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Abies balsamea

Balsam Fir
Abies balsamea Abies balsamea Abies balsamea Abies balsamea Abies balsamea Abies balsamea Abies balsamea Abies balsamea Abies balsamea Abies balsamea Abies balsamea Abies balsamea
1 Cultivar/Variety

Abies nordmanniana

Caucasian Fir, Nordmann Fir
Abies nordmanniana cones Abies nordmanniana cones Abies nordmanniana tree Abies nordmanniana tree Abies nordmanniana needles Abies nordmanniana needles Needles are attached to stem densely and leave circular scars. Needles are attached to stem densely and leave circular scars. Bark Bark
1 Cultivar/Variety

Acca sellowiana

Feijoa, Guava, Guavasteen, Pineapple Guava
Acca sellowiana 'NCSU Hardy' Acca sellowiana 'NCSU Hardy' Acca sellowiana 'NCSU Hardy' Acca sellowiana 'NCSU Hardy' Acca sellowiana 'Kawatiri' Acca sellowiana 'Kawatiri' Acca sellowiana 'Nazemetz' Acca sellowiana 'Nazemetz' Acca sellowiana 'Nazemetz' Acca sellowiana 'Nazemetz' Acca sellowiana Acca sellowiana
7 Cultivars/Varieties

Acer crataegifolium

Hawthorn Maple, Uri Maple
Acer crataegifolium Acer crataegifolium Acer crataegifolium leaves Acer crataegifolium leaves Acer crataegifolium female flowers Acer crataegifolium female flowers Acer crataegifolium Acer crataegifolium Acer crataegifolium leaves Acer crataegifolium leaves Acer crataegifolium Acer crataegifolium Acer crataegifolium Acer crataegifolium Acer crataegifolium Acer crataegifolium Acer crataegifolium Acer crataegifolium

Acer glabrum

Douglasii, Douglas Maple, Greene's Maple, New Mexico Maple, Rock Maple, Rocky Maple, Rocky Mountain Maple, Torrey Maple
Acer glabrum var. diffusum Acer glabrum var. diffusum Acer glabrum var. diffusum Acer glabrum var. diffusum Acer glabrum var. diffusum Acer glabrum var. diffusum Acer glabrum var. diffusum Acer glabrum var. diffusum Acer glabrum Acer glabrum Acer glabrum Acer glabrum Acer glabrum close up of the leaf Acer glabrum close up of the leaf Acer glabrum douglasii Douglas Maple leaf Acer glabrum douglasii Douglas Maple leaf Acer glabrum var diffusum Acer glabrum var diffusum Acer glabrum var diffusum Acer glabrum var diffusum Acer glabrum var. douglasii Acer glabrum var. douglasii

Acer griseum

Paperbark Maple
Acer griseum Acer griseum Acer griseum on a Portland street Acer griseum on a Portland street Acer griseum fall color Acer griseum fall color Acer griseum Acer griseum Acer griseum Acer griseum Acer griseum Acer griseum Acer griseum Acer griseum Acer griseum Acer griseum Extremely ornamental exfoliating bark. Extremely ornamental exfoliating bark. Acer griseum Acer griseum Acer griseum Acer griseum

Acer palmatum 'Osakazuki'

Bark Bark Leaves in the summer. Leaves in the summer.

Acer palmatum 'Sango-kaku'

Coral Bark Japanese Maple
Acer palmatum 'Sango-kaku' Acer palmatum 'Sango-kaku' Acer palmatum 'Sango-kaku' Acer palmatum 'Sango-kaku' Acer palmatum 'Sango-kaku' Acer palmatum 'Sango-kaku' Acer palmatum 'Sango-kaku' Acer palmatum 'Sango-kaku' Acer palmatum 'Sango-kaku' - Fall color top of leaf Acer palmatum 'Sango-kaku' - Fall color top of leaf Acer palmatum 'Sango-kaku' - Fall color bottom of leaf Acer palmatum 'Sango-kaku' - Fall color bottom of leaf Acer palmatum 'Sango-kaku' Acer palmatum 'Sango-kaku' Acer palmatum 'Sango-kaku' Acer palmatum 'Sango-kaku' Acer palmatum 'Sango-kaku' Acer palmatum 'Sango-kaku' Acer palmatum 'Sango-kaku' Acer palmatum 'Sango-kaku' Acer palmatum 'Sango-kaku' Acer palmatum 'Sango-kaku' Acer palmatum 'Sango-kaku' Acer palmatum 'Sango-kaku' Coral bark Japanese maple, Acer palmatum 'Sango-kaku' Coral bark Japanese maple, Acer palmatum 'Sango-kaku'

