Ailanthus altissima- Tree of Heaven

Ailanthus altissima

• Botanical name is Ailanthus(Aey, len, thiss) altissima. Common names are Tree of Heaven, Chinese Sumac and Stink Tree. It grows in Lahore. (USA hardiness zone 4a- 8b). It is an invasive plant and not recommended as a house plant. It is sighted in Jinnah Garden. Belongs to Simaroubaceae family. Used for silkworm, medicines and Chinese cuisine. 

Trunk brown. Photo by Rashad. 

Grows under sun and partial shade. 
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Average water. Photo by Rashad.

Bark striped. Nutty smell. 
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Large compound leaves. Photo by Rashad.

Bloom is green. Late spring and early summer.
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Foliage tree. Parts are poisonous. 
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Painted view. Deciduous. Photo by Rashad.

Grows up to 40 feet. Photo by Rashad.

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Campsis grandiflora- Chinese Trumpet Creeper- Orange trumpets

Campsis grandiflora

• Botanical name is Campsis grandiflora (means big flower). Common name is Chinese Trumpet Creeper and Trumpet Vine. It is a common site in Lahore. (USA hardiness Zone 6a- 10b). Belongs to Bignoniaceae family. 

Can grow up to 30 feet tall. Photo by Rashad.

Grows under sun and Partial shade. 
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Attractive to birds, bees & butterflies. 
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Bloom apricot orange. Plant for trellises. 
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Blooms late spring to fall season. 
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Trumpet shaped flowers in clusters. 
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Deciduous. Needs average water. 
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Leaves. Garden landscape. Jinnah Garden.
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Asparagus falcatus, Sicklethorn, Asparagus fern,

Asparagus falcatus

• Botanical name is Asparagus falcatus. Common names are Sicklethorn, Yellowwood asparagus, Asparagus fern. Grown for its foliage. Local name is asparagus. Thrives well in Lahore (USA hardiness zone 8a- 9b). Belongs to Asparagaceae family. Bloom is white and fragrant. Has red berries. Attractive to birds.  

Perennial. Used around the base of pillar. Photo by Rashad.

Long twining stems. Branches used in floral decorations.Photo by Rashad.

Needs moist soil. Group usage.
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Evergreen. A mound. Photo by Rashad.

Thrives under sun and partial shade.
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Pillaring up. Jinnah Garden.
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Attractive pot plant. Photo by Rashad.

Leaves are like sickle. Light color of new leaves.
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Porch plant. Indoor plant.
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Topiary and hedge with thorn. Photo by Rashad.

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Shrimp Plant- Beloperone guttata

Beloperone guttata

• Botanical name is Beloperone guttata or Justicia brandegeeana. Common name is Shrimp Plant. In local market known as Beloperone. Grows well in Lahore (USA hardiness zone 8a- 11).   Easy to grow. Belongs to Acanthaceae family. 

Perennial plant.Photo by Rashad.

Bloom repeatedly. Pinky orange brackets. 
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Thrives under full sun or light shade.
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Evergreen. Mass colors. Photo by Rashad.

View in Jinnah Garden. Photo by Rashad.

Container plant. Photo by Rashad.

Needs moist soil. Photo by Rashad.

Propagated by soft wood cutting.
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Used as hedge. Ground cover. 
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Gmelina climber- Gmelina philippensis

Gmelina philippensis

• Botanical name is Gmelina philippensis. Common name is Parrot's Beak. It is a shrub cum vine. It is well cultivated in Lahore (USA Hardiness Zone 9a- 10b). Can be made into a bonsai. Belongs to Lamiacea family. 

Leaves. Bloom bright yellow.
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Can reach a height of 15 feet.
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Can be grown under sun or partial shade.
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Repeated bloom less winters.
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Evergreen. Flower at the end of bracket.
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Average water requirement.
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Cascading from tree. Photo by Rashad.

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