European larch (*Larix decidua*) is a conifer that originates in mountainous regions in Central Europe. Widespread cultivation began in the 17th century, and many Dukes advocated for planting european larch. The tree is planted for ornamental purposes in gardens, and the wood is also used commercially. European larch wood is thought to be particularly useful for building yachts.

Tamarack (Larix laricina) goes by many names, including hackmatack, eastern larch, black larch, and red larch. In the Algonquin language, tamarack means "wood used for snowshoes." Early settlers would leave the stumps after cutting one of these trees down. Later, they would harvest them. These naturally curved stumps were perfect for use as ship knees when putting together a boat.

Japanese larch (Larix kaempferi) is an attractive conifer that often graces large gardens, parks, and public spaces. However, this is also a popular species in bonsai and several dwarf cultivars exist that are better suited to smaller gardens. The tree's wood is strong and long-lasting and is used for construction and fencing. The specific epithet, kaempferi, honors German naturalist Engelbert Kaempfer.

A true record-holder, the dahurian larch grows further north than any other tree in the world. It is also the most cold-hardy of all trees since it can survive temperatures of -70 ℃. One specimen in Yakutia, Russia is recorded as being 919 years old. It is hard to grow ornamentally because it needs a long period of winter dormancy.

Olga Bay larch or Olgan larch (Larix olgensis) a species of larch is named after Olga Bay in the Sea of Japan. The common name in Japanese language is 満洲唐松 (Manshu'u Kara-matsu). The common name in Chinese is 黄花落叶松 (pinyin: huang hua luo ye song). This species occurs in Central Sikhote-Alin and rarely occurs in North Korea and Jilin and eastern Heilongjiang provinces of China between 500 and 1100 metres in elevation. This deciduous coniferous tree grows to 25–30 meters tall with a trunk reaching a meter in diameter at breast high with gray to gray-brown bark with flaking and scaly fissured bark. Its leaves are needle-like dark-green 1.5–3 cm long and 1 cm wide. The reddish purple or violet cones mature to light brown sometimes tinged with purple and range from 18 to 25 mm long. Pollination occurs in spring with seeds maturing in fall-fall. It grows in mountains and on moist slopes and in swamps. The timber has many uses in construction and for wood fiber. The trunk is used to produce resin while the bark is used for tannins. Olga Bay larch is sometimes treated as a variety of Dahurian Larch Larix gmelinii var. olgensis (Ostenf. & Syrach). Larix olgensis is a vulnerable species.

Japanese larch 'Pendula' is a kind of larch with distinctive, drooping or ‘weeping’ branches, as the Latin name suggests. It has been cultivated for decorative purposes since the 1800s; it can be pruned into all kinds of interesting shapes, or left to grow long. It can tolerate quite poor soil quality and is also resistant to disease.

Chinese larch is a Nepalese and Chinese native larch that is the most southerly growing of all larches. It is named in honor of the Russian botanist and explorer Grigorii N. Potanin (1835–1920). Sadly, this magnificent tree is a threatened species and included on the IUCN Red List of Threatened Species.

Subalpine larch is a deciduous conifer reaching towering heights in subalpine zones. It boasts needles that turn a vibrant yellow before shedding in autumn, distinguishing itself from evergreens. Cones are small and rounded, presenting a woody ornamentation. Adapted to cold, harsh climates, subalpine larch grows slowly, forming a sturdy, spire-like silhouette against rugged mountain backdrops.

Dracaena are popular house plants that are easy to grow. They can tolerate low-light conditions and require little watering. Their leaves range from variegated to dark green. Their characteristic traits include woody stems that grow slowly but offer a striking appearance for small spaces such as apartments or offices.

Fig trees have been cultivated in many regions for their fruits, particularly the common fig, F. carica. Most of the species have edible fruits, although the common fig is the only one of commercial value. Fig trees are also important food sources for wildlife in the tropics, including monkeys, bats, and insects.

Brambles are members of the rose family, and there are hundreds of different types to be found throughout the European countryside. They have been culturally significant for centuries; Christian folklore stories hold that when the devil was thrown from heaven, he landed on a bramble bush. Their vigorous growth habit can tangle into native plants and take over.

The popular tree family known as maples change the color of their leaves in the fall. Many cultural traditions encourage people to watch the colors change, such as momijigari in Japan. Maples popular options for bonsai art. Alternately, their sap is used to create maple syrup.

Prunus is a genus of flowering fruit trees that includes almonds, cherries, plums, peaches, nectarines, and apricots. These are often known as "stone fruits" because their pits are large seeds or "stones." When prunus trees are damaged, they exhibit "gummosis," a condition in which the tree's gum (similar to sap) is secreted to the bark to help heal external wounds.

Nightshades is a large and diverse genus of plants, with more than 1500 different types worldwide. This genus incorporates both important staple food crops like tomato, potato, and eggplant, but also dangerous poisonous plants from the nightshade family. The name was coined by Pliny the Elder almost two thousand years ago.

Most species of roses are shrubs or climbing plants that have showy flowers and sharp thorns. They are commonly cultivated for cut flowers or as ornamental plants in gardens due to their attractive appearance, pleasant fragrance, and cultural significance in many countries. The rose hips (fruits) can also be used in jams and teas.

Oaks are among the world's longest-lived trees, sometimes growing for over 1,000 years! The oldest known oak tree is in the southern United States and is over 1,500 years old. Oaks produce an exceedingly popular type of wood which is used to make different products, from furniture and flooring to wine barrels and even cosmetic creams.