Tree & Shrub Care

Conversations About Tree & Shrub Care

• Wild Shrub Leaf

  I found this plant growing in my mom's flowerbed near the "infamous" magnolia tree. I just plucked a leaf and I'm trying to figure out whether to dig it out and permanently be rid of it or dig it out and stick it in my yard. So far it's just… More

• Cocos palm care (Cocos nucifera)

  Hi all, can anyone help? I have a cocos palm (not as nice as some of the photos on the website). Whe I bought it had a tree and a few leaves growing out upright of the cocos base, but not it the tree is falling on a side (I… More

• What type of shrub is this?

  I live in z7 in mountain terrain. This plant was here when we bought the place. I think it has advanced onto our property from the neighbor's yard. We have a 10' drop off, and this plant has no problem climbing it. I haven't seen a "tree" just lots of… More

• Banana Shrub

  I want a Banana shrub :party09: do you know where I might find one or where to order it from.They smell so good.I took a cutting from my brothers bush before he passed away but none rooted.He sold his land to pay his bills so his wife wouldn,t be left… More

• winterizing fig tree

  Would someone please share how they care for their fig tree/shrub in winter in the mid Atlantic states. We have a couple of fig trees that are about 5-6 ft high and produce great tasting figs. My husband has been bending the trunks down to the ground and covering with… More

• Tree ID Please

  Question: Think it would be here but I'm asking anyway! Do we post trees to be identified here or in the Tree/Shrub section? Kind of late to ask the question since I've been posting in the Tree/shrub section but I haffta ask for all man kind. :0 Here is the… More

• Need a tree along my deck

  I'm thinking about a small tree where the cedar planter is and I'd like some suggestions--we want more of an enclosed feel to the deck. I'm thinking about a small tree or a shrub that can be limbed up, like a viburnum. The area between the deck and fence is… More

• Pomegranate tree

  In the old Convent garden I take care of there is an old pomegranate tree. This tree may have been planted by the Sisters of Mercy from Ireland shortly after 1865. After extensive pruning of surrounding shrubbery and trees, exposing the tree to more light it has bloomed for the… More

• Need help identifying tree

  My newly inherited tree has seen better days. The flowers used to be a lavender blue color, but now seem to be dying. The tree is fairly tall, I would estimate 12+ feet. Really want to find out what type of tree it is to ensure that I am providing… More

• Help with this Flowering Tree/Shrub

  Hello :) I have this little beauty growing out front... I ALMOST removed it early this spring because it gets so much shade and has grown so leggy... it has leaned to stretch itself into the sun... I'm so glad I didn't remove it though -- these blooms are so… More

• Mystery Shrub/Tree

  Looks like Basswood (American Lindon) to me, but may be wrong! Grow very large. Good shade! Limbs very brittle and break off tree. Messy seeds. Wood carvers love it because it is so easy to carve. Just had one cut down that would have dumped the seeds all over our… More

• Midwest Fruit Tree Care?

  Thanks, Treeman. I was kind of hoping I'd hear from you, as from what I've read, you know a heck of a lot about these things. Now the frustration of having to wait 'til there's fruit.....(Not like I don't have anything else growing here):rolleyes: More

• Can you help me name this shrub?

  I'm sorry I don't have a picture but I'm trying to find the name of some very pretty landscape tree-like shrubs. They are about four foot tall and have a draping type of foliage at the top and a woody stem. It has beautiful red berries on it in the… More

• shrub help

  have shrubs planted near tree, slow growth ,little flowers as compared to same planted 50 feet away. any ideas ? please, south florida - I can be contacted by PM Email address removed by GG moderator. More

• Please Help Identify Shrub & Tree

  I saw these in London last week. The shrub in the first photo resembled Euphorbia. The tree in the second photo was about 10' tall-very delicate. Thank you!~Andrea More

• Mystery shrub/tree

  Hi, here are 3 pictures of a shrub/tree growing along the lot line. It blooms in a very small scented white flower in clusters. Any clues? More

• Can anyone identiy this young tree/shrub?

  I saw this plant on an unkempt lot near our neighborhood lake in memphis, I've never seen it before. the plant is spindly , about 5-6 ' tall, growing on the edge of awooded area. I've added photos,in the add photos box, but they don't seem to apeear on the… More

• looking for a particular kind of shrub/tree

  I am looking for a shrub. I know what I want it to look like but I have no idea what I'm looking for :0 I want it to be 8ft tall or there abouts and not too wide. I want to completely block the view to my neighbor's yard… More

• Anybody know what this tree/shrub and perennial are???

  Hi all, I have a couple things growing in my front yard, in an unkempt area where I want to extend my garden beds. I have to decide what to keep, what to move, and what to remove. The goals of my gardens are not just beauty, but also to… More

• Tree/Shrub?

  Not sure what this is. There are two growing down the road. One 6', one 15 ' tall. Never noticed any fruit or flowers. More

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