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Dwarf Hackberry

Celtis tenuifolia
Branches (Schuyler County, NY)-Early Fall Branches (Schuyler County, NY)-Early Fall Leaf (Schuyler County, NY)-Early Fall Leaf (Schuyler County, NY)-Early Fall Leaves and fruit (Schuyler County, NY)-Early Fall Leaves and fruit (Schuyler County, NY)-Early Fall Tree bark (Schuyler County, NY)-Early Fall Tree bark (Schuyler County, NY)-Early Fall Tree trunk (Schuyler County, NY)-Early Fall Tree trunk (Schuyler County, NY)-Early Fall Orangish drupes (Schuyler County, NY)-Early Fall Orangish drupes (Schuyler County, NY)-Early Fall

Dwarf Hawthorn

Crataegus munda
Form in September Form in September Stem, Thorns & Leaves in July Stem, Thorns & Leaves in July Underside of leaves in October Underside of leaves in October Flowers in April Flowers in April Fruit in July Fruit in July Seed Pods in OCtober Seed Pods in OCtober

Dwarf Hawthorn

Crataegus crus-galli
Crataegus crusgalli var. pyricanthifolia - flowers Crataegus crusgalli var. pyricanthifolia - flowers Crataegus crusgalli - fruit Crataegus crusgalli - fruit Crataegus crusgalli - thorns on limb Crataegus crusgalli - thorns on limb Thorns on trunk Thorns on trunk Crataegus crusgalli Crataegus crusgalli
2 Cultivars/Varieties

Dwarf Hawthorn

Crataegus uniflora
Plant Plant Flower and leaves Flower and leaves Fruit Fruit

Dwarf Hinoki Cypress

Chamaecyparis obtusa 'Nana'
Chamaecyparis obtusa 'Nana' Chamaecyparis obtusa 'Nana' Close up Close up

Dwarf Holly Fern

Polystichum luctuosum
Polystichum tsus-simense Polystichum tsus-simense Polystichum tsus-simense Polystichum tsus-simense Polystichum luctuosum Polystichum luctuosum Polystichum luctuosum Polystichum luctuosum Polystichum luctuosum Polystichum luctuosum Polystichum luctuosum Polystichum luctuosum

Dwarf Horsetail

Equisetum scirpoides
Form Form Form Form Stems with scale-like leaves Stems with scale-like leaves Spore cone Spore cone Jointed stems Jointed stems Form Form

Dwarf Huckleberry

Gaylussacia dumosa
Form in Oct in Fl Form in Oct in Fl Flowers and leaves Flowers and leaves Gaylussacia dumosa Gaylussacia dumosa Gaylussacia dumosa Gaylussacia dumosa Form Form Gaylussacia dumosa Gaylussacia dumosa

Dwarf Hummingbird Mint

Agastache 'Kudos Ambrosia'
Spikes of many peachy pink tubular flowers. Spikes of many peachy pink tubular flowers.

Dwarf Indica (Gumpo) Azalea

Rhododendron eriocarpum
Rhododendron eriocarpum Rhododendron eriocarpum Rhododendron eriocarpum Rhododendron eriocarpum

Dwarf Iris

Iris reticulata
Flowers Flowers Flower Flower Group of pants in bloom Group of pants in bloom Flower Flower
3 Cultivars/Varieties

Dwarf Iris

Iris reticulata 'Harmony'
small irises with vivid blue flowers small irises with vivid blue flowers small irises with vivid blue flowers small irises with vivid blue flowers small irises with vivid blue flowers small irises with vivid blue flowers

Dwarf Iris

Iris verna
Flowers Flowers var. smaliia leaves var. smaliia leaves Flowers Flowers Flowers Flowers
2 Cultivars/Varieties

Dwarf Japanese Cedar

Cryptomeria japonica 'Globosa Nana'
Form in spring in Moore County Form in spring in Moore County 'Globosa Nana' 'Globosa Nana' 'Globosa Nana' Form 'Globosa Nana' Form Cryptomeria japonica 'Globosa Nana' Cryptomeria japonica 'Globosa Nana'

