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African juniper (Juniperus procera): complete guide
Juniperus procera
Discover the African juniper from East Africa. Comprehensive guide for cultivation and care of this impressive ornamental conifer.
Alcock's spruce: complete guide
Picea alcoquiana
A full care guide for Picea alcoquiana: growth habits, ideal conditions, watering, and companion planting for UK and North American gardens.
Purple spruce: complete guide
Picea purpurea
Discover the Purple spruce (Picea purpurea), an impressive coniferous tree with striking purple cones from China. Ideal for large gardens in cool, moist climates.
PinaceaePinus patula: complete guide
Pinus patula
Discover the elegantly drooping Mexican Pine with graceful pendant needles. Perfect for warm, sheltered gardens with moderate rainfall and Mediterranean climates.
Sciadopitys verticillata: complete guide
Sciadopitys verticillata
Discover the Japanese umbrella pine - a rare conifer with unique bundled needles. Growth, pruning, and care for this elegant evergreen specimen.