Nice Trees And Shrubs Starting With The Letter N

• Nandina - Heavenly Bamboo There is only one specimen in this family. The Nandina is native to Japan and China and grows well in zones five through ten in the United States. The Nandina has a bamboo appearance but is also Barberry family. In the summertime, white flowers appear and are followed by vibrant red berries throughout the fall and winter months.

  This shrub will come to life in the winter as its leaves turn into a deep red tone, and also become a showcase in many garden settings. You can read more about the Nandina in the variety of plants section.










• Nerium - Oleander - This genus has only about one or two species. The Pacific Islands are native to these evergreen shrubs. Hawaii has different varieties of this specie. The flowers are funnel shape and vibrant colors of red, pink and white show off in many different landscapes in warmer climates. Nerium will grow well in zones nine through eleven in the United States, but can be grown in containers in cooler climates if brought inside throughout the winter months. Oleander thrives in full sun and well drained soil. These species can become leggy and properly pruning these nice shrubs
will revive this plant. Prune back in the springtime. Each of the members of this family are poisonous. The Oleander is a great specimen to plant near evergreen trees and shrubs.
• Neviusia - Alabama Snow Wreath - There are only two specimens of that make up this genus. They are popular in the state of Alabama in the United States. Neviusia can be seen on cliffs in the Black Warrior area. It is a deciduous shrub that can mature to around five feet tall. The white flowers make their appearance in the spring and this shrub will spread due to the nature of its root system. After flowering, the shrub should be trimmed back. The Neviusia needs an open space to maintain its health. It will grow well in zones five through ten in the United States.
• Nothofagus - Southern Beech - this family has around twenty five members. It is native to southern Australia, New Zealand, Chile, and Argentina in South America. The Southern Beech will grow in zones seven through ten in the United States. This is a stunning and nice evergreen tree specimen that can mature up to one hundred and fifty feet tall. The Nothofagus can take full sun but needs protection from strong winds. It loves acidic soil conditions as the root systems are large. The New Zealand Silver Beech is noted for its silver colored bark. This variety will mature up to seventy feet. A beautiful and nice specimen for an open area.
• Notospartium - This genus is made up three species. It is primary native to New Zealand but have been popular in gardens and landscapes in other mild winter climates. Notospartium will grow well in zones eight through ten in the United States. In spring and the summer months, this deciduous shrub becomes full of pea shape pink and lilac tone flowers. The specimens love full sun and may have to be staked. The shrubs will flower for many weeks if protected from any strong winds. A beautiful spreading shrub that creates a nice look along a fence or natural stone wall.
• Nutsia - Winter Australian Christmas Tree - This is a unique one specimen family and is native to western Australia. The Nutsia can mature up to thirty feet. One of the things I found striking about this tree, is when planted, it will do best if grass is added to the soil of young plants. It loves full sun. In the summertime clusters of yellow and orange tone flowers engulf the branches of the tree. This specimen will grow well in the warmer zones of nine through eleven in the United States. The Nutsia needs well drained soil and should be kept watered, especially until the roots are well established.
• Nyssa - Tupelo - This specimen is native to Southern Asia and North America. This is a nice eloquent tree that can reach seventy feet in height. It will grow well in zones three through ten in the United States and loves a moist year around environment. Many of these trees are seen in swamp lands. The Nyssa loves a cool climate and does best in partial shade conditions. During the summer months, tiny clusters of yellow and green tone flowers line the branches. Once the flowers die off, deep purple colored berries appear. The autumn season is where this tree will stand out in a landscape. Spectacular yellow, red and orange leaves take over the beauty of the summertime flowers. A nice tree for any landscape or garden setting.

What a nice variety of a small number of trees and shrubs that begin with the letter N. It amazes with the thousands upon thousands of trees, shrubs, flowers, and herbs that can grow and survive in so diverse geographic locations. Native plants should be treasured by all of us.