The sassafras (Sassafras albidum) is a small, handsome deciduous tree with a height of about 30 feet and a spread of about 20 feet. It can be grown in U.S. Hardiness Zones 6 to 8. It is beautiful as a stand-alone feature in your landscape with yellow flowers in early … [Read more...]
How to Grow an American Persimmon Tree
The botanical name for persimmons, Diospyros, means "fruit of the Gods." If you haven't had the privilege of tasting the American persimmon in particular, imagine that you can stand under a tree, and dessert will fall from its branches right into your hands. In this case, dessert … [Read more...]
How to Grow Pampas Grass
By Julie Christensen Pampas grass (Cortaderia selloana), with its showy flowers and soft, billowing form, brings to mind Florida coastal regions and balmy climates. True pampas grass is native to Brazil and is only hardy in U.S. Department of Agriculture plant hardiness zones … [Read more...]
How to Grow Magnolia Trees
Forget the image of magnolias as a tree suitable only for warm, southern climes. The magnolia tree family includes over 150 species, many of them hardy to U.S. Department of Agriculture plant hardiness zone 4. Almost all species are native to Asia and may range in size from small … [Read more...]
How to Grow Lime Trees
By Julie Christensen Lime trees are among the most cold-sensitive of all citrus trees, growing outdoors only in warm, mild climates. But, you don’t have to live south of zone 9 to grow lime trees indoors. If you’ve got a sunny window with southern exposure, you can grow lime … [Read more...]
How to Grow Hawthorn Trees
Hawthorn trees (Crataegus) are small, versatile trees that make good substitutes for other more commonly grown trees, such as crabapples. Native to the United States, hawthorn trees can be found growing wild in rural areas or planted as informal hedgerows. Hawthorn trees also … [Read more...]
How to Grow Fountain Grass
If you want a plant that needs almost no maintenance, offers year-round interest, provides shelter for animals, but is deer resistant, you'll definitely want to add ornamental grasses to your list of preferred plants. Ornamental grasses, such as fountain grass, work well in … [Read more...]
How to Grow Hackberry Trees
If you're looking for a tough, long-lived shade tree, hackberry (Celtis occidentalis) might be just the right tree. Native to the Eastern United States and the Midwest, hackberry trees thrive in U.S. Department of Agriculture plant hardiness zones 2 through 9. They have an … [Read more...]
How to Grow Dogwood Trees
Native to the Eastern United States, dogwood trees (Cornus florida) are among the most beautiful of flowering, ornamental trees. The dogwood tree offer clusters of bright blooms in spring, followed by glossy green leaves during the summer and brilliant fall foliage. Their … [Read more...]
How to Grow Eucalyptus Trees
Native to Australia, eucalyptus trees are known for their round, silver leaves that form on stiff branches. These branches are often used in fresh and dried floral arrangements. The leaves of the eucalyptus tree have a strong, aromatic scent and are sometimes used in cleaning … [Read more...]
How to Grow Cypress Trees
When you think of cypress trees, you probably think of the stately trees found in Southern swamps. Here, bald cypress trees (Taxodium distichum) often become covered in Spanish moss and develop "cypress knees," -- knobby growths that form on the bark directly above the waterline. … [Read more...]
How to Grow Ficus Trees
If you're lucky enough to live in U.S. Department of Agriculture plant hardiness zones 10 through 12, you can grow Ficus trees (Ficus Benjamina) outdoors year-round. Elsewhere, ficus trees are grown as houseplants year-round or overwintered indoors and brought outside for summer … [Read more...]
How to Grow Crabapple Trees
Crabapple trees (Malus spp.) are known for their brilliant spring display of white or pink blossoms, but they offer something to the garden year-round. The trees have glossy leaves during the summer that turn yellow in the fall. As crabapple trees mature, they develop interesting … [Read more...]
How to Grow Weeping Willow Trees
In a wide, sweeping lawn or near a pond or lake, weeping willows make a calming and picturesque addition to the landscape. Unfortunately, they have several liabilities that make them unsuitable for most homeowners. If, however, you have the right conditions, weeping willows can … [Read more...]
How to Grow Japanese Yew Shrubs
Native to Japan and Korea, Japanese yews (Taxus cuspidata) were first introduced to North America by George R. Hall. Since the shrub species’ introduction, many cultivars have become available. All yews have needles and seeds that are highly toxic to humans and many animals, … [Read more...]
How to Grow Mulberry Trees
By Julie Christensen Native to China and Japan, the white mulberry tree (Morus alba) has been cultivated for thousands of years there, where it is the preferred food source of silk worms. In the early 1800s, enterprising settlers brought white mulberry trees to the U.S., … [Read more...]
How to Grow the Jacaranda Tree
By Julie Christensen Visit any exotic tropical region in late spring and summer and you’ll probably find the jacaranda tree (Jacaranda mimosifolia) in full bloom. These trees are among the loveliest of tropical trees, with an open, vase-shape and extravagant clusters … [Read more...]
How to Grow Inkberry (Evergreen Winterberry) Shrubs
By Julie Christensen Native to the eastern United States, the inkberry shrub (Ilex glabra) might just be the answer to a problem area in your yard. This evergreen shrub tolerates and even thrives in continually wet soils where other plants fail. It’s also more … [Read more...]
How to Grow or Eradicate Horsetail Plant
By Julie Christensen Horsetail plants (Equisetum) have been around for thousands of years. The earliest species – found in coal beds dating to the Paleozoic Era – were the size of trees. Today, horsetail plants range in size from 4 inches to 3 feet, but they resemble the … [Read more...]
How to Grow Winterberry Holly
By Julie Christensen Found throughout the eastern United States and Canada, winterberry holly (Ilex verticillata) is aptly named for its bright-red berries that persist well into winter, attracting birds and wildlife. This native shrub grows 6 to 15 feet tall and wide. It … [Read more...]
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