Trees

The apple tree is a highly popular fruit-bearing tree. In the summer, an apple tree will be covered with small, green, oval-shaped leaves. If the tree has been pollinated, small, unripe apples...

The Japanese red maple (Acer palmatum Atropurpureum) is a popular landscaping plant with showy maroon leaves that will add beauty to your home and potentially increase the value of your property...

Rubberwood is a common type of lumber that is often used in building homes because it does not warp or crack. It is also has its own unique genus and species.

The curly willow tree is also known as the corkscrew willow, pekin willow, hankow willow, twisted-twig willow, contorted willow, dragon's claw willow and by its Latin name, Salix matsudana...

Flowering crabapples produce spring blooms in shades ranging from white and pink to dark red. They also add winter interest to the landscape with the small fruits that remain on the branches...

Mount Royal plum trees produce sweet, tender fruits that can be eaten right off the tree. As a self pollinating tree, it doesn't need to be planted with other plum trees. It can reach heights of...

The American chestnut tree once grew throughout the eastern United States, comprising much of the hardwood forests. Today, this member of the beech family of trees suffers from a terrible blight.

Some people refer to the mimosa tree as a powder-puff tree, since its flowers look like a cheerleader's pom-poms. An invasive species not native to the United States, this member of the pea family...

Tamarack trees are large conifers that grow throughout the northeastern United States and Canada. Tamarack trees are fairly strong, and have been used throughout history for pulping, burning and...

Catalpa trees are native to warm parts of North America, the Caribbean and Asia. According to all-creatures.org, they can grow to nearly 60 feet in height.

Mimosa trees are native to Asia and were introduced into the United States in 1745, according to the United States Department of Agriculture Forest Service. The trees are decorative and many...

Topiary is an artistic form of pruning and molding several small trees or shrubs together to create geometric shapes or artistic interpretations of animals and plants. If you recently purchased a...

Fraser fir, scientific name Abies fraseri, also known as the Southern balsam fir or Southern fir, is a medium-sized tree that is loved for its scenic beauty in the southern United States, where...

Japanese plum trees are actually Chinese but became well-established in Japan, hence their name. The most widespread Japanese plum in the United States is the Santa Rosa (Prunus salicina)....

Golden weeping willow trees can add a dramatic touch to a landscape, especially when they are planted near water. The trees grow rapidly and tolerate a wide range of soil acidity, but they can...

Black walnut trees are found throughout most of the United States. The walnuts produced by the tree are edible and have been used to make explosives and abrasive cleaning products. The husk that...

Tulip poplar (Liriodendron tulipifera) is a large deciduous tree, regarded for its tall trunk, oval canopy shade and uniquely shaped leaves. Closely spaced trees will become especially tall and...

A young pecan tree, especially if stressed, provides a perfect environment for beetles. The beetles can make entire branches fall off the tree or introduce fungi that will make the tree sick. The...

You finally found the perfect place, complete with an established backyard apple orchard. It's clear from that jungle of wayward branches, though, that serious pruning is needed. If those backyard...

The oak tree family consists of hundreds of species. The bur oak is tolerant of a variety of moisture and soil conditions. The tree prefers full sun and typically grows to about 70 to 80 feet...

Beautiful in color and form, the Bradford pear tree is native to Asia. When introduced in the United States as an ornamental tree, it thrived. Wildlife love the fruits of the Bradford or Callery...

Citrus trees are favored for their juicy and tasty fruit as well as for their general attractiveness. The trees are broad-leaved and compact evergreens in pleasing shapes. Their flowers are white,...

Through its extension courses and online fact sheets, Cornell University offers a clinic on the identification and treatment of diseases of trees and other plants.

Pear trees are wonderful additions to home orchards. Besides producing a delicious edible fruit, the pear tree puts on a vibrant show of white flowers in the spring. Like all fruit trees, pear...

Most plants are susceptible to the damage that frost can cause, and fruit trees are no exception. In fact, frost can damage your fruit trees beyond repair, destroying their ability to produce...

Lemon tree suckers grow off the base of the plant, around the area where the roots join the stem. If the tree is grafted, then different types of suckers can grow from the rootstock and bud union....

Also known as the tuliptree or yellow poplar, the names of the tulip poplar tree often create much confusion since it is neither a member of the poplar family nor related to tulips. In fact, the...

Using water to protect your citrus tree during time of frost may sound counterintuitive, but it provides benefits for your tree if performed properly. You want to keep a garden sprinkler running...

A host of fungal and bacterial diseases can affect fruit trees. Brown rot is one of the most common fungal disease that affects citrus trees. One of the many symptoms includes brownish spots on...

Citrus trees are a lovely addition to any garden or orchard. They provide an elegant beauty with a pleasant aroma and the added benefits of an edible fruit that can be harvested. As with any...

Tree suckers are branches growing from the base of your tree. Not only are they aesthetically unappealing, but they also produce inferior foliage, blossoms and fruit. Trees will grow suckers...

The Blue Atlas Cedar (Cedar atlantica) is an evergreen tree, and one of the true cedars. Gunter Horstmann is credited with having introduced this variety of the Blue Atlas Cedar. The "Horstmann"...

Cataractarum, or cat palms, are trees that are found in tropical areas and along coastal shores around warm tempered climates. These palm trees are dwarfed in comparison to the common tropical...

The tulip poplar, also called the yellow poplar or tulip tree, grows in the eastern United States. So does the American sycamore, yet the sycamore extends even further west. These are two of the...

Apricots are stone fruits that are native to regions with colder winters. They are even more cold tolerant than peaches and can survive temperatures as cold as minus-30 degrees. The winter cold is...

Plum trees are divided into three different types: Japanese, Damson and European. Your choice of tree depends on your region and the type of plums you like to eat. Japanese plum trees should be...

The hybrid poplar is a very fast-growing tree, growing 5 to 8 feet per year, eventually reaching 60 feet in height. The leaves of the poplar are usually dark green, turning yellow in the fall. In...

A few species of trees grow wild in America and produce pink flowers. Among them are the Eastern redbud, clammy locust and several kinds of crab apples--all with features that help identify them.