plant ident 20-29 Flashcards
what is the latin name for the bay tree
laurus nobilis
what is the plant description for the laurus nobilis
It is a multi stemmed broad based shrub that has a gradually tapered cone. The leaves have a distinctive smell to them. Flowers are small yellow and grow in clusters.
what is the growing habit of the laurus nobilis
It can grow between 4-12 metres. It prefers a more slightly acidic soil that is well drained.
what is the aftercare of the laurus nobilis
The best time to prune this shrub would be in late spring.
what pests and diseases is the laurus nobilis likely to get
The most common disease this shrub gets is Phytophthora, to combat this you can make sure that it is planted in soil that has good drainage
what is the latin name for lavender
Lavandula angustifolia ‘Hidcote’
what is the plant description for the Lavandula angustifolia ‘Hidcote’
Evergreen leaves, flowers are purple, the flower also smells pleasant, it is also a herbaceous plant
what is the growing habit of the lavandula angustifolia
Can grow up to 2 metres, prefers dry or moderately fertile soil, prefers alkaline and chalky soils
what is the aftercare of the lavandula angustifolia
These would beat be pruned around the end of summer, which is just after the flowering has finished
what pests and diseases is the lavandula angustifolia likely to get
They are likely to get Phomopsis lavandula, this is a fungus that kills the stem of the plant.
what is the latin name for the golden privet
Ligustrum ovalifolium
what is the plant description for the Ligustrum ovalifolium
Broadleaf shrub, has its leaves for the majority of the year, leaves are oval shaped,
what is the growing habit of the ligustrum ovalifolium
Can grow 8 metres tall, 4 metres wide, likes moist but well drained soil, can do well in any ph level of soil,
what is the aftercare of the ligustrum ovalifolium
Prune it in spring or it won’t flower, may need to control the size of the hedge by pruning it but may lose flowers.
what pests and diseases is the ligustrum ovalifolium likely to get
May get thrips, to control this you should can use organic sprays, such as natural pyrethrum
what is the latin name for the Golden shrubby honeysuckle
Lonicera nitida ‘Baggesen’s Gold’
what is the plant description of the Lonicera nitida ‘Baggesen’s Gold’
Evergreen dense shrub that has small leaves that are yellow which may fade to a yellowish green.
what is the growing habit of the lonicera nitida
Evergreen shrub that grows between 3-4ft, it likes medium moisture but well drained soil, it performs well in both acidic and alkaline based soil
what is the aftercare of the lonicera nitida
You prune this a few times a season, starting in spring, this ensures that it is neat and tidy
what pests and diseases is the lonicera nitida likely to get
they are generally pests and disease free
what is the latin name for the japanese mahonia
mahonia japonica
what is the plant description of the mahonia japonica
Can be leggy, spiky leaves, flowers bright yellow, broad leaf
what is the growing habit of the mahonia japonica
Can grow up to 3 metres, does best in acidic, moist well drained soil, doesn’t like cold windy areas
what is the aftercare of the mahonia japonica
After it has flowered, march to april as it gives the plant the best chance of flowering.never cut more than a ⅓ of the length off
what pests and diseases is the mahonia japonica likely to get
Can get rust or powdery mildew which causes brown spots on the leave
what is the latin name for the olive tree
olea europaea
what is the plant description of the olea europaea
Evergreen tree, rounded head with silver/ grey leaves, creamy white flowers appear in summer
what is the growing habit of the olea europaea
Can be 10 metres tall and 10 metres wide, it likes to be south facing , west facing, full sun, well drained light sandy soil.
what is the aftercare of the olea europaea
It needs watering while in a pot but it is important to make sure that the soil is dry before adding more water
what pests and diseases is the olea europaea likely to get
They can get olive moths, to treat this you can spray the tree with pesticides.
what is the latin name for red robin
Photinia x fraseri ‘Red Robin’
what is the plant description of the Photinia x fraseri ‘Red Robin’
It has red stems and the tops of the leaves are red, its flowers are small white and in clusters between 10-12 cm wide. It flowers in spring
what is the growing habit of the photinia x fraseri
Can grow between 4.5 - 6 metres. It likes moist but well drained soil that is acidic
what is the aftercare of the photinia x fraseri
If you would like to make the shrub more dense you would spring or summer. This will also help with the shape of the shrub.
what pests and diseases if the photinia x fraseri likely to get
The disease that they are most likely to get is Entomosporium mespili. To try and reduce the risk of getting this disease you can pick up the leaves from the shrub, if you notice that some of the leaves have been infected already it is important that you remove the leaves that have been affected.
what is the latin name for bamboo
Phyllostachys aurea
what is the plant description for Phyllostachys aurea
Long cane like branches that can go yellow in colour, green leaves, is an evergreen shrub
what is the growing habit of the phyllostachys aurea
Can grow 8 metres tall and 4 metres wide, prefer loam soil, ph of soil does not affect them, prefers to be sheltered
what is the aftercare of the phyllostachys aurea
You prune this anytime of the year, should do it if there are any dead, diseased or damaged branches.
what pests and diseases is the phyllostachys aurea likely to get
Slugs may damage the new roots, to prevent them you can sprinkle coffee grounds to deter them
