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  • Jabuticaba Plinia cauliflora

    The jabuticaba is a fascinating fruit tree that grows its berries directly on its trunk and branches. It loves warm,...

  • Jacaranda Jacaranda mimosifolia

    The Jacaranda is a stunning tropical tree famous for its massive display of trumpet shaped purple flowers. It...

  • Jack-in-the-pulpit Arisaema triphyllum

    This charming woodland perennial is famous for its unique hooded flower structure that resembles a preacher in a...

  • Jackfruit Artocarpus heterophyllus

    The jackfruit is a massive tropical tree famous for producing the largest tree borne fruit in the world. It thrives...

  • Jade Plant Crassula ovata

    The jade plant is a classic succulent known for its thick, woody stems and fleshy, oval leaves. It's a long lived...

  • Jade vine Strongylodon macrobotrys

    The jade vine is a stunning tropical climber famous for its glowing, claw shaped flowers that hang in long clusters....

  • Japanese aralia Fatsia japonica

    The Japanese aralia is a fantastic evergreen shrub that brings a lush, tropical vibe to cooler spaces. It is known...

  • Japanese barberry Berberis thunbergii

    This hardy shrub is a popular choice for hedges and borders due to its dense, thorny growth. It offers lovely...

  • Japanese Camellia Camellia japonica

    The Japanese Camellia is a stunning evergreen shrub known for its glossy, dark green leaves and elegant, rose-like...

  • Japanese Cedar Cryptomeria japonica

    The Japanese Cedar is a majestic evergreen conifer known for its tall, conical shape and reddish, peeling bark. It...

  • Japanese honeysuckle Lonicera japonica

    This vigorous vine is known for its sweet smelling flowers that change from white to yellow as they age. It is a...

  • Japanese kerria Kerria japonica

    The Japanese kerria is a charming deciduous shrub known for its bright, golden yellow flowers that bloom in spring....

  • Japanese knotweed Reynoutria japonica

    Japanese knotweed is a highly invasive herbaceous perennial that spreads aggressively through an extensive...

  • Japanese Maple Acer palmatum

    The Japanese maple is a graceful, slow growing tree prized for its delicate, deeply lobed leaves and stunning...

  • Japanese meadowsweet Spiraea japonica

    This deciduous shrub is a real garden favorite for its reliable, colorful blooms. It is quite hardy and adapts well...

  • Japanese Persimmon Diospyros kaki

    The Japanese persimmon is a beautiful deciduous tree known for its sweet, vibrant orange fruits. It makes a lovely...

  • Japanese silverberry Elaeagnus umbellata

    The Japanese silverberry is a hardy, deciduous shrub known for its silvery foliage and edible red berries. It is...

  • Japanese stiltgrass Microstegium vimineum

    This is an invasive annual grass that spreads rapidly through forest floors and disturbed areas. It thrives in...

  • Jasmine Jasminum sambac

    Arabian jasmine is a beloved, fragrant shrub known for its stunning white blooms. It thrives in warm climates and...

  • Jerusalem artichoke Helianthus tuberosus

    The Jerusalem artichoke is a hardy perennial sunflower known for its edible, knobby tubers. It grows quite tall and...

  • Jewels of Opar Talinum paniculatum

    Jewels of Opar is a charming, drought tolerant plant known for its airy sprays of tiny pink flowers and jewel like...

  • Jícama Pachyrhizus erosus

    Jícama is a vigorous, climbing legume grown primarily for its large, edible, starchy tuberous root. It thrives in...

  • Job's tears Coix lacryma-jobi

    Job's tears is a unique tropical grass known for its hard, bead like seeds. It grows quickly and adds a lovely...

  • Joshua tree Yucca brevifolia

    The Joshua tree is a striking, iconic succulent native to the Mojave Desert. It features a unique, branching...

  • Jujube Ziziphus jujuba

    The jujube is a hardy, deciduous tree that produces sweet, date like fruits. It is incredibly resilient and thrives...

  • Jumpseed Persicaria virginiana

    Jumpseed is a charming woodland perennial that adds a soft, natural feel to shaded garden beds. It is known for its...

  • Jungle Geranium Ixora coccinea

    The jungle geranium is a beautiful tropical shrub known for its dense clusters of vibrant, star shaped flowers. It...