| NYSSA | Also called tupelo, this genus of trees is famed for its brilliant autumn foliage (5) |
| TERSE | A compact form of trees is called for (5) |
| GLASS | Hosta 'Stained ___' is prized for its brilliant golden leaves (5) |
| RESIN | Check last of trees is in sap (5) |
| DOGWOOD | Shrub in the genus Cornus with the cultivar "midwinter fire" grown for its brilliant, flame-red-coloured stems in the autumn and following months (7) |
| IXORA | ___ coccinea is famed for its fiery scarlet blooms (5) |
| MASSA | Italian town which, along with Carrara, is famed for its marble products |
| YUCCA | Spanish dagger and needle palm belong to this genus of showy evergreen shrubs (5) |
| DAISY | In time, is famed for freshness! (5) |
| MALUS | The small, colourful fruits of this genus make attractive seasonal decorations (5) |
| TIARA | A lacecap hydrangea with purplish autumn foliage - could go to one's head (5) |
| ULMUS | Like the elm, of this genus (5) |
| BEECH | Deciduous native tree with russet-brown autumn foliage (5) |
| INULA | Medicinal herb elecampane belongs to this genus (5) |
| ERICA | In the heather I can make out this genus (5) |
| LURID | Oddly Lou Reed's drug free, touring India - it's brilliant (5) |
| ALBIZIA | Also known as the silk tree and cape wattle, this genus of slightly tender shrubs and small trees is a member of the legume family (7) |
| ALUM | _ Bay is located on the western coast of the Isle of Wight and is famed for its multicoloured sand cliffs (4) |
| LYREBIRD | Logo of the Australian Film Commission, this native bird is famed for its mimicking ability and tail |
| PANDA | Raccoons belong to this genus |
