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Most types of trees fall into two major categories: deciduous trees, which lose their leaves in the fall, and evergreen trees, which stay green year-round. Whether it’s the common tree species of North America or the critically endangered giants of the world, trees provide essential benefits...
Upright arching habit, 4 to 6 feet tall and 4 to 5 feet wide Exposure: Full sun to partial shade Bloom Time: Mid-spring, with sporadic re-bloom throughout the year Color: Deep rose pink flowers; new foliage is burgundy, fading to green With a size similar to Purple Diamond®, th...
Leylandii trees and hedges can and should be cut back each year, typically in the spring or summer while there is plenty of time for its root system to recuperate and start growing again before the winter. Trimming the hedge down to less than 4 inches of greenery isn’t recommended. Below...
For those who desire a garden that remains vibrant throughout the year, opting forevergreen shrubsis key. These plants maintain their foliage and color across seasons, ensuring that your yard never looks bare, even in the winter. When it comes to incorporating trees into your garden, the vari...
Size: 8 to 12 inches tall and 12 to 18 inches wide Bloom time: Mid to late summer Color: Silver foliage, yellow flowers This highly popular variety has finely cut silvery foliage that forms a neat low mound. Plants stay compact and don’t spread. Stays evergreen in warmer regions. Plant...
Allmax out between six and eight feet tallwhen grown in the ground. Container-grown trees remain smaller and typically grow four to six feet tall. Therefore, they’re a great option if you want to grow a lime tree indoors. They are evergreen, so theykeep their leaves year-round and nev...
A product of the U.S. National Arboretum, the Thuja Green Giant, also known as Thuja standishii x plicata, is a fast-growing evergreen tree that can grow as much as 5 feet each year. Mature Thuja Green Giant trees can grow up to 80 feet tall with a 20 foot spread. The fast grow...
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She suggests, “trimming back just before a node (the little line on the stem) to get a clean shape.” However, if you’re trying to propagate (grow new plants from your existing one), “you want to take this node with you in order to get new growth, so you’d trim back to ...