In American gardens Katsura tree (Cercidiphyllum japonicum) is a fine landscape tree that is becoming more popular. This small – medium – large tree (height depending on cultivar) offers four-seasons of interest. Katsura tree is indigenous to Japan and China where it can mature into an incredible 50-70 feet tall USDA hardiness zones 4-8). Numerous […]
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Claim Jumper™ Katsura Tree
Posted by Hugh on October 16th, 2020
Posted in acidic soil, Anthracnose, Disease resistant, Fall Garden Interest, Fertilizing plants, Inconspicious, Katsura tree (Cercidophyllum), Landscape ideas, Medium sized Tree, mulching, Planting tips, Propagation(grafting), Pruning, Purchasing Plants, Shade tree, Small landscape tree, Soil drainage, Southern Appalachian Region, Spring flowering, Summer heat tolerant, Trees & Shrubs, watering tips, Winter Garden Interest, winter hardiness 
Comments Off on Claim Jumper™ Katsura TreeBlackgum (Tupelo) – Fall Leaf Color And Fruit Attract Birds And Other Wildlife
Posted by Hugh on September 16th, 2020
Black tupelo, blackgum, or sourgum tree (Nyssa sylvatica), its three common regional names, is native to Eastern North America from the New England states, down south into Florida, and as far west as Eastern Texas (USDA hardiness zones 4-9). Mature blackgums reach heights of 60 feet and taller and 20 – 25 feet width that […]
Posted in acidic soil, Attracting birds, Bee Favorite, Bees and other pollinators, Black gum (Nyssa), Deciduous, Deer resistant, Dioecious, Disease resistant, Drought tolerant, Environmental Conservation, Fall Garden Interest, Landscape Construction, Landscape ideas, Large Shade trees, Medium sized Tree, mulching, Native Plant, Native Plant, Planting tips, Propagation(grafting), Pruning, Purchasing Plants, Soil drainage, Southern Appalachian Region, Spring flowering, Street tree, Summer heat tolerant, Trees & Shrubs, Wildlife attractant, winter hardiness Comments Off on Blackgum (Tupelo) – Fall Leaf Color And Fruit Attract Birds And Other WildlifeMany Kinds Of Deodar Cedars
Posted by Hugh on August 26th, 2020
Deodar Cypress Himalayan cedar (Cedrus deodara), aka Deodar Cedar, is indigenous from northern India, east to Nepal, and northward through Pakistan and Afghanistan (USDA hardiness zones (6b)7-10). In the U.S., this evergreen conifer grows 60-70 feet high and 40 feet wide in 50 years. It offers year-round interest by way of its lovely pyramidal form […]
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Posted by Hugh on May 1st, 2020
Golden Chain Tree (Laburnum anagyroides) is a small deciduous tree or large shrub. This small landscape tree is a member of the Bean Family (Fabaceae) and is native to central Europe (USDA hardiness zones 5 to 7). It is rated as a short-lived tree that grows to 25 or 30 feet in height as a […]
Posted in acidic soil, alkaline soil, Aphids, Balled and Burlapped (b&b), Bee Favorite, Bees and other pollinators, Deciduous, Disease prone, Drought tolerant, Fruits poisonous, Golden Chain Tree (Laburnum), Landscape ideas, mulching, Planting tips, Poisonous or toxic, Propagation(grafting), Pruning, Purchasing Plants, Small landscape tree, Soil drainage, Southern Appalachian Region, Spring flowering, Staking, Summer heat tolerant, Trees & Shrubs, winter hardiness Comments Off on Golden Chain TreeYellow Flowering Magnolias
Posted by Hugh on April 6th, 2020
Deciduous magnolias (Magnolia spp.) are popular landscape plants because of their bright cheery spring flowers. Breeding efforts back in the 1970’s created a new class of deciduous yellow-flowering magnolias. In 1978, the Brooklyn Botanical Gardens introduced the first, Magnolia ‘Elizabeth’ (creamy white). Yellow magnolias are hybrid crosses between M. acuminata, M. subcordata, M. denudata, among […]
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Posted by Hugh on March 16th, 2020
Native redbuds Cercis canadensis) is native to eastern and central North America (USDA hardiness zones 4-8). This small tree is a highly dependable small flowering tree. Redbud is typically a relatively short-lived tree, perhaps 20-30 years at best. Depending on variety, their lavender / pink/ white pea-like flowers emerge in early spring, usually a week […]
