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 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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