Tremendous Trees And Shrubs - The Letter T

• Tabebuia - Trumpet Tree - this genus is made up of around one hundred species. The family is native to the tropical Americas and West Indies. The Trumpet Tree will grow well in zones eleven and twelve in the United States. The Trumpet tree loves a sunny location and rich humus soil, and well drained. Tabeluia will thrive in a hot and warm climate and are considered evergreens. A few of the plants may loose their leaves during the dry season. This is a tremendous specie when the leaves fall off, as brilliant clusters of trumpet shaped flowers appear. Colors range from yellow, pink, white, red, and sometimes purple. The flowers last from late winter until spring. Fruit emerges after the flowers have died off. This specie is also know for its timber.







• Tamarix - the family consists of around fifty species. They are sturdy shrubs and small trees and are native to southern Europe and North Africa. This is a unique specimen as it has a short trunk and some varieties can mature up to thirty feet. Many are considered deciduous, but a few of the specimens are evergreens. This family is a wonderful ornamental tree and many are used as windbreaks or for privacy screens Tamarix will do best in sandy and well drained soil and should be pruned properly. after flowering. The white and pink delicate flowers appear throughout the summer months.




• Taxus - Yew - This genus has a small number of members and even though they are slow growing, the Yew will live long. Taxus is native to Asia, North Africa, Europe and will grow well in zones five through ten in the United States. The Yew is very adaptable to many soil and climate conditions, but does need some protection in warm and dry climates during the summer months. Feel free to read some more information on the tremendous Yew Family and a few different varieties.
• Telopea - Waratah - This is a small genus of about four members of evergreen shrubs and trees. They are native to southeastern Australia, and will grow in zones nine through eleven in the United States. The tremendous aspect of this specie are some of the hybrids grown from the Waratah. The Starburst and the Sunflower are just a couple.
  
  The Telopea can be a tricky specimen to grow, as one of the biggest problems is root rot. They love well drained and sandy soil, and prefer full sun to part shade. The flowers will vary in color and one variety, Victorian has crimson flowers that emerge in the spring throughout the early summer months.
• Thrptomene - This is a genus of about forty members and native to Australia. One of the highlights of this specimen is when the leaves are crushed, they create a tremendous fragrance to enjoy. The white and pink flowers arrive in winter and throughout the spring. Thrptomene will mature up to five feet tall and can also spread up to five feet wide. They prefer full sun to partial shade and a lime free soil. They are especially seen in the Victoria, Australia.




• Thuja - Aborrvitae - Great genus with around five family members. The Arborvitaes are evergreen shrubs and trees that are native to North America and northeastern Asia. They will grow in zones four through ten in the United States. There are dwarf varieties and I have used many different Arborvitaes in clients gardens and landscapes. They are upright trees and fast growers. The Emerald Green Arborvitae can grow three to four feet a year. This specimen is a great privacy tree and also looks tremendous planted along a fence. Here is some more information for you on the Arborvitae family.
The Arborvitae specimen is one of my favorite trees to use in landscape and garden designs. The rich green color leaves create such a wonderful addition to a residential or commercial setting.


• Thunbergia - this is a attractive family of around one hundred species. They are evergreen and mostly climbers with soft purple-blue tone flowers that appear during the summer months and will die out around the winter time. Thunbergia specimens are native to Africa, Japan, other parts of Asia they will grow well in sub-tropical to tropical climates also, and in zones then through twelve in the United States. These shrubs prefer full sun but do need some protection during the hot summer months. They love rich soil and well drained soil and look tremendous in with a variety of natural outdoor features.

These seven families are wonderful trees and shrubs and can be grown in a variety of different climate settings. I hope you have enjoyed reading about these plants, and feel free to gain some knowledge out of other pages in the list of plants section.