African Mahogany
- Full sun
- Moderate water
- Zones 10–11
African Mahogany, scientifically known as Khaya ivorensis, is a large deciduous tree native to tropical Africa, particularly found in…
These plants want 6 or more hours of direct sun a day: the brightest beds, south-facing borders and open plots.
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African Mahogany, scientifically known as Khaya ivorensis, is a large deciduous tree native to tropical Africa, particularly found in…
Alder refers to a group of hardy, deciduous trees and shrubs belonging to the genus Alnus, part of the birch family (Betulaceae). With…
The American Basswood, scientifically known as Tilia americana, is a deciduous tree native to eastern North America. It is part of the…
The American Beech (Fagus grandifolia) is a deciduous tree native to eastern North America, known for its striking appearance and…
The American chestnut (Castanea dentata) is a deciduous tree native to eastern North America, renowned for its fast growth and towering…
The American Elm (Ulmus americana) is a deciduous tree native to North America, known for its graceful, arching branches and broad canopy…
The American sycamore (Platanus occidentalis) is a robust deciduous tree native to Eastern and Central North America. Known for its…
The Ash plant refers to trees belonging to the genus Fraxinus, which are part of the Oleaceae family. Commonly known for their majestic…
The Aspen plant, primarily known as the quaking aspen (Populus tremuloides), is a deciduous tree native to North America. Recognized for…
Australian Sandalwood, scientifically known as Santalum spicatum, is a semiparasitic evergreen tree native to the arid and semi-arid…
The Bald Cypress (Taxodium distichum) is a remarkable deciduous conifer native to the southeastern United States, thriving in wetland…
The Banyan tree, scientifically known as Ficus benghalensis, is a large and iconic tropical tree endemic to the Indian subcontinent. Known…
The Baobab, known scientifically as Adansonia, is a remarkable tree native to Madagascar, Africa, and Australia. Often referred to as the…
Basswood, also known as Tilia, is a genus of deciduous trees commonly found in temperate regions of North America, Europe, and Asia. Known…
Beech trees, belonging to the Fagaceae family, are deciduous hardwood trees classified under the genus Fagus. Commonly found in temperate…
Bigtooth Aspen, scientifically known as Populus grandidentata, is a deciduous tree native to North America, particularly in the eastern…
Birch trees, belonging to the genus Betula, are deciduous trees and shrubs renowned for their distinctive bark, delicate leaves, and…
Black Ash, scientifically known as Fraxinus nigra, is a deciduous tree native to the northeastern United States and parts of Canada. It…
Black Cherry (Prunus serotina) is a deciduous tree native to North America, particularly found in eastern and central regions. It…
The Black Cottonwood (Populus trichocarpa) is a large deciduous tree native to the western regions of North America, particularly along…
Black Locust (Robinia pseudoacacia) is a deciduous tree native to the southeastern United States, though it has been widely planted across…
The Black Oak (Quercus velutina) is a prominent deciduous tree native to eastern and central North America, valued for its ecological and…
The Black Walnut (Juglans nigra) is a deciduous tree native to North America, notably thriving in the eastern United States. Known for its…
The Blue Ash (Fraxinus quadrangulata) is a deciduous tree native to the central United States, particularly thriving in areas such as the…
The Blue Gum, scientifically known as Eucalyptus globulus, is a tall, evergreen tree native to Australia and Tasmania. It can reach…
The Bristlecone Pine (Pinus longaeva) is one of the longest-living tree species, found primarily in the high mountains of California…
The Bur Oak (Quercus macrocarpa) is a majestic and hardy tree native to North America, particularly thriving in the central and eastern…
The Catalpa plant, commonly referred to as catalpa or cigar tree, is a genus of flowering trees and shrubs belonging to the Bignoniaceae…
Cedar refers to several species of coniferous trees belonging primarily to the genera Cedrus and Juniperus. Known for their durability…
Ceylon Ebony, scientifically known as Diospyros ebenum, is a tree species native to Sri Lanka and southern India. It's renowned for its…
The cherry plant, belonging to the genus Prunus, encompasses various species, the most common of which are the sweet cherry (Prunus avium)…
The chestnut plant, primarily represented by the genus Castanea, encompasses several species, most notably the American chestnut (Castanea…
The Chestnut Oak (Quercus prinus) is a deciduous tree native to the eastern United States, particularly thriving in the Appalachian…
The Chestnut-leaved Oak, scientifically known as Quercus prinoides, is a deciduous tree native to the eastern and central United States…
The Chinese Chestnut (Castanea mollissima) is a deciduous tree native to East Asia, primarily found in China, Korea, and Japan. It belongs…
