Category: Plant Encyclopedia

Providing an invaluable resource for new and experienced gardeners around the world, our Plant Encyclopedia category allows you to search for care tips by plant type and other important characteristics for over 3000 plants.

Take advantage of our plant encyclopedia to find inspiration for new landscape designs, planters, and containers, raised garden beds, and more. Access details on classic favorite plants such as hydrangeas, orchids, and ornamental grasses, and more unusual varieties for you to try out.

You can find your plants in the Plants Encyclopedia section A-Z the easy way, by their common and scientific or botanical names.


  • Forsythia Information – Everything about this plant

    Forsythia Information – Everything about this plant

    Do you want that dream-like spring you saw in your favorite…

  • Owari Satsuma Mandarin Tree (Citrus reticulata ‘Owari’)

    Owari Satsuma Mandarin Tree (Citrus reticulata ‘Owari’)

    The Owari Satsuma Mandarin Tree (Citrus reticulata ‘Owari’) stands as a…

  • Corkscrew Willow Tree (Salix matsudana)

    Corkscrew Willow Tree (Salix matsudana)

    The corkscrew willow tree, Salix matsudana, is an embodiment of nature’s…

  • Okame Cherry Tree (Prunus ‘Okame’)

    Okame Cherry Tree (Prunus ‘Okame’)

    The Okame cherry tree is a celebration of early-season wonders. This…

  • Oklahoma Redbud (Cercis reniformis ‘Oklahoma’)

    Oklahoma Redbud (Cercis reniformis ‘Oklahoma’)

    The Oklahoma redbud tree, scientifically named Cercis canadensis var. texensis ‘Oklahoma,’…

  • Goldspire Ginkgo Tree (Ginkgo biloba ‘Goldspire’)

    Goldspire Ginkgo Tree (Ginkgo biloba ‘Goldspire’)

    The hearty Ginkgo is a marvel of nature’s endurance, tracing its…

  • The Rising Sun Eastern Redbud Tree (Cercis Canadensis)

    The Rising Sun Eastern Redbud Tree (Cercis Canadensis)

    The Rising Sun Redbud, scientifically known as Cercis Canadensis ‘JN2’, is…

  • Willow Hybrid Tree (Salix x matsudana x alba)

    Willow Hybrid Tree (Salix x matsudana x alba)

    The Austree hybrid willow, a remarkable blend of the corkscrew willow…

  • Wintergreen Boxwood (Shrub Buxus sinica var. insularis ‘Wintergreen’)

    Wintergreen Boxwood (Shrub Buxus sinica var. insularis ‘Wintergreen’)

    The Wintergreen Boxwood, scientifically known as Buxus sinica var. Insularis ‘Wintergreen’,…