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Post your list of 10 plant species here. Include information from the plant labels that you found at the arboretum. More information about these labels is available [|here].

Also, link from one of your ten plant species to another page where you describe the cultural history of this plant. This cultural history should include information about the historical origins of the plant, the cultural significance of the plant, the importation or cultivation of the plant in the United States, and a description of what we can learn about culture (in the U.S. or in the place of origin for the plant).

Finally, you should describe how we might use spaces like the JC Raulston Arboretum in middle grades social studies. Think about relevant areas of social studies content, and describe in one paragraph an activity you could complete with middle grades students in a visit to the arboretum. Write your paragraph as an addition to this page. Make sure you include your name with your instructional idea.

Use this format for listing your 10 plant species

//Your name// 1. Species name (genus + specific epithet), cultivar, common name, species native to...

Here is an example

//John Lee// 1. Nandina domestica, "sunray," compact nandina, species native to n India, e to e China

1. Ilex crenata, "Geisha", Aquifoliaceae, compact yellow fruit Japanese Holly, native to Japan, China, Taiwan, Philippines 2. Musa basjoo, Masaceae, textile banana, native to China 3. Callicarpa acuminata, Lamiaceae, "Mexican Beautyberry", native to Mexico, Central America, parts of South America 4. Clethra aluifolia, Clethraceae, "Sherry Sue", redtwig summersweet clethra, native Nova Scotia 5. Parrotiopss jacquemontiana, Hamamelidaceae, false ironwood, native to Afghanistan, Pakistan, nw India 6. Juniperus communis, Cupressaceae, "Gold Totem Pole", gold columnar common juniper, native to Europe, Asia, n North America, Africa 7. Nandim domestica, Berberidaceae, "Towne and Country", heavenly bamboo, native to India and China 8. Phlomis lychnitis, Lamiaceae, candela, native to France, Spain, Portugal 9. Aethionema sexatile, Brassicaceae, stonecress, native to France, Germany, Rumania, Crete, Italy, Spain 10. Podocarpus acutikolius, Podocarpaceae, needle-leaved totum, native to New Zealand
 * Ron Olson**

1. Yucca Rostrata, "Mexican Blue Yucca", Agavaceae, native to N & C Mexico 2. Cedrus deodara, "Hollandia", Deodar cedar, species native to the Himalyays (Pinaceae) 3. Styracaceae, "Linda Carol", Sinojackia Xylocarpa, native to China (Jiangsu Province) plant origin 4. Picea glauca, "Delp's Dwarf", dwarf white spruce, native to AK to Labrador, S to ME, MN & MT 5. Buxus sempervirens, "Unraveled", common boxwood, native to SW & WC Europe, in Africa and W. Asia 6. Hydrangea paniculata, "Limelight", panicles hydrangea, native to E & SE China, Sakhalin, Japan, and Taiwan 7. Tradescantia sillamontana, "White Velvet Tradescantia", Conmelinaceae, native to NE Mexico 8. Podocarpus Macrophyllus (variegated), Variegated Japanese Yew-Pine, native to C & S Japan, S to Taiwan 9. Fraxinus bungeana, "Chinese flowering ash", Oleaceae, native to E & N China 10. Vernica fordii, "Tung Oil Tree", Eurhorbiaceae, SE China, N. Vietnam & Myanmar
 * //Sarah Merritt//**

1. Iris Sibirica, "Tealwood", Siberian Iris, Iridaceae, species native to C & E Europe, NE Turkey, Russia 2. Cestrum Parqui, "Willow-Leaved Jessamine", Solanaceae, native to S Chile 3. Callicarpa Kwangtungensis, "Guangdong Beautyberry", Lamiaceae, native to E & S China 4. Styrax Japonicus, "Weeping Pink Japanese Snowbell", Rubra Pendula Group, Styracaceae, native to SW Chinta to Korea & Japan, Tawain, The Philippines 5. Prunus Incisa, "Weeping Fuji Cherry", Pendula, Rosaceae, species native to C Japan 6. Nolina Nelsonii, "Nelson's Blue Bear-Grass", Ruscaceae, native to NE Mexico (Tamaulipas State) 7. Cercis Griffithii, "Afghan Redbud", Fabaceae, native to Afghanistan, Iran and Central Asia 8. Eupatorium Fortuneii, "Pink Frost", variegated Chinese Eupatorium, Asteraceae, species native to S E W & C China and Korea 9. Tradescantia Sillamontana, "White Velvet Tradescantia", Conmelinaceae, native to NE Mexico 10. Vilburnum Plicatum, "Pink Sensation", pink Japanese snowball viburnum, species native to China, Taiwan, and Japan
 * Kay Balagtas **

