Specimen trees

I am so cross with myself. I had one very lovely Forest Pansy left at the shop and sold it to a young lady who was delighted with it after another customer waxed lyrical about it’s many attr…

Specimen trees have an undeniable appeal, whether they are gnarled, showy, squat, gigantic, rare, graceful, or just plain odd. There's a time when every ga

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Tree Identification: Arbutus 'Marina - Hybrid Strawberry Tree

If you don't like the regular green foliage plants, here are some stunning Trees With Red Leaves that are highly ornamental and bring color to any dull yard.

Japanese Stewartia (Stewartia pseudocamellia) is a wonderful garden-sized tree with all-season appeal; exfoliating winter bark, fabulous fall color and summertime bloom. An excellent choice when you're in a small garden and you don't have room for very many trees. The eGardenGo site has lots of ideas for adding it to your garden.

Dwarf trees are popular for small yards, as they won't spike out of control. There are plenty of deciduous and evergreen dwarf tree options.

As with everything, trees come in all shapes and sizes, so it's important to choose the right-sized tree for your area. Here are some of the best trees to plant in a small yard in the South.

Trees are the backbone of the garden. They provide structure and framing. But not all trees can fit in small or urban gardens.