Roses
American Rose Society
This educational site includes the rose of the month, FAQs as well as Ask the Expert sites on cultivation, symbolism, selection, preservation, soils, fragrance and more. Good pictures. Review new introductions.
Canadian Rose Society
Information on selection, planting and cultivation of roses including recommendations for specific Canadian climate zones plus illustrated links to rose series developed in Canada. Includes coming events, rose societies, rose gardens and other links.
Shrubs
American Rhododendron Society
Includes large picture database and proven performer lists for rhododendrons and azaleas. Searchable by area.
Botanical Forest Products in British Columbia
BC Forest Service profile of the botanical products industry in BC includes wild edible mushrooms, floral greenery, medicine and pharmaceutical products, wild berries, fruit, herbs and vegetables, and native landscaping plants.
Hedges, Trees and Conifers
British nursery provides cultivation information and a design gallery of ornamental hedges in addition to young trees, shrubs and conifers.
Hydrangeas! Hydrangeas!
Landscape plants: images, identification and information
Oregon State University site covers more than 600 ornamental plants, mostly woody trees and perennials, with extensive photographs of specific features and seasonal growth. Indexed by common and scientific names.
Northwest Fuchsia Society
Photos and information is provided here for fuchsias hardy in the Pacific Northwest.
Tree Book: Learning to Receognize the trees of BC
Vines
International Clematis Society
Includes pictures and descriptive information on growing clematis, including many new introductions.