Trees

The magnolia tree is the state tree of Mississippi and is native to Asia, North America and the West Indies. There are about 80 species of magnolia trees but the most popular types produce large,...

Protecting your banana plant over the cold winter months is important to keep enjoying its tropical look during the summer and especially if home grown fruits are wanted. Banana plants, the above...

Mock orange is technically a shrub but grows to at least 12 feet tall in ideal conditions and can be pruned into tree formation. For that reason, mock orange is a popular choice for bonsai...

Pine trees can grow quickly. If you have a row of overgrown pines on your property, you might want to cut them down and replace them with smaller plants. Considering that you are dealing with...

Olive trees are evergreen trees or shrubs that produce olives and olive oil. In caring for an olive plant, water is the most important ingredient. Correct watering practices encourage plant growth...

The eucalyptus plant originated in Australia and is most often grown in the United States for wood. Its leaves and stems contain oil which can be used in cleaning products and for medicinal...

Jatropha trees (Jatropha curcas), also known as physic nut or Barbados nut, is a perennial poisonous shrub that is native to Mexico and Central America. Jatropha trees are covered with brilliant...

In spite of its invasive nature, many garden and landscape enthusiasts still love a black locust tree. Growing easily in humid climates with well-drained soil, it can reach 80 feet and produce...

Dwarf apple trees are suited to home landscapes. Dwarf apple trees require less planting space than standard-size apple trees. They are easier to care for and harvest. Dwarf apple trees bear...

Eureka lemon trees are trees that flower and bear lemon fruit all year if raised in the correct environment. If planted by seed, they take 15 years to bear fruit, so if you want your own lemons in...

Hazelnuts are used for cooking both savory and sweet dishes. Because of their popularity, many people have hazelnut trees somewhere on their property. Maintaining the health of these trees can...

Bald cypress is a majestic conifer tree that can grow up to 150 feet in height and live 600 years. Once established, it is very adaptable to both wet and dry sites and can often be found lining...

The white bird of paradise, or Strelitzia nicolai, is an ornamental plant related to the banana tree and can be potted and grown in sunny locations indoors or in your garden. It will grow quite...

The sprouting curly willow resembles a weeping willow, with small, pale-green leaves and branches that twist in corkscrew shapes. The tree grows up to 50 feet tall, can live in shady or sunny...

If you have gone through the process of cutting a stem and propagating it, you probably now want to plant it outdoors. You can plant azaleas, butterfly bush or hydrangeas by propagating stem...

Orange blossom and gardenia scents make a lovely combination. If you're thinking that you can enrich the soil underneath your container or garden orange tree with a small gardenia shrub, you're...

Specimen plants can sell for over a hundred dollars in nurseries, and few gardeners have that kind of money to invest in their hobby. With a little creativity and some beautiful flowering shrubs,...

Black walnut is a tree native to America which is highly sought after for its timber as well as its edible and medicinal nut. The tree grows mostly in the central and eastern U.S. in natural...

For thousands of years, gardeners have cultivated fig trees by air layering, grafting and propagating the tree from cuttings. Since the tree yields tiny fruit, you may be tempted to grow the plant...

Symmetrical and strong, pecan trees are hardy ornamental nut trees. Preferring moist, well-drained loamy soil, they will grow 70 to 100 feet tall with a 50- to 60-foot spreading canopy. Pecan...

The cypress tree, is a popular conifer with reddish-colored hard food and fragrant needles. The cypress tree can live for 100 to 150 years and grows tall and slender. You can buy many types of...

Skyrocket juniper trees are rapidly gaining attention in the horticultural community for their durable, streamlined growth patterns and versatility. Gardeners in nearly every growing zone are able...

Clove plants have been a highly desirable spice since ancient times. So much so that in the Han dynasty, visitors and subjects were not allowed to speak to the emperor without cloves in their...

Mystic palms are common sights on sandy beaches throughout tropical regions. They have been used as ancient symbols of masculinity and physical union for centuries. A cluster of green fronds rests...

The pygmy hinoki cypress, from the family commonly known as "False Cypress," is a favorite among bonsai enthusiasts. The pygmy hinoki cypress, also called the dwarf hinoki cypress, is a versatile...

