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  • Latin Names
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  • Woody Plants of Oregon
  • Woody Plant Search
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  • Additional Information
    • Plant Identification: Examining Leaves
    • Scientific Plant Names
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    • USDA Hardiness Zone Maps of the United States
    • Sunset's Climate Zones
    • References
    • Oregon Master Gardener Training: Identifying Woody Plants

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Broadleaf Plant Search

Acer

Acer platanoides (Norway Maple)
Acer saccharinum (Silver Maple)
Acer saccharinum 'Laciniatum' (Cutleaf Silver Maple)

Agave

Agave colorata (Mescal Ceniza )
Agave macroacantha (Black-spinned Agave)
Agave parryi (Parry's Agave)
Agave shawii (Shaw's Agave)

Buddleia

Buddleia davidii (Butterfly Bush)
Buddleia globosa (Orange Butterfly Bush )

Castanea

Castanea dentata (American Chestnut)
Castanea sativa (European Chestnut )

Chionanthus

Chionanthus retusus (Chinese Fringetree)

Eriobotrya

Eriobotrya japonica (Loquat)

Fatsia

Fatsia japonica (Japanese Fatsia)

Hydrangea

Hydrangea arborescens 'Annabelle' (Smooth Hydrangea)
Hydrangea quercifolia (Oakleaf Hydrangea)

Idesia

Idesia polycarpa (Iigiri Tree )

Kalopanax

Kalopanax septemlobus (Castor-aralia )

Populus

Populus balsamifera (Balsam Poplar)

Rubus

Rubus odoratus (Flowering Raspberry )

Salix

Salix magnifica (Magnolia-leaf Willow )

Styrax

Styrax obassia (Fragrant Snowbell)

Tilia

Tilia americana (American Linden )
Tilia americana 'Continental Appeal' (Continental Appeal Linden )

Viburnum

Viburnum lantanoides (Hobblebush)
Viburnum rhytidophyllum (Leatherleaf Viburnum)

Yucca

Yucca brevifolia (Joshua Tree)

Contact Info

Patrick Breen,
CPN (Certified Plant Nerd)
Patrick.Breen@oregonstate.edu
 

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