Category: Trees
Growing Olive Trees
| August 6, 2011 | Posted by admin under Trees |
Branch of peace, crown of victorious athletes, oil to light the world’s lamps and anoint the world’s holy people, and a primary ingredient in the healthful Mediterranean diet. What other reason do you need to plant an olive tree? Think of its cured, savory fruit – great for eating out of hand or suffusing a…
When Shade Trees Fake False Fall
| July 10, 2011 | Posted by admin under Trees |
When shade trees fake false fall, all may not be well with them. Trees may sometimes develop a premature coloring or leaf drop for no apparent reason. A few trees that may respond in this way include maple, tulip poplar, birch, sycamore and linden. A sudden drop of apparently healthy leaves is sometimes hard to…
Pruning Dwarf Apple Trees
| July 9, 2011 | Posted by admin under Trees |
Dwarf apple trees are a definite advantage for smaller urban landscapes where some home fruit production is desired. Even for landscapes where there is plenty of space, dwarf and semi-dwarf trees are easier to care for when pruning, providing pest control or picking the crop. Dwarf trees will be more expensive initially, but the efficiency…
Flowering Cherry Trees
| June 29, 2011 | Posted by admin under Trees |
A cherry tree in full bloom is probably one of the most beautiful things you will see and in many cultures annual celebrations are conducted in the presence of flowering cherry trees. Not only is it beautiful when in bloom and produces an extremely popular fruit, but it is also a symbol for the exotic…
Flowering Pear Trees
| June 23, 2011 | Posted by admin under Trees |
The pear tree is a wonderful addition to any garden since it is fairly easy to care for, it will provide you with delicious pears and because there are few things more beautiful than a flowering pear tree. Having one in your garden will ensure jealous looks from your neighbors and many of your conversations…
Pine Tree Care, Types, and Diseases
| June 21, 2011 | Posted by admin under Trees |
Probably have all of us seen a pine tree, but it might not be known that there are pine trees all over the world. Both in the north and south hemispheres, and on every continent, the pine tree can be found in lots of different shapes and forms. Although some scientists claim there to be…
Oak Tree Classification, Disease and Cure – White and Red Oak Trees
| May 29, 2011 | Posted by admin under Trees |
The term “oak” is found in the common name of several hundred tree and shrub species in the genus Quercus and several other related genera, such as Cyclobalanopsis and Lithocarpus. The genus Quercus is considered to be the main oak tree genus and contains roughly 500 species; all native to the Northern Hemisphere. In Indonesia,…
Maple Tree Growing, Disease and Care
| May 29, 2011 | Posted by admin under Trees |
There exists a wide range of different maple trees, all belonging to the genus Acer. Examples of well knownspecies are Red maple tree (Acer rubrum), Rocky Mountain maple tree (Acer glabrum), Norway maple tree (Acer platanoides) and Bigleaf maple tree (Acer macrophyllum). The formal classification is currently being discussed. Some experts want to place them…
Mimosa Tree – Planting, Growing, Pruning, Disease and Care
| May 29, 2011 | Posted by admin under Trees |
The mimosa tree is an extremely beautiful tree with an exotic look to it and a wonderful addition to any garden. It can become as tall as 40 feet (12 meters) and has a broad crown with arching branches. As a deciduous tree, it will follow the changes of the seasons and will drop its…
Olive Trees – Growing, Pruning, Harvesting and Care
| May 29, 2011 | Posted by admin under Trees |
The olive tree might resemble a large bush instead of the tree that it actually is. It rarely grows higher than 50 feet (15 meters) and will be formed after its environment. It will thrive on limestone slopes and in a non-acidic soil. Although first of all found in the Mediterranean area, it has spread…