Great Trees And Shrubs Beginning With The Letter G

• Gardenia - The sub-tropical and tropical climates are the ideal place to have one of the most fragrant evergreen shrubs and trees. There are over two hundred species of the Gardenia family. This plant family is native to tropical Asia and South Africa. The shrubs will grow in zones seven through eleven in the United States. In zone seven they are very frost tender, but still will survive. The larger variety can grow up to ten feet tall. Most specimens will grow four to six feet tall and wide. The creamy off white flower appears in late spring and continue throughout the summer months. This is an ideal specie to plant near a deck or patio. The sweet aroma is one of the most magnificent smelling flowers in their climate zones. In a larger landscape area a great idea is to plant some Gardenia's and a Magnolia tree.



• Gaultheria - there are around one hundred and seventy species in this family. These evergreen shrubs are native to moist climates all over the world. Gaultheria will can also be seen in the mountainous areas of the tropics.
This plant family has dark glossy leaves and bell shaped pink or white flowers. The Prickly Heath variety will mature to about five feet tall, and very popular in Chile and Argentina. Gaultheria prefers well drained soil with an acid base. The plants should be somewhat sheltered and prefers partial shade. After flowering fragrant berries appear on the shrub, and make this specie a great season to season plant for many style gardens.









• Genista - There are about 90 species in this family of deciduous and evergreens. The Genista specimens are native in Europe, the Mediterranean, and western Asia. The yellow fragrant flowers dominate this plant, and sometimes the leaves are very inconspicuous. The specie can take full sun and is great in mass planting. The plants will sprawl out to around three feet tall and wide. The Genista family will grow well in zones seven through nine in the United States.
• Geleditsia - Locust - This plant family is native to North and South America, Africa, and Asia. In the United States the Locust will grow well in zones three through nine. It is a very popular deciduous tree in the eastern and central states in the United States. Some of the species can mature up to one hundred feet in height. They are fast growers and their flowers are not really seen. In the fall and into the winter months, pods will hang from the branches. A great specimen in and around evergreen trees and shrubs.





• Gordonia - There are about seventy species that make up these genus. These evergreen trees and shrubs are native to Southeast Asia with one specie in the United States. They are similar in leaf and flower structure to the Sasanqua and Japonia Camellia family.
The Goronia will grow in zones nine through eleven in the United States. They do best in full sun and partial shade. This specimen will thrive if it is watered regularly and mulched twice a year. The axillaris variety is native to China and will slowly mature up to twenty five feet. These specimens are great as an ornamental plant in gardens and landscapes.
• Grevillea - this is a large family consisting of around two hundred and fifty species. It is native to Australia. They will do well in zones nine through eleven in the United States. The flowers emerge in the spring and have great spikes of cream, red, and vibrant pink tones. Hummingbirds are attracted to the Grevillea specie. The specimens will do well drained soil and can take full sun. These plants will do well in coastal regions.
• Greyia - this is a small plant family having only three species. It is native to South Africa and will do well in zones nine through eleven in the United States. Greyia are evergreen to semi-evergreen shrubs and small trees. They love full sun, warm and dry climates. The Natal Bottlebrush variety is a popular specimen that can grow up to ten feet tall. It can be seen in the dryer hills of South Africa. The Bottlebrush has clusters of bell shaped flowers that appear in late winter and early spring. The red- orange flowers are brilliant in mass plantings. In the fall, the leaves turn a bright red color. This specimen can be propagated from seed in the springtime, and cuttings in the summer months.
• Griselinia - this genus consists of only six species. Griselinia is native to New Zealand, Chile, and Brazil. It will grow in zones eight through ten in the United States. They thrive in full sun, well-drained soil, and a warm climate. The Griselinia are grown for its stunning foliage, as the flowers are very inconspicuous. Black berries appear on the female plant after flowering takes place. In New Zealand the Kapiuka variety will grow anywhere from twenty to forty feet in height. The coastal area is a popular place to see this specie. In some of the color areas, the Kapiuka will need protection. A very unique looking plant specimen.

The above plant families are only a hand full of trees and shrubs that begin with the letter G. All of these specimens above can create a wonderful addition to a garden, landscape, or natural environment. I hope this information on these plants has been helpful to you.