The Chinkapin Oak, scientifically known as Quercus muehlenbergii, is a deciduous tree native to North America, primarily found in the…
Chokecherry (Prunus virginiana) is a deciduous shrub or small tree native to North America, known for its adaptability and resilience in…
The Coconut Palm (Cocos nucifera) is a tropical tree native to coastal regions of the tropical and subtropical world. Known for its tall…
Cork Arborvitae, scientifically known as Thuja occidentalis 'Corthzita', is a compact, evergreen conifer that belongs to the cypress…
The Cork Bristlecone Pine (Pinus aristata) is a fascinating evergreen tree native to the mountainous regions of the southwestern United…
The Cork Cedar, scientifically known as Cedrus atlantica var. glauca, is a majestic conifer that typically hails from the Atlas Mountains…
The Cork Cypress, known scientifically as Taxodium distichum var. nutans, is a unique species of tree belonging to the family…
Cork Elm, scientifically known as Ulmus parvifolia, is a deciduous tree native to Asia, particularly China and Japan. It is valued for its…
Cork Fir, scientifically known as Abies corkorensis, is a unique conifer native to the mountainous regions of the Iberian Peninsula…
Cork Juniper, scientifically known as Juniperus oxycedrus, is a hardy evergreen conifer native to the Mediterranean region. Renowned for…
The Cork Kauri, or Agathis australis, is a large evergreen tree native to New Zealand. Renowned for its majestic stature, the Cork Kauri…
Cork Larch, scientifically known as Larix dedrus, is a deciduous conifer native to the Mediterranean region, specifically found in the…
The Cork Monkey Puzzle plant, also known scientifically as Araucaria araucana, is a unique conifer native to the southern Andes of Chile…
The Cork Oak (Quercus suber) is a tree species native to the Mediterranean region, particularly found in Portugal, Spain, and northern…
The Cork Pine, scientifically known as Pinus brutia, is a pine species native to the Mediterranean region, particularly found in countries…
The Cork Redwood, scientifically known as Sequoiadendron giganteum, is a majestic conifer native to the Sierra Nevada mountains in…
The Cork Sequoia (Sequoiadendron giganteum), also known as the Giant Sequoia or Sierra Redwood, is a majestic conifer native to the Sierra…
The Cork Spruce, scientifically known as Picea wilcoxiana, is a coniferous tree native to parts of North America, particularly the Pacific…
The Cork Tree, scientifically known as Phellodendron amurense, is a deciduous tree native to Asia, particularly found in regions of China…
Corkwood, known scientifically as Duboisia, encompasses several species native to Australia, renowned for their unique bark and medicinal…
The Cucumber Tree (Magnolia acuminata) is a deciduous tree native to the eastern United States and parts of Canada. It is part of the…
Cypress plants belong to the family Cupressaceae and are evergreen conifers, predominantly found in temperate and subtropical regions…
The Date Palm (Phoenix dactylifera) is a tall, flowering plant native to the Middle East and North Africa, valued primarily for its sweet…
The Douglas Fir (Pseudotsuga menziesii) is a majestic evergreen tree native to North America, particularly thriving in the western regions…
The Eastern Cottonwood (Populus deltoides) is a fast-growing deciduous tree native to North America, commonly found in the eastern and…
The Ebony plant typically refers to trees belonging to the genus Diospyros, known for their dense, dark hardwood. These trees are…
The Elm plant refers to a genus of deciduous trees and shrubs known as Ulmus. These trees are primarily found in temperate and subtropical…
Eucalyptus is a diverse genus of flowering trees and shrubs belonging to the family Myrtaceae, native primarily to Australia, though some…
The European Beech, scientifically known as Fagus sylvatica, is a deciduous tree native to Europe, renowned for its majestic height and…
The European Chestnut (Castanea sativa) is a deciduous tree native to the mountainous regions of Southern Europe, primarily found in areas…
The European Hornbeam (Carpinus betulus) is a deciduous tree native to Europe and parts of Western Asia. It typically reaches heights of…
The fig plant, scientifically known as Ficus carica, is a deciduous tree or large shrub that belongs to the Moraceae family. It is…
Fir trees, belonging to the genus Abies, are evergreen conifers in the family Pinaceae. Known for their conical shape and needle-like…
The Ginkgo biloba, commonly known as the ginkgo or maidenhair tree, is a unique and ancient tree species that dates back over 200 million…
Ginkgo biloba, commonly known as the Ginkgo or maidenhair tree, is one of the oldest living tree species, dating back over 200 million…
The Green Ash (Fraxinus pennsylvanica) is a deciduous tree native to North America, particularly thriving in the eastern and central…
Hickory is a genus of deciduous trees and shrubs known scientifically as Carya. Native to North America and parts of Asia, hickories are…