//Jesse Gore// 1. Ginkgo biloba, "Ross Moore," Weeping maidenhair tree, species native to China 2. Podocarpus acutifolius, Needle-leaved totara, species native to New Zealand (South Island) 3. Zephyranthes drummondii, Giant prairie lily, species native to c TX to e NM s to n Mexico 4. Nandina domestica, (Twisted Leaves) Heavenly bamboo, species native to India, e to e China 5. Albizia julibrissin, "Ishii Weeping," Weeping mimosa, species native to Georgia and Iran 6. Carpinus betulus, "Columnaris Nana," Columnar dwarf hornbeam, species native to w, c, and se Europe, e to c Ukraine 7. Platycladus orientalis, "Morgan," Oriental arborvitae, species native to e Russia, ne China, and Korea 8. Rubus rolfei, Creeping raspberry, species native to Taiwan, s to The Phillippines 9. Colcocasia gigantea, (Thailand giant form) super-sized elephant ear, species native to s China, Myanmar, s to Malaysia (Peninsular) 10. Ilex buergen, Buerger holly, native to c and s Japan and e, c, and s China


 * The Japanese Garden takes you straight into the Japanese culture. With the serene feeling, you may take a study break and then become easily distracted by the tantalizing feel of being at peace. When looking across the garden, you will see walls made of bamboo and you may smell the various herbs and plants representing the Japanese culture. And while you will not hear the peaceful sound of water flowing, your imagination will allow you to become lost in the flow of the raked gravel, representing a small body of water. The rock structure around the garden is very unique and it definitely adds to the environmental atmosphere. The best part will be sitting on a traditional Japanese bench which is located right next to a beautiful tree that will take you all the way to Japan.

//Samantha Selimo// 1. Prunus Tenella, Dwarf Russian Almond, species native to Europe, w Siberia, Kzakhstan, n w China 2. Tradescantia Sillamonta, Commelinacae, species native to n e Mexico 3. Yucca Rostrata, Mexican Blue Yucca, species native to s w TX, NC Mexico, Cohulia & Chihuahu states 4. Eupatorium Fortunei, 'Pink Frost,' variegated Chinese Eupatorium, species native to s e w c China & Korea 5. Hydrangea Macrophylla, 'Bailmer,' Endless Summer French Hydrangea, species native to e Japan 6. Gardenua Jasminoides, 'Griffith's Select' Cape Jessamine, species native to s China, japan, Taiwan & Vietnam 7. Duetzia Corymbosa, Showy deutzia, species native to Bhutan to Nepal, s to Myammar & n India 8. Nolina Nelsonii, Nelson's blue bear-grass, species native to n e Mexico (Tamaulipa State) 9. Fraxinus bungeana, Chinese flowering ash, species native to e n China 10. Vernicia fordii, tung oil tree, species native to s e China, n Vietnam & Myanma


 * Jessie Jordan**

1. Iridaceae, //Iris unguicularis,// winter flowering iris, Eastern Mediterranean and North Africa to Turkey & Greece 2. Calycanthaceae, //Chimonanthus nitens// evergreen chimonanthus, sc China (Guangxi, Hunan & Hubei Provs.) 3. Malvaceae, //Hibiscus syriacus// 'Meehanii', variegated rose-of-Sharon, species native to Taiwan & e, c, s China 4. Ulmaceae, //Ulmus parvifolia// 'Blizzard', variegated Chinese elm, species native to Japan to Korea to e, s & c China & Taiwan 5. Sapindaceae, //Acer palmatum// 'Sharp's Pygmy, dwarf Japanese maple, species native to e China, Korea, Japan, s to Taiwan 6. Ulmaceae, //Ulmus parvifolia// 'Seiju, dwarf Chinese elm, species native to Japan to Korea to e, s & c China & Taiwan 7. Poaceae, //Bambusa multiplex// 'Fernleaf', dwarf clumping bamboo, species native to China (Guangdong, Guangxi, Hainan, Hunan, Jiangxi, Sichuan, Taiwan, Yunnan) 8. Sapindaceae, A//cer japonicum// 'Aconitifolium', cut-leaf fullmoon maple, species native to n & c Japan, Korea & ne China 9. Myrsinaceae, //Ardisia japonica// 'Chirimen', dwarf marlberry, species native to China, Japan, & Korea 10. Buxaceae, //Buxus sempervirens// 'Suffruticosa', dwarf English boxwood, species native to sw & wc Europe, n Africa, & w Asia


 * The Paradise Garden is pleasing to all five senses as it uses plants and the physical environment to awaken visitors' eyes, ears, nose, mouth and touch. There are beautiful plants to look at, berries to eat, sensuous smells of flowers and herbs, a fountain to listen to, and textures/water to feel. The quadratic layout of the garden is supposed to be representative of the four seasons. This garden is a perfect place for a peaceful get-away.

