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Korean Fir: complete guide
Abies koreana
Everything about the Korean Fir (Abies koreana): planting, care and dwarf cultivars. A practical guide to this beloved garden conifer with purple cones.
Nordmann Fir (Abies nordmanniana): complete guide
Abies nordmanniana
Everything about the Nordmann Fir: Europe's favourite Christmas tree and elegant garden conifer. Practical planting, care and maintenance advice.
Italian maple: complete guide
Acer opalus
Discover everything about Acer opalus: ideal growing conditions, care tips, bloom season and best companion plants. Perfect for gardens in USDA zones 6-9.
Cretan maple: complete guide
Acer sempervirens
A complete guide to growing Acer sempervirens: ideal conditions, watering, pruning and companion plants for UK and European gardens.
Carpinus turczaninowii: complete guide
Carpinus turczaninowii
Discover Turczaninow's hornbeam, an elegant Asian tree with fine foliage and striking bark pattern. Perfect bird feeder and extremely cold-hardy.
Common spruce: complete guide
Picea abies
Learn how to grow Picea abies successfully in your garden. Full details on light, soil, pruning, and care for UK and US gardeners.
RosaceaeBirchbark Cherry: complete guide
Prunus serrula Franch.
Discover the Birchbark Cherry, a tree with spectacular glossy mahogany bark. Learn everything about cultivation, ideal location, soil, pruning, and maintenance of this Asian ornamental tree.
FagaceaeGarry Oak: complete guide
Quercus garryana Douglas ex Hook.
Discover the Garry Oak, an impressive tree from western North America. Learn everything about cultivation, ideal location, soil, pruning, and maintenance of this native oak.
Taiwania cryptomerioides: complete guide
Taiwania cryptomerioides
Discover Taiwania cryptomerioides (Chinese coffintree) - a rare majestic conifer for large gardens with stunning form and rapid growth potential.