The Holm Oak, scientifically known as Quercus ilex, is an evergreen tree native to the Mediterranean region. It is characterized by its…
Honduran Mahogany, scientifically known as Swietenia macrophylla, is a tropical hardwood tree native to Central America, particularly…
The Honey Locust (Gleditsia triacanthos) is a deciduous tree native to North America, primarily found in the central and eastern regions…
Hornbeam refers to trees and shrubs belonging to the genus Carpinus, which is part of the birch family (Betulaceae). These deciduous trees…
The Horse Chestnut (Aesculus hippocastanum) is a large deciduous tree native to the Balkan Peninsula but widely planted across Europe and…
Indian Sandalwood, scientifically known as Santalum album, is a small to medium evergreen tree native to India and Southeast Asia. It is…
The Kauri tree, scientifically known as Agathis australis, is a remarkable evergreen species native to New Zealand. Known for its towering…
The Kentucky Coffeetree (Gymnocladus dioicus) is a deciduous tree native to the central and eastern United States, particularly…
Larch refers to a group of coniferous trees belonging to the genus Larix, commonly found in the Northern Hemisphere. Unlike most conifers…
Laurel oak (Quercus laurifolia) is a medium to large deciduous tree native to the southeastern United States. It typically reaches heights…
The Littleleaf Linden (Tilia cordata) is a medium to large deciduous tree native to Europe and parts of Asia. It is known for its elegant…
The Live Oak (Quercus virginiana) is a large, evergreen tree native to the southeastern United States, celebrated for its majestic size…
The locust plant, commonly known as the locust tree, primarily refers to species within the genera Robinia and Gleditsia, particularly the…
The London Plane tree (Platanus × acerifolia), a hybrid between the American sycamore (Platanus occidentalis) and the Oriental plane…
The Mahogany plant, primarily known as Swietenia macrophylla, is a large tropical tree renowned for its beautiful hardwood, which is…
The Monkey Puzzle plant, scientifically known as Araucaria araucana, is a unique and distinctive evergreen tree native to the temperate…
Mountain Ash, scientifically known as Sorbus aucuparia, is a deciduous tree native to the temperate regions of Europe and Asia. Despite…
The mulberry plant, belonging to the genus Morus, is a deciduous tree or shrub known for its sweet, edible fruits and wide-ranging…
The Northern Catalpa (Catalpa speciosa) is a deciduous tree native to the eastern United States. It belongs to the Bignoniaceae family and…
The Norway Maple (Acer platanoides) is a deciduous tree native to Europe and western Asia. It is widely appreciated for its dense crown…
The oak, belonging to the genus Quercus, is a prominent tree species found in various regions around the world, particularly in the…
The oil palm plant, scientifically known as Elaeis guineensis, is a tropical tree native to West Africa but is now cultivated extensively…
The Overcup Oak (Quercus lyrata) is a deciduous tree native to the eastern and southern United States. Recognizable by its distinctive…
Paper Birch (Betula papyrifera) is a deciduous tree known for its distinctive white, exfoliating bark and graceful, slender form. Native…
The pecan tree (Carya illinoinensis) is a large deciduous hardwood tree native to North America, particularly the southern United States…
The Pin Cherry (Prunus pensylvanica) is a deciduous tree or shrub native to the eastern parts of North America, particularly in regions…
The Pin Oak (Quercus palustris) is a deciduous tree native to the eastern United States, particularly thriving in wetlands and along…
Pine plants, belonging to the genus Pinus, are evergreen coniferous trees and shrubs characterized by their needle-like leaves, cones, and…
Poplar is a common name for trees in the genus Populus, which includes various species native to the Northern Hemisphere. These deciduous…
The Post Oak (Quercus stellata) is a medium to large deciduous tree native to the eastern and central United States, particularly…
The Quaking Aspen, scientifically known as Populus tremuloides, is a deciduous tree native to North America. Recognized for its striking…
The Queen Palm, scientifically known as Syagrus romanzoffiana, is a popular tropical and subtropical palm tree known for its elegant…
The Red Maple (Acer rubrum) is a deciduous tree native to North America, primarily found in Eastern and Central United States, as well as…
The Red Mulberry (Morus rubra) is a deciduous tree native to North America, primarily found in the eastern United States and parts of…
The Red Oak (Quercus rubra) is a deciduous tree native to North America, particularly prevalent in the eastern and central United States…
The Redwood is a majestic tree known for its impressive height and longevity. Belonging to the family Cupressaceae, it primarily includes…
The River Birch (Betula nigra) is a deciduous tree native to the eastern United States, particularly thriving in wet, lowland areas and…
