Trees
Trees are normally a welcome addition to the home landscape, so finding tree growing information is an essential part of their care. Whether you are needing this information for planting trees, the pruning of trees, or getting rid of ornamental trees that have outlasted their welcome, the following pages should help. Keep reading to find the type of tree care information that meets your needs. Our tree growing information continues to grow, so if you don’t find it now, keep checking. New articles are regularly added.
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Pin Oak Growth Rate: Tips On Planting A Pin Oak Tree
Pin oak trees are mighty oaks that have held their ground as a fast growing, native shade tree in the eastern part of the United States for hundreds of years. Learn more about pin oak growth rate and using pin oaks in landscapes in this article.
By Darcy Larum
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Strawberry Tree Care: How To Grow A Strawberry Tree
What is a strawberry tree? According to strawberry tree information, this is a lovely little evergreen ornamental, offering lovely flowers and strawberry-like fruit. Click this article for tips on how to grow a strawberry tree and its care.
By Teo Spengler
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Red Twig Dogwood Care: Tips For Growing A Red Twig Dogwood
Growing a red twig dogwood is a great way to add spectacular color to the winter garden. Learn how to grow these spectacular plants in this article. Click here for more information.
By Jackie Carroll
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7 Common Tree Care Mistakes That Kill Trees
Are you accidentally killing your tree? It's easier than you think, if you're committing one of these common mistakes. Click here for more.
By Teo Spengler
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Smoke Tree Verticillium Wilt – Managing Smoke Trees With Verticillium Wilt
If you see your smoke tree wilting, it may be a serious fungal disease called verticillium wilt. This can kill a smoke tree, so it’s best to take precautions early. Learn how to avoid verticillium wilt in smoke trees by clicking this article.
By Teo Spengler
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Ralph Shay Crabapple Care: Growing A Ralph Shay Crabapple Tree
Ralph Shay crabapple trees are mid-sized trees with dark green leaves and an attractive rounded shape. These crabapples are on the large side and are suitable for growing in USDA plant hardiness zones 4 through 8. Click this article to learn more about them.
By Mary H. Dyer
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Adams Crabapple As A Pollinizer: Tips For Growing An Adams Crabapple Tree
Beautiful the tree may be, but there is another important reason for growing an Adams crabapple; it is a great choice for pollinating other varieties of apple. Click here to find out how to grow an Adams crabapple and information about Adams crabapple care.
By Amy Grant
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Peachleaf Willow Facts – Peachleaf Willow Identification And More
Few trees are easier to grow than native willows. Peachleaf willow trees are no exception. It’s not hard to identify peachleaf willows since they have leaves that look similar to the foliage of peach trees. Click here for peachleaf willow facts that describe this native tree.
By Teo Spengler
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What Is Frost Crack: What To Do For Cracking Tree Trunks
During periods of cold winter nights followed by warm sunny days, you may discover frost cracks in trees. Read this article for more information on tree bark cracking. Learn more here.
By Jackie Carroll
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What Is Tree Wound Dressing: Is It Ok To Put Wound Dressing On Trees
When trees are wounded, through pruning or accidentally, some gardeners try to help by applying a tree wound dressing. But are there any real benefits of wound dressing on trees? Find out here.
By Jackie Carroll
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Clove Tree Sumatra Info: Recognizing Sumatra Disease Of Cloves
Sumatra disease is a serious problem that affects clove trees, particularly in Indonesia. It causes leaf and twig dieback and will, eventually, kill the tree. Learn more about clove tree sumatra disease symptoms and how to manage and treat cloves with sumatra disease here.
By Liz Baessler
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Acoma Crepe Myrtle Care: Learn How To Grow An Acoma Crepe Myrtle Tree
The pure-white ruffled flowers of Acoma crape myrtle trees contrast dramatically with the shiny green foliage. For more information about Acoma crape myrtle trees, click here. We'll give you instructions on how to grow an Acoma crape myrtle and its care.
By Teo Spengler
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What Is Mayhaw Brown Rot – Treating A Mayhaw With Brown Rot Disease
Brown rot of mayhaw is a fungal disease to be on the lookout for. What is mayhaw brown rot? Click on the following article to learn about the symptoms of a mayhaw with brown rot and about mayhaw brown rot control.
By Amy Grant
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Japanese Elkhorn Cedar: Tips On Growing An Elkhorn Cedar Plant
Elkhorn cedar is a coniferous evergreen tree native to the wet forests of southern Japan. It doesn't thrive in all environments and, as such, it's not always easy to find or keep alive; but when it works, it's beautiful. Learn more in this article.
By Liz Baessler
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Toddy Palm Tree Info – Learn About Growing Toddy Palms
The toddy palm is known by a few names: wild date palm, sugar date palm, silver date palm. But what is a toddy palm? Click on this article to learn about toddy palm tree info and toddy palm tree care and see if this plant is right for you.
By Liz Baessler
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Red Buckeye Tree Growth: Tips On Planting A Red Buckeye Tree
Red buckeye trees are relatively easy to care for, medium-sized trees or shrubs that produce showy red flowers in the spring. They are a great choice for large, easy decoration along borders. Learn more about red buckeye tree care in this article.
By Liz Baessler
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How To Tell How Old A Tree Is
Ever wondered how to calculate the age of a tree? Click here to learn all about it.
By Teo Spengler