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Acer caesium: complete guide
Acer caesium
Discover the Indian maple (Acer caesium), an elegant tree from the Himalayan mountains. Learn how to grow, care for and enjoy this rare species in your garden.
Field maple: complete guide
Acer campestre
Complete growing guide for Acer campest rue: ideal location, soil, pruning and seasonal care. Perfect for hedges, screens or specimen trees. Learn more on gardenworld.app.
SapindaceaeBalkan maple (Acer hyrcanum): complete guide
Acer hyrcanum
Explore the Balkan maple, an elegant Mediterranean tree with refined foliage and autumn colour. Growing and design advice for gardens.
Miyabe's maple: complete guide
Acer miyabei
Miyabe's maple is an elegant Japanese tree with characteristic leaves and beautiful autumn colouring. Discover everything about cultivation and maintenance.
SapindaceaeAcer nipponicum: complete guide
Acer nipponicum
Discover the Nippon maple (Acer nipponicum), a rare Japanese tree with refined foliage. Learn how to grow and maintain this beautiful species in your garden.
SapindaceaeAesculus chinensis: complete guide
Aesculus chinensis
The Chinese horse chestnut is a magnificent deciduous tree with striking white flowers. Learn about cultivation, care, and maintenance calendar.
Indian horse-chestnut: complete guide
Aesculus indica
Discover the Indian horse-chestnut - a magnificent ornamental tree from the Himalayan region. Learn about cultivation, blooming season, and winter hardiness.
SapindaceaeJapanese Horse-chestnut: complete guide
Aesculus turbinata
The Japanese horse-chestnut is an imposing deciduous tree from Japan with large feathery leaves. Learn how to grow, maintain, and guarantee a green lifespan for this stately tree.
Garden shadblow: complete guide
Amelanchier spicata
Garden shadblow (Amelanchier spicata), also called serviceberry, is a North American shrub with white flowers, black berries and stunning fall color. Learn about cultivation and landscape use.
White birch: complete guide
Betula pubescens
A practical grower's guide to Betula pubescens. Learn where to plant, how to water, and which companions work best for this elegant, moisture-loving tree.
Betula utilis: complete guide to the Himalayan silver birch
Betula utilis
Discover Betula utilis, an elegant tree with distinctive papery white bark. Learn how to cultivate this hardy Himalayan birch in your garden.
Paper mulberry: complete guide
Broussonetia papyrifera
Discover the paper mulberry (Broussonetia papyrifera), a fast-growing Asian tree with impressive foliage and edible fruit production.
European hornbeam: complete guide
Carpinus betulus
Everything you need to know about Carpinus betulus: growing conditions, care, pruning and ideal planting spots for hedges and specimen trees.
Carpinus tschonoskii: complete guide
Carpinus tschonoskii
Discover Carpinus tschonoskii (Asian hornbeam), an elegant tree from Japan and Korea with spectacular autumn color.
Clematis occidentalis: complete guide
Clematis occidentalis
Everything about Clematis occidentalis (purple clematis): cultivation, care, ideal location and growth characteristics.
Cornus glabrata: complete guide
Cornus glabrata Benth.
Cornus glabrata, known as brown dogwood, is an attractive native shrub from California and Oregon. With its smooth leaves, delicate flowers, and striking berries, it is an ideal choice for naturalistic gardens and wildlife habitats.
Rock cotoneaster: complete guide
Cotoneaster horizontalis
A full guide to Cotoneaster horizontalis: ideal conditions, care, soil needs and companion planting. Perfect for rockeries and low hedges.
DioscoreaceaeForest yam: complete guide
Dioscorea praehensilis
Discover the forest yam, a vigorous climbing vine with heart-shaped leaves and delicate flowers. Tropical character with twining tendrils from West Africa.
Erythrina caffra: complete guide
Erythrina caffra
The Kaffirboom (Erythrina caffra) is a spectacular tree with fiery red flowers. This South African treasure grows to 10 meters and blooms in spring. Perfect for warm gardens.
Erythrina variegata: complete guide
Erythrina variegata
The Indian coral tree (Erythrina variegata) is an exotic tree with red-orange flowers. This tropical specimen grows to 8 meters and flowers abundantly. Ideal for warm zones and containers.
CelastraceaeDwarf Spindle (Euonymus nanus): complete guide
Euonymus nanus
Euonymus nanus is a compact dwarf shrub with fine foliage, ideal for borders and rock gardens. Winter hardy with striking golden autumn color and minimal maintenance needs.
Western Burning Bush (Euonymus occidentalis): complete guide
Euonymus occidentalis
Western Burning Bush grows 4-6 meters tall, offering brilliant red autumn foliage and ornamental orange fruits that attract birds. Ideal for larger borders and woodland edges.
Euonymus sachalinensis: complete guide
Euonymus sachalinensis
The Sakhalin spindletree (Euonymus sachalinensis) is a graceful deciduous shrub from Japan. This woody plant grows to 4 meters with attractive red fruits. Ideal for mixed borders.
Euphorbia stenoclada: complete guide
Euphorbia stenoclada
The silver thicket succulent offers sculptural interest with thin branches and remarkable texture. Learn how to grow this Malagasy plant successfully.