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Woody Plants of Oregon
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Additional Information
Plant Identification: Examining Leaves
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USDA Hardiness Zone Maps of the United States
Sunset's Climate Zones
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Aesculus
Aesculus
glabra
var.
arguta
(Texas Buckeye )
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sylvatica
(Painted Buckeye )
Azara
Azara
microphylla
(Boxleaf Azara)
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umbellata
(Autumn Elaeagnus )
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racemosa
(Red Elderberry)
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serrata
(Sawtooth Stewartia)