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PinaceaeAbies bracteata: complete guide
Abies bracteata
Santa Lucia fir - rare, elegant conifer. Pyramidal form, fine needles. Statement tree for larger front yards. Refined landscape focal point.
EuphorbiaceaeUpright myrtle spurge: complete guide
Euphorbia rigida
Master the sculptural beauty of this Mediterranean euphorbia with stiff, blue-green stems. Growing and design integration tips.
FagaceaeChinese Beech (Fagus engleriana): complete guide
Fagus engleriana
Discover the rare Chinese Beech with elegant leaves and spectacular autumn foliage colors.
Jerusalem-thorn: complete guide
Parkinsonia aculeata L.
Discover Parkinsonia aculeata, a tropical tree with golden flowers and delicate foliage. Perfect for Mediterranean gardens in warm climates needing minimal water.
PinaceaeAlpine whitebark pine: complete guide
Pinus albicaulis
Pinus albicaulis is a striking alpine conifer from North America. Learn how to grow this unique mountain pine for dramatic landscape presence with extreme hardiness.
PinaceaeLimber pine: complete guide
Pinus flexilis
Limber pine (Pinus flexilis) is an alpine North American conifer. Learn how to grow this unique mountain tree with our cultivation guide.
FagaceaeCalifornia black oak: complete guide
Quercus kelloggii
Discover the California black oak, a mighty American timber builder with deep dark green leaves. Hardy, ideal as a specimen in large gardens.
CupressaceaeGiant Sequoia: complete guide
Sequoiadendron giganteum
Learn everything about the giant sequoia: cultivation, growth characteristics, and gardening tips for this impressive tree.
Washingtonia robusta: complete guide
Washingtonia robusta H.Wendl.
The Mexican fan palm - a majestic fan-leaved palm with slender trunk. Ideal for Mediterranean and subtropical gardens with dramatic vertical impact.