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Study the Plant List #4 flash cards (memorize nomenclature and plants, and cultural information)<\/p>\n","dialogs":[{"tips":{},"text":"

Botanical Name - Diervilla lonicera <\/strong><\/em><\/p>\n\n

Common Name - Bush honeysuckle <\/strong><\/p>\n","answer":"

Origin<\/strong> - Newfoundland to Saskatchewan, south to Michigan and North Carolina. Introduced 1720. <\/p>\n\n

Hardiness Zone<\/strong> - 3-7. <\/p>\n\n

Size <\/strong>- 2-3\u2019 high, wider than that via suckering. <\/p>\n\n

Form<\/strong> - Low growing, suckering, densely branched. <\/p>\n\n

Growth Rate<\/strong> - Fast. <\/p>\n\n

Leaf<\/strong> - Opposite, ovate-lanceolate, sharply serrate, glabrous except on the midrib above. New leaves bronze purple, changing to dark green. <\/p>\n\n

Flower <\/strong>- Yellow, trumpet shaped, borne in panicles. Showy. Late spring to early summer. <\/p>\n\n

Fruit<\/strong> - Capsule. <\/p>\n\n

Soil<\/strong> - Average soil, dry to medium. <\/p>\n\n

Other <\/strong>- Drought tolerant. Suckering. Prune after flowering <\/p>\n\n

Cultivars<\/strong> - Few. <\/p>\n","image":{"path":"images\/image-5ce45702a506f.jpg","mime":"image\/jpeg","copyright":{"license":"C","source":"https:\/\/plants.connon.ca\/11100004\/Plant\/136\/Bush_Honeysuckle"},"width":531,"height":800},"imageAltText":"Bush honeysuckle with yellow, trumpet shaped flowers"},{"tips":{},"text":"

Botanical Name - Deutzia gracilis <\/strong><\/em><\/p>\n\n

Common Name - Slender deutzia <\/strong><\/p>\n","answer":"

Origin<\/strong> - Japan. Introduced 1880. <\/p>\n\n

Hardiness Zone <\/strong>- 4-8 <\/p>\n\n

Size <\/strong>- 2-4\u2019 high by 3-4\u2019 wide <\/p>\n\n

Form<\/strong> - Low, broad mound, graceful with slender ascending branches <\/p>\n\n

Growth Rate <\/strong>- Slow to medium. <\/p>\n\n

Leaf <\/strong>- Opposite, simple, oblong-lanceolate, unequally serrated, nearly glabrous beneath. <\/p>\n\n

Flower <\/strong>- Perfect, mildly fragrant, white, borne in erect racemes or panicles, very prolific. Mid to late May. <\/p>\n\n

Fruit <\/strong>- Capsule, dehiscent, insignificant. <\/p>\n\n

Soil<\/strong> - Well-drained, adaptable to different pH. <\/p>\n\n

Other<\/strong> - Prune after flowering. Plants appear ratty over time, tolerant of renewal pruning, may sacrifice flowers. <\/p>\n\n

Cultivars<\/strong> - \u2018Spring Sensation\u2019 \u2013 bred for cut flower production. <\/p>\n","image":{"path":"images\/image-5ce457bd48cca.jpg","mime":"image\/jpeg","copyright":{"license":"CC BY-NC","source":"https:\/\/plants.connon.ca\/11100004\/Plant\/134\/Slender_Deutzia","version":"4.0"},"width":800,"height":534},"imageAltText":"close up of the white flowers of a slender deutzia"},{"tips":{},"text":"

Botanical Name - Deutzia x lemoinei <\/strong><\/em><\/p>\n\n

Common Name - Lemoine deutzia <\/strong><\/p>\n","answer":"