1. Callicarpa Kwangtungensis, "Guangdong Beautyberry", Lamiaceae, species native to East & South China 2. Tradescantia Sillamontant "White Velvet Tradescantia" Species native to North East Mexico, Commelinaceae 3. Yucca Rostrata, "Mexican Blue Yucca". Species native to Southwest Texas, North and Central Mexico. Coahulia and Chilhuahua States. 4. European Fortunei, "Pink Frost" Variegated Chinese eupatorium, Species native to Southern, Eastern, Western and Central China and Korea. 5. Hydrangeaceae, Hydrangae Macrophlla, "Bailmer," Endless Summer French Hydrangea, species native to Eastern Japan. 6. Rosaceae, Prunus Incisa, "Pendula" Weeping Fuji Cherry, species native to central Japan. 7. Aquilfoliaceae, Ilex Glabra, "Dodd Compact" Inkberry, species native to Nova Scotia. 8. Convolvulaceae, Ipomoea Batatas, "Sweet Caroline Purple" Ornamental Sweet Potato, species native to the Tropics. 9. Plant Ginaceae,"Veronica Forrestii" Frorest Speedwell, species native to Southwest China 10. Lauraceae, "Cinnamum Camphora", Camphortree. species native to China, Japan, Taiwan.
 * OIivia Love**


 * I think that the Arboretum would make an amazing place for a field trip. A teacher could easily incorporate assignments in every subject based on the field trip. For social studies, I think it would be appropriate for students to draw a certain area of the world at random prior to the trip. When arriving at the Arboretum, students would pay particular attention to their assigned area. They would take pictures of the plants, write down the information, then, as a group, divide up their favorite plants, and investigate the areas of their origin. Students would print out the picture of their plant, and we would post them on a large cut out of the world.

1. Aspidistra elatior, cast-iron plant, species native to Japan 2. Nandina domestica, “Leucocarpa”, yellow-berried heavenly bamboo, species native to n. India, e to e China 3. Lagerstroemia fauriei, “Fantasy”, Japanese crepe myrtle, species native to Japan (Yakushima) 4. Impomoca balotas, “Sweet Caroline Sweetheart Light Green”, ornamental sweet potato, species native to the Tropics 5. Cedrus atlantica, “Glauca Pendula”, weeping blue Atlas cedar, species native to the Atlas Mountains of Algeria and Morocco 6. Hyacinthoides hispanica, “Alba”, white Spanish bluebells, species native to sw Europe (Spain and Portugal) 7. Helleborus odorus, sweet hellebore, species native from Albania and Italy, e to Hungary, Yugoslavia and Romania 8. Ipheion uniflorum, spring star flower, species native from Uruguay and Argentina 9. Jasminum fruticans, shrubby jasmine, species native from S. Europe and N. Africa, e to Transcaucasia, the Middle East and Iran 10. Acca sellowiane, “NCSU Hardy”, pineapple guava, species native to Argentina, Brazil, Paraguay and Uruguay
 * Wendy Seitz**

The rose garden is a place of tranquility. Roses are thought to be signs of love and romance. Rose gardens are traditionally places of calm that people retreat to in order to think, pray, and be alone with their thoughts. This rose garden is no different. It is located towards the back of the arboretum and includes a bench to sit on and contemplate the world. Many of the types of roses found in this garden would not normally be found together in nature, but man has placed them together for their beauty and power to capture the hearts of people.


 * Hannah Lee **


 * =====Commelinacee, Tradescantia Sillamontana, “White Velvet Tradescantia, originating in NE Mexico=====
 * =====Lauraceae, Cinnamomum camphora, “Camphor tree”, originating in China, Japan, Tawian=====
 * =====Poaceae, Muhlenbergia capillaries, “Hairy-awn Muhly Grass”, originating in the West Indies=====
 * =====Brassicaceae, Aethionema saxatile, “Stonecress”, originating in France, Germany, Romania, Crete, Italy, Spain=====
 * =====Cupressaceae, Juniperus conferta, “Emerald Sea” and “Shore Juniper”, originating in Japan, Sakhalin=====
 * =====Styracaceae, Styrax japonicus of the Rubra Pendula Group, “Sweeping Pink Japanese Snowbell”, originating in China, Korea, Japan, Taiwan, Philippines=====
 * =====Adoxaceae, Virburnum opulus var. calvescens, “Smooth cranberry bush riburnum”, originating in Russia, China, Japan, Korea=====
 * =====Aquifoliaceae, Ilex glabra, “Dodd Compact” and “Inkberry”, originating in Nova Scotia=====
 * =====Betulaceae, Carpinus Betulus, “Columnaris Nana” or “Columnar Dwarf Hornbean”, originating in Europe, Ukraine=====
 * =====Convolvulaceae, Ipomoea batatas, “Sweet Caroline Purple” and “ornamental sweet potato”, originating in the Tropics.=====
 * One place that struck me as very unique and a great space to learn was the Rooftop Terrace. This location can serve as a meeting ground, but to me it reminds me of the greater Raleigh area and the cities that help expand the RTP area. This rooftop terrace had a unique abundance of plants, but was also choreographed to enable visitors to see the individual plants in the midst of the whole configuration. It is an interesting place for a science classroom as well, because it helps heat and cool the building below it, as well as the varieties of plants planted in this area are not planted very deeply. These plants are some of the hardiest, because of their exposure to the elements amid their existence atop the terrace.

