Trees

The needle palm tree is the hardiest member of the palm family, making it an ideal selection for temperate regions. It is named for the sharp needles that cover and protect the tree's crown.

The English walnut tree is a fast-growing large tree that is popular for its easy-to-shell, flavorful walnuts. This tree fares well in hardiness zones 5 to 9, and should do well in most areas of...

Kiwi trees are actually vines that require yearly pruning and training at certain times of the year. A pole or trellis offer ideal support while growing. Just like grape vines, kiwis cannot...

Growing birch trees from seeds may be time-consuming, but it will give you a much greater sense of satisfaction than purchasing nursery-grown saplings. You can easily grow birch tree seeds...

Cocoa beans are the main ingredient in chocolate. They grow in pod clusters on the branches and trunks of cocoa trees. These trees have multicolored leaves until they reach maturity, at which...

Cherry trees and their delicious fruit can be found throughout the world. However, many varieties of cherry trees grow best in warmer conditions. This makes it hard if you want to grow a cherry...

The tropical rainforest has a climate unlike any other place. With warm temperatures and high rain averages, distinct plants grow in the heart of rainforests.

The novel thing about some plants is that their clippings can actually grow into an entirely new plant. That is possible with trees as well. The sycamore tree is a beautiful, large tree that looks...

A strangler fig--also known as a golden fig--is a type of tree that is often found in tropical areas. It is part of the mulberry family, which features tall, flowering plants.

Plum trees are popular for their tart, sweet fruit that can be eaten fresh, made into jams, plum wines or brandy, or served pickled or dried. Plums have been cultivated for thousands of years and...

Bonsai trees are beautiful and elegant container trees. Originating in China thousands of years ago, they have grown popular in other cultures around the world since then. Capable of thriving both...

The choice about which variety of peach you should grow depends upon which climate zone you live in. Peach trees grow in zone 5 and warmer but do especially well in zones 6 and 7.

Lemon trees provide a bright addition to your home or lawn, as well as fresh lemons in your kitchen. In the right atmosphere and with the right ingredients, you can easily grow your own lemon tree.

The inexpensive fig tree grows easily in temperate climates. You can easily grow one for its fruit or simply to decorate your lawn. All a fig tree needs is a warm season, adequate sunlight and...

Eucalyptus is a genus of trees in the myrtle family. Though having common traits, they can vary widely in features. The most commonly known species of eucalyptus tree, E. globulus, is the topic of...

The Weeping Blue Atlas Cedar is a beautiful blue-tinged conifer, a derivative of the Blue Atlas Cedar that can grow up to 100 feet or more in height and 60 feet or more in width. The Weeping Blue...

Beloved for its fresh scent and tangy flavor, the lemon is a popular and versatile fruit. So, too, is the lemon tree, which can be a welcome addition to your yard or even as an indoor plant.

The Colorado Blue Spruce can grow in most of the United States with the exception of Florida, the lower half of Texas and along the coast of California. Their bluish tinted needles, pleasant...

Mesquite is both reviled by ranchers and celebrated by wood artisans and culinary amateurs and experts alike. It remains one of the signature trees of Texas and the Southwestern region of the...

Salix babylonica, also known as the weeping willow, originated in China and was later introduced as an ornamental tree in Europe and America. The weeping willow's characteristic canopy adds visual...

Papayas are warm weather trees that grow best with heat, full sun and little wind. Of the two types of papaya trees--Hawaiian and Mexican--the Mexican variety is hardier, taller and produces...

Dogwood trees, which can live for up to 80 years, are deciduous and native to eastern North America. Known as Cornus florida in the U.S., they grow from Maine to Florida to eastern Texas and...

Hibiscus trees, sometimes referred to as rosemallow or flor de Jamaica, are flowering plants with more than 200 known species. They are famed because of their beautiful flowers. They are found...

Peony trees are a one of several types of plants that grow peony flowers. The trees grow as ornamental shrubs and are easy to maintain while growing colorful and fragrant peony flowers.

Trees provide shade, building materials, animal habitat and life-sustaining oxygen. They also diminish erosion and add to the splendor of the landscape. By nurturing seedlings, you give a...

