Red Osier Dogwood) Shrub 6 to 8 ft.         ,,        ,,        ,, North America
Corylus americana (American Hazel) Shrub 5 to 8 ft.         ,,        ,,        ,, ,,
    ,,      *Avellana (Common Hazel) Tree or shrub 20 ft.         ,,        ,,        ,, Europe and Asia
    ,,            ,,      and varieties Trees or shrubs         ,,        ,,        ,, Garden forms
    ,,      *Colurna (Constantinople Hazel) Tree 40 to 50 ft.         ,,        ,,        ,, South-Eastern Europe to Himalaya
    ,,      heterophylla Tree or shrub 15 ft.         ,,        ,,        ,, Japan
    ,,      mandshurica (Japanese Hazel) Small tree 20 ft.         ,,        ,,        ,, Amurland and Japan
    ,,      maxima (Cob Nut) Tree or shrub 20 ft.         ,,        ,,        ,, South Europe
    ,,      rostrata (Beaked Hazel) Shrub 5 ft.         ,,        ,,        ,, 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.         ,,        ,,        ,, 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 ,,         ,,        ,,        ,, ,,
      ,,        *multiflora (Syn. E. edulis, E. longipes) Deciduous shrub 8 ft.         ,,        ,,        ,, ,,
      ,,        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 ,, Will do well in ordinary soil Garden forms
      ,,        umbellata (Syn. E. japonica) Sub-evergreen shrub 8 ft.         ,,        ,,        ,, Japan
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.         ,,        ,,        ,, 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.         ,,        ,,        ,, 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.         ,,        ,,        ,, 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.         ,,        ,,        ,, Europe and Asia Minor
    ,,            ,,     *atropurpurea (Purple-leaved Beech) Tree 50 ft. Best dark-leaved form Garden form
    ,,            ,,     *cuprea (Copper Beech) ,, Ordinary soil and position ,,
    ,,            ,,     heterophylla ,,         ,,        ,,        ,, ,,
    ,,            ,,     *pendula (Weeping Beech) Tree, height various         ,,        ,,        ,, ,,
    ,,            ,,     *purpurea pendula ,,         ,,        ,,        ,, ,,
    ,,            ,,     and other varieties ,,         ,,        ,,        ,, 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.         ,,        ,,        ,, 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.         ,,        ,,        ,, China
      ,,      *Excelsior (Common Ash) Tree 30 to 80 ft.         ,,        ,,        ,, Europe
      ,,            ,,      aurea Tree 50 ft.         ,,        ,,        ,, Garden form
      ,,            ,,      aurea pendula (Weeping Golden Ash) Tree, height various         ,,        ,,        ,, ,,
      ,,            ,,      crispa Tree 30 ft.         ,,        ,,        ,, ,,
      ,,            ,,      heterophylla (Syn. monophylla) Tree 50 ft.         ,,        ,,        ,, ,,
      ,,            ,,      *pendula (Weeping Ash) Tree, height various         ,,        ,,        ,, ,,
      ,,            ,,      and other varieties Trees, height various         ,,        ,,        ,, Garden forms
      ,,      mandshurica Tree 70 to 80 ft.         ,,        ,,        ,, Mandchuria and Japan
      ,,      nigra (Syn. F. sambucifolia) Tree 50 ft.         ,,        ,,        ,, North America
      ,,      numidica Tree 30 ft.         ,,        ,,        ,, North Africa
      ,,      oregona (Syn. F. californica), (Oregon Ash) Tree 50 ft.         ,,        ,,        ,, Western United States
      ,,      *parvifolia (Syn. F. lentiscifolia) Tree 30 to 50 ft.         ,,        ,,        ,, South Europe
      ,,            ,,      pendula Tree, height various         ,,        ,,        ,, Garden form
      ,,      pennsylvanica (Syn. F. pubescens) Tree 30 ft.         ,,        ,,        ,, North America
      ,,      potamophila (Swamp Ash) ,,         ,,        ,,        ,, Turkestan
      ,,      quadrangulata (Blue Ash) Tree 60 to 70 ft.         ,,        ,,        ,, United States
Gleditschia australis Tree 30 ft.         ,,        ,,        ,, 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.         ,,        ,,        ,, 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.         ,,        ,,        ,, ,,
Gymnocladus canadensis (Kentucky Coffee Tree) Tree 50 ft. Needs good deep soil North America
        ,,          chinensis Tree 25 ft.         ,,        ,,        ,, 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.         ,,        ,,        ,, North America
