Charlotte Scott

Botanical Classification: The ‘Pinkglow’ pineapple is a cultivar of Ananas comosus, which belongs to the Bromeliaceae family, known for plants like bromeliads. This specific cultivar was created through genetic modification to alter the fruit’s color and flavor profile. The origin of the Pink Pineapple can be traced back to Del Monte Fresh Produce’s research and … Read more

The Black Cherry, scientifically named Prunus serotina, is native to North America. Its range extends from Nova Scotia in Canada, south through the eastern United States to Texas, and as far west as South Dakota and Nebraska. Black Cherry prefers a variety of habitats, from rich, moist woodlands to dry uplands, showing a particular affinity … Read more

The Scarlet Oak, scientifically named Quercus coccinea, is native to the eastern United States, where it can be found from southern Maine west to Michigan, south to Tennessee, and east to Georgia. It thrives in a range of habitats, from dry, upland woods to richer, well-drained soils in forests. Unlike some oaks that prefer wetter … Read more

The Pin Oak, scientifically known as Quercus palustris, is native to the eastern and central United States. Its range extends from Massachusetts south to Georgia, and west to Oklahoma and Missouri. Pin Oak thrives in moist, well-drained soils, often found in low-lying areas, along riverbanks, and in floodplains, although it can also adapt to slightly … Read more

Elephant ear plants, scientifically known as Alocasia, Colocasia, and Xanthosoma, are renowned for their large, dramatic foliage which can evoke the lushness of a tropical rainforest. These plants are named for their leaves that resemble the shape of an elephant’s ear, providing not just visual interest but also a bold statement in any garden or … Read more

The Black Diamond Crape Myrtle, a modern cultivar of the Lagerstroemia indica species, is not native to any specific region but is a product of extensive breeding and hybridization. The species Lagerstroemia indica itself originates from Asia, particularly China, Korea, and Japan, where it has been cultivated for centuries. The Black Diamond series, however, was developed in the United … Read more

The Arapaho Crape Myrtle, scientifically known as Lagerstroemia indica x fauriei ‘Arapaho’, isn’t native in the traditional sense but is a hybrid cultivar resulting from the cross between Lagerstroemia indica (from Southeast Asia, including China, Korea, and India) and Lagerstroemia fauriei (from Japan). This cultivar has been cultivated for use in regions with similar climates … Read more

The Twilight Crape Myrtle, known scientifically as Lagerstroemia indica ‘Twilight’, is not native in the traditional sense but is a cultivar of Lagerstroemia indica, which originates from Southeast Asia, including regions in China, India, Korea, and Japan. As a cultivated variety, ‘Twilight’ has been developed for ornamental use in landscapes worldwide, particularly in climates that … Read more

The Biloxi Crape Myrtle, scientifically known as Lagerstroemia indica x fauriei ‘Biloxi’, is not native in the traditional sense but is a hybrid cultivar developed from the cross between Lagerstroemia indica (which originates from Southeast Asia, including China, Korea, and India) and Lagerstroemia fauriei (from Japan). This cultivar has been introduced for ornamental use in … Read more

The Sioux Crape Myrtle, scientifically known as Lagerstroemia indica x fauriei ‘Sioux’, is not native in the conventional sense but is a hybrid cultivar resulting from the cross between Lagerstroemia indica (from Southeast Asia, including China, Korea, and India) and Lagerstroemia fauriei (from Japan). This cultivar has been bred for and adapted to regions with … Read more