Acer pensylvanicum

Goosefoot Maple, Snakebark Maple

Acer triflorum

Three-Flower Maple
Acer triflorum bark Acer triflorum bark acer triflorum stems acer triflorum stems Acer trifolium form Acer trifolium form Acer triflorum leaves Acer triflorum leaves Acer triflorum close up of bark Acer triflorum close up of bark Acer triflorum form Acer triflorum form Acer triflorum fruit samara Acer triflorum fruit samara Acer triflorum leaves 2 Acer triflorum leaves 2 Acer triflorum lot of fruit Acer triflorum lot of fruit Acer triflorum Acer triflorum Acer triflorum Acer triflorum Acer triflorum Acer triflorum Acer triflorum fall leaves Acer triflorum fall leaves Acer triflorum leaves Acer triflorum leaves

Aechmea

Aechmea, Silver Vase Plant, Urn Plant, Vase Plant

Aesculus californica

California Buckeye
Aesculus californica Aesculus californica Aesculus californica Aesculus californica Aesculus californica Aesculus californica Aesculus californica Aesculus californica
1 Cultivar/Variety

Agave americana

American Century Plant
Agave americana Agave americana Agave americana Agave americana Agave americana Agave americana Agave americana Agave americana Agave americana Agave americana Agave americana Agave americana Agave americana Agave americana
1 Cultivar/Variety

Agave parryi

Century Plant, Parry's Agave
Agave paryi Agave paryi Grouping Grouping Large flower stalk after which the parent plant will die. Large flower stalk after which the parent plant will die. Agave parryi spp 'huachucensis' - full plant Agave parryi spp 'huachucensis' - full plant Agave parryi close up Agave parryi close up
1 Cultivar/Variety

Alnus glutinosa

Black Alder, Common Alder, European Alder
Form Form Alternate buds on a stem Alternate buds on a stem Form in the winter Form in the winter Alnus glutinosa in the winter Alnus glutinosa in the winter Alnus glutinosa leaf Alnus glutinosa leaf Alnus glutinosa's leaves, cones, and male catkins Alnus glutinosa's leaves, cones, and male catkins Alnus glutinosa tree Alnus glutinosa tree Alnus Glutinosa (with Aceria nalepai) Alnus Glutinosa (with Aceria nalepai) Alnus glutinosa (with Aceria nalepai) Alnus glutinosa (with Aceria nalepai) Alnus glutinosa (with Dasineura tortilis) Alnus glutinosa (with Dasineura tortilis) Alnus glutinosa (with Dasineura tortilis) Alnus glutinosa (with Dasineura tortilis) Alnus glutinosa winter cones Alnus glutinosa winter cones Alnus glutinosa (with Aceria_nalepai on it) Alnus glutinosa (with Aceria_nalepai on it) Alnus glutinosa cone Alnus glutinosa cone Alnus glutinosa male catkins Alnus glutinosa male catkins Alnus glutinosa form Alnus glutinosa form Alnus glutinosa leaf and cones Alnus glutinosa leaf and cones Alnus glutinosa barbata leaves Alnus glutinosa barbata leaves Alnus glutinosa leaves budding Alnus glutinosa leaves budding
1 Cultivar/Variety

Alnus hirsuta

Manchurian Alder
Alnus hirsuta Alnus hirsuta Alnus hirsuta pinecones Alnus hirsuta pinecones Alnus hirsuta leaf close up Alnus hirsuta leaf close up Alnus hirsuta tree 2 Alnus hirsuta tree 2 Alnus hirsuta tree Alnus hirsuta tree
1 Cultivar/Variety

Alnus serrulata

Hazel Alder, Smooth Alder, Tag Alder
Alnus serrulata Alnus serrulata Alnus serrulata Alnus serrulata Leaves Leaves Female cones in the winter. Female cones in the winter. Form Form