//**Tara Hill**// 1. Pinaceae, Cedrus deodara, 'Hollandia', Decodar Cedar, species native to the Himalayas 2. Cupressaceae, Juniperus conferta, 'Emerald Sea', Shore Juniper, species native to Japan and Sakhalin 3. Hydrangeaceae, Hydrangea macrophylla, 'Bailmer', Endless Summer French Hydrangea, species native to East Japan 4. Rubiaceae, Gardenia jasminoides, 'Griffith's Select', Cape Jessamine, species native to China, Japan, Taiwan, and Vietnam 5. Rosaceae, Prunus incisa, 'Pendula', Weeping Fuji Cherry, species native to Central Japan 6. Sapindaceae, Acer palmatum, 'Orangeola', red lace-leaf Japanese maple, species native to East China, Korea, Japan, South to Taiwan 7. Fabaceae, Cercis griffithii, Afghan red bud, species native to Afghanistan, Iran, and Central Asia 8. Convolvulaceae, Ipomoea batatas, 'Sweet Caroline Purple', ornamental sweet potato, species native to the Tropics 9. Cornaceae, Cornus chinensis, 'Chinese Cornel', species native to East, Central, and South China 10. Commelinaceae, Tradescantia sillamontana, White Velvet Tradescantia, species native to North East Mexico


 * The Winter Garden is a place that showcases plants that are looking their best in winter. Numerous off-season flowering and foliage plants thrive in this site. The plants are protected and sheltered by large evergreen oaks and hollies that work to block the cold winter winds. Some plants have bright flowers and put off a sweet fragrance even during winter. The Winter Garden is at its peak from October to March, but still remains beautiful at any time of the year. I got to visit this particular site during its peak and I thought the plants were beautiful. The Winter Garden serves as a reminder that even the most beautiful things can flourish through cold, dark winter days!


 * Emily Wood**

1. Ginkgo biloba, "Ross Moore", native to e China, within the Swindell Contemplation Garden 2. Forsythia xintermedia, "White Gold", variegated border forsythia 3. Pinaceae, Cedrus deodara, 'Hollandia', Decodar Cedar, species native to the Himalayas 4. Zephyranthes drummandii, "giant prairie lily", native to c TX to e NM, s to n Mexico 5. Nandina domestic, "heavenly bamboo", native to n India, e to e China 6. Albizi julibrissin, "Ishii Weeping", species native to Georgia and Iran, e to China and Japan 7. Carpinus betulus, "Columnaris Nana", columnar dwarf hornbeam, native to w, c, and se Europ, e to c Ukraine 8. Rubus rolfei, "creeping raspberry", Taiwan, s to The Phillippines 9. Colocasia gigantea (Thailan giant form), super-sized elephant ear, native to s China, Mynmari, s to Malaysia (Peninsular) 10. Llex verticillata, "Red Sprite", winterberry holly, native to Newfoundland to MN

Jennifer Cranford

1. //Gazania splendens// -Kiss™ Frosty White Flame. Originates from South Africa. Does very well in draught conditions. //2. Rhodophiala bifida//- oxblood-lily. Originates from South America. Came to Texas by German settlers. 3. //Zephyranthes// 'Moulin Rouge' - rain-lily. Originates from the tropical areas in the America’s. Found most prominent in the tropical South America. 4. //Hibiscus sinosyriacus// 'Lilac Queen' - Chinese rose-of-Sharon. Native to China. 5. //Iris reticulata// 'Spring Time' - netted iris. G. Rainbow – Irises are native to Middle East, Europe and Asia and Africa. This flower was not really in season; however, I was really interested in it and actually researched it on their site. I loved it so much I had to include it. 6. //Camellia// × //vernalis// 'Egao Corkscrew' - hybrid camellia. Obviously this is a hybrid of an original Japanese plant. 7. //Prunus mume 'W. B. Clarke'-weeping Japanese flowering apricot//. As its name implies, it is native to Japan. The flowers were not in bloom, but the tree itself is a wonderful shape and size. 8. //Ranunculus ficaria// 'Coppernob' - fig buttercup. Comes from Africa 9. //Prunus mume// 'Bonita' - pink Japanese flowering apricot. Once again, as its name implies this plant comes from Japan. 10. //Prunus mume// 'Tojibai' - white Japanese flowering apricot. It is native to Japan.