If you enjoy the taste of ripe peaches, you don't have to keep buying them at the store. You can grow your own at home. If you eat peaches, start saving your pits: they can turn into fruitful...

Plant an orange tree properly in a container to give it a jump-start on bringing sweet smelling flowers, glossy green foliage and fresh fruit into your outdoor garden. Any orange tree is sensitive...

Chinese willow (Salix matsudana), also called Hankow willow or corkscrew willow, is a tall winter-deciduous tree that is admired for its showy late winter "pussy cat paw" flowers and contorted...

The areca palm is a lovely tropical plant for the home or office. The upright trunk sprouts into numerous deep green fronds that are reminiscent of white sand, warm sun and blue water. However,...

Lemon trees can be grown indoors or outdoors, as long as they are in soil that is well drained and slightly acidic and they have enough room to grow. The trees can reach 3 feet to 5 feet tall...

Peach trees are a welcome addition to the backyard orchard. Even with limited space, dwarf peach trees allow gardeners to grow fruit at home. Take time to evaluate the conditions in your garden...

Potted palms can be a wonderful addition to any home or business landscaping. However, they are still prone to diseases which should be caught before they kill the plant by removing and disposing...

Fig trees will thrive in the Pacific Northwest, if you choose hardy varieties and protect them when they're young. It's critical to choose a warm and sunny location, preferably with a southern...

Oak trees (Quercus spp.) are among the most revered and recognized large shade trees for landscapes across the Northern Hemisphere. Often slow-growing with large branches and an impressive foliage...

Bonsai plants are extremely popular in Japan and have grown in popularity in the West. Bonsai is the art of dwarfing certain trees and plants by growing and pruning them. It is a great hobby that...

They're small and sweet. They're tangy and juicy. They're good in salads or desserts, or even just by themselves. They're mandarin oranges, and in the right conditions, they're easy to grow....

Grafting is the process of taking part of one tree or plant and attaching it to another one. Peach trees are either grafted to add more varieties of peaches to one tree or to extend the growing...

Taking care of a lemon tree is a tough job, but growing a lemon tree from when it first sprouts can be even more difficult. Lemon trees are worth the effort, though. Not only do they provide you...

The American hazelnut tree (Corylus americana) is a shrub-like nut tree that grows to 18 feet tall. Hardy in zones 4-9, the American hazelnut spreads to about 10 feet wide and prefers full sun to...

If you have a sunny site in your yard and want to grow crabapples, propagate your own from the seeds or cuttings of an existing healthy crabapple. Wild crabapples produce numerous shoots and...

Silver maples (Acer saccharinum) are deciduous ornamental trees that will grow in many regions. This fast-growing tree has good form and provides quick shade. They can grow 80 feet high and are...

The tree the Osage Indians used to make their bows was used by generations of farmers for hedge fencing. The plant has a knobby green fruit about the size of a softball. Folk wisdom attributes it...

Growing pear trees takes focus and hard work. Like all fruit trees, you cannot simply plant a pear seed and expect to get the same kind of tree producing the same kind of fruit as the one from...

The brown turkey is a self pollinating fig with dark purple or brown skin and red flesh. Sweeter than green figs, this fig can be roasted and used in sweet or savory dishes, cooked down for jam or...

You won't find many trees or shrubs more spectacular than a magnolia when it is in full bloom. If you are lucky enough to have a fine specimen, it is only natural to want to propagate it. Cuttings...

A sycamore is a wonderful addition to a yard. Upon maturation, its large leaves provide shade, a wind break, and that beautiful sound of rustling in the wind. During the fall, you will receive a...

Famous for blooms the size a child's head, magnolia trees are pervasive in the southern United States. The saucer magnolia, a more shrublike variety of the magnolia tree, makes a more compact...

Magnolia trees provide a beautiful addition to a landscape. The trees are tall and striking in appearance, with dark, glossy green leaves and huge, white, cup-shaped flowers. Magnolias can be...

The bottle brush plant, or Callistemon, is a type of flowering shrub. Native to Australia, the shrub is now grown throughout Canada and the United States as both an indoor or outdoor plant. The...

The Italian cypress, the tall, narrow, column-like conifer, grows predominately in southern and western America, as well as parts of Europe. It's instantly recognizable for its unique shape and...