Plant Identification

Dear Master Gardeners, I have a plant in my front yard that mostly hugs the ground except for one section that has been growing more vertically (possibly due to lack of space). I reckon the spread is about 1.5 meters.…

Weed Identification – Common Liverwort

The weed thrives in shade and the crevices of a pathway. It thrives with moisture but is heat/drought tolerant and propagates vegetatively with a flat and dense matting effect as shown. Fine roots are 2 mm in length. Spread/growth  is…

Tree identification – Cherry

This large tree, is located in our back garden in part shade and part sunshine. It had a white fine early spring shedding, and now has green leaves and red fruit. I would like to identify this tree to ensure…

Shrub identity Plant ID Weigela

Is this a hydrangea by any chance? Faces southwest at front of house in Toronto east area. Thank you. I am a TBG member.…

Is this a Marsh Marigold Iris?

I saw an article that some non gmo vintage irises are becoming rare and need help to preserve. If this his true and I have them, how can I help?…

flowering tree identification – Plant ID

Hello, I’ve been trying to identify the small flowering tree I have in my backyard, but have had no success. I wonder if you could help. I’m attaching a series of photos, and can add that I’ve never actually seen…

Name the Tree – plant id with no photo

All along the branches are “pom-pom” like clusters of petals. The leaves have not emerged yet. I noticed young ones in Duncairn Park and very mature ones in Rippleton Park. The photo that I took with my camera(not phone) is…

Veronica var. Georgia Blue Speedwell plant

Hi I bought from walmart “Veronica var. Georgia Blue Speedwell” plant as per label. I have been looking for “Turkish speedwell (veronica liwanensis)”. Are these 2 the same? Thank you very much.…

Spring flower combination – Plant ID

Hello, all the best to you for a happy new year and great gardening season in 2021. This is a long shot but I saw a gardening video of a tulip container arrangement (from Denmark, close in zone to ours…