Royal Paulownia is a rapidly growing deciduous tree. It is a member of a genus of Asiatic trees of the Figwort Family. Paulownia has large leaves that resemble those of the catalpa with large erect clusters of beautiful fragrant violet, gloxinia-like flowers. Paulownia grows to 40 feet tall. It is often planted as a specimen…
Persian Parrotia, Parrotia, is a small to medium-size deciduous tree native to Persia. It belongs to the Witch Hazel Family. Parrotia is sometimes grown as a large shrub. The flower of Parroti are without petals but have conspicuous purple stamens and appear before the leaves. Leaves take on a brilliant coloring in fall. Parrotia is…
Sourwood, Oxydendrum, is a hardy, slow-growing deciduous tree also known as sorrel tree. Sourwood has thick, fissured bark, long slender, pointed leaves with a sour taste. Small white flower bloom on semi-drooping panicles. Sourwood is often planted as a background for the shrubbery border. Its bright, glossy green leaves turn a brilliant scarlet in fall….
Deciduous trees require minimal pruning. Pruning begins at planting time and continues with regularity for three years or so. Once the form of a tree has been established with initial early pruning, there will be occasional pruning in the years that follow–mostly maintenance pruning to ensure the health and form of the tree. General guidelines…
Pruning involves trimming out unwanted or unhealthy plant growth to benefit the remaining portions of the plant. Pruning is always secondary to the constant good management of plants. Why prune Pruning can do the following: When to prune The time for pruning varies with the type of plant and the results you want to achieve….
American Hop Hornbeam, botanical name Ostrya, is small to a medium-sized deciduous tree that belongs to the Birch Family. Hop Hornbeam is very slow growing but worth considering as an ornamental especially for dry places. It has bright green attractive oval or lance-shaped leaves turning yellow in fall. There are male and female catkins on…
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