Posted in acidic soil, Attracting Butterflies, Balled and Burlapped (b&b), Bees and other pollinators, Breeding Plants, Deciduous, Deer resistant, Disease resistant, Disease resistant, Drought tolerant, Fertilizing plants, Landscape ideas, mulching, Native Plant, Native Plant, Planting tips, Propagation(grafting), Pruning, Purchasing Plants, Redbud, Small landscape tree, Soil drainage, Southern Appalachian Region, Spring flowering, Summer heat tolerant, Trees & Shrubs, Uncategorized, winter hardiness Comments Off on Redbuds With Awesome Summer FoliageSmoketrees For Their Multi-Seasonal Appeal
Posted by Hugh on March 11th, 2020
Smoketree or smokebush (Cotinus coggygria) is a large shrub or small tree native from southern Europe to central China (USDA hardiness zones 5-8). Over time it typically matures to 10-15 feet high and wide. Depending on cultivar (see list below), smoketrees have oval leaves tinted in rich purple, gold, or green shades. Generally, they grow […]
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Posted by Hugh on February 21st, 2020
Arizona cypress (Cupressus arizonica var. glabra) is a southwestern U.S. conifer tree that is often underplanted. Soil drainage is an absolute must! Growth rate is moderate (15 feet high after 10 years) and eventually will reach 30-50 feet at maturity. (zones 7-9). I have seen multi-year specimens thriving in zone 6b. Deodar cedar (Cedrus deodara) is […]
Posted in acidic soil, Atlas cedar (Cedrus), Attracting birds, Bagworms, Bald cypress (Taxodium), Borers, Chamaecyparis, China fir (Cunninghamia), Christmas trees, Cryptomeria (Japanese cedar), Cupressus (cypress), Dawn redwood (Metasequoia), Deciduous, Deciduous conifer, Deer resistant, Deodara cedars (Cedrus), Disease resistant, Disease resistant, Drought tolerant, Environmental Conservation, Evergreen, Evergreens, Firs (Abies), Heat Tolerance, Hedges, Landscape ideas, Large Shade trees, mulching, Native Plant, Native Plant, Pine (Pinus spp.), Planting tips, Privacy Screen, Propagation (Seed), Propagation(grafting), Pseudolarix amabilis, Purchasing Plants, Soil drainage, Southern Appalachian Region, Street tree, Summer heat tolerant, Trees & Shrubs, watering evergreens, Winter bark, Winter Garden Interest, winter hardiness Comments Off on Dependable Conifer Trees For Southeast U.S. LandscapesSome Conifers Don’t Like Summer Heat And Clay Soils
Posted by Hugh on February 16th, 2020
Most conifers are best grown in deep, moist, well-drained, acidic loamy soils and in full sun. In the deep South evergreen conifers are challenged by warm soils, poor soil drainage, and humidity. Humidity increases their susceptibility to diseases. Once established they are drought tolerant, but most fail in poorly drained wet soils. Many pine species […]
Posted in acidic soil, alkaline soil, Attracting birds, Bagworms, Balled and Burlapped (b&b), Borers, Caterpillars, Cedar of Lebanon (Cedrus), Cercopora leaf spot, Christmas tree, Container garden, Deer resistant, Deodara cedars (Cedrus), Disease prone, Drought tolerant, Evergreen, Evergreens, Firs (Abies), Heat Tolerance, Hemlock (Tsuga), Hemlock adelgid, Insect (Pest) Problems, Juniper, Korean fir (Abies koreana), Landscape ideas, mulching, Native Plant, Native Plant, Norway spruce (Picea), Oriental spruce (Picea), Pine (Pinus spp.), Pines (Pinus spp.), Planting tips, Propagation (Seed), Propagation(grafting), Purchasing Plants, Scale, Soil drainage, Southern Appalachian Region, Spruces (Picea spp.), Summer heat tolerant, Trees & Shrubs, Umbrella pine (Sciadopitys), watering evergreens, Wildlife attractant, Winter Garden Interest, winter hardiness, Winter Protection Comments Off on Some Conifers Don’t Like Summer Heat And Clay SoilsDowntown Street Trees With A Narrow Vertical Form
Posted by Hugh on December 6th, 2019
On the subject of land, Mark Twain wrote: “they’re not making any more of it”. This is particularly true in downtown urban areas where land to grow trees is usually very limited. Here are five tall trees that possess a striking vertical accent. Their upright branch habit does not take up much horizontal space. Trees […]
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