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Cascade Fir: complete guide
Abies amabilis
Discover everything about the Cascade Fir (Abies amabilis): from planting to care. A detailed guide for garden enthusiasts.
Giant fir: complete guide
Abies grandis
Everything about the Giant fir (Abies grandis): care, planting, pruning and companion plants. Practical gardening tips for large landscapes worldwide.
California red fir (Abies magnifica): complete guide
Abies magnifica
Everything about the California red fir (Abies magnifica): planting, care and winter hardiness. A practical guide for this towering conifer.
Grandidier's baobab: complete guide
Adansonia grandidieri
Discover Adansonia grandidieri, the world's largest baobab tree. An iconic species with a massive trunk, perfect for tropical gardens.
Borassus flabellifer: complete guide
Borassus flabellifer
Borassus flabellifer, the palmyra palm, is a valuable tropical tree with centuries of cultural use. Learn how to grow this useful specimen and maintain it successfully.
Fagus japonica: complete guide
Fagus japonica
Discover the Japanese beech, an elegant deciduous tree from Japan. With beautiful red autumn foliage and graceful form, perfect deciduous specimen for large gardens.
Black Walnut (Juglans nigra): complete guide
Juglans nigra
Everything about the impressive Black Walnut tree: growth, care, nut harvesting and garden placement. An American classic.
Siberian larch: complete guide
Larix sibirica
Siberian larch (Larix sibirica) is a majestic deciduous conifer with elegant branches and fine needles. This tree offers golden-yellow autumn color in large gardens.
Maackia amurensis: complete guide
Maackia amurensis
Discover the Amur maackia, a strong ornamental tree with white flower clusters and distinctive bark. Ideal for growing gardens.
Sitka spruce: complete guide
Picea sitchensis
Discover the Sitka spruce (Picea sitchensis), an impressive North American conifer. Growth, care and suitability for gardens.
Mexican white pine: complete guide
Pinus ayacahuite
Discover the Mexican white pine, an impressive conifer from Central America. Learn about growth, care and landscape applications of this majestic tree.
Canary island pine: complete guide
Pinus canariensis
Discover how to grow Pinus canariensis: ideal conditions, care tips, hardiness, and companion plants. Perfect for sunny, dry gardens in mild climates.
Yunnan pine: complete guide
Pinus yunnanensis
Discover the Yunnan pine, an impressive evergreen conifer from South China with elegant needles and distinctive bark. Learn cultivation tips, ideal location, and care instructions.
Quercus aliena: complete guide
Quercus aliena
Oriental white oak is an impressive evergreen tree with large leaves and strong growth. Ideal for landscape design and as specimen tree in larger gardens.
Valonia Oak: complete guide
Quercus ithaburensis
Discover the Valonia oak, an impressive Mediterranean tree with distinctive scaly acorns. Growing tips, care, and ideal growing conditions for landscape design.
Shumard oak: complete guide
Quercus shumardii
Shumard oak (Quercus shumardii) is an impressive North American red oak with spectacular fall color. Learn cultivation, care, and companion planting methods.
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.
Roystonea oleracea: complete guide
Roystonea oleracea (Jacq.) O.F.Cook
Discover the Caribbean royal palm, a majestic tropical tree with elegant crown. Ideal for warm climates and landscape architecture.
Tipuana tipu: complete guide
Tipuana tipu
The Tipu tree is a stunning large South American tree with golden flowers. Learn how to grow, care for and integrate this exotic tree into your garden design.