Taxodium mucronatum has shorter leaves and larger cones than Taxodium disticum (which see). Could grow to be a very large tree if well sited as the famous tree "El Tule" in Oaxaca, Mexico is the largest tree in the world (trunk diameter). The native range of this tree is generally given as Mexico north to lower Rio Grande River in Texas. This species is evergreen or nearly so in warmer regions.
Rare conifer from mountains of Taiwan. Resembles Cryptomeria but more pendulous branches and twigs. Leaves like short stiff needles. A graceful large evergreen tree but may grow slowly and rarely reach full size in cultivation.
Tecoma stans var. stans is a shrub or small tree in subtropical areas. The variety stans is less hardy but frequently used in tropical or subtropical regions. This is the variety angustatum which is native in west Texas, Arizona and southward. It is a more cold hardy shrub but still may kill back in winter in zone 8. It may behave as perennial in parts of zone 8-9 where it can be cut back after the frost kills the tops and mulched well for the winter. Given rich soil and ample water, these plants will thrive during hot summers and provide an abundance of bright yellow bell-like flowers.
Tetracentron is a very rare deciduous tree with heart-shaped leaves. Heronswood Nursery in Washington describes it as a rare relative of Cercidiphyllum japonicum...a living link to the flora of past geologic eras and perhaps the most valued tree in our [extensive] collection, and that which ["Chinese"] Wilson climbed to first photograph Davidia involucrata.
This deciduous pinnate leaf shrub from Argentina similar to the more familiar, yellow-flowered Tecoma stans except the flowers are red. It appears to be tender. We offer these thanks to fellow explorer Tony Avent. The seed we collected in Argentina did not come up. The related Tecoma stans is a popular drought tolerant and showy flowering shrub in the Southwest U.S. and in Florida.
Formerly known as Evodia, this is a small to medium size deciduous tree with pinnate leaves and large clusters of white flowers followed by clusters of small shiny black seeds. Plant in sun or semi shade in good soil. The flowers of this tree are loved by bees and it is a favorite of bee keepers.
Bluish fine textured foliage. Flowers likely showy on tall spikes. This undetermined species from seed collected by Frank Bell in gorge area north of Qiaotou, Yunnan, China. Has grown well here. (See ARM)
A fern with erect-arching habit. Large, lacy triangular fronds. Native to Old World tropics but naturalized north to SC and west to TX. (See MIC) One quart container.
This fern is a tidy spreading groundcover fern native to eastern and southeastern Asia but closely related to our native Beech Ferns. It is deciduous after frost and is easily grown and multiplied. Does not spread rapidly but can be speeded up by dividing and replanting. A good fern for shady moist sites with fertile soil.
False Lupine is a tall perennial in the pea family. It has blue-green leaves with three leaflets and is notable for the showy spikes of bright yellow flowers in spring. Plant in a sunny bed or border with well-drained soil. Armitage (Herbaceous Perennial Plants) says it is "overlooked" as a garden plant and that "On a three-year-old clump at the University of Georgia, over 30 flower stems were produced". Native from Maine to Alabama but in relatively few and widely scattered sites.
'Green Giant' is an excellent large dark green conifer possibly a hybrid between Thuja plicata and Thuja standishii, both of which are native to northwestern North America however 'Green Giant' was selected as a seedling from a nursery bed in Denmark in 1935 ! It has a broad pyramidal habit and rapid growth rate and is an outstanding conifer for moist soil, sun to partial shade. The foliage is somewhat bronze in winter.
A large leaf (3 to 4 inches wide) form with light green leaves with prominent red veination. Nice foamy white clusters of flowers in spring. Rich, moist, woodland soil with shade to semishade. (See ARM)
Tiarella is a beautiful woodland wildflower native to shady rich woods in the eastern U.S. and Canada. It produces nice foliage and spikes of foamy white flowers in spring. The typical Tiarella cordifolia spreads by runners but this is a clump forming variety from the southern mountains. The flowers have a pinkish tint and will continue flowering longer if old flower stalks are cut off. Plant in rich humusy soil in shade and keep moist.
This Tibouchina is a tropical tree native to Brazil. It may not be cold hardy except in south Florida where Gardino Nursery gives the following account. "This pink form of Tibouchina is very rare in this country. Even in its native country of Brazil, they are scarce compared with regular Tibouchina granulosa which produces purple flowers. Tibouchina granulosa in North America is confined to the most southern states (zone 10) and marginal at zone 9. Here, they rarely reach 20' in height and quite often look more like large shrubs than trees. They are also suitable for pot culture in colder climates and can be kept outside as long as temperatures are above freezing. Unlike most flowering trees, the Tibouchina granulosa can flower at least twice a year and in well maintained specimens you can see flowers most of the year. This Tibouchina prefers full to partial sun and likes acidic soil. The soil also must have good drainage. It is very important at planting not to plant it too deep into the new soil. They are very sensitive in that regard and can decline very quickly if that occurs. It is advisable to remove the spent flowers, or even trim back the tree a little bit after the flowers. This will encourage bushiness and will speed up the resprouting and reflowering. They should be regularly fertilized. The use of an acidic fertilizer may be needed depending on your local conditions. A light frost can burn the tops and if the damage is not severe, the tree should come back with no problem." We propagated this from material at Armstrong Atlantic State University in Savannah, Georgia where it may be a "die-back" shrub.
