Plants in family oleaceae
Olea europaea 'Frantoio'
Olea europaea 'Frantoio' is a fast-growing, broadleaf evergreen tree known for producing flavorful olives ideal for oil and curing. It grows up to 15 feet tall and is drought-tolerant, thriving in full sun. This tree is hardy in zones 7 to 10 and becomes more cold-resistant as it ages.
Syringa vulgaris 'Marie Francis'
Syringa vulgaris 'Marie Francis' is a compact lilac variety with clear baby pink blooms and fragrant flowers. It features bluish-green foliage and is hardy in USDA zones 3-8. This plant attracts butterflies and hummingbirds and tolerates hotter climates. It is disease and deer-resistant, making it a resilient choice for gardens. With a medium growth rate, it should be pruned after flowering to maintain its shape and encourage new blooms.
Olea europaea 'Arbosana'
Olea europaea 'Arbosana' is a mid-sized olive tree originating from Spain, renowned for its petite olives with a rich flavor profile, including notes of tomato and almond. It is a top choice for olive oil production in California, ripening later than the Arbequina variety. The tree features sage-green foliage and thrives in full sun with well-drained soil. Its profuse white flowers attract pollinators, making it a beneficial addition to gardens. The olives are versatile, suitable for fresh eating, brining, or oil extraction.
Ligustrum japonicum 'Recurvifolium'
Ligustrum japonicum 'Recurvifolium' is a large, upright privacy shrub with dark-green wavy leaves. This broadleaf evergreen produces white blossoms that attract pollinators and small berries for songbirds. It is hardy in USDA zones 7 to 11 and is resistant to sun, heat, and humidity. Growing up to 8 feet tall and 6 feet wide, it can be sheared or trimmed to maintain its shape and is moderately drought tolerant once established.
Syringa vulgaris 'Agincourt Beauty'
Syringa vulgaris 'Agincourt Beauty' is a lilac shrub known for its highly fragrant, deep purple flowers, which are the largest among lilacs. It is cold-hardy and deer-resistant, making it a resilient choice for gardens.
Forsythia 'Citrus Swizzle'
Forsythia 'Citrus Swizzle' is a dwarf shrub with lively foliage that transitions from chartreuse to white to burgundy. It features tiny yellow flowers in spring and grows up to 2 feet tall and wide, thriving in full sun and well-drained soil.
Fraxinus americana 'Autumn Blaze'
Fraxinus americana 'Autumn Blaze' is a fast-growing deciduous tree known for its purple fall color and resistance to Japanese beetles. It features an upright oval habit and ash-gray bark with diamond furrows, adding texture to landscapes. This tree thrives in full sun with moist, well-drained soil and requires pruning in the fall. Its vibrant fall color and rapid growth make it a popular choice for adding shade and seasonal interest to gardens.
Jasminum officinale 'Frojas'
Jasminum officinale 'Frojas' is a climbing plant with brilliant gold foliage and fragrant white flowers that bloom throughout summer. Its branches can reach up to 10 feet in length, and it is known for its aphrodisiac qualities when used in tea. This plant thrives in sunny locations and is drought-tolerant.
Syringa vulgaris 'President Grevy'
Syringa vulgaris 'President Grevy' is a classic lilac shrub known for its large, vertical panicles of fragrant flowers. The blooms start as dark blue buds and open to reveal double, pale lavender-blue flowers with a true lilac scent. This shrub attracts butterflies and other pollinators, making it a lively addition to any garden. It features heart-shaped, blue-green leaves and can grow up to 12 feet tall and 10 feet wide. Tolerant of urban environments, it is cold hardy and resistant to diseases and deer, requiring full sun and well-drained soil for optimal growth.
Forsythia 'Meadowlark'
Forsythia 'Meadowlark' is a fast-growing deciduous shrub known as a harbinger of spring due to its bright yellow blooms that appear in early spring. Cold hardy to USDA Zone 3, it features compact, lush foliage and performs well in full sun. This adaptable plant tolerates alkaline soils and is drought tolerant once established. Pruning after flowering helps maintain its shape and encourages vigorous growth. Forsythia 'Meadowlark' is a cheerful addition to any garden, signaling the arrival of warmer weather.
Forsythia 'New Hampshire Gold'
Forsythia 'New Hampshire Gold' is a cold-hardy deciduous shrub with a drooping and mounded habit. It produces yellow spring flowers and maroon foliage, requiring a sunny area and well-drained soil. This plant is easy to grow and transplants well.
Forsythia 'Gold Cluster'
Forsythia 'Gold Cluster' is a compact shrub known for its abundance of light yellow spring flowers and deep green summer foliage that turns burgundy in fall. It grows 3-4 feet in height and width, is deer-resistant, and thrives in full sun with well-drained soil.
