Trees and shrubs - page 3

Sometimes, it’s better not to prune than to prune wrong. Before going crazy with your hand pruner in the garden, learn why to prune and the do’s and don’ts of pruning.

Italian buckthorn is a shrubby tree that has interesting variegation on some varieties. Italian Buckthorn facts Name – Rhamnus alaternus Family – Rhamnaceae Type – shrub Height – 10 to 16 feet (3 to 5 meters) Exposure – full sun, part sun Soil – ordinary Foliage: evergreen  –   Flowering: March to May Planting Italian Buckthorn Plant in spring preferably. If you plant in fall, the cold might […]

A remarkable tree with a slender silhouette, Eucryphia also stands out thanks to its immaculate white blooming which smells like a fragrance from Heaven.

Juniper is a very cute little conifer, famous for its berries from which alcohol is made.

Topiary is the art of pruning shrubs into specific shapes. Topiary key facts

Lemon bottle-brush is a small, original ornamental shrub.

Maule’s quince is a simply beautiful shrub, and its blooming largely contributes to its success.

Lilac blooms and shares its fragrance right at the beginning of spring, which makes it one of the most beautiful flower shrubs.

Shinus molle, or pink peppercorn, is an elegant tree native to South America. Pink Peppercorn facts, a short list Name: Schinus molle Common: false pepper, peruvian peppertree Family: Anacardiaceae Type: tree Height: 50 to 65 feet (15 to 20 meters) Exposure: full sun Soil: ordinary Foliage: evergreen  –  Blooming: spring → fall  –  Fruit set: summer → fall Planting pink peppercorn It […]

In gardening, some actions might seem insignificant, yet they are crucial for the healthy growth of plants. Staking is one of them. Find out why it’s essential to stake a tree and how to do it with three simple techniques.

Planting a tree, shrub, or rose bush is an important for the plant you have just purchased. After growing in a container in a nursery or garden store, your plant

Setting up a mixed hedge fulfills all the functions of a normal single-species hedge, and provides an added aesthetic touch to your garden that is quite unique

Did you know that a hedge does much more than just protect us from neighbors, wind and noise?

Wow, imagine getting that ocean-blue Caribbean feel right in your own back yard! There are a lot of silver-blue shrubs,

Rhododendron is a nice shrub perfectly suited to growing in pots.

Judas tree is a small spring-blooming tree that is simply beautiful.

Oak is a common forest tree. It’s most majestic when it grows to great heights.

Ornamental cherry tree, also called Japanese cherry tree or Prunus, is a very beautiful ornamental tree.

Forsythia is truly marvelous in spring thanks to its magnificent golden flowers.

Scotch broom, although a delightful shrub, is not to be planted everywhere. This European native fought with other plants to secure its own living space in its native habitat.

Barberry is a shrub much appreciated for its foliage, defensive spikes, and flowers.

Russian olive is a stylish tree.

Glossy abelia is a beautiful shrub that offers cute blooming over the summer.

Barbary fig, or Opuntia ficus-indica, is the cactus that bears prickly pears.

Tamarisk can be classified into three species: Tamarix aphylla, T. parviflora, and T. ramosissima. On some continents, it is reported as an invasive species since it crowds native vegetation out. Here are a few maps that show the distribution of Tamarix

Portugal laurel is a beautiful evergreen shrub with deep dark green leaves.

Spotted laurel is a very beautiful shrub, as nice in summer as it is in winter with its cute red berries.

The elm tree stands out not just for its leaves but also for its grandiose size when fully grown.

Fagus sylvatica or beech is a majestic tree common in European forests. Fagus sylvatica key facts: Botanical name – Fagus sylvatica Common names – common beech Family – Fagaceae Type – Tree Foliage – deciduous and marcescent Bearing – round Height – up to 75 feet (25 meters) Breadth – Up to 60 feet (20 […]

Plant a kolkwitzia in your garden and enjoy this generous shrub’s stunning pink blooms.

Leucothoe is a charming little shrub both for its flowers and leaves.

Meadowsweet is a nice spring-blooming or summer-flowering shrub.

Physocarpus adds many benefits to your garden thanks to its low-maintenance nature and striking visual appeal.

Bamboo is a beautiful modern evergreen shrub, but if left unchecked, it may spread uncontrollably.

Need to prune a tree, whether due to a dead branch, a hazard, or simply an eyesore? Not sure how to go about it?

Hedges often mark property lines and are usually the first project for the garden. But setting a hedge up means choosing the type of shrub: flowered, mixed or evergreen. There are many options and not all shrubs are suited to growing in a hedge.

Summer Magnolia grandiflora, with its evergreen leaves, is the most common of magnolias.

Beautiful with unique flowers, Metrosideros carmineus is an interesting summer shrub.

Sun-loving mimosa trees are native to Australia, and in the Northern hemisphere they bloom as if they were still down under. December to March is when flowers appear on most varieties!

It’s very difficult to classify these gigantic stalks: they’re the size of shrubs and grow like perennials… but they’re technically grasses! Some bamboo plants are towering high, others are dwarf-sized, some have straight canes and others arch back down and even creep along the ground.

You’ll be thrilled to discover a whole series of dwarf weeping trees that, even though small, still boast a weeping, trailing branch habit. Here are a few of our favorite ‘Pendula’ varieties!

Common myrtle is a small, original, flower-bearing and very ornamental garden shrub.

Tree germander is much appreciated for its beautiful evergreen foliage: it’s a rare silver-blue color! Germander facts, a summary

Mock-orange is one of the garden’s most enchanting and fragrant shrubs. Get to know this accommodating, it settles in anywhere it’s planted, and gives the garden a romantic outlook with its cascade of white petals and its scent of fresh orange flowers. Very easy shrub to live with, mock-orange or Philadelphus produces excellent results in […]

These shrubs share their flowers from spring to summer, and sometimes even longer! Either as part of a hedge or in a pot on your terrace, they share beautiful colors

Loropetalum chinense is a nice winter-blooming bush.

Lomatia tinctoria is a magnificent evergreen shrub that blooms in summer.

Cistus is a beautiful flower shrub with simply beautiful evergreen leafage.

Dappled willow (Salix integra) is a surprising little fellow with flamingo-like foliage.

Callicarpa or candy tree is a beautiful shrub that grows fine in the ground and in a pot.

Flowering currant bears magnificent blooms in spring.