Trees

A curly willow tree, also called a corkscrew willow, is a willow tree that grows up to 30 feet tall and, as the name implies, has twisted branches. According to the University of Florida, it grows...

The Aspen tree or, Populus Tremula, is a member of the Poplar family of deciduous trees. These pale skin trees usually grow near running water and among moist, irrigated soil. The seed production...

Quaking aspen trees have pale bark, grow to between 60 and 80 feet tall and are famed for propagating themselves through suckers. Suckers are new trees that grow out of the lateral root of the old...

Peach trees are propagated through both seeds and cuttings. It is easier, however, to grow a peach tree from cuttings. Cuttings from peach trees may either be taken in spring as softwood cuttings...

The Date palm, scientifically known as Phoenix dactylifera, makes a good specimen-size palm. Date palms are slow growers, so growing one from seed can take a very long time to get a decent-sized...

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...

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...

Using a cutting to propagate woody plants is one of the quicker ways to grow a variety of plant that can take a long time to develop from seed. Rooting cuttings is the process of taking a trimming...

Growing seedlings in containers is a practical way to start trees that you later intend to transplant outside. Grow seedlings indoors during the winter so they are strong enough to withstand the...

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...

The Loquat tree is a native to Japan, with yellowish oval fruits and 1-inch dark brown seeds. It was spread across the Mediterranean by the French and the English; now it can be found most...

The towering beech tree can reach heights of 120 feet in the wild and is ideal for providing shade for outdoor gathering areas. It can also be a pretty tree, with its bronze-colored leaves in the...

Birch trees are a favored tree among many homeowners who appreciate the bright yellow foliage and the delicate bark of this tree species. When transplanted properly, birch trees can grow well. The...

Live oaks are majestic trees with extensive root systems that require at least 15 radial feet around the base of the tree in order to accommodate sprawling root growth. Live oaks require their...

Austrees are beautiful and provide plenty of shade, and can be decorative additions to anyone's property. If they're given proper care, they can grow very quickly and thrive under almost any...

The Japanese tulip tree is also known as the Japanese magnolia. It blooms with large tulip-shaped flowers that are generally pink. When in full bloom the flowers can be up to 10 inches wide. The...

The Italian cypress tree is a popular landscaping tree notable for its distinctive columnar shape. It can grow to heights of 60 feet--if not attacked by root rot, cankers or pests first.

Deep root watering is a method that forces water into the soil to merge with the existing moisture content. It allows roots to follow the water's path, so the tree is better prepared to draw water...

Willows are a class of moisture- and shade-loving trees that display a great amount of diversity. Its two most iconic varieties are the pussy willow, whose gray buds pop up every spring, and the...

Nematodes or roundworms consist of 19,000 species in the phylum Nemeta. Root knot nematodes, citrus nematode and root lesion nematodes are the most common pests that can be found feeding on a fig...

Full grown tulip trees are a beautiful, large, shade-providing tree. Transplanting these trees can only really be done when they are young. If you wait too long to transplant, the root ball can...

Papayas are very fast-growing. It takes less than a year for young sprouts to develop into fruiting trees. Once the root systems are well established, papaya trees can continue to grow to an...

Wet root on a lemon or citrus tree is known by several names, including root rot, brown rot and gummosis. The term "wet root" is a slang term used by locals in regions that grow lemon trees. Root...

Spruce are a hardy evergreen tree seen throughout North America. A spruce can thrive in nearly any climate, and produces a light yet durable wood that is ideal for the production of paper. There...

Oak trees provide a cooling shade and offer a dramatic element to landscaping. Because mature oak trees can grow over 100 feet, you have a greater rate of success with an oak a few years old,...

Grafting an apricot tree entails using one type of apricot tree, which acts as a root stock, and implanting a live cutting from another similar apricot tree into it. The root stock and bud...

Being able to pick fruit off of your very own tree is a singular pleasure. Sometimes, though, a fruit tree can't stay where it is, either because of new construction, other trees crowding it, or...

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...

Like their full-size relatives, dwarf fruit trees such as apple, pear, sweet cherry and plum do not self-pollinate. Planting to ensure cross-pollination and the production of fruit requires...

Several occasions exist in which you might transplant a fruit tree. When you buy a young fruit tree from a nursery, you are transplanting the tree from its original home to your yard. These moves...

Purchase a pack of hollyhock seeds and plant them in your garden. Do not buy young plants from a nursery as hollyhocks do not transfer well because of their root system. A germinating hollyhock...

Because chestnut blight is a major threat to chestnut populations, trees are often grafted for blight resistance. Live stems, called scions, from blight-resistant varieties of trees are inserted...

Root suckers can be part of the natural growth pattern a fruit tree, or they can indicate that the tree is diseased. There are chemical sprays that can be applied to root suckers to kill them, but...

Transplanting a queen palm tree is usually easy and successful if you understand the palm's root system and take care tending it for the first few months after transplant.

The size of your tropical tree will determine how difficult it will be to transplant. The older and larger the tree is, the more difficulty you will have in transplanting it to another area, and...

A cutting is a section of stem or growing tip taken from an existing plant and inserted in a growing medium where it forms roots and becomes a new plant in its own right. The bigger the cutting,...

Planting fruit trees is a great way to add a tasty and attractive addition to your garden. Ordering and planting fruit trees with bare root stock is a great way to get started. Bare root fruit...

Japanese maples are notoriously delicate during a stressful move, making transplants difficult and risky. Despite its fragile state during a move, Japanese maples are a woody tree which are...

Juniper trees are evergreen "hedge" trees often used as natural fences and privacy screens in landscaping. Junipers can grow in most types of soil, as long as it is well-drained but moist. These...

. The Japanese Black Pine (Pinus thunbergii) is a pine native to coastal areas of Japan and South Korea .very resistance to pollution and salt, Japanese Black Pine, in particular are sun loving...

Leyland cypress trees are sturdy evergreens that grow quickly and uniformly. They are popular as natural fences between properties, as their fast growth and height ensure privacy. These trees can...

Transplanting large plants and trees can be tricky, and when fruit trees are involved, people usually want to be even more careful. Your ability to transplant a tree will be limited by your...

The Avondale cultivar of Chinese redbud is a small deciduous tree or shrub that hails from the Auckland, New Zealand, town of Avondale. It sports an abundance of deep cerise pink flowers in the...

Pomegranate is a deciduous flowering tree that that blooms in midspring and produces deep ruby edible fruits thereafter. At maturity, pomegranate trees grow up to 20 feet in height, with a spread...

Magnolia is a large family of flowering trees that play an iconic role in gardens and landscapes across the Southern United States. Primarily evergreen with some deciduous cultivars, magnolia...

The crabapple tree is among the most loved of all landscape plants because it is beautiful to look at in all four seasons. There are flowers in spring, fruits in summer, leaves changing color in...

The mulberry tree, known botanically as Moraceae morus, is a family of deciduous trees with several species, including white mulberry and black mulberry, and many cultivars in each species. The...

This is how to transplant a Silver Leaf Maple from a bucket to the ground.

Orange trees come to fruit bearing maturity slowly and often need to be transplanted several times during their establishment period. Orange trees should be transplanted in the spring or in the...

Leyland cypress are fast growing, evergreen, cone-shaped trees. They are popular as Christmas trees due to the fact that they are so fast growing and do not trigger allergies. Leyland cypress...