Trees

Chionanthus virginicus tree in bloom

How To Grow White Fringetree (Chionanthus virginicus) In Your Garden

Chionanthus virginicus, often referred to as White Fringe Tree or Old Man's Beard, is a deciduous tree or shrub. It carries showy clusters of fragrant, fringe-like white blossoms. These bloom in late spring. The plant typically reaches an height of 12 to 20 feet (3.5 to 6 m), with a spread of 12 to 20 […]

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Chinese Fringe Tree

How To Grow Chinese Fringetree (Chionanthus retusus) In Your Garden

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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Gumbo Limbo Tree

How To Grow Gumbo limbo (Bursera simaruba) In Your Garden

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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Smoketree leaf

How to Grow American Smoketree in Your Garden

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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