Amanda Wiehler

1. Agavaceae,"Rough agave," Agave Scabra, species native to south Texas to central Mexico. 2. Araceae, "Super-sized elephant ear," Colocasia gigantea (Thailand giant form), species native to south China, Myanmer is to Malaysia. 3. Malvaceae, "Sea Hibiscus," Hibiscus Makinoi, species native to Ryuku Islands to west Kyshu of Japan. 4. Ruscaceae, "Okame," Aspidistra Elatior, variegated cast-iron plant, species native to Japan (Osumi Island). 5. Lamiaceae, "Lime Light," Salvia Mexicana, lime-calx Mexican sage, species native to Central Mexico. 6. Commelinaceae, "Purpurea," Tradesccantia Pallida, purple heart tradescantia, species native to north Mexico, south to Honduras and Nicaragua. 7. Rosacea, "W.B. Clarke," Prunus Mume, weeping Japanese flowering apricot, species native to Laos, Vietnam, China, south Korea, and south Japan. 8. Araceae, "Italian arum," Arum Italicum, species native to south Europe, including Britain, to north Africa. 9. Magnoliaceae, "Chrysanthemiflora," Magnolia Stella, species native to Japan. 10. Asteraceae, "Raydon's Favorite," Aster aflongifalius, aromatic aster, species native to PA, south to NC, AL, MS, AR, TX, and NM.


 * Morgan Faulk**

1. Podocarpus macrophyllus var. maki, “Edgefield”, Hardy Japanese yew-pine, species native to c & s Japan, s to Taiwan 2. Cercis siliquastrum, “Bodnant”, Judas Tree, species native to France to Bulgaria, s to Italy 3. Salvia greggii, “RFD-S016”, Navajo Salmon Red autumn sage, species native to Texas, s to c Mexico 4. Pinus thunbergii, “Suiken”, curly-leaf Japanese black pine, species native to c & s Japan to South & North Korea 5. Platanus orientalis, Oriental planetree, Species native to se Europe, e to Turkey & Georgia 6. Colocasia gigantea, (Thailand giant form), super-sized elephant ear, species native to s China, Myanmar, s to Malaysia (Peninsular) 7. Hyacinthus orientalis, “Yellow Queen”, common hyacinth, species native to France to Yugoslavia, s to Sicily & Sardinia 8. Cryptomeria japonica, “Sekkan”, goldtip Japanese cedar, species native to c & s Japan 9. Santolina chamaecyparissus, lavender cotton, species native to s Europe (Spain to Yugoslavia, s to Balearic Isles & Sicily) 10. Taxus wallichiana, var. mairei, Maire Yew, Species native to n India, s to Vietnam & Myanmar

The Japanese Garden I was thoroughly impressed with this space. It was very clear which area I was walking into by the overall presence of this place. The walls defining this space are topped by the traditional Asian roof-line. At the entrance, there is a pagoda-styled arbor that clearly acts as the point where the scenery changes. All of the plants are of Japanese origin. Along the stone walkway, there is a gravel/sand area that houses a bench and drooping tree. The gravel/sand is reminiscent of a Zen garden where one escapes to for peace and tranquility. Also, there is an Asian-inspired lathe house under construction right next to the Japanese Garden space.

//Nada Wafa//

1.Hybrid Sweetshrub, Calycanthus, “Venus” A Genetic reunion from continents Apart, “Calanthus” Species nativve to North America and Asia 2.Cinnamomun Campora- Camphor tree; species native to China, Japan, and Taiwan 3.Iris Sibirica, “Tealwood” Siberian Iris, species native to C & E Europe, NE Turkey, and Russia 4.Phlox Paniculata, “John Farick” garden Phlox, species native to ME & NE, S to GA, LA, & OK 5.Iris Sibirica, “Roaring Jelly” Siberian Iris, special native to C & E Europe, NE Turkey, and Russia 6.Salvia Greggii, “Viva” compact autumn sage, special native to TX, S to Durango, Zacatecas, and San Luis Potosi States, Mexico. 7.Sedum Alboroseum “Frosty Morn” Variegated blush stone crop, special native to E Siberia, NC & NE China, Japan, and Korea. 8..Cercis Canadensis, “Flame” double-flowered redbud, special native to MA to MI to NE, S to FL and TX 9.Serissa Japonica 'Kyoto' Japanese Snow Rose, special native to S China, Japan, SE Asia 10.Celtis Sinensis “Green Cascada” Weeping Chinese hckberry, special native to S & E China, Taiwan, Korea, and Japan.

