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Large leaves and upright form of the Pacific maple in a forested settingSapindaceae

Pacific maple: complete guide

Acer macrophyllum

Learn how to grow Acer macrophyllum: ideal location, soil, watering, pruning, and companion plants. Perfect for moist, shaded gardens in USDA zones 6-9.

12 min
Ceiba pentandra - white silk-cotton treeMalvaceae

Ceiba pentandra: complete guide

Ceiba pentandra

Discover Ceiba pentandra, the kapok tree. Complete guide to growing and caring for this impressive tropical giant tree.

12 min
Apache pine with characteristic long needles and branchesPinaceae

Apache pine: complete guide

Pinus engelmannii Carrière

Discover the Apache pine, an impressive conifer from North America. Complete guide for cultivation, maintenance, and characteristics of this majestic tree.

12 min
Platanus mexicana with characteristic bark and canopyPlatanaceae

Mexican Plane: complete guide

Platanus mexicana Moric.

Discover the Mexican Plane (Platanus mexicana), a magnificent shade tree with striking bark and broad canopy. Learn cultivation, care and landscape use.

12 min
Mountain cottonwood trees in natural mountain habitatSalicaceae

Mountain cottonwood: complete guide

Populus angustifolia

Discover Populus angustifolia (mountain cottonwood), an elegant fast-growing tree with narrow leaves, perfect for large gardens and landscape design.

12 min
Scarlet oak displaying signature brilliant scarlet-red autumn foliage and glossy green summer leavesFagaceae

Scarlet oak: complete guide

Quercus coccinea

Discover Quercus coccinea, prized for spectacular crimson autumn foliage. A North American native offering year-round ornamental value for larger landscapes.

12 min
Chisos Red Oak with characteristic red autumn foliageFagaceae

Chisos Red Oak: complete guide

Quercus gravesii

Discover the Chisos Red Oak, a magnificent American oak tree. Learn cultivation, care requirements and perfect growing conditions.

12 min
Mature Quercitron oak with deeply furrowed bark and full canopy in autumn huesFagaceae

Quercitron oak: complete guide

Quercus velutina

Discover how to grow and care for Quercus velutina in your garden. Learn about planting, soil needs, pruning, and ideal conditions for this majestic native oak.

12 min