Plants

Botanical Classification Sitka spruce, scientifically known as Picea sitchensis, is a coniferous evergreen tree in the family Pinaceae, a large family that includes many other well-known genera such as Abies (firs), Larix (larches), and Pinus (pines). The genus Picea comprises the true spruces, characterized by their needle-like leaves attached to woody pegs, and cones that … Read more

Botanical Classification Amur Maple, scientifically classified as Acer ginnala (sometimes synonymized with Acer tataricum subsp. ginnala), is a member of the Sapindaceae family, which includes maples, horse chestnuts, and other related species. Within the genus Acer, it belongs to the section Ginnala, closely related to Acer tataricum (Tatar maple), with which it shares many traits. … Read more

Botanical Classification Black Maple (Acer nigrum) is a deciduous hardwood tree closely related to the Sugar Maple (Acer saccharum), often considered a subspecies or variety due to their significant similarities. However, Black Maple maintains distinct characteristics that make it identifiable in the landscape and ecologically valuable. It is part of the Sapindaceae family, within the … Read more

Botanical Classification Crimson King Maple is a cultivar of Norway Maple, scientifically known as Acer platanoides. It belongs to the family Sapindaceae, under the genus Acer, which encompasses all maples. As a broadleaf deciduous tree, Crimson King is not a distinct species but a specially cultivated variety known for its striking deep purple foliage. Its … Read more

Botanical Classification Boxelder, scientifically known as Acer negundo, is a fast-growing, short-lived member of the Sapindaceae family (formerly classified under Aceraceae), the same botanical family as soapberry and maple trees. Though it shares the Acer genus with other maples, Boxelder is unique for its compound leaves, which distinguish it from most maples that typically bear … Read more

The Autumn Blaze Maple (Acer × freemanii ‘Jeffersred’) is a highly popular deciduous shade tree that brings together the best qualities of two iconic North American species: the red maple (Acer rubrum) and the silver maple (Acer saccharinum). As a hybrid, it offers stunning fall color, rapid growth, and structural strength, making it a favorite … Read more

Botanical Classification Calathea rufibarba, commonly known as the Velvet Calathea or Furry Feather Calathea, is a member of the Marantaceae family, a group of tropical plants often referred to as prayer plants due to their leaves’ nocturnal movement, folding up at night. It belongs to the genus Calathea, which includes numerous species valued for their … Read more

Botanical Classification Calathea musaica, commonly known as the Network Plant, is a member of the Marantaceae family, a group of tropical plants often referred to as prayer plants due to their leaves’ nocturnal movement, folding up at night. It belongs to the genus Calathea, which includes numerous species valued for their ornamental foliage. This herbaceous … Read more

Botanical Classification Calathea medallion, typically referring to Calathea roseopicta ‘Medallion’, is a member of the Marantaceae family, a group of tropical plants known as prayer plants due to their leaves’ nocturnal movement, folding up at night. It belongs to the genus Calathea, which includes numerous species and cultivars prized for their ornamental foliage. This herbaceous … Read more

Botanical Classification Calathea crocata, commonly known as the Eternal Flame, is a member of the Marantaceae family, a group of tropical plants often referred to as prayer plants due to their leaves’ nocturnal movement, folding up at night. It belongs to the genus Calathea, which includes numerous species valued for their ornamental foliage and, in … Read more