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Study the Plant List #6 flash cards (memorize nomenclature and plants, and cultural information)<\/p>\n","dialogs":[{"tips":{},"text":"

Botanical Name - Hydrangea quercifolia <\/strong><\/em><\/p>\n\n

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

Origin <\/strong>- Japan, Taiwan. <\/p>\n\n

Hardiness Zone<\/strong> - 5-9. <\/p>\n\n

Size<\/strong> - 4-6\u2019 tall, spreading by suckers. <\/p>\n\n

Form<\/strong> - Upright, little-branched, irregular. Forms colonies. <\/p>\n\n

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

Leaf <\/strong>- Opposite, simple, ovate to suborbicular, 3-7 lobed. Glabrous above, whitish to brownish tomentose beneath. <\/p>\n\n

Flower<\/strong> - White, changing to purplish pink. Sterile flowers overlapping on outer edges, fertile flowers numerous, creamy, fragrant. June through July and persisting. <\/p>\n\n

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

Soil<\/strong> - Requires moist, fertile, well-drained soil. Full sun or partial shade. Enjoys mulch. Prune after flowering <\/p>\n\n

Other<\/strong> - Spectacular fall colour. Used in borders, mass plantings. <\/p>\n\n

Cultivars<\/strong> - \u2018Alice\u2019 \u2013 creamy white flowers 8-10\u201d long, burgundy red fall colour, vigorous. \u2018Pee Wee\u2019 \u2013 compact form, 2-3\u2019 tall, inflorescences 4-5\u201d long. \u2018Snow Queen\u2019 \u2013 inflorescences 6-8\u201d long, sturdier on strong stems than others, red-bronze fall colour, more compact grower. <\/p>\n","image":{"path":"images\/image-5ce4737a4a373.jpg","mime":"image\/jpeg","copyright":{"license":"C","source":"https:\/\/plants.connon.ca\/11100004\/Plant\/210\/Oakleaf_Hydrangea"},"width":800,"height":534},"imageAltText":"Oakleaf hydrangea bush with purplish-pink flowers"},{"tips":{},"text":"

Botanical Name - Ilex verticillata <\/strong><\/em><\/p>\n\n

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

Origin <\/strong>- Nova Scotia to western Ontario, west to Wisconsin, south to Florida and west to Missouri. Introduced 1736, <\/p>\n\n

Hardiness Zone <\/strong>- 3-9 <\/p>\n\n

Size <\/strong>- 6-10\u2019 high, similar spread. <\/p>\n\n

Form<\/strong> - Oval-rounded to broad-rounded. Dense, twiggy branches. Suckering. <\/p>\n\n

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

Leaf <\/strong>- Alternate, simple, elliptic to obovate to oblanceolate or oblong-lanceolate. Usually pubescent beneath, at least along the veins. <\/p>\n\n

Flower <\/strong>- Dioecious. Males in clusters of 6+ in leaf axils, female flowers single on short peduncles, white. Late May \u2013 mid June. <\/p>\n\n

Fruit <\/strong>- Berry-like drupe, red. Late August-September, persisting into December-January. <\/p>\n\n

Soil <\/strong>- Adaptable, handles swampy areas. Prefers moist, acidic, high organic matter soils. Full sun or partial shade. Better fruit production in full sun. <\/p>\n\n

Other<\/strong> - Used in mass plantings, shrub borders, wet soils. Requires male and female for fruit set. <\/p>\n\n

Cultivars<\/strong> - \u2018Afterglow\u2019- compact globe shape, orange to orange-red fruits. \u2018Red Sprite\u2019 \u2013 compact, rounded. Persistent bright red fruit, larger than species. \u2018Jim Dandy\u2019 \u2013 early flowering male, compact, pollinator for \u2018Red Sprite\u2019 among others.<\/p>\n","image":{"path":"images\/image-5ce473c13ca90.jpg","mime":"image\/jpeg","copyright":{"license":"CC BY-NC","source":"https:\/\/plants.connon.ca\/11100004\/Plant\/216\/Winterberry","version":"4.0"},"width":534,"height":800},"imageAltText":"Common winterberry branches with bright red berries"},{"tips":{},"text":"

Botanical Name - Itea virginica <\/strong><\/em><\/p>\n\n

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

Origin <\/strong>- New Jersey to Florida, west to Missouri, Louisiana and east Texas. Introduced 1744. <\/p>\n\n

