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Trees & Shrubs

Magnolias

Scientic name: Magnolia stellata Cultivar:  Royal Star Royal Star magnolia is an early bloomer with white, thin, double flowers appearing before the foliage emerges in spring. It is a much smaller flower and tree size than the traditional pink or purplish “saucer” magnolia. So, it is perfect for a small …

Fringe Flower

  Scientific name: Lorotetalum chinense Cultivar: Sizzling Pink (above and below) The burgundy leaves compliment the pink flowers.     Scientific name: Lorotetalum chinense Cultivar: Snow Dance New foliage has the lime green color, which is a great material for arrangements.  

Camellias

Japonica and Sasanqua are two commonly cultivated species of Camellia. Here are major differences: Japonica (tsubaki) Sasanqua (sazanka) Bloom size 2″ to …

Ash

Scientific name: Fraxinus Cultivar: not known This 40′ tree must have been planted when the house was built in 1950’s.  It used …

Japanese Maple

Scientific name: Acer Palmatum Cultivar: not known Yuko, a good friend of Tomoko’s, gave this 4′ tree to them when she moved to Switzerland. Beautiful …

Bamboo

Scientific name: Bambusa multiplex Cultivar: Golden Goddess Growth habit: clumping Scientific name: Fargesia rufa Cultivar: Sunset Glow Growth habit: clumping  

Gardenias

Scientific name: Gardenia Jasminoides Cultivar: Mystery Very fragrant and large (3″ in diameter).  It blooms from June to August.   Scientific name: Gardenia …

Hydrangeas

Scientific name: Hydrangea Arborescens Cultivar: Annabelle   Scientific name: Hydrangea macrophylla Cultivar: Ayesha   Scientific name: Hydrangea macrophylla Cultivar: Mernitt’s Supreme   Scientific name: Hydrangea macrophylla …

Fuchsia

Cultivar:  Old Berkeley It attracts hummingbirds.  It was inherited from the previous property owner. Cultivar:  not known (the same as top)   …