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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-go-to-bed-at-noon Tragopogon pratensis
This charming biennial wildflower is known for its bright yellow blooms that close up by midday. It is a common...
- 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 'Gollum'
Crassula is a diverse genus of succulent plants known for their fleshy, water storing leaves. They are popular...
- 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 andromeda Pieris japonica
This lovely evergreen shrub brings a touch of elegance to the garden with its cascading clusters of bell shaped...
- 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 dandelion Taraxacum japonicum
The Japanese dandelion is a charming perennial that is native to East Asia. It is quite similar to common dandelions...
- Japanese holly Ilex crenata
This evergreen shrub is a fantastic choice for hedges or topiary because of its dense, boxwood like appearance. 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 hop Humulus scandens
The Japanese hop is a fast growing annual vine known for its aggressive climbing habit. It is often found in...
- 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 Mock Orange Pittosporum tobira
This lovely evergreen shrub is a favorite for its glossy, leathery leaves and fragrant, creamy white flowers. It's...
- Japanese pagoda tree Styphnolobium japonicum
The Japanese pagoda tree is a beautiful, deciduous specimen known for its graceful, rounded canopy. It produces...
- 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 skimmia Skimmia japonica
This lovely evergreen shrub brings year round interest to shady spots in your garden. It features glossy leaves and...
- Japanese spindle Euonymus japonicus
The Japanese spindle is a versatile evergreen shrub known for its dense, glossy foliage. It's a popular choice for...
- Japanese stiltgrass Microstegium vimineum
This is an invasive annual grass that spreads rapidly through forest floors and disturbed areas. It thrives in...
- Japanese wisteria Wisteria floribunda
This stunning woody vine is famous for its long, cascading racemes of fragrant flowers. It makes a dramatic...
- Japanese zelkova Zelkova serrata
The Japanese zelkova is a beautiful, vase shaped tree often used as a shade tree in landscapes. It is prized for its...
- Jasmine Jasminum
Jasmine is a beautiful genus of shrubs and vines known for their highly fragrant flowers. These plants thrive in...
- Jasmine Jasminum sambac
Arabian jasmine is a beloved, fragrant shrub known for its stunning white blooms. It thrives in warm climates and...
- Jatropha
Jatropha is a fascinating genus of succulent shrubs and trees known for their unique, often swollen stems. They...
- Java plum Syzygium cumini
The Java plum is a beautiful, fast growing tropical tree known for its dense canopy and edible, dark purple fruit....
- 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...
- Jimsonweed Datura stramonium
Jimsonweed is a fast growing annual that produces striking trumpet shaped flowers. It is a member of the nightshade...
- 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...
- Johnsongrass Sorghum halepense
Johnsongrass is a resilient perennial grass that spreads through seeds and underground rhizomes. It is often...
- jointleaf rush Juncus articulatus
The jointleaf rush is a charming wetland plant that thrives in saturated soils. It features unique stems that look...
- Joseph's coat Alternanthera dentata
This vibrant plant is a favorite for adding deep purple or burgundy color to your garden beds. It is a tender...
- Joshua tree Yucca brevifolia
The Joshua tree is a striking, iconic succulent native to the Mojave Desert. It features a unique, branching...
- Joyweed Alternanthera polygonoides
Alternanthera is a vibrant genus known for its striking foliage colors that range from deep purple to bright red....
- Judas tree Cercis siliquastrum
The Judas tree is a beautiful deciduous plant known for its vibrant pink flowers that bloom directly on the...
- 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
Ixora is a beautiful tropical shrub known for its dense, rounded clusters of vibrant flowers. It loves warm, humid...
- Jungle Geranium Ixora coccinea
The jungle geranium is a beautiful tropical shrub known for its dense clusters of vibrant, star shaped flowers. It...