Basic Information Common Name: White Alder Scientific Name: Alnus rhombifolia Native Habitat: Western North America History / Discovery / Cultivator Alnus rhombifolia, commonly known as White Alder, is a deciduous tree belonging to the birch family (Betulaceae). Its scientific name, Alnus rhombifolia, reflects its rhomboid (diamond-shaped) leaves.
Basic Information Common Name: Red Alder Scientific Name: Alnus rubra Native Habitat: Western North America, from Southeast Alaska to Southern California, primarily along the Pacific Coast. History / Discovery / Cultivator Red Alder, scientifically known as Alnus rubra, is a prominent tree species of the Pacific Northwest. Its history is intertwine
Basic Information Common Name: Alder Scientific Name: Alnus Native Habitat: Primarily found in moist environments throughout the Northern Hemisphere, including Europe, Asia, and North America. They often thrive along streams, rivers, and in wetlands. History / Discovery / Cultivator The alder tree, belonging to the genus Alnus, has a rich history i
Basic Information Common Name: Berberidopsis Scientific Name: Berberidopsis Native Habitat: Chile, Argentina History / Discovery / Cultivator Berberidopsis corallina, commonly known as the Coral Berberidopsis or Coral Plant, is a captivating evergreen climbing shrub native to the temperate rainforests of Chile and Argentina. Its history is intertwi
Basic Information Common Name: Ranzania Scientific Name: Ranzania Native Habitat: Japan (Honshu, Shikoku, and Kyushu) History / Discovery / Cultivator Ranzania japonica, the sole species within the genus Ranzania, is a captivating herbaceous perennial endemic to Japan. Its discovery and subsequent botanical classification are intertwined with the h
Basic Information Common Name: Umbrella Leaf Scientific Name: Diphylleia cymosa Native Habitat: Moist, shaded forests of the Appalachian Mountains in the eastern United States. History / Discovery / Cultivator Diphylleia cymosa, commonly known as the Umbrella Leaf, is a captivating perennial native to the rich, moist woodlands of the Appalachian Mo
Basic Information Common Name: Longspur Barrenwort Scientific Name: Epimedium diphyllum Native Habitat: Shaded woodlands of Japan. History / Discovery / Cultivator Epimedium diphyllum, commonly known as Longspur Barrenwort, hails from the shady, moist woodlands of Japan, specifically the island of Honshu. This delicate and elegant groundcover has a
Basic Information Common Name: Bishop’s Hat Scientific Name: Epimedium x versicolor ‘Sulphureum’ Native Habitat: Woodland edges and slopes in southwestern China. History / Discovery / Cultivator Epimedium x versicolor ‘Sulphureum’ is a hybrid Epimedium cultivar prized for its delicate, sulphur-yellow flowers and attrac
Basic Information Common Name: Nandina (Group) Scientific Name: Nandina Native Habitat: Eastern Asia (Japan, China) History / Discovery / Cultivator Nandina, often called Heavenly Bamboo, is a captivating evergreen shrub with a rich history deeply intertwined with Eastern cultures. Despite its common name, it’s not actually a bamboo but belon
Basic Information Common Name: Japanese Mahonia Scientific Name: Mahonia japonica Native Habitat: Eastern Asia, specifically Japan and Taiwan. History / Discovery / Cultivator Mahonia japonica, the Japanese Mahonia, boasts a history deeply rooted in East Asia. Its story is less about a single discoverer and more about a gradual appreciation and dis
