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Landscape Trees

If you’re looking for a beautiful way to enhance your home landscape, then look no further than the elegant beauty of trees! Strong and magnificent, these towering symbols of growth can add romance and delight to any outdoor space. But before you go planting them in your yard, it’s important to know what kinds are best suited for different climates as well as how to properly care for them post-planting. Whether you’re a beginner gardener or an experienced horticulturalist, our guides down below explain everything you need to know about growing and caring for various landscape trees.

How to Identify and Manage Common Japanese Maple Diseases

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A Japanese maple is a beautiful and versatile tree for the landscape, as long as it’s kept healthy. Unfortunately, various diseases can make your specimen look shoddy and perform poorly, and some can even kill it! Learn how to identify, prevent, and manage 9 common Japanese maple diseases in this guide. Read more now.

How to Grow and Care For Red Twig Dogwood

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With their bright red stems, red twig dogwood shrubs bring contrast and interest to winter gardens and make attractive accents in greenery arrangements and holiday displays. Learn about which species to choose, and how to grow and care for these ornamental perennial shrubs in this guide. Read more now.

15 of the Best Deciduous Magnolias to Grow at Home

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Deciduous magnolias are more versatile than their evergreen counterparts and they can be just as beautiful. There are ones that grow in swampy soil, those that stay petite, and some that bloom late to avoid killing frosts. Learn about 15 of the best deciduous options in this guide. Read more now.

How to Grow and Care for Willow Oak Trees

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Willow oaks are a favorite of wildlife. They resist common oak diseases that kill other species, and make perfect shade trees for areas like parking lots and hell strips. The pretty, strappy leaves are unique among the genus, but they have all the characteristics that people love oaks for, including the useful acorns.

Why Your Weeping Cherry Tree No Longer Weeps

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What happens when your weeping cherries are growing more upright? Maybe they have a few tall sprouts coming out of the ground or straight branches in the canopy. Why does this happen and how do you fix it? Gardener’s Path will help you keep your cherries weeping. Learn more about this common problem in our guide.

13 of the Best Flowering Dogwood Varieties

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A standard Cornus florida is an excellent tree for the landscape, but a single flavor of excellence can get old after a while. If you want more visual variety from your flowering dogwoods, then this in-depth guide to 13 of the best C. florida cultivars and their unique ornamental features should help. Read more.

15 of the Best Dogwoods to Liven Up the Winter Landscape

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Dogwoods are beautiful during the spring and summer, but they also provide a striking contrast to combat the winter blahs. Many species have red, orange, or yellow twigs that stand out against snow or the drab winter landscape. In this guide, find 15 stunning winter dogwoods worth planting for some winter color.

How to Grow and Care for Weeping Cherry Trees

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A weeping cherry is a type of ornamental flowering cherry tree with a gorgeous cascading growth habit. Featuring abundant blooms on its drooping branches, these trees are a delightful addition to the landscape. In this guide we’ll discuss how to propagate, grow, and care for weeping cherry trees. Read more now.

How to Grow and Care for Dogwoods

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The Cornus genus contains at least 57 species of diverse dogwoods, including trees, shrubs, and even ground covers, providing beautiful planting options for your landscape. In this guide, we’ll cover the common traits that dogwoods share, along with how to propagate and cultivate them successfully. Read more now.

How to Grow and Care for Mexican Fan Palms

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Belonging to a group of palms known for their beautiful fanlike leaves, Mexican fan palms are an ideal choice for gardens in mild, arid climates. The huge leaves and shaggy, textured skirt of fronds make them attractive in all seasons. Learn how to grow and care for these magnificent palms in this guide. Read more now.

How to Grow and Care For Linden Trees

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The fragrant flowers and classic, elegant presence of linden, aka basswood and lime trees, captures the hearts of gardeners everywhere. Learn more about these trees in our guide, including choosing a species suited for your growing Zone, how to plant and care for lindens, and typical pests and diseases. Read more now.

Fan Palms 101: How to Grow and Care for Fan Palms

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Fan palms are known for their beautiful, pleated leaves that resemble fans. This common name refers to a diverse group of species in different genera that all share the characteristic fan-shaped foliage. Learn more about these striking plants and how to cultivate them indoors or out in this guide. Read more now.

