Plants vary massively in shape, size, and color, as well as what we use them for. They are a wonderful way to add color and life to our yards, show someone how we feel, or even produce some pretty delicious dishes with light green plants.
When it comes to color we love plants. Whether it be a bright yellow sunflower or a dark purple orchid, we simply love what plants add to our yards, but do you know the most common color of plant? The most common color of plants is green.
Almost every plant has an element of green to it. This is because of the chlorophyll pigment found in many chloroplasts in the green cells of the leaf. In fact, there are so many green plants out there that it is simply impossible to put them all in one place.
However, we are here to help make things a little easier. If you want to learn more about green plants, you’ve come to the right place. We have put together a list of the most beautiful light green plants out there, looking at their characteristics and any uses they may have. If you’re keen to learn more be sure to read on.
1. Lemon Coral
The first light green plant on our list is the lemon coral plant. The lemon coral plant is a low-growing succulent with tiny star-shaped summer-blooming flowers.
Growing 2 to 10 inches tall and spreading over an area of approximately 14 inches the leaves on this plant are a beautiful lime green color. The plant usually looks best in a flower bed.
2. Alabama Sunrise
The Alabama sunrise plant is famously recognized for its changing foliage. The deeply lobed foliage on the plant varies massively in color. The wide leaves are gold and red in color from spring to mid-summer, but at the end of the summer, they begin to fade to green with deep red veins.
Preferring well-drained soil and plenty of moisture this vibrant plant will give your yard color all year round. You can expect it to grow to 20 inches if growing conditions are good.
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3. Golden Spirit Smoke Tree
Also known by the name Cotinus coggygria ‘Ancot’, this small tree or large shrub has gorgeous foliage that bursts with fresh citrusy greenness throughout spring.
Towards the summer months, the leaves start to turn a golden-green color before eventually turning orange. Pale pink smoke-like plumes of flowers also reveal themselves in the summer.
4. Pothos
You may know this plant by the name Devil’s Ivy. It is a tropical vine plant that has been adapted brilliantly as a lovely, hardy houseplant. It has beautiful shiny, vibrant green leaves that come in a variety of different shapes and sizes.
They are a great way to add some interesting foliage to your home. They can grow up to 8 feet long inside, but when planted outside can reach up to 40 feet.
5. Tulip Tree
The beautiful tulip tree is tall, has large leaves, a lovely shape, and a soft smooth texture. The leaves on the tree are a light shade of green, but it is the flower on this plant that takes all the plaudits.
This tree has a striking yellowy-green showy solitary flower that sits on the branches at the upper part of the plant. The flowers resemble that of an ordinary tulip, hence the name tulip tree. If you own a tulip tree you can expect it to bloom in May and June. The flower should be roughly 2 inches in diameter.
6. Golden Weeping Willow
If you have plenty of space you should definitely consider planting the golden weeping willow tree. This is a decadent tree with gorgeous gracefully sweeping branches with long trailing leaves that are a golden-green color.
Often planted next to water the cascades of leaves produce a wonderful reflection. In some cultures, this tree is used to treat arthritis and fevers. Growing up to 50 feet tall, you will need a lot of space to grow this tree.
7. Lemon Lime
It’s not hard to guess the color of this plant from its name. This lemony-lime-colored evergreen shrub has luscious pointed leaves. The compact bush is disease-resistant and needs zero pruning, making it an excellent choice for gardeners who don’t want to perform too much maintenance.
When planted in full sun or partial shade the plant will grow up to 4 feet tall and wide. Some choose to make a hedge out of the lemon-lime plant.
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8. Sweet Caroline Kiwi
The sweet caroline kiwi plant features 5 lobes on each vibrant chartreuse green leaf. Standing up to 16 inches tall and 30 inches long the color of this plant as you might already have guessed is a kiwi color.
The soft light green color goes excellently when planted in containers or placed into a hanging basket. An annual plant, the sweet caroline kiwi is a great ornamental plant all year round.
9. Lady’s Mantle
This old-fashioned perennial shouldn’t be forgotten if you want to lighten up a sad-looking flower bed or walkway. The easy-to-grow plant has a 12-inch high collection of large, delicate, and velvety green leaves.