The River Red Gum (Eucalyptus camaldulensis) is a large tree native to Australia, renowned for its striking appearance and ecological…
The Rock Elm, scientifically known as Ulmus thomasii, is a deciduous tree native to the eastern and central United States. It is typically…
The Royal Palm (Roystonea regia) is a striking and iconic species of palm tree native to the Caribbean and parts of Central America. Known…
The Sacred Fig, scientifically known as Ficus religiosa, is a striking tree native to the Indian subcontinent and Southeast Asia. Revered…
The Sand Cherry (Prunus besseyi) is a deciduous shrub native to the northern Great Plains of North America. Part of the Rosaceae family…
Sandalwood refers to several species of small trees in the genus Santalum, best known for their fragrant heartwood. The most notable…
The Saucer Magnolia, scientifically known as Magnolia x soulangeana, is a deciduous flowering tree or large shrub prized for its stunning…
The Scarlet Oak (Quercus coccinea) is a deciduous tree native to eastern and central North America. Renowned for its stunning autumn…
Sequoias are giant coniferous trees belonging to the genus Sequoiadendron and Sequoia, primarily found in the western United States. The…
The Shagbark Hickory (Carya ovata) is a deciduous tree native to North America, particularly prevalent in the eastern United States and…
The Shumard Oak (Quercus shumardii) is a medium to large deciduous tree native to the southeastern United States. It typically reaches…
The Silver Maple (Acer saccharinum) is a fast-growing deciduous tree native to North America's eastern and central regions. It typically…
Slippery elm (Ulmus rubra) is a deciduous tree native to North America, particularly found in the eastern and central regions. It…
Southern Catalpa (Catalpa bignonioides) is a deciduous tree native to the southeastern United States. Known for its striking appearance…
The Southern Magnolia (Magnolia grandiflora) is a robust, evergreen tree native to the southeastern United States. Known for its stunning…
Spruce is a genus of coniferous trees belonging to the family Pinaceae, primarily found in the Northern Hemisphere. The genus Picea…
Star Magnolia (Magnolia stellata) is a deciduous shrub or small tree native to Japan. Known for its stunning spring blooms, it typically…
The Sugar Maple (Acer saccharum) is a deciduous tree native to northeastern North America, renowned for its stunning fall foliage, vibrant…
The Swamp Chestnut Oak (Quercus michauxii) is a large deciduous tree native to the southeastern United States, primarily found in wet…
Swietenia, commonly known as mahogany, is a genus of trees in the Meliaceae family, primarily known for its valuable hardwood. There are…
The Sycamore, specifically the American Sycamore or Platanus occidentalis, is a large deciduous tree known for its distinctive appearance…
The Sycamore Maple (Acer pseudoplatanus), also known as the European Sycamore, is a deciduous tree native to Europe and parts of Western…
The Tasmanian Blue Gum (Eucalyptus globulus) is a tall evergreen tree native to Tasmania and parts of southeastern Australia. Known for…
Teak (Tectona grandis) is a tropical hardwood tree native to South and Southeast Asia, particularly in countries like India, Myanmar…
The Trembling Aspen, scientifically known as Populus tremuloides, is a deciduous tree native to North America. Identifiable by its unique…
The Tulip Poplar, scientifically known as Liriodendron tulipifera, is a deciduous tree native to eastern North America. Recognized for its…
The Tulip Tree, scientifically known as Liriodendron tulipifera, is a majestic deciduous tree native to eastern North America. Renowned…
The walnut plant refers primarily to trees in the genus Juglans, known for their edible nuts and valuable timber. The most commonly…
The Water Oak (Quercus nigra) is a medium-sized, deciduous tree native to the southeastern United States. It typically grows to heights of…
The White Ash, scientifically known as Fraxinus americana, is a deciduous tree native to eastern North America. This tree is recognized…
The White Birch, scientifically known as Betula papyrifera, is a deciduous tree native to North America, particularly common in Canada and…
The White Mulberry (Morus alba) is a deciduous tree native to East Asia, particularly China, but has been widely introduced throughout the…
The White Oak (Quercus alba) is a deciduous tree native to North America, particularly widespread in the eastern United States. It is…
The willow plant, belonging to the genus Salix, comprises a diverse group of trees and shrubs found primarily in the Northern Hemisphere…
The Willow Oak, scientifically known as Quercus phellos, is a deciduous tree belonging to the beech family (Fagaceae). This native North…
Yellow Birch (Betula alleghaniensis) is a deciduous tree native to northeastern North America, known for its distinctive yellowish bark…
The Yellow Poplar, scientifically known as Liriodendron tulipifera, is a deciduous tree native to the eastern United States and parts of…