How to Grow and Care for Red Oak Trees

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Wildlife-friendly and easy to care for, red oak (Quercus rubra) is unfussy and will thrive in almost any location. Perfect in a woodland setting, or as a shade or specimen tree for your garden, the red oak is easy going and adaptable. Learn how to grow this standout among native trees in this guide. Read more now.

Tips for Growing ‘Crimson Queen’ Japanese Maple Trees

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‘Crimson Queen’ is a top choice when it comes to weeping, red, laceleaf Japanese maples. These petite trees grow a bit wider than tall, with elegant, heavily serrated, palmate leaves that live up to the laceleaf name. With bright red leaves that persist until the fall, it creates a striking focal point in the garden.

How to Grow and Care for Mugo Pines

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Mugo pines have so much character: they add texture, evergreen color, and pleasing shape to the garden. They come in a huge range of sizes, from dwarf types under a foot tall to 20-foot-tall trees. Some varieties sport colorful foliage in gold and yellow. Learn how to care for mugo pines in this guide. Read more now.

How to Graft Japanese Maple Trees

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Grafting is an excellent method for propagating a Japanese maple to create a new plant that you love. Learn all about the process, from selecting your tools and cutting the scion to prepping the rootstock and how to join them together. From there, you’ll learn how to care for the grafted tree until it’s ready to plant.

Tips for Growing Skyrocket Junipers

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Skyrocket junipers are stately, low-maintenance evergreens that draw your eye to the heavens. It’s no wonder they’ve earned a place in many gardens as specimen plantings or windbreaks. They’re popular as living fences or as sentinels lining pathways. Learn how to grow these evergreens in this guide. Read more now.

Leaf Spots on Japanese Maples: 7 Causes and Treatments

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Spots are cute on a puppy, not on a Japanese maple. Typically an indication that something bad is happening inside your plant, spotted leaves are like a big old warning sign from your tree. Fungal and bacterial disease can both result in spots that vary from pale white splotches to deep black tar-like spots. Read more.

How to Propagate Pine Trees from Seed

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Have you ever eyeballed a pine cone and wondered to yourself if you could turn it into a tree? It’s not as hard as you might imagine. This comprehensive guide explains how to grow a pine tree from seed, starting with when and how to harvest the cones through to transplanting seedlings, and everything in between.

The Best Pine Trees: 41 Noteworthy Varieties

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Pine trees are gorgeous plantings to add to the landscape. But with so many different kinds available, how does one decide on a type to plant, or know how to tell them apart? In this guide to the best Pinus species we cover a bunch of different pine trees, their features, and what makes them unique. Read more now.

9 of the Best Cold-Hardy Avocado Trees

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If you live in a colder climate but still want to grow avocados, you’ll need to choose a cold-hardy variety. Luckily, there are several cultivars available that can tolerate the cold, and still thrive. Discover the best cold tolerant avocado varieties that can withstand freezing temperatures and still produce fruit.

How to Identify 23 Common Oak Tree Species

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Species of Quercus are majestic and wonderful trees, but they’re not always easy to tell apart from each other. This guide covers some of the most common species of oak, goes in depth on their significant morphological features, and provides basic cultivation pointers for those interested in growing their own.

21 of the Best Trees for Yellow Fall Color

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When selecting landscape trees, it’s common to inquire about features like shape, mature dimensions, and spring flowering. But it’s just as important to ask what color the leaves turn in the fall. From ash to wisteria, we’ve gathered 21 of the best trees for exciting yellow fall color. Read on to choose your favorites!

How to Grow and Care for Pine Trees

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Pines are a classic option for the garden with a huge range of interesting shapes, cones, and sizes. There are tiny, foot-tall mugos that work as evergreen ground covers and towering sugar pines that make a huge statement in the garden. Learn all about growing and raising pines in this comprehensive guide.

How to Grow and Care for Weeping Willows

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Weeping willows hold a place in our imaginations. These trees are instantly recognizable. From fairytales to literature, they’re an integral part of our culture. Finding the right location is crucial if you want to bring one home to your garden. Our guide will help you determine where to place yours and how to raise it.