Dwarf Japanese Cedar

Cryptomeria japonica 'Elegans Nana'
Cryptomeria japonica 'Elegans Nana' Cryptomeria japonica 'Elegans Nana' Cryptomeria japonica 'Elegans Nana' Cryptomeria japonica 'Elegans Nana'

Dwarf Japanese Euonymus

Euonymus japonicus
Euonymus japonicus 'Microphyllus' Euonymus japonicus 'Microphyllus' Euonymus japonicus Euonymus japonicus Euonymus japonicus Euonymus japonicus Euonymus japonicus Euonymus japonicus Euonymus japonicus Euonymus japonicus Euonymus japonicus Euonymus japonicus
7 Cultivars/Varieties

Dwarf Japanese Garden Juniper

Juniperus procumbens 'Nana'
Juniperus procumbens 'Nana' Juniperus procumbens 'Nana' Juniperus procumbens 'Nana' Juniperus procumbens 'Nana' Juniperus procumbens 'Nana' Juniperus procumbens 'Nana' Juniperus procumbens 'Nana' Juniperus procumbens 'Nana' Juniperus procumbens 'Nana' Juniperus procumbens 'Nana' Juniperus procumbens 'Nana' Juniperus procumbens 'Nana'

Dwarf Jasmine

Chrysojasminum parkeri
Jasminum parkeri Jasminum parkeri Chrysojasminum parkeri Chrysojasminum parkeri Jasminum parkeri Jasminum parkeri

Dwarf Larkspur

Delphinium grandiflorum
Form in bloom in mass planting at Longwood Gardens in May Form in bloom in mass planting at Longwood Gardens in May 3 blue petaled flower closeup at Longwood Gardens in May 3 blue petaled flower closeup at Longwood Gardens in May
1 Cultivar/Variety

Dwarf Larkspur

Delphinium tricorne
Flowers Flowers Form Form White and purple flower White and purple flower Close up of flower Close up of flower Leaves Leaves Fruit Fruit

Dwarf Lemon Cypress

Hesperocyparis macrocarpa 'Wilma'
Small conifer with chartreuse needle foliage. Small conifer with chartreuse needle foliage. Small conifer with chartreuse needle foliage. Small conifer with chartreuse needle foliage.

Dwarf Lilyturf

Ophiopogon japonicus
Ophiopogon japonicus Ophiopogon japonicus Ophiopogon japonicus Ophiopogon japonicus Ophiopogon japonicus Ophiopogon japonicus Ophiopogon japonicus Ophiopogon japonicus Ophiopogon japonicus Ophiopogon japonicus Form Form
3 Cultivars/Varieties

Dwarf Lilyturf 'Nana'

Ophiopogon japonicus 'Nana'
Leaves Leaves Planted en masse Planted en masse Blue fruits of the species Blue fruits of the species Ophiopogon japonicus 'Nana' Ophiopogon japonicus 'Nana' Ophiopogon japonicus 'Nana' Ophiopogon japonicus 'Nana'

Dwarf Live Oak

Quercus minima
Form- often in colonies (Glynn County, GA)-Mid Spring Form- often in colonies (Glynn County, GA)-Mid Spring Branches and leaves (Glynn County, GA)-Mid Spring Branches and leaves (Glynn County, GA)-Mid Spring Stem and female flower (Glynn County, GA)-Mid Spring Stem and female flower (Glynn County, GA)-Mid Spring Spin-tipped lobes and entire margins (Glynn County, GA)-Mid Spri Spin-tipped lobes and entire margins (Glynn County, GA)-Mid Spri Leaves (Glynn County, GA)-Mid Spring Leaves (Glynn County, GA)-Mid Spring Front and back of leaf (Glynn County, GA)-Mid Spring Front and back of leaf (Glynn County, GA)-Mid Spring

