Choosing Trees & Shrubs Articles

• Native Azalea Leaf Identification

  Actually members of the rhododendron family, native azaleas differ from the popular hybrid varieties primarily…

  Last Updated: Nov 15, 2010 | Views: 3412

• Root System of Green Giant Arborvitaes

  Thuja Green Giant arborvitae (standishii x plicata) has replaced Leyland cypress as the landscaper's plant…

  Last Updated: Oct 4, 2010 | Views: 6616

• Mimosa Tree Allergy Facts

  Mimosa trees are a member of the Mimosa pudica family. The male species of this…

  Last Updated: Oct 2, 2010 | Views: 3677

• Greek Olive Trees in Arkansas

  Greek olive trees (Olea europaea) grow best in places where summers are long and hot…

  Last Updated: Oct 1, 2010 | Views: 4397

• American Sycamore Vs. Tulip Poplar

  Among the tallest deciduous trees native to the forests of the eastern United States, both…

  Last Updated: Sep 29, 2010 | Views: 3893

• New Jersey Tree Identification

  New Jersey is one of the mid-Atlantic states, sharing boundaries with New York, Pennsylvania and…

  Last Updated: Sep 27, 2010 | Views: 6056

• Canadian Pine Trees in Florida

  "Canadian pine" is an ambiguous term assigned to pine species (Pinus) native to Canada, but…

  Last Updated: Sep 28, 2010 | Views: 2435

• The Lifespan of Ash Trees

  Ash is the common name for the Fraxinus genus of trees in the Oleaceae family…

  Last Updated: Sep 28, 2010 | Views: 2704

• Plant Identification in Maine

  Maine is a mountainous and heavily-wooded state. Parts of Maine's great wilderness remain unexplored to…

  Last Updated: Sep 12, 2010 | Views: 3115

• Ornamental Weeping Dwarf Trees

  The form and texture of a weeping tree is an unusual garden accent. Dwarf trees…

  Last Updated: Sep 11, 2010 | Views: 7349

• Tree and Shrub Specifications

  Trees and shrubs add color and texture to your home landscape. They provide shade, act…

  Last Updated: Sep 7, 2010 | Views: 2254

• Evergreen Screening Hedge

  An evergreen hedge remains green year-round, unlike deciduous varieties that defoliate and become barren in…

  Last Updated: Sep 3, 2010 | Views: 3111

• Lime Vs. Lemon Tree

  Lime and lemon trees are citrus trees best suited to the warmer parts of the…

  Last Updated: Sep 2, 2010 | Views: 3442

• What are the Fruit Trees That Doves Like?

  Doves are known to eat from a variety of food groups. They will eat seeds,…

  Last Updated: Aug 18, 2010 | Views: 1526

• What Will Grow Close to Monterey Cypress Trees?

  Along coastal areas, Monterey cypress trees grow close to coastal bluff scrub. Inland, the trees…

  Last Updated: Aug 12, 2010 | Views: 2536

• Dwarf Japanese Red Maple Trees That Grow in Full Sun

  Red Japanese maple leaves achieve their best color in full sun. Ample summer water is…

  Last Updated: Aug 7, 2010 | Views: 5857

• Thorny Tropical Plants

  Thorny tropical plants are survivors, so they might be a good choice for gardeners planting…

  Last Updated: Aug 7, 2010 | Views: 3778

• What Is the Fastest Growing Shade Tree in the Desert?

  Honey Locusts (Gleditsia triacanthus) cast a light shade and grow 3 to 4 feet each…

  Last Updated: Aug 6, 2010 | Views: 1653

• Heat Resistant Apple Varieties

  The apple is one of the most widely cultivated trees. Not surprisingly, this has led…

  Last Updated: Aug 6, 2010 | Views: 2889

• What Size Pot for Semi-Dwarf Bearss Lime Trees?

  The Bearss lime tree is a semi-dwarf variety with evergreen foliage, fragrant flowers and seedless…

  Last Updated: Aug 5, 2010 | Views: 3407

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