Indoor citrus trees are a popular houseplant. The most common types of citrus trees grown indoors are dwarf citruses, such as Meyer lemons, ponderosa lemons, key limes, calamondin oranges, and...

Coconut plants are actually palm trees that can grow up to almost 100 feet tall. There are many uses for coconuts, which mainly grow in tropical regions. Not only is the fruit useful, but so are...

Juniper berries are common throughout Europe and North America. Depending on the species, some juniper plants stay small, spreading out like shrubs, while others grow into tall trees. There are an...

A foxtail palm tree (Wodyetia bifurcata) is a species native to Australia that can also be grown in other parts of the world where the climate is tropical or subtropical, such as California, Texas...

Cedar trees are not hard to grow and will give your yard a wonderful scent year-round. Cedar has been used for shade trees, hedges and bonsai. There are several types of cedar trees and many trees...

The proverbial question of which came first, the chicken or the egg? can be applied to the apple as well. Which came first, the apple or the seed? It takes a seed to grow into an apple tree,...

The longan tree, native to China, is thought to have been brought to Florida in 1903. Often called the "dragon's eye tree" due to the eye-like appearance of the fruit, the tree can grow to a...

The Crepe Myrtle (Lagerstroemia) is a small tree that fills itself with red, pink, white or lavender flowers in the springtime, maintains a handsome form through the summer, blazes into autumnal...

The locust tree (Robinia pseudoacacia) is variable in form, but in general it is a large tree with long drooping panicles of flowers in the spring. Being large and deciduous, it is a perfect tree...

Growing pecan trees from nuts takes patience and some special care for the first few years. If you are growing them for the nuts and not just for shade trees, you will need more than one, as the...

The Mimosa tree is often called the Silk Tree or the Powder Puff, or the Pink Siris tree. They are all names for the Albezia julibrissin. It is a very decorative tree for landscape use. Here is...

The Mulberry Tree (Morus alba) is a handsome, deciduous (looses its leaves in the winter), shade tree. Easily grown, this tree makes an attractive, fast growing landscape tree. Here is some...

Lemon trees are tropical trees and can grow outside or inside a large pot with holes in the bottom, but they require plenty of water. Enjoy picking juicy lemons from a planted lemon tree with tips...

Orange trees are like other tropical trees and require organic matter in the soil, plenty of water with dry outs between and sunlight to grow. Learn more about growing an orange tree to bear...

The first thing to do when growing lemon trees from seeds is cutting a lemon open and finding the seeds. Grow a lemon tree with well-drained soil that is kept moist with help from the owner of a...

Grow plum tress in a sunny area with good drainage by purchasing a plum tree root stock that can begin growing right away. Trim plum trees back one third each year to keep them looking full and...

Hollyhocks can grown in almost any climate as long as they are provided with water, sun and composted soil. Because they can multiply easily, only grow hollyhocks in containers, or be sure to cut...

To grow palm trees indoors, provide a lot of sun or artificial light, plant them in good composted soil with lots of drainage area, water them heavily and let them dry out between watering. Avoid...

Grow a pear tree by planting a root stem in winter or late fall, providing full, hot sun and an area with good drainage. Wait three to five years after planting a pear tree for fruit to develop in...

To grow apple trees, plant several trees near each other in an area with lots of bees, so that they will cross-pollinate and produce fruit. Provide apple trees with full sun and lots of water,...

To grow California redwoods, or sequoias, use woody, composted soil, provide lots of water, good drainage and room to grow so the tree can get sun. Avoid trying to plant California redwoods in...

Grow ginseng at home by recreating the shaded, naturally composted soil environment that occurs in the forests where ginseng grows naturally. Harvest ginseng roots after seven years, selling the...

Grow gourds by sprouting seeds in a wet paper towel and then planting them in an area with full, hot sun, 2 inches of composted soil and lots of water. Start a gourd plant by using seeds from...

To grow a palm tree, plant the tree in a warm area with wet winters, lots of sun and adequate drainage; avoid letting palm trees sit in water. Care for a palm tree by watching for frost burn or...