  ,,    Aquifolium (Common Holly) Evergreen tree 10 to 40 ft.         ,,        ,,        ,, Europe
  ,,          ,,      angustifolium (Narrow-leaved Holly) Evergreen tree or shrub         ,,        ,,        ,, Garden form
  ,,          ,,      argenteo marginata (Silver Variegated Holly) ,,         ,,        ,,        ,, ,,
  ,,          ,,      *argenteo pendula (Weeping Silver Holly) ,,         ,,        ,,        ,, ,,
  ,,          ,,      *aureo-marginata (Golden Holly) ,,         ,,        ,,        ,, ,,
  ,,          ,,      ferox (Hedgehog Holly) ,,         ,,        ,,        ,, ,,
  ,,          ,,        ,,    aurea (Golden Hedgehog Holly) ,,         ,,        ,,        ,, ,,
  ,,          ,,      *fructo luteo (Yellow-berried Holly) ,,         ,,        ,,        ,, ,,
  ,,          ,,      *handsworthensis (Handsworth Holly) ,,         ,,        ,,        ,, ,,
  ,,          ,,      *hodginsii ,,         ,,        ,,        ,, ,,
  ,,          ,,      laurifolia var. nova, large leaves ,,         ,,        ,,        ,, ,,
  ,,          ,,      pendula tricolor (Weeping Variegated Holly) ,,         ,,        ,,        ,, ,,
  ,,          ,,      watereriana (Waterer's Holly) ,,         ,,        ,,        ,, ,,
  ,,    cornuta Evergreen shrub 6 ft.         ,,        ,,        ,, China
  ,,    *crenata (Japanese Holly) Evergreen shrub 3 ft.         ,,        ,,        ,, Japan
  ,,          ,,      variegata ,,         ,,        ,,        ,, ,,
  ,,    glabra (Syn. Prinos glaber), (Ink Berry) Evergreen shrub 2 to 3 ft.         ,,        ,,        ,, Eastern United States
  ,,    lævigata (Syn. Prinos lævigatus) Shrub 6 ft.         ,,        ,,        ,, ,,
  ,,    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) ,,         ,,        ,,        ,, Japan
  ,,    *Wilsoni   A splendid Holly, with large dark-green leaves and big crimson berries  
Juglans californica (Californian Walnut) Tree 30 ft. Good deep loam, rather dry California
    ,,      *cinerea (Butter Nut) Tree 60 ft.         ,,        ,,        ,, North America
    ,,      mandshurica      
    ,,      nigra (Black Walnut) Tree 60 ft. Good deep loam, rather dry North America
    ,,      *regia (Common Walnut) ,,         ,,        ,,        ,, Caucasus to Himalaya
    ,,          ,,     and varieties Trees         ,,        ,,        ,, Garden forms
    ,,      rupestris Tree 30 ft.         ,,        ,,        ,, Western United States
    ,,      sieboldiana (Syn. J. ailantifolia) Tree 50 ft.         ,,        ,,        ,, Japan
Kadsura chinensis (Syn. K. japonica) Evergreen shrub 6 ft. A good wall-plant China and Japan
Lardizabala biternata Evergreen climber 20 ft.         ,,        ,,        ,, 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.         ,,        ,,        ,,         and moist peaty soil United States
    ,,      glauca Shrub 6 ft.         ,,        ,,        ,,         ,,        ,,        ,, Japan
    ,,      hypoglauca Shrub 10 ft.         ,,        ,,        ,,         ,,        ,,        ,, ,,
    ,,      obtusiloba Tree 20 ft.         ,,        ,,        ,,         ,,        ,,        ,, ,,
    ,,      sericea (Syn. Benzoin sericeum) Shrub 6 ft.         ,,        ,,        ,,         ,,        ,,        ,, ,,
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) ......         ,,        ,,        ,, Garden form
    ,,      ,,    and varieties ......         ,,        ,,        ,, Garden forms
    ,,    *nigra (Common Mulberry) Tree 20 to 30 ft.         ,,        ,,        ,, Persia
    ,,    rubra (Red Mulberry) Tree 50 ft.         ,,        ,,        ,, North America
*Myrica asplenifolia (Syn. Comptonia asplenifolia), (Sweet Fern) Shrub 4 ft. Moist sandy peat ,,
    ,,      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         ,,        ,,        ,, 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.         ,,        ,,        ,, North America
*Osmanthus Aquifolium Evergreen shrub 5 to 10 ft. Valuable evergreen; ordinary soil Japan
        ,,            ,,         *ilicifolius ,,         ,,        ,,        ,, Garden form
        ,,            ,,         *purpureus ,,         ,,        ,,        ,, ,,
        ,,            ,,         *variegatus ,,         ,,        ,,        ,, ,,
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.         ,,        ,,        ,, 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
Phillyræas   These grow in various soils, from light and sandy ones to heavy loam. Grow them on their own roots.  