**Lauren Avery**
 * 1) Parthenocissus tricuspidata, “ginza light,” Boston Ivy, species native to Japan, Korea, Northeast and East China.
 * 2) Schizophragma hydrangeoides, “strawberry leaf,” Japanese climbing hydrangea, Species native to Japan.
 * 3) Rohdea japonica, “Cluadia Phelps,” sacred lily, species native to east, south and central China, and south Japan.
 * 4) loropetalum chinense var. rubrum, “hindwarf,” petite delight purple leaf Chinese fringe-flower, species native to China.
 * 5) asarum porphyronotum, glossy-leaf wild-ginger, species native to China.
 * 6) osmanthus heterophyllus, “goshiki,” gold-dust holly tea-olive, specie native to south and central Japan, and Taiwan.
 * 7) asarum simile, Tokunushima wild-ginger, species native to south Japan.
 * 8) asarum maximum, “ling ling,” panda wild-ginger, species native to central China.
 * 9) callicarpa dichotoma, “duet,” variegated white beautyberry, species native to Japan, Korea, east, central and south China, and Taiwan.
 * 10) prunus tenella, dwarf Russian almond, species native to central, southeast, and east Europe, west Siberia, Kazakhstan and northwest China.

1. Prunus tenella, dwarf Russian almond, species native to c, sc & e Europe, to w Siberia, Kazakhstan & nw China 2. Leptodermis oblonga, false lilac, species native to w China 3. Chamaecyparis obtusa, 'Dainty Doll,' drwarf Hinoki falsecypress, species native to mountains of c & s Japan 4. Chamaecyparis pisifera, 'Vintage Gold,' sawara falsecypress, species native to c & s Japan, sc & west China 5. Juniperus chinensis, 'Plumosa Aurea,' golden Chinese Juniper, species native to Japan, Korea, China, Russia & Taiwan 6. Aucuba japonica, 'Goldilocks,' variegated Japanesa aucaba, species native to c & s Japan 7. Cryptomeria japonica, 'Pom Pom,' dwarf Japanese-cedar, species native to c & s Japan 8. Ilex crenata, 'Geisha,' compact yellow-fruit Japanese holly, species native to Japan, China, s to Taiwan & Philippines 9. Illex integra, 'Ogon,' golden Nepal holly, species native to Japan, Taiwan, to e China & s Korea 10. Musa sikkimensis, sikkim banana, species native to India
 * Chelsea Perkins**

//Suzanne Mills//

1. Cupressaceae – Chamaecyparis obtuse ‘Dainty Doll’ Dwarf Hinoki false cypress. Species native to mountains of Central and Southern Japan 2. Rosacrae – Spira Japonica ‘Golden Elf’ Dwarf Japanese Spinaea. Species native to China, Korea, and Japan 3. Ginkgoaceae – Ginko Biloba ‘Mariken’ Dwarf maiden hair tree. Species native to China (now Zhejiang Provence). 4. Apocynaceae – Trachelospermum jasminoides ‘Pink Showers’ Pink flowered Confederate Jessamine. Species native to China, Taiwan, Japan, Korea, and Vietnam. 5. Betulaceae – Carpinus betulus ‘Incisa’ European hornbeam. Species native to Western Europe, Central Europe, and Southeastern Europe; east to central Ukraine. 6. Agavaceae – Agave salmiano pulque agave. Species native to Central Mexico 7. Lamiaceae – Callicarpa acuminate Mexican Beauty Berry. Species native to Mexico, Central and South America 8. Iridceae Iris tectorum ‘Alba’ Japanese Roof Iris. Species native to China, Korea, and Myanmar. 9. Berberidaceae – Nandina domestica ;Royal Princess’ Heavenly bamboo. Species native to Northern India, central to eastern China. 10. Argyranthemum - Frutescens ‘Sassy’ compact double white. Species native to Canary Islands and Madiera.

1. Yucca rostrata - 'Mexican blue yucca' Species native to sw Texas and n & c China, Coahulia & Chihuahua states 2. Berberis thumbergii var. atropurpurea - 'Red rocket' Upright purple-leaf Japanese barbery. Species native to c & s Japan 3. Chamaecyparis obtusa -'Dainty doll' Dwarf Hinoki false cypress. Species native to mountains of c & s Japan 4. Spiraea japonica - 'Golden elf' Dwarf of Japan Spinaea. Species native to China, Korea, and Japan 5. Euonymus fortunei -'Wolong ghost' Silvervein wintercreeper euonymus. Species native to China, Korea, Japan and the Ryuku Islands 6. Juniperus chinesis -'Plumosa Aurea' Golden chinuse juniper. Species native to Japan, Korea, China, Russia, and Taiwan 7. Farfugium japonicum - 'Argenteum' Silver leopard plant. Species native to c Japan, w to China, s to Taiwan 8. Acorus gramineus - 'Ogon' Golden sweet flag. Species native to e, s, & c. China 9. Muscari muscarimi - Musk grape hyacinth. Species native to sw Turkey 10. Ilex crenata - 'Geisha' Compact yellow-fruit Japanese holly. Species native to Japan, China, s to Thailand and Phillipines
 * Caroline Clark**


