Tag: plants
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rosa alba maxima
Image by Hannah Ko common name(s): white oil-bearing rose, white rose, white rose of York, sufaid gulab, old shrub rose, Jacobite rose phonetic spelling: Ro-za AL-bah description: flowers in midsummer, originated in the 16th century as the symbol of Scottish Jacobites, it is medium sized, deciduous, and thrives in an upright, bushy habitat, thet have…
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Pinus Koraiensis
Image by: Hannah Ko (July 2020) Common Name(s): Korean Pine, Jat-Namu Phonetic Spelling: PY-nus kor-ee-EN-siss Description: Stands at 30-50 feet tall, but has the potential to grow up to 100 feet in native habitats. Characterized by thin and pointy needles appearing in bundles of 5. Maintains a sharp pyramidal shape that becomes rounded and branched out with age and…
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Pinus Strobus
Common Name(s): Pinus Strobus Phonetic Spelling: PY-nus STROH-bus Description: Reaching 50-80 feet tall and 20-40 feet wide, this graceful conifer adds vertical interest and shade to your property. Thrives in various soil conditions whether it’s dry, sandy, or rocky! But prefers full sun, moist, well-drained soils, and cool climates. Attracts butterflies, pollinators, songbirds, and small…
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Ziziphus Jujuba
Common Name(s): Jujube, Chinese Date, Indian Plum Phonetic Spelling: ZIZ-uh-fuss joo-JOO-buh Description: Heights range from 15 feet all the way to 50 feet tall. Characterized by its dense, zigzag-shaped branches, and small green leaves. Takes around 3-4 years to bear fruit. Extremely drought tolerant and grows in diverse climates. However, it thrives in warm/hot summer…
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Tsuga Heterophylla
Common Name(s): Western Hemlock, Western Hemlock-Spruce Phonetic Spelling: SOO-ga het-er-oh-FIL-uh Description: Initially, it grows slowly, but full-light seedlings can grow at an average of 60 cm or 2 feet yearly. Characterized by its two white bands on the underside of its leaves and flat, yellow to dark green needles. Also by its drooping branch tips…