Syringa vulgaris 'Maiden's Blush'
Syringa vulgaris 'Maiden's Blush' is an early flowering lilac with single-petalled flowers ranging from light pink to lavender-pink. It features dark-green, heart-shaped leaves and fragrant reddish flower buds. This lilac is one of the first to bloom, attracting pollinators and offering higher resistance to powdery mildew. It is cold-tolerant, thriving in USDA zones 2-8.
Forsythia viridissima 'Bronxensis'
Forsythia viridissima 'Bronxensis' is a dwarf, low-growing shrub with bright yellow flowers that bloom from stem tips to bottom in spring. Its bright green foliage turns bronze-purple in fall, and it is a rapid grower that takes pruning well. This plant is excellent for groundcover and erosion control, thriving in full sun and well-drained soil.
Forestiera angustifolia 'Woodlanders Weeping'
Forestiera angustifolia 'Woodlanders Weeping' is a weeping selection of a Texas native plant, discovered in Calhoun County, Texas in 1992. It thrives in dry alkaline soils but can also grow in moist acidic conditions. This plant reaches a mature size of 6 feet tall and 25 feet wide, making it an excellent choice for large landscapes. Its adaptability and unique weeping form make it a standout in any garden, providing a natural habitat for birds and other wildlife.
Syringa reticulata 'Ivory Silk'
Syringa reticulata 'Ivory Silk' is a deciduous tree known for its gigantic, creamy white flower panicles that bloom in late June. This cold-hardy plant attracts hummingbirds and butterflies, making it a lively addition to any garden. It features dark green leaves in summer and attractive reddish-brown bark in fall and winter. Preferring full sun and well-drained soils, it grows taller and wider than common lilac shrubs, thriving in USDA zones 3 to 7.
Fraxinus velutina 'Fan Tex'
Fraxinus velutina 'Fan Tex' is a fast-growing, seedless shade tree with a symmetrical, rounded canopy and bright yellow fall color. It performs well in arid, high-heat environments and alkaline soils, making it an excellent choice for urban landscapes.
Syringa vulgaris 'Wonderblue'
Syringa vulgaris 'Wonderblue' is a compact, semi-dwarf lilac with icy lavender-blue flowers that are fragrant and attract hummingbirds and butterflies. It is a cross of 'Tiffany Blue' and Rochester Lilacs, offering improved disease resistance and thriving in full sun with well-drained soil.
Forsythia 'Fiesta'
Forsythia 'Fiesta' is a deciduous shrub known for its variegated foliage with creamy gold centers and green borders. It features bright yellow, four-petaled flowers in spring and red stems, making it a colorful addition to gardens. This compact and hardy shrub is tolerant of various conditions, including urban settings.
Ligustrum ovalifolium
Ligustrum ovalifolium is a semi-evergreen shrub with medium green foliage and a yellow underside, producing fragrant white flowers in summer. It grows 10-15 feet tall and wide, and can be shaped into various forms. This plant is hardy in USDA zones 4 to 8 and is tolerant of wind, salt, and urban conditions. It requires well-drained soil and regular watering but can tolerate drought once established.
Syringa vulgaris 'Monge'
Syringa vulgaris 'Monge' is a cold-hardy lilac with reddish-purple, fragrant blooms that last for a month. This multi-stemmed shrub supports pollinators and grows 8-12 feet tall, thriving in full sun and well-drained soil.
Syringa vulgaris 'Evangeline'
Syringa vulgaris 'Evangeline' is an early-flowering shrub with delicate violet blooms that attract butterflies, honeybees, and hummingbirds. It features heart-shaped blue-green leaves and fragrant flowers, with fall foliage turning deep purple. This multi-stemmed, upright shrub grows up to 15 feet tall and is mildew and deer resistant.
Fraxinus velutina 'Modesto'
Fraxinus velutina 'Modesto' is a compact, seedless male tree known for its fast growth and narrow canopy. It features velvety green leaves and spectacular yellow fall color. This tree is fire resistant and tolerates alkaline soils, making it a resilient choice for various landscapes.
Olea europaea 'Leccino'
Olea europaea 'Leccino' is a versatile olive tree known for its adaptability to different soils and climates. It produces olives suitable for oil and table use and is more cold hardy than other varieties. This tree grows quickly and is drought-tolerant, thriving in full sun.
Olea europaea 'Little Ollie'
Olea europaea 'Little Ollie' is a dwarf, non-fruiting olive shrub that can be clipped or sheared into geometric shapes. This evergreen plant loves full sun and is ideal for use as a privacy hedge. 'Little Ollie' is a versatile addition to any garden, offering both aesthetic appeal and functionality. Its compact size and adaptability make it a popular choice for gardeners looking to add a touch of Mediterranean charm to their landscape. This plant is a great option for those seeking a low-maintenance, drought-tolerant shrub.