Interested in Growing Avocados? Check Your Soil First
In the past few years, an increasing number of homeowners have been bitten by the fruit-tree bug. Instead of roses or marigolds, people are interested
February 20, 2017
Tag: tree growth
Tree Growth Explained: The Magic of Meristems
From a macro view, trees appear to grow in many different ways through the course of a season. Their leaves unfurl and enlarge in the
January 31, 2017
Aralia
Aralia is a genus of nearly 70 different species that exhibit a diverse array of growth habits. Some reach tree-like proportions, while others are nothing
November 17, 2016
Yellow Oleander (Thevetia peruvianasyn. Cascabela thevetia)
Hailing from Mexico and Central America, the yellow oleander (Thevetia peruviana) is a large shrub or small tree adorned with beautiful yellow to peach flowers,
November 8, 2016
Oleander
Named after their superficial resemblance to olive trees, Oleander (Nerium oleander) is an attractive shrub or small tree that thrives in a Mediterranean climate. Originally
October 24, 2016
Custard Apples
The term custard apple tree is applied in two different ways: Some use it to describe all members of the genus Annona, while others only
October 19, 2016
Type of Tree
Japanese Umbrella Pines
Japanese umbrella pines are unusual-looking trees that rarely solicit lukewarm opinions – as explained by the University of Florida Extension Service, “people either love this tree or won’t even look at it.” The whorled tufts of evergreen needles found at the end of the trees’ branches are said to resemble umbrellas, hence the species’ common name.
December 29, 2015
Type of Tree
China-Firs
China-firs (Cunninghamia ssp.) are impressive trees, attaining heights of 150 feet in their native lands. Although they are native to Asia, they have been planted
April 28, 2015
Type of Tree
Tasmanian Cedars (Athrotaxis spp.)
Tasmanian cedars are attractive conifers, native to the temperate rainforests of west Tasmania. Even though these trees originate on the opposite side of the planet
March 17, 2015