This is going to be a brief article explaining and documenting how to grow Hedge Apples from seed. If you need a windbreak, hedge, or just want to try to grow them as a fun project, well, you've...
Category: Trees & Shrubs
Bear Oak is a deciduous short-lived shrub native to Eastern North America[1]. Scientifically known as Quercus ilicifolia, it grows up to 25' tall in full sun and well draining soil[2]. An important...
When it comes to identifying Oak Trees, there are some species that will give you fits! In particular, comparing a Chestnut Oak to a Swamp White Oak can be challenging as there are some features that...
Black Oak is a deciduous tree native to Eastern North America and a member of the Red Oak family[1]. Scientifically known as Quercus velutina, it grows upwards of 80' tall in optimum growing...
If you journey down the botany rabbit hole you will encounter dilemmas. Plants that are difficult to differentiate, or look similar enough can frustrate one who is trying to understand the local...
This post is just a short guide to the different forms of trees, often referred to as the crown of the tree. When you are selecting trees for landscaping or attempting to identify trees in the open,...