Amwoga Khalwale

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

The Natchez Crape Myrtle, scientifically known as Lagerstroemia indica x fauriei ‘Natchez’, is a hybrid cultivar, not native in the traditional sense but derived from breeding between Lagerstroemia indica (native to Southeast Asia, including China, Korea, and India) and Lagerstroemia fauriei (from Japan). This cross has been cultivated for use in landscapes worldwide, particularly in … Read more

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

The Catawba Crape Myrtle, scientifically known as Lagerstroemia indica ‘Catawba’, is a cultivar of the Crape Myrtle species, which is native to Asia, particularly China, Korea, and Japan. While the species itself is not native to North America, the Catawba variety has become a beloved ornamental plant in the United States, especially in the southeastern regions. … Read more

The Black Walnut tree, scientifically known as Juglans nigra, is a majestic hardwood tree native to the eastern and central regions of North America. Its native range stretches from the Appalachian Mountains westward to the Great Plains, encompassing states such as Vermont, Michigan, Texas, and Florida. The tree thrives in rich, well-drained soils, particularly in river … Read more