Hardiness Zone<\/strong> - 5-9 <\/p>\n\n

Size<\/strong> - 3-5\u2019 in height, spread variable. <\/p>\n\n

Form<\/strong> - Erect, clustered branches, often branched only near the top. Suckering, especially in moist soils. <\/p>\n\n

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

Leaf<\/strong> - Alternate, simple, semi-evergreen or evergreen, elliptic or obovate to oblong. Glabrous, sparingly pubescent beneath. <\/p>\n\n

Flower<\/strong> - Perfect, white, lightly fragrant, borne in upright dense, pubescent racemes. Flowers on previous seasons wood, prune after flowering. Late May - early June. <\/p>\n\n

Fruit <\/strong>- Five valved capsule, persistent into the following year. <\/p>\n\n

Soil <\/strong>- Prefers moist, fertile soil. Full sun or shade. Adaptable, can be drought tolerant. Performs poorly in high pH. <\/p>\n\n

Other<\/strong> - Spectacular fall colour \u2013 persisting long in fall. <\/p>\n\n

Cultivars <\/strong>- \u2018Henry\u2019s Garnet\u2019 \u2013 reddish purple fall colour, 6\u201d long flowers, 3-4\u2019 high. \u2018Little Henry\u2019 \u2013 compact form, 3-4\u201d flowers, excellent red-purple fall colour <\/p>\n","image":{"path":"images\/image-5ce47403f2eca.jpg","mime":"image\/jpeg","copyright":{"license":"CC BY-NC","source":"https:\/\/plants.connon.ca\/11100004\/Plant\/858\/Henrys_Garnet_Virginia_Sweetspire","version":"4.0"},"width":531,"height":800},"imageAltText":"Virginian sweetspire branches with tiny white flowers and many green leaves"},{"tips":{},"text":"

Botanical Name - Kerria japonica <\/strong><\/em><\/p>\n\n

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

Origin <\/strong>- Central and western China. Introduced 1834. <\/p>\n\n

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

Size<\/strong> - 3-6\u2019 tall, spreading to 6 or 9\u2019 <\/p>\n\n

Form <\/strong>- Upright-arching with a broad rounded base. Dense, twiggy mass becoming loose with age. Suckering. <\/p>\n\n

Growth Rate<\/strong> - Slow to establish, faster in time. <\/p>\n\n

Leaf <\/strong>- Alternate, simple, ovate-lanceolate, double serrate, glabrous above, paler and slightly pubescent below on veins. <\/p>\n\n

Flower <\/strong>- Yellow, 5-petaledborne solitary at the terminal of short, leafy stems. Flower\u2019s on previous year\u2019s growth. April to early May. <\/p>\n\n

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

Soil <\/strong>- Prefers loamy, well-drained soil, moderate fertility. Full shade to full sun. <\/p>\n\n

Other<\/strong> - Requires pruning of dead branches. Used in borders, mass plantings, tough plant <\/p>\n\n

Cultivars<\/strong> - \u2018Aureovariegata\u2019 \u2013 leaves edged with yellow. \u2018Picta\u2019 \u2013 leaves edged white. \u2018Pleniflora\u2019 \u2013 double flowers, golden yellow, nearly ball shaped. Flowers last longer than species. <\/p>\n","image":{"path":"images\/image-5ce474509b3ba.jpg","mime":"image\/jpeg","copyright":{"license":"CC BY-NC","source":"https:\/\/plants.connon.ca\/11100004\/Plant\/919\/Double_Flowered_Japanese_Kerria","version":"4.0"},"width":600,"height":800},"imageAltText":"Japanese kerria with bright yellow flowers"},{"tips":{},"text":"

Botanical Name - Lindera benzoin <\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n\n

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

Origin<\/strong> - Maine to Ontario and Kansas, south to Florida and Texas. Introduced 1863. <\/p>\n\n

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

Size<\/strong> - 6-12\u2019 high, similar spread. <\/p>\n\n

Form<\/strong> - Rounded, dense full. <\/p>\n\n

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

Leaf <\/strong>- Alternate, simple, oblong-ovate. Fragrant foliage. <\/p>\n\n

Flower<\/strong> - Dioecious. Borne in axillary clusters, yellow. Mid-April, before leaves. <\/p>\n\n

Fruit<\/strong> - Drupe, oval shaped, bright scarlet. September. Ornamental but often hidden by foliage. <\/p>\n\n

Soil <\/strong>- Prefers moist, well-drained, acidic coil. Full sun or partial shade. Can tolerate dry conditions. <\/p>\n\n