How to Grow and Care for Crabapple Trees

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Crabapples give you clouds of fragrant blossoms in the spring and colorful fruit and foliage in the fall. Many trees even have flavorful fruits, making them a multi-purpose marvel for gardens that can use some ornamental interest. These low-maintenance trees need little by way of care but they offer up a lot in return.

What to Do if Your Palm Tree Is Dropping Fronds

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Get expert advice on saving palm trees that have lost their fronds. The key steps involve assessing the plant’s health, addressing any issues like nutrient deficiencies or pests, and providing proper irrigation and pruning. By following these guidelines, palm trees can be revived and restored to their majestic state.

25 of the Best Ginkgo Biloba Cultivars for Your Landscape

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A regular ginkgo tree is an amazing plant, but there are a variety of cultivars that can offer many aesthetic advantages that the standard species lacks. In our guide to some of the best ginkgo tree cultivars, we cover 25 of the best varieties that you can add to the home landscape. Read more to discover your favorites.

How to Grow and Care for Palm Trees

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If you’re looking for gorgeous plants that thrive in the tropics or subtropics, try palm trees! With over 2,600 species, there’s a member of the Arecaceae for practically every landscape. In this guide, we’ll cover how to grow and care for palms, along with a few of the best species for gardeners. Read more now.

How to Grow and Care for Avocado Trees

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The avocado tree yields a deliciously healthy fruit that tastes fantastic in many different cuisines, and the tree itself is quite aesthetic. In our guide on growing Persea americana, we’ll cover the propagation protocols, cultivation how-to’s, and harvesting tips that’ll help you to yield your own tasty avocados.

How to Grow and Care for Willow Trees

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Embark on a captivating journey into the art of willow tree growing. Explore expert techniques, valuable tips, and insights on propagation, managing pests, and disease prevention. Unlock the secrets to successful cultivation and dive into this comprehensive article for knowledge on growing your willow tree. Read more now.

What’s the Difference Between Male and Female Ginkgo Trees?

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As dioecious plants, ginkgo trees are either male or female, and it’s essential to know the differences between them. In our guide to telling apart male and female Ginkgo biloba trees, you’ll learn what the two have in common, what sets them apart, and when to utilize each in the landscape. Read more now.

How to Grow and Care for Elm Trees

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Elms are strong trees that can grow in various climates, making them a common sight in parks and public spaces. They are a popular choice for landscaping due to their resilience and iconic features. We cover the cultivation, propagation, and maintenance of elm trees, as well as tips for growing. Read more now.

How to Propagate Magnolia Trees from Seed

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Plant propagation can be a mysterious process, and that’s especially true of unusual plants like magnolias – these prehistoric plants have evolved some pretty unique parts. If you’ve ever wondered how to harvest and grow magnolia seeds, this guide walks you through the process from start to finish. Read more now.

How to Grow and Care for Ginkgo Trees

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For a beautiful and versatile deciduous tree that’s been around since the dinosaurs, Ginkgo biloba is the plant for you. It’s resistant to many pests, pathogens, and environmental stressors, and has beautiful autumnal foliage. In this guide, we’ll teach you how to grow and care for Ginkgo trees the right way.

How to Manage Root Rot in Fruit, Nut, and Landscape Trees

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Phytophthora and the fungi Armillaria, Phymatotrichum, and Xylaria can all cause devastating cases of root rot on fruit, nut, and landscape trees along with woody shrubs. Prevention is the best way to manage these diseases. Read on to learn the best ways to avoid these diseases and biocontrol agents and fungicides that may help with Phytophthora root rot.

How to Grow and Care for Pecan Trees

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When properly cared for, pecan trees can yield delicious nuts and liven up the landscape for years to come. But Carya illinoinensis cultivation is quite involved. Propagation, tree maintenance, nut harvesting and storage – our guide explains it all! By the end, you’ll be ready to grow these trees like a pro.

How to Grow and Care for Hawthorn Trees

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If you’re looking for a medium-sized tree that is pest and disease resistant, a pollinator magnet, useful in the kitchen and the yard, and downright stunning when in bloom, then the hawthorn is for you. With dozens of species and cultivars available to grow at home, there’s one that’s perfect for your garden space.

