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Japanese Alder (Alnus firma): complete guide
Alnus firma
Learn everything about Japanese Alder in our complete guide. Discover care, growth, and applications for larger gardens.
Amyris balsamifera: complete guide
Amyris balsamifera L.
Balsam amyris is an aromatic tree from tropical America with fragrant wood. Learn care requirements, growing conditions, and how to successfully cultivate this valuable plant in warm climates.
Kebrako: complete guide
Aspidosperma quebracho-blanco
Discover the Kebrako, an impressive South American hardwood tree. Learn cultivation, care requirements, and landscape design with this remarkable slow-growing specimen.
Okoume: complete guide
Aucoumea klaineana
Aucoumea klaineana, the Okoume tree, is an African timber tree from West-Central Africa. Fast-growing with aromatic wood used in woodworking and rosin extraction.
Carya ovata (Shagbark Hickory): complete guide
Carya ovata (Mill.) K.Koch
Shagbark hickory is a North American nut tree with characteristic shaggy bark and nutritious nuts. Discover cultivation and care tips.
Chukrasia tabularis: complete guide
Chukrasia tabularis
Burmese almondwood is an impressive hardwood tree from South Asia. Discover how to grow this tropical specimen at home.
Sheesham: complete guide
Dalbergia sissoo
Explore the Indian rosewood or Sheesham tree. Learn care tips, optimal growing conditions, and cultivation advice for this versatile tropical tree.
Guaiacum officinale: complete guide for holy wood
Guaiacum officinale
Discover Guaiacum officinale, the rare holy wood with unique medicinal heritage. Learn cultivation tips, historical significance, and botanical characteristics of this precious tropical tree.
Guaiacum sanctum: complete guide
Guaiacum sanctum
Discover how to successfully grow Lignum vitae with this comprehensive guide. From basic care to maintenance planning - all you need for this unique tree.
Johnstone River-Teak: complete guide
Intsia bijuga
Explore the impressive Intsia bijuga, a massive tropical hardwood tree. Learn about cultivation, maintenance, and the ecological role of this remarkable species.
Larix occidentalis: complete guide
Larix occidentalis
Discover Larix occidentalis, or Western Larch, an impressive North American conifer with valuable timber and unique seasonal transformation.
Ostrya carpinifolia: complete guide
Ostrya carpinifolia
Discover Ostrya carpinifolia, the European hop-hornbeam. Guide to cultivation, care, and benefits of this Mediterranean tree in landscaping gardens.
Transvaal-teak: complete guide
Pterocarpus angolensis
Pterocarpus angolensis is a tropical hardwood tree with stunning red-brown timber. Discover properties, origins, and woodworking applications of this African treasure.
Texas red oak: complete guide
Quercus texana
The Texas red oak brings American character to your garden. Discover how to grow, maintain, and seasonally clean this robust tree for years of reliable growth and stunning fall color.
East Indian Sandalwood: complete guide
Santalum album
East Indian sandalwood (Santalum album) is a valuable aromatic tree from tropical regions. Suitable for conservatories in temperate climates. Learn growing tips.
Swietenia macrophylla: complete guide
Swietenia macrophylla
Discover Honduran mahogany - a tropical timber tree with architectural beauty. Growing requirements, care guide and sustainability for warm climates.
Teak (Tectona grandis): complete guide
Tectona grandis
Master teak cultivation: from tropical origins to hardy growth habits. Learn essentials for growing this prized timber tree.
Virola surinamensis (Ucahuba-nut): complete guide
Virola surinamensis
Virola surinamensis guide: tropical hardwood tree with medicinal uses. Native to South America, cultivation in tropical regions, economic importance.
Xylia xylocarpa: complete guide
Xylia xylocarpa
Burma ironwood is a strong, woody tree from the Fabaceae family that grows naturally in Asian tropical forests. This hardwood is renowned for its durability and is widely used in woodworking and construction.