One of the most familiar sights of the Deep South in the USA is the presence of Spanish moss (tillandsia usneoides) on trees. Those gray, hairlike strands dangling from countless branches, creating an almost surreal atmosphere. The term ‘moss’, in floriography, represents the … [Read more...]
How to Grow Camellias
By Erin Marissa Russell & Matt Gibson Camellias are dense evergreen Japanese shrubs with beautiful foliage. They produce bright, delicate, long-lasting flowers during the cool season. The most commonly cultivated types of camellia are C. japonica and C. sasanqua, though … [Read more...]
Guide to Crepe Myrtle Tree Care
By Jennifer Poindexter What does the term “crepe myrtle” bring to your mind? For me, I think of my mom’s house. She lives in the southern United States and these bushes are a staple in this area. The reason this plant variety is common in warmer climates is because they’re … [Read more...]
How to Grow Allspice Tree (Pimenta dioica, formerly P. officinalis)
By Matt Gibson & Erin Marissa Russell Allspice, sometimes called Jamaican Allspice, or Jamaican pepper, is a tropical evergreen tree that is from the Caribbean, specifically Jamaica, but has been naturalized in Mexico, Guatemala, and Honduras. The name allspice, in a … [Read more...]
How to Grow Common Witch Hazel or American Witch Hazel Shrub (Hamamelis virginiana)
By Matt Gibson & Erin Marissa Russell Gardeners in USDA Hardiness Zones 3 to 8 have the option of common witch hazel as a small autumn-blooming tree or privacy shrub with a rounded crown that is naturally resistant to insects and disease because it is a native plant, … [Read more...]
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