How to Grow and Care for Japanese Zelkova Trees

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With an upright, vase-shaped habit and gorgeously dense foliage, growing a Japanese zelkova is a stunning way of providing shade, whether it’s in your landscape or on the street. In our guide, you’ll learn the essentials of caring for this deciduous tree and how to keep it healthy for years of beauty. Read more now.

How to Grow and Care for Chinese Fringe Flower Shrubs

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Highly ornamental as a container plant, ground cover, hedge, screen, or specimen, low-care Chinese fringe flower features spidery pink flowers in early spring with beautiful burgundy/plum foliage all year long. A striking addition to mild-winter gardens, learn how to grow and care for Chinese fringe flower right here.

How to Grow and Care for Larch Trees

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Larches are deciduous conifers that have dramatic fall foliage and colorful cones. Because of their unique, elegant appearance, they draw all the attention in the garden. But their pretty looks hide a tough, resilient interior. They’re disease resistant, extremely cold hardy, and tolerant of drought, heat, and fire.

23 of the Best Magnolia Varieties

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There are hundreds of magnolia species and even more hybrids and cultivars out there, so choosing the perfect one can be difficult. This guide explores 23 of the best magnolia varieties, from petite shrubs to massive trees, and everything in between. Find magnolias that thrive in the cold or that flower profusely.

How to Grow and Care for Sweetbay Magnolia Trees (White Laurel)

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Sweetbay magnolias bloom for a long time with lots of intensely lemon-scented flowers. They’re also fairly easy to care for, and will even thrive in boggy areas where other plants quickly drown. There are many new and exciting cultivars to choose from. Learn all about growing these magnificent shrubs and trees.

15 Best Deer-Resistant Landscape Trees for Your Yard

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Love ‘em or not, deer are going to be around for as long as we’ve got gardens. The best way to prevent damage is to avoid offering up trees and plants they find palatable, and to fill the landscape with resistant flora. Check out our list of the top deer-resistant trees for your growing zone now on Gardener’s Path.

How to Grow and Care for Lavender Twist Redbuds

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If you love a redbud, with its bright spring color and glossy, elegant leaves, then you’ll go wild for Lavender Twist®. It’s a weeping type with even more blossoms per inch than the species, vibrant fall color, and zig-zagging branches, giving you four-season interest on a compact, tough plant. Read more now.

21 of the Best Redbud Varieties

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Redbuds aren’t just for those who want pink flowers in the early spring. They come in all shapes and sizes, with variegated leaves, white blossoms, or zig-zagging branches for year-round interest in the garden. In this guide, we talk about 21 of the best redbud varieties, including both western and eastern types.

How to Grow and Care for Oklahoma Redbud Trees

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Redbud trees have a well-deserved reputation for offering up stunning spring color and elegant heart-shaped leaves on a disease-resistant tree. Now, make it more compact and early blooming. Take all that and sprinkle in a little extra drought tolerance on a plant that is happy in the heat, and you’ve got ‘Oklahoma.’

How to Grow and Care for Magnolia Trees

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If you’re looking for low-maintenance color in a majestic display, check out magnolias. They come in tree and shrub forms, and there are hundreds of species that can tolerate a huge range of temperatures. It’s safe to say that nearly anyone can find one for their space. Learn all about growing magnolias in this guide.

How to Grow and Care for Cornelian Cherry Trees

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Growing a cornelian cherry is a pretty simple process… And after putting a Cornus mas in the ground, you’ll be rewarded with a gorgeous and durable tree that produces delicious drupes. In our growing guide, you’ll get the rundown on cornelian cherry cultivation and a quick primer on the best varieties. Read more now.

How to Identify and Treat Common Dogwood Diseases

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In the right conditions and without the proper precautions, a dogwood tree can become infected by disease, which can reduce the plant’s health and aesthetics. With this guide on Cornus diseases, you’ll learn how to spot the presence of, treat, and even prevent a handful of common diseases that occur in dogwoods.

