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.


  • Benjamina Ficus Tree (Ficus benjamina)

    Benjamina Ficus Tree (Ficus benjamina)

  • Wisteria Tree (Wisteria sinensis)

    Wisteria Tree (Wisteria sinensis)

  • Fragrant Tea Olive Tree (Osmanthus fragrans)

    Fragrant Tea Olive Tree (Osmanthus fragrans)

  • Coconut Palm Tree 'Green Malayan'

    Coconut Palm Tree ‘Green Malayan’

  • Korean Lilac Tree (Syringa meyeri 'Palibin')

    Korean Lilac Tree (Syringa meyeri ‘Palibin’)

  • Peppermint Peach Tree (Prunus persica 'Peppermint')

    Peppermint Peach Tree (Prunus persica ‘Peppermint’)

  • Cold Hardy Banana Tree (Musa 'Basjoo')

    Cold Hardy Banana Tree (Musa ‘Basjoo’)

  • Northern Red Oak Tree (Quercus rubra)

    Northern Red Oak Tree (Quercus rubra)

  • Key Lime Tree (Citrus aurantifolia)

    Key Lime Tree (Citrus aurantifolia)

  • Loquat 'Japanese Plum' Tree (Eriobotrya japonica)

    Loquat ‘Japanese Plum’ Tree (Eriobotrya japonica)

  • Waxleaf Privet (Ligustrum japonicum 'Texanum')

    Waxleaf Privet (Ligustrum japonicum ‘Texanum’)

  • Fiddle-Leaf Fig Tree (Ficus lyrata)

    Fiddle-Leaf Fig Tree (Ficus lyrata)

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