HYBRID - A hybrid is the result of CROSS-pollination of two different varieties of a plant, aiming to harness the best characteristics of each of the parents. Cross-pollination may occur naturally or be artificially induced.

Very common examples of hybrids are found in the ACER PALMATUM and Rhododendron families (e.g. Satsuki AZAlea) and many of these hybrids have been further cross pollinated to produce hundreds of different types.