Dwarf Loblolly Pine

Pinus taeda 'Nana'

Dwarf Maiden Grass

Miscanthus sinensis
Flowers -November - Wake Co., NC Flowers -November - Wake Co., NC Miscanthus sinensis Miscanthus sinensis Flowers - Wake Co., NC Flowers - Wake Co., NC Seed heads in January Seed heads in January Form in January Form in January M. 'Zebrinus' form with green leaves with yellow spots M. 'Zebrinus' form with green leaves with yellow spots
22 Cultivars/Varieties

Dwarf Mallow

Malva neglecta
Malva neglecta Malva neglecta Malva neglecta Malva neglecta Malva neglecta Malva neglecta Malva neglecta Malva neglecta Malva neglecta Malva neglecta Malva neglecta Malva neglecta

Dwarf Mondo Grass 'Nana'

Ophiopogon japonicus 'Nana'
Leaves Leaves Planted en masse Planted en masse Blue fruits of the species Blue fruits of the species Ophiopogon japonicus 'Nana' Ophiopogon japonicus 'Nana' Ophiopogon japonicus 'Nana' Ophiopogon japonicus 'Nana'

Dwarf Monstera

Rhaphidophora tetrasperma
potted plant with lobed leaves like Monstera deliciosa. potted plant with lobed leaves like Monstera deliciosa. Close-up on lobed leaves like Monstera deliciosa. Close-up on lobed leaves like Monstera deliciosa. Close-up of stem and the petioles which have papery margins. Close-up of stem and the petioles which have papery margins.
1 Cultivar/Variety

Dwarf Morning-glory

Evolvulus glomeratus
Evolvulus glomeratus Evolvulus glomeratus Evolvulus glomeratus Evolvulus glomeratus Evolvulus glomeratus 'Blue Daze' Evolvulus glomeratus 'Blue Daze' Evolvulus glomeratus 'Blue Daze' Evolvulus glomeratus 'Blue Daze' Evolvulus glomeratus 'Blue Daze' Evolvulus glomeratus 'Blue Daze' Evolvulus glomeratus Evolvulus glomeratus
1 Cultivar/Variety

Dwarf Morning Glory

Convolvulus tricolor
Convolvula tricolor Convolvula tricolor Convolvulus tricolor 'Royal Ensign' Convolvulus tricolor 'Royal Ensign' Convolvula tricolor Convolvula tricolor Convolvula tricolor Convolvula tricolor Convolvula tricolor Convolvula tricolor Convolvulus tricolor (Convolvulaceae) leaves Convolvulus tricolor (Convolvulaceae) leaves
1 Cultivar/Variety

Dwarf Mountain Pine

Pinus mugo 'Mops'
Pinus mugo 'Mops' Pinus mugo 'Mops'

Dwarf Mugo Pine

Pinus mugo 'Compacta'

Dwarf Norway Spruce

Picea orientalis 'Nana'
Picea orientalis 'Nana' Picea orientalis 'Nana' Picea orientalis 'Nana' Picea orientalis 'Nana' Form Form Form Form Form Form

Dwarf Palm

Chamaerops humilis
form form A very large, potted, multi-stemmed palm on a terrace. A very large, potted, multi-stemmed palm on a terrace. Commercial landscape with large multi-stemmed palm Commercial landscape with large multi-stemmed palm A dwarf, fan-leaf palm with stiff leaflets A dwarf, fan-leaf palm with stiff leaflets A dwarf, fan-leaf palm with silvery gray leaflets A dwarf, fan-leaf palm with silvery gray leaflets leaves leaves
2 Cultivars/Varieties

Dwarf Palm

Chamaedorea elegans
Houseplant view Houseplant view form form Form Form Form Form Form Form foliage view foliage view
1 Cultivar/Variety