 * Wes Brown**
 * 1) Parthenocissus Tricuspidata, “Ginza Light,” Boston Ivy, species native to Japan, Korea, ne and e China.
 * 2) Schizophragma Hydrangeoides, “strawberry leaf,” Japanese climbing hydrangea, Species native to Japan.
 * 3) Rohdea japonica, “Cluadia Phelps,” sacred lily, species native to e, s and c China, and s Japan.
 * 4) Loropetalum Chinense variation rubrum, “hindwarf,” petite delight purple leaf Chinese fringe-flower, species native to China.
 * 5) Asarum Porphyronotum, glossy-leaf wild-ginger, species native to China.
 * 6) Osmanthus Heterophyllus, “goshiki,” gold-dust holly tea-olive, specie native to south and central Japan, and Taiwan.
 * 7) Asarum Simile, Tokunushima wild-ginger, species native to south Japan.
 * 8) Asarum Maximum, “ling ling,” panda wild-ginger, species native to central China.
 * 9) Callicarpa Dichotoma, “duet,” variegated white beautyberry, species native to Japan, Korea, e, c and s China, and Taiwan.
 * 10) Prunus Tenella, dwarf Russian almond, species native to c, se, and e Europe, w Siberia, Kazakhstan and nw China.

1. Prunus Tenella- "Dwarf Russian Almond", Species native to se & e Europe, Siberia, Kazakhstan, and nw China 2. Viburnum Plicatum- "Pink Sensation", native to China, Taiwan, and Japan 3. Agave Scabra, rough agave, native to Central Mexico 4. Tradescantia Pallida- "Kartuz Giant", big leaf purple heart, native to Honduras, Mexico, and Nicaragua 5. Acer Palmatum- "Mikawa yatsubusa", dwarf Japanese maple, native to China, Korea, Japan, and Taiwan 6. Muscari Muscarimi- "Musk grape hyacinth", native to sw Turkey 7. Podocarpus Macrophyllus, var. angustifolius, "Japanese yew pine", native to China, Japan, and Myanmar 8. Aralia Elata- Silver Umbrella, "Japanese Angelica Tree", native to Russia, Korea, China, Japan, and Kuril Islands 9. Osetomeles Schwerinae- "Chinese Emperor Plum", native to central and southwest China and Taiwan 10. Oxalis Triangularis- Papilionacea, "Love Plant/Purple Shamrock", native to Brazil
 * Margaret Nelson**


 * Dwarf Loblolly Pines --This area of the Arboretum has some of the most unique plants in the area and is the only collection of these plants in the world. It was started by work done in the Forestry School at N.C. State on plants known as "witch's broom". Their work did not go as planned, resulting in the creation of slow-growing and more dense variations of the plant. There are now 26 of these specific plants throughout the arboretum. I found it really interesting that an incident of learning about these plants led to an entirely new variation that can now be enjoyed at the Arboretum.

//** Crystal Dunn **//

// 1. Dianthus giganteiformis ////, // Caryophyllaceae, “subsp.// Pontederae” // 2. Asteraceae, // Echinacea purpurea // 'Stewarts Pink' eastern purple coneflower, species native to CT to WI, IA & KS, s to FL & TX 3. Cupressaceae, // Chamaecyparis pisifera // 'Vintage Gold', dwarf golden Sawara falsecypress,, species native to c & s Japan, sc & w China 4. Cornaceae,, // Cornus florida // 'Suwanee Squat', dwarf flowering dogwood, species native to ME to MI to KS, s to FL, TX & e Mexico ** 5. ** Magnoliaceae, // Magnolia grandiflora // 'Emerald Spire' Southern magnolia,, species native to MD to AR, s to FL & TX 6. Magnoliaceae, // Magnolia grandiflora // 'Baby Doll', Southern magnolia, , species native to MD to AR, s to FL & TX  7. Araceae, // Orontium aquaticum ////,// golden club, Atlantic Coastal Plain from New York to Florida and west to Louisiana. There are a few isolated populations farther inland. 8. Rutaceae // Orixa japonica // 'Pearl Frost', variegated Japanese orixa, species native to Japan, Korea, & e, c, & sw China. 9. Hydrangeaceae, // Philadelphus // 'Snowwhite Fantasy' Snow White Sensation™ hybrid mock-orange, garden origin 10. Polemoniaceae, //Phlox paniculata// 'Robert Poore', garden phlox, species native to ME to MN & NE, s to GA, LA & OK.


