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White Fir (Abies concolor): complete guide
Abies concolor
Discover everything about the White Fir (Abies concolor): planting, care and design tips. A practical guide for this drought-tolerant conifer worldwide.
Algerian Fir (Abies numidica): complete guide
Abies numidica
Discover the Algerian Fir: a rare, drought-tolerant conifer endemic to North Africa. Practical planting, care and cultivation advice for gardeners.
Min Fir (Abies recurvata): complete guide to this rare Chinese conifer
Abies recurvata
Everything about the Min Fir (Abies recurvata): origins, planting, care and propagation. Practical guide to this rare Chinese endemic fir for collectors.
Himalayan Fir: complete guide
Abies spectabilis
Everything about the Himalayan Fir (Abies spectabilis): planting, care and garden design. A practical guide to this majestic Himalayan conifer.
Flaky Fir (Abies squamata): complete guide
Abies squamata
Discover the Flaky Fir (Abies squamata): the world's highest-altitude fir with unique peeling bark. A practical guide for collectors.
Monarch birch: complete guide
Betula maximowicziana
Learn how to grow and care for Betula maximowicziana: ideal location, soil, watering, pruning, and companion plants for this striking Japanese birch.
Golden Rain Tree: complete guide
Koelreuteria paniculata
Golden Rain Tree (Koelreuteria paniculata) - an ornamental Asian tree with yellow summer flowers and red seed capsules. Low-maintenance, beautiful autumn color, perfect for larger 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.
Pinyon pine: complete guide
Pinus cembroides
Pinyon pine (Pinus cembroides) is a small to medium-sized conifer from Mexico and southwestern America. Learn how to grow this unique pine tree in your garden.
Shortleaf pine: complete guide
Pinus echinata
Shortleaf pine (Pinus echinata) is a North American conifer suitable for large gardens. Discover how to grow this vigorous, fast-growing tree.
PinaceaePinus monophylla: complete guide
Pinus monophylla
Discover this remarkable American pine with unique single needles and distinctive form. Perfect for dry climates, xeriscape gardens, and water-wise landscaping applications.
Weymouth pine: complete guide
Pinus strobus
Everything you need to know about Pinus strobus: growing conditions, care, soil needs, and companion planting. Ideal for large gardens and windbreaks.
Lebanon oak: complete guide
Quercus libani
Discover the Lebanon oak, a magnificent eastern oak with robust character. Excellent winter hardiness and impressive form for landscape prominence.
Giant Sequoia: complete guide
Sequoiadendron giganteum
Learn everything about the giant sequoia: cultivation, growth characteristics, and gardening tips for this impressive tree.