Origin <\/strong>- Garden origin. <\/p>\n\n

Hardiness Zone<\/strong> - (4)5-8 <\/p>\n\n

Size<\/strong> - 5-7\u2019 high with similar spread <\/p>\n\n

Form<\/strong> - Erect-branched shrub. Sometimes leggy. <\/p>\n\n

Growth Rate <\/strong>- Medium. <\/p>\n\n

Leaf <\/strong>- Opposite, simple, elliptic-lanceolate to lanceolate, sharply serrulate, scattered hairs beneath. <\/p>\n\n

Flower <\/strong>- White, borne in pyramidal corymbs. Late May, for about two weeks. <\/p>\n\n

Fruit <\/strong>- Dry capsule. <\/p>\n\n

Soil<\/strong> - Well-drained, adaptable to different pH. Prefers moist, rich soil. <\/p>\n\n

Other<\/strong> - Yellow fall colour. Cross between D. gracilis and D. parviflora. Used as a hedge, shrub border, foundation plantings. Prune in spring after flowering. Often needs annual pruning of dead branches. <\/p>\n\n

Cultivars<\/strong> - Few. <\/p>\n","image":{"path":"images\/image-5ce458264d9c3.jpg","mime":"image\/jpeg","copyright":{"license":"CC BY-NC","source":"https:\/\/sv.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Deutziasl%C3%A4ktet#\/media\/File:Deutzia_gracilis_A.jpg","version":"4.0"},"width":550,"height":487},"imageAltText":"Lemoine deutzia with white flowers in pyramidal corymbs"},{"tips":{},"text":"

Botanical Name - Eleutherococcus x sieboldianus <\/strong><\/em><\/p>\n\n

Common Name - Five leaf aralia <\/strong><\/p>\n","answer":"

Origin<\/strong> - China. Introduced 1874. <\/p>\n\n

Hardiness Zone<\/strong> - 4-8 <\/p>\n\n

Size <\/strong>- 8-10\u2019 high, similar spread <\/p>\n\n

Form<\/strong> - Erect, with arching stems, can be maintained upright with pruning. <\/p>\n\n

Growth Rate<\/strong> - Medium to fast. <\/p>\n\n

Leaf <\/strong>- Alternate, palmately compound (5-7 leaflets), on short spurs. <\/p>\n\n

Flower <\/strong>- Unisexual, usually dioecious. Greenish-white to greenish-yellow, borne in an umbel. Flowers on year-old wood. May-June. <\/p>\n\n

Fruit <\/strong>- Black berry, sparingly produced. <\/p>\n\n

Soil<\/strong> - Tolerant of unfavourable conditions. Prefers will drained soil, sand to clay. Full sun to heavy shade. <\/p>\n\n

Other<\/strong> - Tolerant of harsh urban conditions. Used as a screen or barrier, hedge. Suckers. <\/p>\n\n

Cultivars\/Varieties<\/strong> - 'Variegatus\u2019 \u2013 leaves bordered creamy white, smaller than species. <\/p>\n","image":{"path":"images\/image-5ce4586ea8ac4.JPG","mime":"image\/jpeg","copyright":{"license":"CC BY-NC","source":"https:\/\/commons.wikimedia.org\/wiki\/File:Eleutherococcus_sieboldianus_-_Siebolds_Fingeraralie.JPG","version":"4.0"},"width":3456,"height":5184},"imageAltText":"Five leaf aralia with erect, arching stems"},{"tips":{},"text":"

Botanical Name - Euonymus alatus <\/strong><\/em><\/p>\n\n

Common Name - Burningbush <\/strong><\/p>\n","answer":"

Origin<\/strong> - Northeastern Asia to central China. Introduced in 1860. <\/p>\n\n

Hardiness Zone<\/strong> - 4-8(9) <\/p>\n\n

Size<\/strong> - 15-20\u2019 high, similar spread, often smaller in cultivation. <\/p>\n\n

Form <\/strong>- Mounded to horizontal, spreading, flat topped shrub. Usually broader than high. <\/p>\n\n

