Quercus — commonly called Oak–are large long-lived trees that are impressive in the landscape. They are best as specimens in large gardens or parks. Many oaks are inherited; they were present before the land was developed. Oaks commonly have fissured bark. Their leaves can be entire, lobed, or toothed. A common feature is the production of acorns–single…
Pseudotsuga–commonly called Douglas fir–are cone-shaped members of the pine tree family. They can grow 70 to 200 feet tall and 80 feet wide; they are perhaps best known as cut Christmas trees. Pseudotsuga has soft, densely set, green or blue-green needles to 1.5 inches long that radiate in all directions from the branches. The needles…
Populus is a genus of trees commonly known as poplars, cottonwoods, and aspens. Members of the Populus genus are fast-growing, touch trees. They grow tall and need room; they are best suited for large properties and rural areas. Populus are cultivated for their rapid growth and use as imposing specimen trees. They have ovate, triangular-ovate,…
Pistacia — commonly called Pistache — is a deciduous tree grown for its upright rounded form, drought tolerance, and color. Pistacia is a spreading deciduous tree with leathery, glossy, dark green leaflets in summer. The leaflets turn yellow and then a brilliant red in autumn. In spring Pistacia bears aromatic green to red flowers. Pistacia is a genus…
Sambucus — commonly called elderberries or elder–are fast-growing, wild-looking plants that bear berries that attract birds. Sambucus is best grown in informal gardens or in wild gardens where they can naturalize. Sambucus can be used as a screen or windbreak. There are black-, blue-, and red-fruited elders. The berries are used to make elderberry wine and herbal…
Punica — commonly called Pomegranate–is grown for its showy red ruffled summer flowers and large, spherical, edible fruit. Punica can be grown in a cool greenhouse or against a sunny wall. It can be grown as a freestanding shrub or small tree or grouped in a shrub border or hedge. Punica’s narrow leaves open bronzy then turn…
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