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How to Grow Cunninghamia – China Fir
Cunninghamia, commonly known as China fir, is a stunning, slow-growing conifer prized for its beautiful, soft, and glossy foliage with a blue-green tint. This evergreen tree, native to China, is popular in gardens and landscapes for its striking pyramid shape, tough adaptability, and low maintenance needs. Known for its unique texture and excellent drought tolerance […] More
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How to Grow Cephalotaxus – Plum Yew
Cephalotaxus, commonly known as plum yew, is a slow-growing evergreen shrub or small tree with lush, dark green foliage, making it a fantastic option for shaded areas, woodland gardens, or as an accent in mixed borders. Native to East Asia, this plant is loved for its adaptability to various light conditions, tolerance of dry shade, […] More
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How to Grow Larix – Larch
Larches (genus Larix) are unique deciduous conifers that shed their soft, needle-like leaves in fall after a stunning display of golden-yellow color. Native to cool, temperate regions of the Northern Hemisphere, these beautiful, long-lived trees bring year-round interest to gardens with their fresh green foliage in spring, vibrant golden hues in autumn, and an intriguing […] More
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How to Grow Pachistima
Pachistima, or Paxistima canbyi (commonly known as Canby’s mountain lover), is a low-growing, evergreen shrub that works wonderfully as a ground cover or in woodland gardens. Native to North America, it thrives in USDA zones 4 to 8 and has small, glossy leaves that offer year-round interest. Here’s how to grow and care for it […] More
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How to Grow and Care for Daboecia
Daboecia, commonly known as Irish heath or St. Dabeoc’s heath, is a small genus of evergreen shrubs known for their bell-shaped flowers and attractive foliage. They are particularly popular in rock gardens, borders, and heather gardens. The most common species used in gardens is Daboecia cantabrica, prized for its long blooming period and vibrant flower […] More
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How to Grow and Care for Cupaniopsis
Cupaniopsis, commonly known as Tuckeroo, is a genus of evergreen trees and shrubs native to Australia and nearby regions. The most popular species in gardens is Cupaniopsis anacardioides, known for its attractive foliage, manageable size, and ornamental yellow fruit. It’s a versatile choice for gardens, used as a shade tree, street tree, or coastal plant […] More
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How to Grow Casuarina – Australian Pine
Casuarina, commonly known as Australian pine or she-oak, is a fast-growing, evergreen tree native to Australia, Southeast Asia, and the South Pacific. It features thin, needle-like foliage, resembling pine trees, though it’s not a true pine. Casuarina’s unique feathery branches are often grayish-green, creating a soft, airy texture in the landscape. Its hardiness in challenging […] More
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How to Grow and Care for Cinnamomum
Cinnamomum is a genus of aromatic evergreen trees and shrubs known for producing cinnamon, a popular spice derived from the inner bark of specific species such as Cinnamomum verum (True Cinnamon) and Cinnamomum cassia (Cassia). In the garden, these plants can be used as ornamental trees or aromatic shrubs due to their attractive foliage, fragrant […] More
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How to Grow Calliandra – Powder Puff
Calliandra, commonly known as powder puff or fairy duster, is a genus of flowering shrubs and small trees native to tropical and subtropical regions. The plant is named for its striking, fluffy, ball-shaped flowers that resemble powder puffs. These flowers can come in red, pink, white, or occasionally purple, and they attract hummingbirds, bees, and […] More
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How to Grow Sorbaria
Sorbaria, commonly known as false spirea or Ural false spirea, is a deciduous shrub prized for its feathery foliage and showy white flower clusters that resemble those of astilbe or spirea. The most commonly grown species, Sorbaria sorbifolia, is native to Asia and Eastern Europe. It is a hardy, vigorous plant that can spread quickly […] More
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How to Grow Comptonia – Sweet Fern
Comptonia, commonly known as sweet fern (Comptonia peregrina), is a unique deciduous shrub native to North America. Despite its name, it isn’t a true fern; the common name comes from the plant’s fern-like, deeply lobed leaves. Sweet fern is known for its pleasant, sweet fragrance that is released when the leaves are crushed or brushed […] More
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How to Grow Acanthopanax – Five-Leaf Aralia
Acanthopanax, commonly known as five-leaf aralia or Siberian ginseng (specifically Eleutherococcus senticosus), is a deciduous shrub known for its ornamental foliage, hardiness, and medicinal uses. This shrub belongs to the Araliaceae family and is native to East Asia, including China, Korea, Japan, and Russia. It typically grows to about 6-10 feet tall and wide, with […] More
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