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 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...]
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