Plant Encyclopedia
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Three-flower maple: complete guide
Acer triflorum
Acer triflorum guide: a hardy, bark-showing maple from Korea. Grows 6-8m tall, thrives in zones 5-8. Learn about care, soil, and companion plants.
Pacific madrone: complete guide
Arbutus menziesii
The Pacific madrone is a striking North American tree with velvety red bark and brilliant red berries. Slow-growing, drought-tolerant, and naturally sculptural, it rewards patience with decades of seasonal interest.
Betula alnoides: complete guide
Betula alnoides
Indian birch is an impressive Himalayan tree with decorative ribbed bark. Ideal for large gardens with subtropical to temperate climate.
Betula costata: complete guide
Betula costata
Korean birch is an elegant tree with distinctive ribbed bark texture from East Asia. Perfect for temperate climates.
Russian rock birch: complete guide
Betula ermanii
The Russian rock birch is an elegant deciduous tree with striking white-pink bark and spectacular golden autumn foliage. Perfect as a garden specimen.
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.