Bananas do not actually grow on trees. The plants are herbaceous with a perennial rootstock, which means they are cut back to the ground each year after harvest then sprout again the following year. Bananas are the largest herbaceous plants in the world, but don't let that worry you if yo...
basswoodAmerican basswood, also called American linden (Tilia americana). The light green structures are bracts that aid in seed dispersal. Winged fruits are most common in trees and shrubs, such asmaple,ash,elm,birch,alder, anddipterocarps(a family of about 600 species of Old World tropical...
Most homeowners don't have the same kind of space for growing fruit trees that, say, a commercial grower has. Homeowners also wish to keep their fruit trees smaller than commercial trees. For these reasons fruit trees are often planted closer together on residential lots than they are in a ...
Water them when the soil is dry and fertilize them monthly. Banana trees can be grown in pots or on the ground. If you live in a cold climate, you can grow banana trees indoors. They will need a bright spot near a window. Banana trees do not likedrafts, so ensure they are not nea...
7. Lemon Trees Lemon trees are home gardeners’ dreams come true – they require low maintenance and can thrive in various soil types and climates. These versatile trees can also be planted in containers and brought indoors during cold weather, making them a perfect option for those with limite...
Foods That Grow In Surprising Ways You’ve never thought about it much until its brought up in conversation – does a plant grow in a tree or underground? Surprisingly, pineapples grow on bushes, artichokes are petals, cocoa beans on trees, and black pepper grows on vines. What about sugar...
The nursery is open year-round every day. Always call 206-679-6576 for availability. Fruiting plants like apple trees, grapes, kiwi, raspberry, currants, gooseberry, figs and this year we’ve added 20 pear and plum varieties. In addition there are 100+ select (easy care) ornamentals.ETSY...
Plant citrus from either containers or bare-root stock in spring, after the last frost. Add in a controlled-release fertilizer to the planting hole, and remove any fruit on the plant before setting it in the soil. The graft union, a swollen ring low on the trunk, should sit about 3 in...
Apricot trees are small and spreading, with broad ovate leaves that have pointed tips. The leaves are bright green and are held erect on the twigs. The self-pollinated flowers are white in full bloom and borne singly or doubly at a node on very short stems. The fruits are drupes with ...
Peach trees are relatively short-lived as compared with some other fruit trees. In some regions orchards are replanted after 8 to 10 years, while in others trees may produce satisfactorily for 20 to 25 years or more, depending upon their resistance todiseases, pests, and winter damage. They...