Growth Rate <\/strong>- Slow. <\/p>\n\n

Leaf <\/strong>- Opposite to sub-opposite. Simple, elliptic to obovate, glabrous to somewhat downy beneath. <\/p>\n\n

Flower <\/strong>- Insignificant. Perfect, yellow-green, 3-flowered cyme. May to early June. <\/p>\n\n

Fruit<\/strong> - Red capsule. September through fall, seed is ornamental when capsule dehisces. <\/p>\n\n

Soil<\/strong> - Adaptable. Sun through heavy shade. Not tolerant of water logged soils. <\/p>\n\n

Other<\/strong> - Used for hedging, in groups, specimen, borders, mass plantings. Brilliant fall colour. Corky wings on stems. <\/p>\n\n

Cultivars <\/strong>- \u2018Compactus\u2019 \u2013 corky stem wings not as pronounced, sometimes absent, more rounded form, great hedge without needing pruning, 6-8\u2019 high. <\/p>\n","image":{"path":"images\/image-5ce458c73b933.jpg","mime":"image\/jpeg","copyright":{"license":"U","source":"https:\/\/plants.connon.ca\/11100004\/Plant\/141\/Winged_Burning_Bush"},"width":800,"height":534},"imageAltText":"bright red leaves of a Burningbush"},{"tips":{},"text":"

Botanical Name - Exochorda x macrantha <\/strong><\/em><\/p>\n\n

Common Name - Pearlbush <\/strong><\/p>\n","answer":"

Origin<\/strong> - Garden origin. <\/p>\n\n

Hardiness Zone<\/strong> - 5-8 <\/p>\n\n

Size<\/strong> - 3-4\u2019 tall, busy. <\/p>\n\n

Form<\/strong> - Arching, cascasding. <\/p>\n\n

Growth Rate<\/strong> - Fast. <\/p>\n\n

Leaf <\/strong>- Oval, entire or bluntly serrated margin. <\/p>\n\n

Flower<\/strong> - Racemes produced from every bud of previous year\u2019s growth. Late April\/early May. <\/p>\n\n

Fruit <\/strong>- 5-valved capsule. <\/p>\n\n

Soil <\/strong>- Medium moisture, well-drained soils. Full sun to light shade. Heat and drought tolerant once established. <\/p>\n\n

Other<\/strong> - Hybrid between E. racemosa and E. korolkowii. Flowers on old growth, thus prune after flowering. Best if protected from late spring frosts. Used in shrub borders, hedge, woodland gardens. Specimen or mass plantings. <\/p>\n\n

Cultivars <\/strong>- \u2018The Bride\u2019 \u2013 abundant 3-4\u201d long, 6-10 flowered racemes, more shapely than original hybrid. <\/p>\n","image":{"path":"images\/image-5ce45928cc2ee.jpg","mime":"image\/jpeg","copyright":{"license":"CC BY-NC","source":"https:\/\/plants.connon.ca\/11100004\/Plant\/146\/The_Bride_Pearlbush","version":"4.0"},"width":534,"height":800},"imageAltText":"Close-up image of the white flowers of a pearlbush"},{"tips":{},"text":"

Botanical Name - Forsythia x intermedia <\/strong><\/em><\/p>\n\n

Common Name - Border forsythia <\/strong><\/p>\n","answer":"

Origin <\/strong>- Garden origin <\/p>\n\n

Hardiness Zone <\/strong>- 4-8(9) <\/p>\n\n

Size<\/strong> - 8-10\u2019 high by 10-12\u2019 wide <\/p>\n\n

Form<\/strong> - Grows in ranks, developing upright and arching canes. Needs pruning regularly. <\/p>\n\n

Growth Rate<\/strong> - Fast. <\/p>\n\n

Leaf <\/strong>- Opposite, simple, toothed on upper half of leaf. <\/p>\n\n

Flower <\/strong>- Perfect. Pale to deep yellow. Borne 1-6 together on old wood. March-April. <\/p>\n\n

