Species Of Plants - The Letter T

• Thymus - Thyme - This genus is made up of around three hundred species. Thyme is an evergreen herb or small shrub. It is native to southern Europe, Asia, and in the Rockie Mountains in the United States. This herb will grow will in zones three through nine in the United States. This herb produces a wonderful aroma from it's leaves, and creates a great look in many styles of ground gardens, containers, and also indoor gardens. The flowers appear in late spring and bloom throughout the summer months. The colors range from white, pink and mauve tones. This herb will spread and great to use as a fill in or ground covers. Take a look at the page on photo of basic culinary herb species, and read a little more information on this splendid herb.
• Tibouchina - Glory Bush - Over three hundred plants make up this group of evergreen shrubs, small trees, and climbers. The Glory bush is native to South America and will grow well in zones ten through twelve in the United States. This specie will not handle frost and prefers a sunny location. Tibouchina needs adequate water during the growing season as well as warmer months. It should be sheltered also from strong winds. Brazil is home to one of the largest varieties, and this tree will reach heights of thirty to forty feet tall. In the fall, clusters of purple tone flowers emerge and the tree has massive blooms. Pruning after blooming will help the plants stay healthy.





• Tilia - Lime Tree - Linden - This is a popular deciduous tree, and the family is made up of around forty five species. Known for its beauty along streets and yards, the Tilia is native to Asia, Europe, and North America. It will grow well in zones three through nine in the United States. These species are very frost hardy and will excel in cooler climates. They prefer well drained soil and full sun. Some of the trees in the the US and Canada can mature over one hundred feet tall. In the summertime, yellow color flowers appear, followed by fruit. A wonderful specimen for a variety of climates.

• Torreya - This is a small genus of around seven species. Torreya has a yew-like appearance and is native to eastern Asia, and North America.

  Torreya will grow well in zones seven through ten in the United States. The Torreya shrub will compliment thyme in different landscapes. The California Nutmeg is a variety that can mature up to seventy feet. The Naya variety is native to Japan and a wonderful specimen also reaching around seventy feet. The fruit are edible. These plants will adapt to many different soil conditions, and can take full sun or partial shade.

• Tristaniopsis - This family is made up of around thirty species of trees and shrubs. It is native to eastern Australia, and other parts of Southeast Asia. These species are all evergreens and will only grow well in zones ten through twelve in the United States. This plant will do better if keep in partial to full shade, but does adapt to many different soil conditions. Tristaniopsis thrive in an environment of a large amount of rainfall and near the coast. The Tristaniopsis family works well in an area where water collects, as long as the roots don't become too saturated and could rot out.
• Tsuga - Hemlock - this is a very popular specie of ten members. The Hemlock is native to East Asia and North America. It will grow well in zones two through nine in the United States. One of the most known varieties is the Eastern or Canadian Hemlock. This specie can mature up to eighty feet. It loves shade and I remember as a child, seeing many Hemlocks in the Adirondack Mountains in upstate New York. The one aspect of this family is it doesn't do well if transplanted and loves a natural environment.

The six species above can be grown in a wide variety of climates and represent some more unique plants. I hope this page like the others in the list of plant section, will allow you to gain some knowledge and also appreciate the beauty that can possibly grow in your geographic location.