Common Tree Profiles
Whether you are looking for deciduous,evergreen, ornamental or fruit trees, you will find them here. Descriptions of commonly used trees including scientific and common names, soil, water, and light needs, zone, common varieties, and photos
Fruit Harvesting Timetable
The best part of growing fruit trees is, of course, harvesting the fruit! Learn when you can generally expect to harvest the different types of fruits with this handy time line. The exact times will vary depending on the variety you choose and your climate.
The best part of growing fruit trees is, of course, harvesting the fruit! Learn when you can generally expect to harvest the different types of fruits with this handy time line. The exact times will vary depending on the variety you choose and your climate.
Paper Bark Birch - Betula Papyrifera
Paper bark birch is a lovely medium-sized deciduous tree native to northern North America. The most distinctive characteristic of this tree is the white peeling bark.
Paper bark birch is a lovely medium-sized deciduous tree native to northern North America. The most distinctive characteristic of this tree is the white peeling bark.
Weeping Blue Atlas Cedar - Cedrus Atlantica 'Glauca Pendula'
Facts and tips for growing the stunning weeping blue atlas cedar.
Facts and tips for growing the stunning weeping blue atlas cedar.
Colorado Blue Spruce
Learn about Colorado blue spruce trees with this profile from David Beaulieu.
Learn about Colorado blue spruce trees with this profile from David Beaulieu.
Types of Palm Trees
You can use palms to add a tropical flair to your landscape. David Beaulieu discusses the different types.
You can use palms to add a tropical flair to your landscape. David Beaulieu discusses the different types.
Miniature and Dwarf Fruit Trees
Don't have much space in your garden but still want to grow fruit? Lesley Shepherd, About.com's Guide to Miniatures, presents four ways that dwarf fruit trees are produced.
Don't have much space in your garden but still want to grow fruit? Lesley Shepherd, About.com's Guide to Miniatures, presents four ways that dwarf fruit trees are produced.