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  • Latin Names
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  • Additional Information
    • Plant Identification: Examining Leaves
    • Scientific Plant Names
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    • Oregon Master Gardener Training: Identifying Woody Plants

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Broadleaf Plant Search

Acer

Acer shirasawanum (Shirasawa Maple)
Acer shirasawanum 'Aureum' (Golden Fullmoon Maple)

Alnus

Alnus icana subsp. rugosa (Speckled Alder )
Alnus icana subsp. tenuifolia (Thinleaf Alder )
Alnus viridis subsp. sinuata (Sitka Alder )

Betula

Betula glandulosa (Dwarf Birch )
Betula nana (Dwarf Birch )
Betula occidentalis (Water Birch )
Betula pendula 'Youngii' (Young's Weeping Birch)

Carpinus

Carpinus caroliniana (American Hornbeam)

Corylus

Corylus cornuta var. californica (Western Hazel )

Hydrangea

Hydrangea quercifolia (Oakleaf Hydrangea)

Itea

Itea virginica (Sweetspire )
Itea virginica 'Henrys Garnet' (Henry's Garnet Sweetspire)

Juglans

Juglans microcarpa (Texas Walnut )

Zelkova

Zelkova serrata 'Variegata' (Variegated Japanese Zelkova)

Contact Info

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

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