Andropogon gerardii

Big Bluestem, Turkey Foot
Andropogon gerardii Andropogon gerardii Andropogon gerardii Andropogon gerardii Andropogon gerardii Andropogon gerardii Andropogon gerardii Andropogon gerardii

Andropogon glomeratus

Bush Beard Grass, Bushy Bluestem
Andropogon glomeratus var Pumilus Andropogon glomeratus var Pumilus Andropogon glomeratus var Pumilus Andropogon glomeratus var Pumilus Andropogon glomeratus inflorescence Andropogon glomeratus inflorescence Andropogon glomeratus close up Andropogon glomeratus close up

Andropogon ternarius

Broomstraw, Bunchgrass, Silver Bluestem, Splitbeard Bluestem, Split Bluestem
Andropogon ternarius Andropogon ternarius Andropogon ternarius Andropogon ternarius

Anigozanthos flavidus

Australian Yellow Sword Lily, Evergreen Kangaroo-Paw, Kangaroo Paw, Tall Kangaroo Paw, Yellow Kangaroo Paw
Anigozanthos flavidus 'Big Roo Yellow' flowers Anigozanthos flavidus 'Big Roo Yellow' flowers Anigozanthos flavidus 'Big Roo Yellow' Anigozanthos flavidus 'Big Roo Yellow' Anigozanthos flavidus 'Big Roo Yellow' stems Anigozanthos flavidus 'Big Roo Yellow' stems
1 Cultivar/Variety

Ardisia crenata

Coral Ardisia, Coralberry
Ardisia crenata Ardisia crenata Ardisia crenata Ardisia crenata Ardisia crenata Ardisia crenata Ardisia crenata Ardisia crenata Ardisia crenata Ardisia crenata Ardisia crenata Ardisia crenata
3 Cultivars/Varieties

Ardisia japonica

Japanese Ardisia, Maleberry, Marlberry
Ardisia japonica- Ardisia japonica-
2 Cultivars/Varieties

Aristida stricta

Pineland Threeawn, Wiregrass
Aristida stricta Aristida stricta Aristida stricta var. beyrichiana Aristida stricta var. beyrichiana

Aronia arbutifolia

Chokeberry, Red Chokeberry
Aronia arbutifolia Aronia arbutifolia Aronia arbutifolia Aronia arbutifolia Aronia arbutifolia Aronia arbutifolia Aronia arbutifolia 'Brilliantissima' Aronia arbutifolia 'Brilliantissima'
2 Cultivars/Varieties

Aronia x prunifolia

Purple Chokeberry

Asarum

Wild Ginger
Asarum spp. Asarum spp. Asarum spp. Asarum spp. Asarum spp. Asarum spp. Asarum spp. Asarum spp.

Aucuba japonica 'Picturata'

Spotted Laurel

Aucuba japonica 'Variegata'

Gold Dust, Spotted Laurel

Bauhinia x blakeana

Hong Kong Orchid Tree

Beaucarnea recurvata

Ponytail Palm
Beaucarnea recurvata Beaucarnea recurvata Beaucarnea recurvata Beaucarnea recurvata Beaucarnea recurvata Beaucarnea recurvata Beaucarnea recurvata Beaucarnea recurvata Beaucarnea recurvata Beaucarnea recurvata Beaucarnea recurvata Beaucarnea recurvata Beaucarnea recurvata Beaucarnea recurvata

Berberis thunbergii 'Crimson Pygmy'

Crimson Pygmy Japanese Barberry
Berberis thunbergii 'Crimson Pygmy' Berberis thunbergii 'Crimson Pygmy' Photo of Berberis thunbergii 'Crimson Pygmy' Photo of Berberis thunbergii 'Crimson Pygmy' Berberis thunbergii 'Crimson Pygmy' Berberis thunbergii 'Crimson Pygmy' Berberis thunbergii 'Crimson Pygmy' Berberis thunbergii 'Crimson Pygmy'

Berberis thunbergii var. atropurpurea

Red Barberry
Red Barberry Red Barberry Red Barberry Red Barberry Red Barberry Red Barberry