      ,,        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.         ,,        ,,        ,, ,,
Photinia benthamiana Evergreen shrub 10 ft. Hardy only in South and West of England China
    ,,      serrulata (Chinese Hawthorn) Evergreen shrub 15 ft.         ,,        ,,        ,, ,,
    ,,      variabilis (Syn. Pourthiœa arguta) Evergreen shrub 8 ft.         ,,        ,,        ,, China and Japan
*Platanus acerifolia Tree 60 to 70 ft. Good town tree, ordinary soil Orient
      ,,        cuneata ,,         ,,        ,,        ,, ,,
      ,,        occidentalis (Western Plane) Tree 70 to 80 ft.         ,,        ,,        ,, North America
      ,,        orientalis (Eastern Plane) Tree 60 to 70 ft.         ,,        ,,        ,, 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.         ,,        ,,        ,, North America
      ,,      balsamifera (Balsam Poplar) ,,         ,,        ,,        ,, ,,
      ,,      canescens (Grey Poplar) Tree 80 ft.         ,,        ,,        ,, Europe
      ,,      *deltoidea (Syn. P. canadensis), (Canadian Poplar) ,,         ,,        ,,        ,, North America
      ,,      *deltoidea aurea (Golden-leaved Canadian Poplar) Tree 50 ft.         ,,        ,,        ,, Garden form
      ,,      Fremontei Tree 70 ft.         ,,        ,,        ,, California
      ,,      grandidentata Tree 60 ft.         ,,        ,,        ,, North America
      ,,      heterophylla Tree 50 ft.         ,,        ,,        ,, ,,
      ,,      laurifolia Tree 70 ft.         ,,        ,,        ,, Southern Siberia
      ,,      nigra (Black Poplar) Tree 50 ft.         ,,        ,,        ,, Europe
      ,,          ,,    *fastigiata (Lombardy Poplar) ,,         ,,        ,,        ,, ,,
      ,,      Sieboldii Tree 20 to 30 ft.         ,,        ,,        ,, Japan
      ,,      Simonii Tree 60 ft.         ,,        ,,        ,, China
      ,,      suaveolens Tree 80 ft.         ,,        ,,        ,, Japan
      ,,      *tremula (Aspen) Tree 70 ft.         ,,        ,,        ,, Europe and North Asia
      ,,      pendula (Weeping Aspen) Weeping Tree         ,,        ,,        ,, Garden form
      ,,      tremuloides Weeping tree 40 to 50 ft.         ,,        ,,        ,, North America
      ,,            ,,        *pendula (Syn. P. juliana pendula) Weeping Tree         ,,        ,,        ,, Garden form
      ,,      trichocarpa Tree 30 ft.         ,,        ,,        ,, Western North America
      ,,      tristis Tree 60 ft.         ,,        ,,        ,, 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.         ,,        ,,        ,, Japan
        ,,          stenoptera Tree 20 ft.         ,,        ,,        ,, China