Fruit <\/strong>- Dehiscent capsule, not showy. <\/p>\n\n

Soil <\/strong>- Prefers loose soil, will tolerate most soils. Full sun for best flowering. pH adaptable. <\/p>\n\n

Other<\/strong> - Tolerant of urban conditions. Prune after flowering. Tolerant of rejuvenation pruning. Used for early spring show, shrub border, mass plantings, bank plantings. <\/p>\n\n

Cultivars <\/strong>- Numerous. <\/p>\n","image":{"path":"images\/image-5ce4596e36e94.jpg","mime":"image\/jpeg","copyright":{"license":"CC BY-NC","source":"https:\/\/plants.connon.ca\/11100004\/Plant\/3255\/Gold_Tide_Forsythia","version":"4.0"},"width":531,"height":800},"imageAltText":"Border forsythia with bright yellow flowers in clusters"},{"tips":{},"text":"

Botanical Name - Forsythia ovata <\/strong><\/em><\/p>\n\n

Common Name - Early forsythia <\/strong><\/p>\n","answer":"

Origin<\/strong> - Korea. Introduced 1917. <\/p>\n\n

Hardiness Zone<\/strong> - 4-7 <\/p>\n\n

Size <\/strong>- 4-6\u2019 high, similar spread. <\/p>\n\n

Form <\/strong>- Stiff, spreading. <\/p>\n\n

Growth Rate <\/strong>- Fast. <\/p>\n\n

Leaf <\/strong>- Alternate, simple, ovate or broade ovate, nearly entire to coarsely toothed. <\/p>\n\n

Flower <\/strong>- Bright yellow, with a tinge of green. Usually solitary. March-April. <\/p>\n\n

Fruit<\/strong> - Not showy. <\/p>\n\n

Soil<\/strong> - Moist, well drained, alkaline soil. <\/p>\n\n

Other <\/strong>- One of the first Forsythia to flower. Extremely hardy flower buds. <\/p>\n\n

Cultivars<\/strong> - \u2018Ottawa\u2019 \u2013 very hardy flower buds, heavy flowering, 10 days earlier than species. <\/p>\n","image":{"path":"images\/image-5ce459b2ad878.jpg","mime":"image\/jpeg","copyright":{"license":"CC BY-NC","source":"https:\/\/commons.wikimedia.org\/wiki\/Category:Forsythia_ovata#\/media\/File:B%C3%A9cs_042_(8135243984).jpg","version":"2.0"},"width":1024,"height":770},"imageAltText":"Early forsythia with bright yellow flowers"},{"tips":{},"text":"

Botanical Name - Fothergilla gardenii <\/strong><\/em><\/p>\n\n

Common Name - Dwarf fothergilla <\/strong><\/p>\n","answer":"

Origin<\/strong> - Southeastern U.S.A. Coastal plant species. Introduced 1765. <\/p>\n\n

Hardiness Zone <\/strong>- (4)5-8(9) <\/p>\n\n

Size<\/strong> - 2-3\u2019 tall, similar spread. <\/p>\n\n

Form<\/strong> - Small with slender, crooked, spreading branches, round outline forming a dense mound when mature. Suckering. <\/p>\n\n

Growth Rate<\/strong> - Slow. <\/p>\n\n

Leaf<\/strong> - Alternate, simple, obovate to oblong, dentate above the middle, sometimes entire. <\/p>\n\n

Flower <\/strong>- White, fragrant, stamens are showy. Borne in terminal spikes, look like small bottle-brushes. Flowers appear before the leaves in April to early May. <\/p>\n\n

Fruit <\/strong>- Capsule, insignificant. <\/p>\n\n

Soil <\/strong>- Prefers acidic soil, peaty, sandy loam. Does well in partial shade, but flowers best in full sun. Needs good drainage. <\/p>\n\n