Berberis triacanthophora

Threespine Barberry
Berberis triacanthophora 'Cally Rose' Berberis triacanthophora 'Cally Rose'
1 Cultivar/Variety

Berberis verruculosa

Warty Barberry
Berberis verruculosa Berberis verruculosa Berberis verruculosa Berberis verruculosa Berberis verruculosa close up of flowers Berberis verruculosa close up of flowers Berberis verruculosa flowers leaves Berberis verruculosa flowers leaves Berberis verruculosa foliage Berberis verruculosa foliage Berberis verruculosa Berberis verruculosa Berberis verruculosa leaves Berberis verruculosa leaves

Berberis x chenaultii

Chenault Barberry

Berberis x gladwynensis 'William Penn'

William Penn Barberry
Berberis x gladwynensis 'William Penn' Berberis x gladwynensis 'William Penn' Photo of Berberis x gladwynensis 'William Penn' Photo of Berberis x gladwynensis 'William Penn'

Betula grossa

Japanese Cherry Birch, Japanese Gray Birch
Betula grossa close up Betula grossa close up Betula grossa foliage Betula grossa foliage Betula grossa Betula grossa Betula grossa tree Betula grossa tree Close up of young bark Close up of young bark Mature bark Mature bark

Betula jacquemontii

Jacquemontii Birch Tree, Whitebarked Himalayan Birch
close up of leaves close up of leaves bark bark leaf leaf leaves leaves white bark white bark bark bark

Betula nigra

River Birch
Betula nigra Betula nigra Betula nigra 'Heritage' Betula nigra 'Heritage' Betula nigra Betula nigra Betula nigra Betula nigra Betula nigra bark Betula nigra bark Betula nigra leaf attachment Betula nigra leaf attachment
5 Cultivars/Varieties

Betula nigra 'Shiloh Splash' (PP16,362)

Black Birch, River Birch, Water Birch
Betula nigra 'Shiloh Splash' (PP16,362) Betula nigra 'Shiloh Splash' (PP16,362)
1 Cultivar/Variety

Bignonia capreolata

Cross Vine, Trumpet Flower
Bignonia capreolata Bignonia capreolata Bignonia capreolata L. form on tree in summer in Moore County Bignonia capreolata L. form on tree in summer in Moore County Bignonia capreolata Bignonia capreolata Bignonia capreolata Bignonia capreolata Bignonia capreolata Bignonia capreolata Bignonia capreolata Bignonia capreolata Bignonia capreolata 2 Bignonia capreolata 2 Bignonia capreolata in summer in Moore County Bignonia capreolata in summer in Moore County Bignonia capreolata - flowers opening Bignonia capreolata - flowers opening Bignonia capreolata - foliage close up Bignonia capreolata - foliage close up
4 Cultivars/Varieties

Brassica oleracea var. acephala

Decorative Kale, Flowering Kale, Ornamental Cabbage
Brassica oleracea var. acephala Brassica oleracea var. acephala Brassica oleracea var. acephala Brassica oleracea var. acephala Brassica oleracea Brassica oleracea
2 Cultivars/Varieties

Butia capitata

Brazilian Butia Palm, Jelly Palm, Pindo Palm, South American jelly palm, Yatay palm
Butia capitata Butia capitata Butia capitata Butia capitata

Buxus 'Green Gem'

Green Gem Boxwood
Buxus 'Green Gem' Buxus 'Green Gem' Buxus 'Green Gem' Buxus 'Green Gem' Buxus 'Green Gem' Buxus 'Green Gem'

Buxus 'Green Mountain'

Green Mountain Boxwood
Green Mountain Green Mountain Green Mountain Green Mountain Buxus sempervirens 'Green Mountain Boxwood' leafminers Buxus sempervirens 'Green Mountain Boxwood' leafminers

Buxus harlandii

Harland Boxwood
Buxus harlandii Buxus harlandii Photo of Buxus harlandii Photo of Buxus harlandii Buxus harlandii Buxus harlandii
1 Cultivar/Variety

Buxus microphylla = B. sinica

Littleleaf Boxwood
Buxus microphylla = B. sinica Buxus microphylla = B. sinica
3 Cultivars/Varieties