Dwarf Palmetto

Sabal minor
Form Form Color illustrations of the technical details of this species. Color illustrations of the technical details of this species. Form Form Used as a foundation plant Used as a foundation plant Unripe drupe Unripe drupe Drupes ripening to purple Drupes ripening to purple
1 Cultivar/Variety

Dwarf Papyrus

Cyperus prolifer
Cyperus prolifer Cyperus prolifer Cyperus prolifer Cyperus prolifer Cyperus prolifer Cyperus prolifer Cyperus prolifer Cyperus prolifer Cyperus prolifer Cyperus prolifer Cyperus prolifer Cyperus prolifer

Dwarf Passionflower

Passiflora lutea
Flowers Flowers Leaves Leaves Leaves Leaves Mature fruit Mature fruit Immature fruit Immature fruit Variegated leaves Variegated leaves

Dwarf Pawpaw

Asimina parviflora
Native habitat Native habitat Illustration of all the details of this species. Illustration of all the details of this species. 6-petal brownish-purple flower (Wake County, NC)-Late Spring 6-petal brownish-purple flower (Wake County, NC)-Late Spring Side view of flower (Wake County, NC)-Late Spring Side view of flower (Wake County, NC)-Late Spring Young tree (Wake County, NC)-Late Spring Young tree (Wake County, NC)-Late Spring Alternate green leaves (Wake County, NC)-Late Spring Alternate green leaves (Wake County, NC)-Late Spring

Dwarf Pear

Pyrus communis 'Moonglow'
Pyrus communis 'Moonglow' Pyrus communis 'Moonglow' Pyrus communis 'Moonglow' Pyrus communis 'Moonglow' Pyrus communis 'Moonglow' Pyrus communis 'Moonglow'

Dwarf Periwinkle

Vinca minor
Vinca minor Vinca minor Vinca minor Vinca minor Vinca Minor Vinca Minor Vinca minor Vinca minor Vinca minor Vinca minor Vinca minor Vinca minor
4 Cultivars/Varieties

Dwarf Pink Hibiscus

Anisodontea capensis
Anisodontea capensis Anisodontea capensis Anisodontea capensis Anisodontea capensis Anisodontea capensis Anisodontea capensis Anisodontea capensis Anisodontea capensis Form Form
1 Cultivar/Variety

Dwarf Plantain

Plantago virginica
Form Form Flowers Flowers Leaf closeup Leaf closeup Form with fruits Form with fruits Close up of fruits Close up of fruits

Dwarf Plum

Prunus domestica 'Stanley'
Prunus domestica 'Stanley' Prunus domestica 'Stanley' Prunus domestica 'Stanley' Prunus domestica 'Stanley' Prunus domestica 'Stanley' Prunus domestica 'Stanley'

Dwarf Plumbago

Ceratostigma plumbaginoides
Form and flowers Form and flowers Flowers Flowers Blue flowers against medium green ovate leaves. Blue flowers against medium green ovate leaves. Blue flowers against medium green ovate leaves. Blue flowers against medium green ovate leaves.

Dwarf Poinciana

Caesalpinia pulcherrima
Flowers and bean seed pods Flowers and bean seed pods Caesalpinia pulcherrima Caesalpinia pulcherrima Form in flower Form in flower Flowers Flowers Bipinnately compound leaves with small oval leaflets Bipinnately compound leaves with small oval leaflets Flat bean fruit pods and compound leaves. Flat bean fruit pods and compound leaves.
1 Cultivar/Variety

Dwarf Poinsettia

Euphorbia cyathophora
Euphorbia heterophylla var cyathophora Euphorbia heterophylla var cyathophora Euphorbia heterophylla var cyathophora Euphorbia heterophylla var cyathophora Euphorbia heterophylla var cyathophora Euphorbia heterophylla var cyathophora Euphorbia heterophylla var cyathophora Euphorbia heterophylla var cyathophora Euphorbia heterophylla var cyathophora Euphorbia heterophylla var cyathophora Euphorbia heterophylla var cyathophora Euphorbia heterophylla var cyathophora