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Japanese Fir (Abies firma): complete guide
Abies firma
Everything you need to know about Abies firma, the heat-tolerant Japanese fir. Planting, care, and design tips for gardens across the UK, Australia, and beyond.
Forrest Fir (Abies forrestii): complete guide
Abies forrestii
Everything you need to know about the Forrest Fir (Abies forrestii): a Chinese mountain conifer with stunning purple cones. Planting, care, and design tips.
Bunya pine: complete guide
Araucaria bidwillii
The remarkable Bunya pine is an Australian evergreen conifer with gleaming needle foliage and massive fruit cones. Ideal for spacious parks and large gardens in mild climates.
Deodar: complete guide
Cedrus deodara
Everything you need to know about growing Cedrus deodara: soil, water, pruning and ideal planting zones for this majestic evergreen.
Cedar of lebanon: complete guide
Cedrus libani
Everything you need to know about growing Cedrus libani: ideal conditions, care, hardiness and companion planting for this majestic evergreen.
Turkish pine: complete guide
Pinus brutia
Everything you need to know about Pinus brutia: ideal location, soil needs, watering and maintenance. A great choice for sunny, dry gardens in USDA zones 8-10.
Spruce pine: complete guide
Pinus glabra
Discover Pinus glabra, the graceful North American spruce pine. Learn about growing requirements, form, and landscape applications of this valuable conifer.
Sugar pine: complete guide
Pinus lambertiana
Learn how to grow the majestic Sugar pine (Pinus lambertiana) in temperate gardens. Full care guide including soil, water, pruning and companion planting.
Ponderosa pine: complete guide
Pinus ponderosa
Discover how to grow and care for Ponderosa pine (Pinus ponderosa): ideal conditions, watering needs, pruning tips, and companion plants for large gardens.
Black pine: complete guide
Pinus thunbergii
Everything you need to know about Pinus thunbergii: growth, care, ideal location and companion plants. Perfect for coastal gardens and low-maintenance landscapes.
Bhutan pine: complete guide
Pinus wallichiana
Pinus wallichiana, or Bhutan pine, is a graceful evergreen from the Himalayas. Learn about ideal planting conditions, care, and landscape uses for UK and US gardens.
Quercus virginiana: complete guide
Quercus virginiana
Discover the American live oak: a majestic evergreen tree with a broad crown, perfect for large gardens and southern climates. Growing and care guide.