Monthly Archives: September 2011

Pieris is a genus of seven species of shrubs in the family Ericaceae, native to mountain regions of eastern and southern Asia, eastern North America and Cuba. Known commonly as andromedas or fetterbushes, they are broad-leaved evergreen shrubs growing to 1–6 m (3.3′ – 19.7′) tall and (3′ – 10′) wide. The leaves are spirally arranged, often appearing … Continue reading →

Malus the apples, are a genus of about 30–35 species of small deciduous trees or shrubs in the family Rosaceae. Other studies go as far as 55 species including the domesticated Orchard Apple, or Table apple as it was formerly called (M. domestica, derived from M. sieversii, syn. M. pumila). The other … Continue reading →

Berberis the barberries or pepperidge bushes, is a genus of about 450-500 species of deciduous and evergreen shrubs from 1-5 m tall with thorny shoots, native to the temperate and subtropical regions of Europe, Asia, Africa, North America and South America. They are closely related to the genus Mahonia, which is included within Berberis by somebotanists. Species diversity is greatest … Continue reading →

Acer buergerianum (Trident Maple) is a species of maple native to eastern China (from Shandong west to southeastern Gansu, south to Guangdong and southwest to Sichuan) and Taiwan. It is a small to medium-sized deciduous tree reaching a height of 5-20 m with a trunk up to 50 cm diameter. The leaves are in opposite pairs, 2.5-8 … Continue reading →

Ficus retusa, or Ficus microcarpa, also known as Cuban-laurel is “a rapidly-growing, rounded, broad-headed, evergreen tree can reach 15 metres (50 feet) or more in height with an equal spread. The glossy, dark green, leathery leaves are densely clothed on large, somewhat weeping … Continue reading →