Other<\/strong> - Used as foundation planting, borders, masses, floral interest. Outstanding fall colour. <\/p>\n\n

Cultivars <\/strong>- \u2018Blue Mist\u2019 \u2013 glaucous blue foliage<\/p>\n","image":{"path":"images\/image-5ce45a0ad0d50.jpg","mime":"image\/jpeg","copyright":{"license":"CC BY-NC","source":"https:\/\/plants.connon.ca\/11100004\/Plant\/152\/Dwarf_Fothergilla","version":"4.0"},"width":534,"height":800},"imageAltText":"a close-up image of red leaves on dwarf fothergilla plant"},{"tips":{},"text":"

Botanical Name - Fothergilla major <\/strong><\/em><\/p>\n\n

Common Name - Witch-alder <\/strong><\/p>\n","image":{"path":"images\/image-5ce45a5977470.jpg","mime":"image\/jpeg","copyright":{"license":"U","source":"https:\/\/commons.wikimedia.org\/wiki\/Fothergilla_major#\/media\/File:Fothergilla_major1.jpg"},"width":640,"height":480},"answer":"

Origin<\/strong> - Allegheny Mountains, from North Carolina and Tennessee to northern Alabama. Introduced late 1800\u2019s. <\/p>\n\n

Hardiness Zone<\/strong> - 4-8 <\/p>\n\n

Size<\/strong> - 6-10\u2019 in height, almost as wide. <\/p>\n\n

Form<\/strong> - Rounded, multi-stemmed shrub, erect stems. Dense. Suckering \u2013 not as much as F. gardenii. <\/p>\n\n

Growth Rate <\/strong>- Slow. <\/p>\n\n

Leaf<\/strong> - Alternate, simple, sometimes leathery. <\/p>\n\n

Flower<\/strong> - Whitish, apetalous, stamens are showy. Bottlebrush like. Fragrant, like honey. April to early May lasting 3-4 weeks. <\/p>\n\n

Fruit <\/strong>- Dehiscent capsule, not showy. <\/p>\n\n

Soil <\/strong>- Acidic soil required. <\/p>\n\n

Other <\/strong>- Excellent fall colour. Pest resistant. Used in shrub borders, groupings, mass plantings. Long lived. <\/p>\n\n

Cultivars <\/strong>- \u2018Mount Airy\u2019 \u2013 Abundant flowers, larger than species. Spectacular orange\/red fall colour. Pink flowers, heat tolerant. <\/p>\n","imageAltText":"Witch-alder with whitish, apetalous, bottlebrush like flowers"}],"behaviour":{"enableRetry":true,"disableBackwardsNavigation":false,"scaleTextNotCard":false,"randomCards":false,"maxProficiency":5,"quickProgression":false},"answer":"Turn","next":"Next","prev":"Previous","retry":"Retry","correctAnswer":"I got it right!","incorrectAnswer":"I got it wrong","round":"Round @round","cardsLeft":"Cards left: @number","nextRound":"Proceed to round @round","showSummary":"Next","summary":"Summary","summaryCardsRight":"Cards you got right:","summaryCardsWrong":"Cards you got wrong:","summaryCardsNotShown":"Cards in pool not shown:","summaryOverallScore":"Overall Score","summaryCardsCompleted":"Cards you have completed learning:","summaryCompletedRounds":"Completed rounds:","summaryAllDone":"Well done! You got all @cards cards correct @max times in a row!","progressText":"Card @card of @total","cardFrontLabel":"Card front","cardBackLabel":"Card back","tipButtonLabel":"Show tip","audioNotSupported":"Your browser does not support this audio","title":"","startOver":"Start over","confirmStartingOver":{"header":"Start over?","body":"All progress will be lost. Are you sure you want to start over?","cancelLabel":"Cancel","confirmLabel":"Start over"}}

HORTHOR04:M5 - Plant List 4

Brian Gould