: Specific needs for pH (acidic vs. alkaline) and drainage (well-drained vs. moist/boggy).
: Species that shed their leaves annually, typically in autumn. Examples include Maples , Oaks , and Forsythia . Evergreen : Species that retain foliage year-round. Needle-leaf : Pines , Spruces , and Firs . Broad-leaf : Boxwoods , Hollies , and Rhododendrons . 3. Functional Landscape Types
: Determining the plant's ability to survive local minimum temperatures.