Maranta leuconeura ( Rabbit’s Foot )

A clump-forming perennial with patterned leaves that fold up at night. Traditionally thought of as a house plant, but can be grown outside in warm, frost-free areas. Prefers rich, well drained soil and shady to filtered, indirect light. Provide high […]

Maranta leuconeura ( Herringbone Plant )

A clump-forming perennial with velvety leaves. Traditionally thought of as a house plant, but can be grown outside in warm, frost-free areas. Prefers rich, well drained soil and shady to filtered, indirect light. Use a balanced liquid fertilizer once a […]

Mangifera ( Mango )

This tropical fruit can grow in mild areas where chance of frost are slime to none, but will never get as large as in truly tropical areas. The terminal, clustered flowers are yellow to red. Leaves are ovate, green to […]

Mandevilla boliviensis ( White Mandevilla )

A woody-stemmed climber that can be grown in a container or on a trellis. Requires partial shade, but will tolerate full sun in coastal areas. Move indoors during cold weather. Regular fertilization is recommended during the growing season. Light pruning […]

Mandevilla ( Mandevilla Scarlet Pimpernel )

Beautiful evergreen vine with deep red, trumpet-shaped flowers. This showy plant makes a great trellis crawler or portable basket plant. Can handle the indoors. Pruning is necessary to control size and form. Young plants should be pinched for compactness. Needs […]

Mandevilla ( Mandevilla My Fair Lady )

Colorful evergreen vine with trumpet-shaped flowers. Pink-colored buds turn bright white as they open on the vine. Excellent for training on trellises or as colorful baskets. Prefers regular fertilization. Needs average to slightly dry conditions during the growing season. Pruning […]

Malva alcea ( Hollyhock Mallow )

A quick-growing perennial good for borders and edging. When grown from seed, will not flower until the second year. The preferred method of propagation is dividing roots in the spring. Similar in appearence to Hollyhock, only smaller and bushier. Blooms […]

Malus tschonoskii ( Tschonoskii Crabapple )

This is an erect, deciduous tree. Leaves are dense, ovate, often lobed, gray-green to medium green at maturity, up to 3 inches long. Provides excellent bright orange fall color. Pink buds develop into light pink flowers in spring. Fruit are […]

Malus transitoria ( Transitoria Crabapple )

This is a graceful, spreading, deciduous tree. Leaves are ovate, often lobed, dark green, up to 3 inches long. Yellow in fall. Pink buds produce white flowers in spring. Fruit is yellow, very small, to 3/8 inch in diameter. Grows […]