The Red Chinese Pistache is a medium-sized, deciduous tree celebrated for its spectacular autumn display. As the seasons transition, its normally deep green leaves shift to vibrant shades of orange, red, and crimson, making it a standout in any autumn landscape. Beyond its fall beauty, this ...
This tree usually has one tall central trunk that can reach 30 to 45 feet in height, often leaning over at an angle. From that trunk branches many feet long cascade down, creating a unique upright but weeping form like no other tree. Just take a look at our pictures of this tree and...
I love dogwood trees. They are a smaller shade tree that is really cute just to look at because of their petite frame. But this dogwood is a little different as the flowers on it are pink. This will definitely add some color to your yard as well as shade. 15. Chinese Pistache This ...
Chinese Pistache Pistacia chinensisTexas Distribution Native to ChinaNative to China Mexican Pistachio Pistacia mexicana Anacardiaceae (Sumac Family) Texas Native American Sycamore Platanus occidentalisTexas Native Trifoliate Orange Poncirus trifoliateInvasive species, native to Northern China and Korea Mexican Plu...
December is the month we expect to pay less attention to our yards and more attention to decorating and Holiday parties. Water as much as possible around your decorations. Overwintering. What does that even mean? Overwintering, while it sounds like overeating (we are all familiar with that te...
You can grow hemlocks on your own or buy and plant them once they're grown. Keep in mind that they can take a long time to grow to their full height though, so if you're looking to add some hemlocks in their full glory to your yard, then buying already grown varieties is a bett...