(Grapefruit)

The common grapefruit takes its name not from its flesh, which is juicy and acidic, but from the way the fruit grows in hanging clusters. This evergreen tree is thought to be a hybrid of the Asian pummelo, which has much larger fruits, and the sweet orange, a native of China. It arrived in the United States around 1853 from the Caribbean.

Grapefruit trees are large, evergreen and sometimes have short, soft thorns on their twigs. The fragrant, thick, glossy leaves are broadly oval, dotted with...

(Grapefruit, Star Ruby Grapefruit)

Large, pendent clusters of sunny, yellow fruit, reminiscent of grapes, give grapefruit its common name. It is a natural hybrid of the Asian pummelo (Citrus maxima) and sweet orange (Citrus sinensis) that was first described as the Barbados “Forbidden Fruit” by Griffith Hughes in 1750. The tree was later found on several islands of the West Indies, including Jamaica, and arrived in the United States around 1853 thanks to Odette Philippe.

Grapefruit trees are large, evergreen...

(Grapefruit, Thompson Pink Grapefruit)

Large, pendent clusters of sunny, yellow fruit, reminiscent of grapes, give grapefruit its common name. It is a natural hybrid of the Asian pummelo (Citrus maxima) and sweet orange (Citrus sinensis) that was first described as the Barbados “Forbidden Fruit” by Griffith Hughes in 1750. The tree was later found on several islands of the West Indies, including Jamaica, and arrived in the United States around 1853 thanks to Odette Philippe.

Grapefruit trees are large, evergreen...

(American Yellowwood, Yellowwood)

Lovely drooping chains of white blossoms in late spring is the forte of the yellowwood, but its bright green leaves that become a brilliant yellow in autumn is also spectacular. A deciduous tree from the American Southeast (North Carolina to Tennessee and Kentucky), it attains a rounded shape with low and spreading branches. Its smooth bark is sandy brown but becoming increasingly gray with age. The name "yellowwood" refers to the color of the heartwood.

The foliage emerges in spring with a yellow-green...

(Clematis, Luxurious White Clematis, Viticella Clematis)

Luxurious white clematis is a herbaceous vining plant with small white, open bell-shaped flowers tipped in green. They bloom from midsummer through the fall. Leaves are green with hints of a gray casting on this native of southern Europe and extreme western Asia.

Clematis prefers a location with at least five to six hours of sun and a fertile, well-drained soil. In early spring, prune each stem's growth down to a pair of strong buds above the soil level. It can be used to dress up a wall, trellis,...

(Allanah Clematis, Clematis, Late Large-flowered Clematis)

The large, vibrant, velvety wine-red flowers of ‘Allanah’ bloom in late spring and early summer. Each of its broad petals taper at the base giving the blooms a distinctive appearance. It is a vigorous grower with a somewhat compact habit at maturity.

This hybrid clematis is a hardy deciduous woody vine that climbs by twining stems. The vines are lined with green compound leaves that appear in spring. The large wine-red flowers appear from spring to summer and are followed by fluffy clusters...

(Amanda Marie Clematis, Clematis)

Clematis is a genus of about 300 species grown for their eye-catching flowers. Most are twining vines but some are herbaceous perennials and a few are shrubby. They can be evergreen or deciduous and exist in temperate regions worldwide. There are thousands of hybrid cultivars bred exclusively for their beautiful, showy flowers.

Species in this large genus come in many diverse forms. The leaves are usually opposite on the stem and may be rounded, elliptical, heart or lance shaped and...

(Amelia Joan Clematis, Clematis, Tangutica Clematis)

Clematis is a genus of about 300 species grown for their eye-catching flowers. Most are twining vines but some are herbaceous perennials and a few are shrubby. They can be evergreen or deciduous and exist in temperate regions worldwide. There are thousands of hybrid cultivars bred exclusively for their beautiful, showy flowers.

Species in this large genus come in many diverse forms. The leaves are usually opposite on the stem and may be rounded, elliptical, heart or lance shaped and...

(Arabella Clematis, Clematis, Integrifolia Clematis)

The heavy-flowering ‘Arabella’ produces many violet blue flowers in late summer to early fall. As the flowers mature they lighten in color.

Hybrid clematis is a hardy deciduous woody vine that climbs by twining stems. The vines are lined with green compound leaves that appear in spring. The large flowers appear from spring to summer and are followed by fluffy clusters of silvery seeds.

Plant this vine in sites with full sun and fertile, well-drained soil. It grows and flowers best if...

(Asao Clematis, Clematis, Early Large-flowered Clematis)

Asao clematis is a deciduous woody vine that bears many flowers early in the season. From late spring to early summer, large single flowers of soft rosy pink appear along twining stems covered with medium green leaves. Seed heads follow that are spider-like and ornamental.

This clematis grows best in sites with partial sun and fertile, well drained soil rich in organic matter. In hot summer regions, keep the soil shaded with mulch. Flower buds develop from the previous year's growth, so extensive...