Trees

Trees and shrubs, woody ornamentals, form the skeleton of well-designed landscapes and landscape gardens. There are a myriad of tree and shrub choices available for both residential and commercial sites. Here readers can find knowledgeable descriptions of woody ornamentals that suit their locations. In this section, Suite101 writers describe woody species and cultivated varieties and their:

growth habits;
cultivation;
best site locations;
leaf, flower, fruit and seed characteristics; and
preferred growing climates.

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Latest articles in Trees

Easy to Grow Small to Medium Trees for the Suburban Landscape

Discover reasonably-sized low maintenance beautiful tree varieties to enrich your landscape.

May 14, 2012 – April Mattson

Treasured Tree for the 21st Century: Chinese Pistache

The Chinese pistache, Pistacia chinensis, first introduced to America over a hundred years ago, is an ornamental shade tree for the 21st century landscape

Dec 11, 2011 – Arlene Marturano

Common Persimmon - Picturesque Ornamental Landscape Fruit Tree

The slender native common persimmon tree, Diospyros virginiana, with fabulous fall foliage and flaxen fruit is a picturesque ornamental landscape tree.

Nov 6, 2011 – Arlene Marturano

Best and Fastest Growing Shade Tree is the American Sycamore

Plant an American shade tree that will amaze you with its growth. Why wait forever to get some much needed shade when you need it?

Aug 14, 2011 – Brenda K. Oswalt

Essentials of Florida Gardening: Four Must Have Ornamental Shrubs

Shrubs are an essential foundation plant. They will add color, appeal and structure to your landscape, plus value and equity to your home.

Jul 17, 2011 – Susan Frank

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