Plant Encyclopedia

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141 plants

New Zealand-bur with distinctive red spiny fruits and green foliageRosaceae

New Zealand-bur: complete guide

Acaena novae-zelandiae Kirk

Discover New Zealand-bur, a low-growing rosaceae with distinctive red spiny fruits. Perfect for rock gardens and wild corners with insects.

12 min
Actinidia kolomikta showing pink and white variegated leavesActinidiaceae

Arctic beauty kiwi: complete guide

Actinidia kolomikta

Discover Actinidia kolomikta, a stunning climbing vine with color-changing leaves. Perfect for walls, pergolas, and wildlife-friendly gardens in cold climates.

12 min
Ageratina adenophora plant with pink-purple flowersAsteraceae

Maui pamakani: complete guide

Ageratina adenophora

Discover Ageratina adenophora, a subshrub with beautiful pink flowers. Perfect for sunny borders and dry locations.

12 min
Aralia spinosa displaying characteristic spines and compound leavesAraliaceae

Aralia spinosa: complete guide

Aralia spinosa

Aralia spinosa, known as Hercules-club, is a striking American shrub covered in sharp spines. Learn how to grow and maintain this architectural plant for maximum impact.

12 min
Bridelia micrantha shrub with elliptical leavesPhyllanthaceae

Bridelia micrantha: complete guide

Bridelia micrantha

Bridelia micrantha, or Mitzeerie, is a tropical African shrub supporting bird populations. This native plant provides food and shelter throughout the year.

12 min
Broncho grass in full bloom on a dry, sunny slopePoaceae

Broncho grass: complete guide

Bromus diandrus

Discover how to grow and care for Broncho grass (Bromus diandrus): ideal conditions, watering needs, companion plants, and seasonal care tips.

12 min
Turczaninow's hornbeam with elegant canopy and distinctive bark structureBetulaceae

Carpinus turczaninowii: complete guide

Carpinus turczaninowii

Discover Turczaninow's hornbeam, an elegant Asian tree with fine foliage and striking bark pattern. Perfect bird feeder and extremely cold-hardy.

12 min
Leatherleaf with glossy leathery leaves and delicate white bell-shaped flowersEricaceae

Chamaedaphne calyculata: complete guide

Chamaedaphne calyculata

Leatherleaf is a hardy, northern heath shrub with glossy leathery foliage and fine white flowers. Perfect bird attractor for moorland gardens.

12 min
Chenopodiastrum murale plant with striking leaf veinsAmaranthaceae

Chenopodiastrum murale: complete guide

Chenopodiastrum murale

Discover nettleleaf goosefoot - a robust annual weed with striking veined leaves and low growth. Perfect for difficult spots.

12 min
Oriental bladder senna with yellow flowers and inflated seed podsFabaceae

Oriental bladder senna: complete guide

Colutea orientalis

Grow and care for Oriental bladder senna with stunning flowers and inflated seed pods. Pruning, propagation and garden use.

12 min
Cornus canadensis in a natural forest setting with white flower bracts and red berriesCornaceae

Bunchberry: complete guide

Cornus canadensis

A detailed guide to growing Cornus canadensis, a low-maintenance groundcover perfect for shady, woodland gardens. Learn where and how to plant it successfully.

12 min
Stiff dogwood with white flowers and dark blue berriesCornaceae

Cornus foemina: complete guide

Cornus foemina

Discover the Stiff Dogwood, a North American shrub with white flowers, dark berries, and minimal maintenance. Perfect for wildlife gardens and easy growing.

12 min
Pacific dogwood with white flowers and green foliageCornaceae

Cornus nuttallii: complete guide

Cornus nuttallii

Pacific dogwood brings spectacular white bracts and brilliant red fruits. Discover growing tips, ideal location, and care instructions for this North American gem.

12 min
American hazelnut with nuts in spiky huskBetulaceae

American hazelnut: complete guide

Corylus americana

Discover American hazelnut (Corylus americana), a North American native shrub. Learn cultivation methods, site requirements, soil preferences, watering, pruning, and harvest timing.

12 min
Corylus cornutaBetulaceae

Corylus cornuta: complete guide

Corylus cornuta

Everything about Corylus cornuta (Beaked filbert): growing, nuts, characteristics, and benefits of this hardy North American hazelnut tree.

12 min
Siberian hazel with green foliage and decorative catkinsBetulaceae

Corylus heterophylla: complete guide

Corylus heterophylla

Siberian hazel offers early catkins and bird-attracting hazelnuts. Hardy, easy shrub for garden design. Discover planting and care strategies.

12 min
Purpleberry cotoneaster red berries close-upRosaceae

Purpleberry cotoneaster: complete guide

Cotoneaster affinis

Purpleberry cotoneaster (Cotoneaster affinis) is a semi-evergreen shrub with delicate pink flowers and striking red berries. A low-maintenance gem for borders and small gardens.

12 min
Diels' cotoneaster with red berries and fine foliageRosaceae

Diels' cotoneaster: complete guide

Cotoneaster dielsianus

Discover Diels' cotoneaster, an elegant shrub with fine foliage and vibrant red berries. Learn everything about care, location, and maintenance in this comprehensive guide.

12 min
Tree cotoneaster with red berries and foliageRosaceae

Tree cotoneaster: complete guide

Cotoneaster frigidus

Discover Cotoneaster frigidus, the tree cotoneaster. Learn cultivation, care requirements, and ideal conditions for winter gardens.

12 min
Cotoneaster glabratus plant with glossy foliage and red berriesRosaceae

Cotoneaster glabratus: complete guide

Cotoneaster glabratus

Discover Glabrous Cotoneaster: an Asian shrub with red berries and glossy foliage.

12 min
Shiny Cotoneaster lucidus with red berries in autumnRosaceae

Shiny cotoneaster: complete guide

Cotoneaster lucidus

How to grow and care for Cotoneaster lucidus: ideal conditions, pruning, watering, and winter hardiness in zones 5–8. Perfect for hedges and wildlife gardens.

12 min
Simons' cotoneaster with red berries and fine foliageRosaceae

Simons' cotoneaster: complete guide

Cotoneaster simonsii

Discover Cotoneaster simonsii, a Himalayan shrub with white flowers and bright red berries. Growing guide, pruning, and companion planting for bird-friendly gardens.

12 min
White flowering branches of Crataegus douglasiiRosaceae

Crataegus douglasii: complete guide

Crataegus douglasii

Discover River hawthorn: white spring flowers, black berries, hedging uses and wildlife value.

12 min
White May flowers of Chinese hawthornRosaceae

Crataegus pinnatifida: complete guide to Chinese hawthorn

Crataegus pinnatifida

Chinese hawthorn from northeast China: delicate May flowers, red fruits, autumn color. Robust shrub with bird food. Perfect for hedges and wildlife gardens.

12 min