 * Hannah Wilson **


 * 1) **Asarum Porphyronotum, glossy leaf wild ginger, species native to China. **
 * 2) Cedrus atlantica, “Glauca Pendula”, weeping blue Atlas cedar, species native to the Atlas Mountains of Algeria and Morocco.
 * 3) Gardenua Jasminoides, 'Griffith's Select' Cape Jessamine, species native to China, Japan, Taiwan & Vietnam.
 * 4) Albizia julibrissin, "Ishii Weeping," Weeping mimosa, species native to Georgia and Iran.
 * 5) Musa basjoo, Masaceae, textile banana, species native to China.
 * 6) Rubus rolfei, "creeping raspberry", species native to Taiwan, and the Philippines.
 * 7) Lamiaceae, callicarpa acuminate, Mexican Beauty Berry, species native to Mexico, Central and South America.
 * 8) Iris Sibirica, “Tealwood” Siberian Iris, species native to C & E Europe, NE Turkey, and Russia.
 * 9) Commelinaceae, "Purpurea," Tradesccantia Pallida, purple heart tradescantia, species native to N Mexico, S to Honduras and Nicaragua.
 * 10) Rosaceae, Prunus Incisa, "Pendula" Weeping Fuji Cherry, species native to central Japan.

* I really appreciated the peaceful and Zen atmosphere of the Japanese Garden. From the smooth raked stones, to several wooden benches, graceful flowers, and an open lattice roof, every detail was made to calm and allow for meditation. I was shocked to discover later that the entire garden was created without the use of power tools, in line with Zen tradition. I can definitely see myself returning to this scenic and serene environment when stressed or simply to get away.
 * Caroline Tucker**
 * 1) Agavaceae, "rough agave," agave salmiano pulque agave, species native to Central Mexico.
 * 2) Ilex crenata, "the snowflake," species native to Japan, China, the Himalayas, Taiwan, and the Philipines.
 * 3) Cupressaceae, "vintage bold," chamaecyparis pisifera, species native to Japan and China.
 * 4) Berberidaceae, "red rocket," berbensthunbergil, species native to Japan.
 * 5) Rosacae, "dwarf Russian almond," prunus tenella, species native to Europe, Siberia, Kazakhstan, and China.
 * 6) Commelinaceae, "white velvet tradescantia," trandescantia sillamontana, species native to Mexico.
 * 7) Adoxaceae, "pink sensation," viburnum plicatum, species native to China, Taiwan, and Japan.
 * 8) Lamlaceae, "purple beauty berry," callicarpa dichotoma, species native to Japan, Korea, China, and Taiwan.
 * 9) Ginkgoaceae, “mariken,” ginkgo biloba, species native to China.
 * 10) Nandina domestica, “chidon,” threadleaf nandina, species native to China.


 * Zohra Sadat **
 * 1) Yucca rostrata, "Mexican blue yucca", Species native to NC Mexico (Coahuila and Chihuahua States)
 * 2) Spiraea japonica "Golden Elf" dwarf Japanese spirea, species native to China, Korea, Japan
 * 3) Agare scabra, rough agare, species native to Mexico and Pacific Ocean
 * 4) Fargugium japonicum "Argenteum", silver leopard plant, species native to c. Japan, w. China, and s. Taiwan
 * 5) Ginko biloba "Manken" dwarf maidenhair tree, species native to e. China (nw Zheijian Province)
 * 6) Aucuba japonica "Goldilocks", variegated Japanese acuba, species native to c and s Japan
 * 7) Muscari Muscarimi, musk grape hyacinth, species native to sw Turkey
 * 8) Acorus gramineus "Ogon" golden sweet flag, e,s,c China
 * 9) Musa basjoo, masaceae, textile banana, species native to China
 * 10) Prunus tenella, dwarf Russian almond, species native to c, s, and e Europe, w Siberia, Kazakhstan, nw China

1. **Asarum porphyronotum, glossy leaf wild ginger, species native to China ** **2. ** Berberidaceae, "Red Rocket," berbensthunbergil, species native to Japan 3. Yucca rostrata, "Mexican Blue Yucca," agavaceae, species native to northwest Mexico 4. Asarum maximum, “Ling Ling,” panda wild-ginger, species native to China 5. Ruscaceae, "Okame," aspidistra elatior, species native to Japan 6. Hydrangea paniculata, "Limelight", panicles hydrangea, native to China, Japan, and Taiwan 7. Aucuba japonica, 'Goldilocks,' variegated Japanesa aucaba, species native to Japan 8. Iris sibirica, “Roaring Jelly,” Siberian Iris, species native to eastern Europe, Turkey, and Russia 9. Rubus rolfei, "Creeping Raspberry," species native to Taiwan and Malesia (Indonesia, Malaysia, the Philippines and Papua New Guinea) 10. Hyacinthoides hispanica, “Alba”, white Spanish bluebells, species native to southwest Europe
 * Julie Dixon**