Other<\/strong> - Used in borders or for naturalizing. Best in full sun if used as a specimen. Nice fall colour. Prune after flowerings. <\/p>\n\n

Cultivars <\/strong>- None. <\/p>\n","image":{"path":"images\/image-5ce47491196c1.jpg","mime":"image\/jpeg","copyright":{"license":"U","source":"https:\/\/plants.connon.ca\/11100004\/Plant\/518\/Spicebush"},"width":534,"height":800},"imageAltText":"Spicebush branches with drooping yellow leaves"},{"tips":{},"text":"

Botanical Name - Kolkwitzia amabilis <\/strong><\/em><\/p>\n\n

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

Origin<\/strong> - Western China. Introduced in 1901. <\/p>\n\n

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

Size<\/strong> - 6-10\u2019, slightly smaller spread. <\/p>\n\n

Form<\/strong> - Upright, arching, vase-shaped. Fountain like. Becomes leggy with age. <\/p>\n\n

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

Leaf<\/strong> - Opposite, simple, broad-ovate. Shallowly toothed or nearly entire, sparingly hairy. <\/p>\n\n

Flower<\/strong> - Perfect, flaring bell-shaped, two-together, borne in corymbs. Pink, yellow throat. May \u2013 early June. <\/p>\n\n

Fruit <\/strong>- Dehiscent capsule, bristly, dehiscent, often persistent. <\/p>\n\n

Soil <\/strong>- Prefers well-drained soil, pH adaptable. Full sun. <\/p>\n\n

Other<\/strong> - Older stems should be pruned annually. Flowers on old wood. Needs space to develop. <\/p>\n\n

Cultivars <\/strong>- \u2018Pink Cloud\u2019 \u2013 strong pink flowers, very floriferous. Dream CatcherTM (\u2018Maradco\u2019) \u2013 new leaves are bronze-purple and mature yellow, then light green with orange fall colour. <\/p>\n","image":{"path":"images\/image-5ce474f0248f6.jpg","mime":"image\/jpeg","copyright":{"license":"CC BY-NC","source":"https:\/\/plants.connon.ca\/11100004\/Plant\/236\/Beautybush","version":"4.0"},"width":531,"height":800},"imageAltText":"Beautybush with pink and white flowers"},{"tips":{},"text":"

Botanical Name - Ligustrum x vicaryi <\/strong><\/em><\/p>\n\n

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

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

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

Size <\/strong>- 4\u2019 x 4\u2019 <\/p>\n\n

Form <\/strong>- Vase-shaped to oval rounded. <\/p>\n\n

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

Leaf <\/strong>- Golden, especially in sunny locations. <\/p>\n\n

Flower<\/strong> - White, showy, fragrant, borne in panicles of tubular-shaped flowers. May. Attractive to bees and butterflies. <\/p>\n\n

Fruit <\/strong>- Dark, berry-like fruits, somewhat showy and persistent. <\/p>\n\n

Soil <\/strong>- Full sun to partial shade. Drought tolerant, adaptable. <\/p>\n\n

Other<\/strong> - Used as a pruned hedge. Best yellow foliage in full sun. Hybrid between L. ovalifolium and L. vulgare <\/p>\n\n

Cultivars<\/strong> - \u2018Storzinger Strain\u2019 \u2013 hardier than hybrid (4-9) <\/p>\n","image":{"path":"images\/image-5ce4752d1dcff.jpg","mime":"image\/jpeg","copyright":{"license":"CC BY-NC","source":"https:\/\/plants.connon.ca\/11100004\/Plant\/242\/Golden_Privet","version":"4.0"},"width":800,"height":600},"imageAltText":"Golden privet branches with yellow-green leaves"},{"tips":{},"text":"

Botanical Name - Ligustrum vulgare <\/strong><\/em><\/p>\n\n

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

Origin <\/strong>- Europe, northern Africa, naturalized in eastern North America. <\/p>\n\n

Hardiness Zone<\/strong> - (4)5-7 <\/p>\n\n

Size<\/strong> - 12-15\u2019 tall, similar spread. <\/p>\n\n

Form <\/strong>- Much branched, grows irregularly. <\/p>\n\n

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

Leaf <\/strong>- Opposite, simple, oblong-ovate to lanceolate. Glabrous and entire. <\/p>\n\n

Flower <\/strong>- White, strong odour. Borne in dense terminal panicles, 1-3\u201d long. Mid-June. <\/p>\n\n

Fruit <\/strong>- Black, berry-like drupe. Persists from September through to March of the following year. <\/p>\n\n

