Chionanthus retusus, commonly known as Chinese Fringe Tree, is a deciduous tree or shrub that is great for landscaping. It carries cloud-like clusters of white, fringe-like flowers that bloom in late spring to early summer. This tree reaches a height and spread of around 10 to 20 feet (3 to 6 meters). Chinese Fringe Tree […]
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Butia capitata, commonly known as the Pindo Palm or Jelly Palm, is a medium-sized palm tree. Plants typically reaches heights of 15 to 20 feet (4.5 to 6 m), and has a spread of around 10 feet (3 m). Its feathery, arching fronds add a tropical feel to landscapes, making it a favorite among gardeners
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Gardener's HQ Guide to Growing Bursera simaruba Bursera simaruba, commonly known as the Gumbo-Limbo tree, is a tropical tree that adds a unique aesthetic to any garden. It has a distinctive copper-red, peeling bark, which resembles sunburned skin. This has earned it the nickname of "Tourist Tree." A mature Gumbo-Limbo typically grows to around 30
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Cotinus obovatus, commonly called the American Smoketree, is native to Northern America. Other common names include Chittamwood and American smokewood. Cotinus obovatus belongs to the genus Cotinus in the Anacardiaceae Family, and it is a rare flowering plant for the genus. The American Smoketree gets the name from the clusters of its tiny blossoms, which
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A common and beautiful wild shrub in the United States is Rhus glabra. This plant is more commonly called Smooth sumac, White sumac, and Scarlet sumac. It is a member of the Anacardiaceae family (Cashews and Sumac). Rhus glabra bears green-yellow cluster of flowers that appear during the summer months and attract bees, wasps, and
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Diospyros kaki, is also known as the Persimmon. It has been long cultivated by indigenous tribes to provide fruit in the winter. There are two types of fruits: Astringent (acidic) and Non-astringent. The astringent looks like a pepper in shape and has a very sour taste. It is used as an ingredient in cooking and
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