Nov 27, 2021
Gerbera x hybrida by Gabriel Paladino Photography https://flic.kr/p/2mJJSMo
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Gerbera x hybrida by Gabriel Paladino Photography https://flic.kr/p/2mJJSMo
Fraxinus pennsylvanica
Green Ash
Height: 40ft-60ft
Spread: 30ft-50ft
Native: North America
Kingdom: Plantae
Subkingdom: Tracheobionta
Superdivision: Spermatophyta
Division: Magnoliophyta
Class: Magnoliopsida
Subclass: Asteridae
Order: Scrophulariales
Family: Oleaceae
Genus: Fraxinus L.
Tolerant of salinity
Susceptible to many pests/insects
Grows quickly
Gray-brown bark with diamond shaped furrows
Tolerates full solar exposure
Prefers a moderate moisture level
Cold hardiness zone 3-9
Sources: http://www.hort.cornell.edu/uhi/outreach/recurbtree/pdfs/~recurbtrees.pdf
https://plants.sc.egov.usda.gov/core/profile?symbol=FRLA
Catalpa speciosa
Northern Catalpa
Height: 50ft-60ft
Spread: 20ft-40ft
Native: United States
Kingdom: Plantae
Subkingdom: Tracheobionta
Superdivision: Spermatophyta
Division: Magnoliophyta
Class: Magnoliopsida
Subclass: Asteridae
Order: Scrophulariales
Family: Bignoniaceae
Genus: Catalpa Scop.
Though usually shorter, they can reach up to 100ft
Grows white orchid-esque flowers in early summer
Grows quickly
Tolerates full solar exposure
Prefers a moderate to high moisture level
Cold hardiness zone 4-8
Sources: http://www.hort.cornell.edu/uhi/outreach/recurbtree/pdfs/~recurbtrees.pdf
https://plants.sc.egov.usda.gov/core/profile?symbol=CASP8#
Syringa reticulata
Japanese Tree Lilac
Height: 20ft-25ft
Spread: 15ft-20ft
Native: Northern China
Kingdom: Plantae
Subkingdom: Tracheobionta
Superdivision: Spermatophyta
Division: Magnoliophyta
Class: Magnoliopsida
Subclass: Asteridae
Order: Scrophulariales
Family: Oleaceae
Genus: Syringa L.
Grows slowly
Tolerant of salinity
Attractive bark, smooth and reddish-brown
Grows large clusters of cream-colored flowers in summer
Tolerates partial to full solar exposure
Prefers a low to moderate moisture level
Cold hardiness zone 3-7
Sources: http://www.hort.cornell.edu/uhi/outreach/recurbtree/pdfs/~recurbtrees.pdf
https://plants.sc.egov.usda.gov/core/profile?symbol=SYPE4
Vinca Minor
Periwinkle
Native: Central and Southern Europe
Kingdom: Plantae
Subkingdom: Tracheobionta
Superdivision: Spermatophyta
Division: Magnoliophyta
Class: Magnoiliopsida
Subclass: Asteridae
Order: Gentianales
Family: Apocynaceae
Genus: Vinca L.
Poisonous in large quantities
Has both male and female organs
Photographed at Back Bay, Boston MA
Prefers low solar exposure
Tolerates fine, medium, and coarse soil
Prefers a low moisture level
Cold hardiness zone 4-8
Sources: https://plants.sc.egov.usda.gov/core/profile?symbol=VIMI2
https://www.missouribotanicalgarden.org/PlantFinder/PlantFinderDetails.aspx?kempercode=u760
Cichorium intybus
Common chicory
Native: L48, CAN, SPM
Kingdom: Plantae (plants)
Subkingdom: Tracheobionta (vascular plants)
Superdivision: Spermatophyta (seed plants)
Division: Magnoliophyta
Class: Magnoliopsida
Subclass: Asteridae
Order: Asterales
Family: Asteraceae
Genus: Cichorium L.
Photographed along Huntington Ave.
Mature height 2ft
Prefers full solar exposure
Adapted to coarse, medium, and fine soil
Prefers a high moisture level
Prefers moderate temperatures but can grow in cooler or warmer temperatures
Cold hardiness zone 3-7
Sources: https://plants.ces.ncsu.edu/plants/cichorium-intybus/
https://plants.sc.egov.usda.gov/core/profile?symbol=CIIN
Taraxacum officinale
Common Dandelion
Native: L48, AK, CAN, GL
Kingdom: Plantae (plants)
Subkingdom: Tracheobionta (vascular plants)
Superdivision: Spermatophyta (seed plants)
Division: Magnoliophyta
Class: Magnoliopsida
Subclass: Asteridae
Order: Asterales
Family: Asteraceae
Genus: Taraxacum F.H. Wigg
Mature height .5ft
Photographed along Huntington Ave.
Prefers full solar exposure
Adapted to coarse, medium, and fine soil
Prefers a moderate moisture level
Prefers moderate/warmer temperatures
Cold hardiness zone 5-9
Sources: https://plants.sc.egov.usda.gov/core/profile?symbol=TAOF
https://plants.ces.ncsu.edu/plants/taraxacum-officinale/
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