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SapindaceaePacific 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.
MalvaceaeCeiba pentandra: complete guide
Ceiba pentandra
Discover Ceiba pentandra, the kapok tree. Complete guide to growing and caring for this impressive tropical giant tree.
FabaceaeKentucky coffee tree: complete guide
Gymnocladus dioicus
Everything about the Kentucky coffee tree: habit, location, soil, care and winter hardiness of this striking North American tree.
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.
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.
SalicaceaeMountain 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.
SalicaceaeGrey poplar: complete guide
Populus x canescens
Everything about Populus x canescens - a fast-growing hybrid poplar with silver-grey foliage, ideal as a windbreak or specimen tree in large gardens.
FagaceaeScarlet 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.
FagaceaeChisos Red Oak: complete guide
Quercus gravesii
Discover the Chisos Red Oak, a magnificent American oak tree. Learn cultivation, care requirements and perfect growing conditions.
FagaceaeQuercitron 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.