Juniperus is a genus of about 60 species of conifer trees, shrubs and groundcovers. Junipers are widely grown for their diverse ornamental qualities including needle-like foliage in shades ranging from green to blue. ...

Acer is a genus of about 120 species of maple trees and shrubs. Offering a wide range of choices for size, growth habit, leaf shape and brilliant fall color, maples are frequently found in residential and commercial ...

The genus Betula consists of about 60 species of deciduous hardwood trees and shrubs native to Europe, Asia and North America. Commonly known as birches, they are most often associated with the popular white-barked types. ...

Thuja is a genus of evergreens commonly known as arborvitae. Used extensively in ornamental plantings, there are numerous cultivars available for a range of size, form and foliage color. Many can be recognized by their ...

Cornus is a genus of about 60 species of mostly shrubs and small trees commonly known as dogwoods. This genus includes many ornamentals, but the most popular is the flowering dogwood, Cornus florida. Native to the Eastern ...

Ilex is a widely-distributed genus of over 400 species of evergreen or deciduous trees, shrubs and climbers. Holly flowers may be inconspicuous, but their distinctive foliage, colorful fruit and diverse forms provide plenty ...

Cotoneaster is a large and diverse genus of trees, shrubs and groundcovers in the rose family. With more than 400 species, Cotoneaster is widely distributed throughout the Northern Hemisphere. Ornamental species include ...

Pyrus is a large genus of shrubs and trees in the rose family. Pyrus communis, the common or European pear, is grown for its edible fruit. Pyrus calleryana, or Callery pear, originally imported from China to breed fire ...

Lagerstroemia is a genus of about 50 species of deciduous shrubs or small trees known as crapemyrtle. Common crapemyrtle, L. indica, is native to China and Southeast Asia and was introduced to the US from China in the ...

Rhododendron is a large genus, which includes rhododendrons and azaleas, of more than 1,000 species of shrubs and small trees in the family Ericaceae. Prized for their glossy foliage and showy clusters of blooms, Rhododendron ...