Soil <\/strong>- Full sun to partial shade. Drought tolerant, adaptable. <\/p>\n\n

Other <\/strong>- Used as a pruned hedge. Susceptible to anthracnose twig blight. *invasive in southern USA <\/p>\n\n

Cultivars<\/strong> - \u2018Aureum\u2019 \u2013 yellow foliage. \u2018Cheyenne\u2019 \u2013 hardier form, holds leaves later than species. <\/p>\n","image":{"path":"images\/image-5ce4757668313.jpg","mime":"image\/jpeg","copyright":{"license":"CC BY-NC","source":"https:\/\/plants.connon.ca\/11100004\/Plant\/923\/Cheyenne_Common_Privet","version":"2.0"},"width":477,"height":697},"imageAltText":"Common privet bush in bloom with white flowers and dark green leaves"},{"tips":{},"text":"

Botanical Name - Mahonia aquifolium <\/strong><\/em><\/p>\n\n

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

Origin <\/strong>- British Columbia to Oregon. Introduced in 1823. <\/p>\n\n

Hardiness Zone<\/strong> - (4)5-7(8) <\/p>\n\n

Size<\/strong> - 3-6\u2019 tall, spread of 3-5\u2019, spreading by suckers to form colonies. <\/p>\n\n

Form <\/strong>- Upright, limited branching. Irregular and open. <\/p>\n\n

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

Leaf <\/strong>- Alternate, compound pinnate, evergreen. Leaflets long with spiny tips. Lustrous dark green above, stiff and leathery. <\/p>\n\n

Flower <\/strong>- Bright yellow, borne in fascicle, erect, terminal racemes. Perfect. Slightly fragrant. April. <\/p>\n\n

Fruit <\/strong>- Berry, blue-black and rounded. August-September. Can persist into December. <\/p>\n\n

Soil <\/strong>- Prefers moist, well-drained, acidic soil. Scorches in strong winds and hot locations. Can handle partial shade. <\/p>\n\n

Other<\/strong> - Purplish fall colour. Used as a foundation planting in shrub borders, specimen, <\/p>\n\n

Cultivars<\/strong> - \u2018Compactum\u2019 \u2013 dwarf form with glossy leaves and bronze fall colour. <\/p>\n","image":{"path":"images\/image-5ce475b9a3511.jpg","mime":"image\/jpeg","copyright":{"license":"CC BY-NC","source":"https:\/\/plants.connon.ca\/11100004\/Plant\/260\/Oregon_Grape","version":"4.0"},"width":534,"height":800},"imageAltText":"Oregon grapeholly with bunches of small yellow flowers"},{"tips":{},"text":"

Botanical Name - Myrica pensylvanica <\/strong><\/em><\/p>\n\n

Common Name - Bayberry <\/strong><\/p>\n","image":{"path":"images\/image-5ce4760206374.jpg","mime":"image\/jpeg","copyright":{"license":"U","source":"https:\/\/plants.connon.ca\/11100004\/Plant\/275\/Northern_Bayberry"},"width":531,"height":800},"answer":"

Origin<\/strong> - Newfoundland to western New York, Maryland and North Carolina, along the seashores. Introduced 1725. <\/p>\n\n

Hardiness Zone<\/strong> - 3-6 <\/p>\n\n

Size <\/strong>- 10\u2019 tall, variable spread depending on suckering. <\/p>\n\n

Form <\/strong>- Upright-rounded, dense shrub. Usually a colonizing mass. <\/p>\n\n

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

Leaf <\/strong>- Alternate, simple, deciduous to semi-evergreen. Obovate to oblong-obovate or oblong. Lustrous dark-green and pubescent above and beneath. Resin-dotted, aromatic when bruised. <\/p>\n\n

Flower <\/strong>- Monoecious or dioecious. Not showy, borne in catkins. March to April before leaves. <\/p>\n\n

Fruit<\/strong> - Small, gray, waxy, round drupe. Persistent through winter. <\/p>\n\n

Soil<\/strong> - Prefers poor, sandy soil. Tolerant of clay soils. Adaptable. Full sun to partial shade. Tolerant of salt spray. Chlorotic in high pH soils. <\/p>\n\n

Other<\/strong> - Used in mass plantings, borders, with broadleaf evergreens. <\/p>\n\n

Cultivars\/Varieties<\/strong> - Few. <\/p>\n","imageAltText":"Bayberry bush with thick green leaves"}],"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:M7 - Plant List 6

Brian Gould