When it blooms small, dainty yellowy-green flowers emerge, adding even more color to your yard. Shear the plant once it has bloomed to rejuvenate the leaves.
10. Elderberry
Elderberry plants are deciduous many-trunked trees or small shrubs that produce round clusters of tiny UFO-shaped flowers that then produce small berries. The berries found on this relatively small plant have a sweet, yet earthy taste and can be eaten raw.
They are packed with nutrients, providing our bodies with plenty of health benefits. You will find the berries in red, yellow, blue, and black. Though the flower and fruit on this plant aren’t green, the leaves are. The leaves have a light pale green color, giving the impression they have been in the sun too long.
11. Double Play Spirea
The double play spirea is a wonderful compact, mound-forming shrub with lance-shaped golden-green-yellow leaves. On top of the plant blooms bowl-shaped rose-pink flowers.
These flowers bloom in late spring and early summer. It is considered to be a long-lasting plant that attracts pollinators so it could be a very good choice for your garden.
12. Citronelle
Citronelle is a compact evergreen perennial that features yellow-green leaves and red petioles. This plant interestingly was only discovered in Hantay, France in 2002. They are a go-to choice when wanting to create a contrast with darker-leafed plants.
An added bonus is the charming white blooms that add a little more beauty to the plant. When planted in partial sunlight and watered regularly, Citronelle will grow to 10 inches tall and 14 inches wide.
13. Ninebark
This coarse-textured shrub has light green, red or yellow leaves depending on the time of year. Together the leaves form a stunning cascading mound that livens any landscape.
In late spring the plants are loaded with clusters of pink or white flowers that also contain a red fruit that attracts birds. Don’t eat this fruit as it is poisonous to humans.
14. Funshine Abelia
This is probably the most colorful abelia around. Its foliage offers bright bursts of marmalade orange and golden-green blossoms all summer.
The hardy shrub also has a divine fragrance that brings summer spirit throughout the year. Reaching 3 feet high, this compact, rounded shrub loves a sunny garden so ensure you give it plenty of sunlight.
15. Golden Elm
The golden elm is a medium-sized deciduous tree that has a vase shape when young. When the tree has developed it has a more rounded canopy with stunning golden-green foliage that provides excellent shade on a hot summer’s day.
The intensity of the bright green leaves will change depending on the tree’s exposure to sunlight. Growing up to 50 feet high and equally wide this tree might not be the best option for your yard.
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16. Haworthia Truncata
Referred to as the lime green succulent, the haworthia truncata is a beautiful stemless succulent that produces a fan-shaped set of clusters. The flattened lime green leaves on this plant are square to rectangular in shape.
The flower that blooms on the plant is a delightful cream color. It usually grows on the top of a 12-inch long stalk. You can easily grow this succulent on your windowsill at home.
17. Crassula Campfire
Crassula campfire is an attractive succulent plant that has fleshy, propeller-like leaves that change color depending on exposure to sunlight. Our favorite shade of this plant is when the leaves are a light green color with fire red-pointed tips.
The leaves can also be found in shades of orange and yellow. The crassula campfire looks absolutely stunning around the house or outside. It is sprawling in nature, growing up to 6 inches high and 3 feet wide.
18. Dwarf Japanese Cedar
Our favorite and final plant on our list is the dwarf Japanese cedar plant. The dwarf Japanese cedar is an evergreen dwarf conifer that forms a large dome of light green foliage. In the spring the leaves take on a more yellowy-green color, but in winter the plant takes on an attractive blue color.
Reaching just 3 feet in height, this plant doesn’t cope too well in winter so you may need to give it some more care and attention.
Final Thoughts
That concludes our list of light green plants. In all truth, we barely scratched the surface with this topic as just like any other shade of green plant there are thousands upon thousands of different varieties and species. Having said that, hopefully, we have introduced you to some new plants that you never knew existed.
The plants on our list vary a lot, but most of them share one thing in common, they can almost all be grown all over the world. This is great for you because it means the chances are the plants you liked most from this list can be grown in your backyard or even in the house.
Some may need more time and care than others, while some may need a lot more space, but if you want to add some beautiful light green colors to your garden why not try growing some of these plants.
Now you have our list, why not take a deeper look at the plants you like most. By doing some research of your own you will be able to find out exactly how to plant and care for the plant you like most from this list.
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