Horticulture 2 Plant ID Week 11

Begonia X semperflorens Wax Begonia Succulent bedding annual Variety of flower colors and foliage in either burgundy or green Leaves are thick and glossy which makes it a great plant for sunny locations in dry conditions.

Cercis canadensis Eastern Red Bud or Judas Tree Small to medium sized tree Spring flowering Purple flowers emerge before the leaves in late March to mid April Leaves are heart shaped

Forsythia X intermedia Border Forsythia Leaves are deciduous Flowers are profuse during spring before the leaves emerge. Plant often appears straggly and unkempt. Diligent pruning is required if one wants neat, shapely shrubs.

Iberis sempervirens Evergreen Candytuft Low growing evergreen groundcover White flowers appear in late April Easy to transplant Great border plant

Ilex vomitoria ‘Nana’ Dwarf Yaupon Shrub that is very common in Southern landscapes Typically seen as a border plant Evergreen Very similar and commonly mistaken for Common Boxwood Foliage is glossy and dark green

Buxus sempervirens Common Boxwood Rounded shrub Often used to line walks or in border beds Touching the foliage results in pungent odor Shrub often assumes the shape of a gumball

Malus sp. Flowering Crabapple Apple tree that has very small fruit Fruit is not eaten by people, but birds are attracted to it Bright pink flowers emerge in spring Course looking bark.

Prunus serrulata ‘Kwanzan’ Japanese Flowering Cherry Dense balls of flowers in April Washington DC scenic attraction Brought from Japan Cherry trees are a member of the rose family. Grow well in a sunny location with well-drained soil.

Pyrus calleryana ‘Bradford’ Bradford Pear White flowers before leaves emerge Dense green foliage Nice shape for edges Mature trees do not withstand ice or wind storms