How to Identify and Manage Dogwood Pests

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Got a dogwood on your hands that’s infested with pests? With a bit of prior knowledge and forethought, any gardener can learn how to keep their Cornus specimens pest-free. This guide provides all the necessary know-how for identifying, managing, and even preventing an assortment of dogwood pest problems. Read more now.

How to Grow and Care for Pagoda Dogwood Trees

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For stunning flowers, lovely lush foliage, and a layered branching effect much like an actual pagoda structure, the pagoda dogwood is the tree for you. In our growing guide, you’ll learn how to propagate this tree, grow and care for it, and even how to protect it from a variety of pests and diseases. Read more now.

How to Grow and Care for Flowering Cherry Trees

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Flowering cherries are cherished around the world, and for good reason: they’re absolutely stunning when in bloom during the spring – and sometimes in the fall, too! We’ll help you make these beauties thrive in your garden, with everything from proper ground preparation to dealing with any problems that might pop up.

23 of the Best Dogwood Varieties for Your Landscape

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Dogwoods are a diverse group of ornamental trees, shrubs, and subshrubs native to Asia, Europe, and North America. Some feature cheerful white or pink blossoms in spring, and others provide winter interest with brightly colored branches. Discover 23 of the best dogwoods for your landscape in this guide. Read more now.

How to Grow and Care for Japanese Maple Trees

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Do you need a focal point for your landscape? With a plethora of cultivars, you’re likely to find what you’re looking for in a Japanese maple. From weeping dwarf trees to tall ones covered in scarlet foliage, there’s a massive range to select from. In this guide, we’ll talk about how to select, plant, and grow one.

How to Grow and Care for Weeping Japanese Maples

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With an elegantly cascading growth habit and finely cut, feathery foliage, the Japanese weeping maple offers a beautiful twist on an old favorite. In this Acer palmatum var. dissectum guide, we provide all of the cultivation information you need to grow these trees in your own landscape. Read more now.

21 of the Best Japanese Maple Varieties

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Do you want a Japanese maple but can’t decide which one to choose? Learn about our top picks to help narrow down the wide array of colors, shapes, and sizes available. Our roundup introduces 21 of the prettiest, hardiest, and most unique Japanese maples out there so you can make the right choice for your garden.

How to Grow and Care for Arborvitae Trees

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Gorgeous and adaptable, arborvitae is an evergreen conifer that performs well in many parts of the landscape, whether it’s at center stage, part of a hedge border, or visually supporting other plantings. In this guide, you’ll learn how to propagate, grow, and care for Thuja plants properly. Read more now.

How to Grow and Care for Coral Bark Japanese Maple Trees

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With gorgeous spring, summer, and fall foliage, the coral bark Japanese maple is quite stunning. But even in winter when the branches are devoid of leaves, this tree is very alluring thanks to its juvenile branches that stand out, providing stark contrast in coral pink. Read our growing guide now to learn more!

How to Grow and Care for Kousa Dogwood Trees

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For a tree that’s gorgeous, easy to care for, and able to withstand or avoid most infestations and infections, behold the kousa dogwood! This plant has everything you could ask for: incredible leaves, stunning blooms, and a wondrous branching habit. Our guide will teach you how to grow and care for these amazing trees.

A Guide to the Different Types of Japanese Maple Trees

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Japanese maples come in a wide range of colors, sizes, and leaf shapes. There are trees with coral bark and some with pink foliage. Some have deeply-lobed leaves, while others have distinct variegation. How do you make sense of all the different types? This guide explains the different categories of Japanese maples.

How to Grow Japanese Maple Trees in Pots and Containers

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Japanese maple is one of the best trees out there for container growing. These have a compact, non-invasive root system and they grow slowly. But while they’re mild-mannered, they provide an exceptional display with bold, bright, and interestingly-shaped foliage, and varied, elegant growth habits. Read more now.

How to Grow and Care for Flowering Dogwood Trees

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For a mid-sized ornamental with lovely multi-season aesthetics, look no further than flowering dogwood! This tree flaunts stunning white leaf bracts, fantastic foliage, and an attractive growth habit, all of which are sure to wow and amaze visitors to your garden. Our guide explains exactly how to grow it! Read more.

How to Grow and Care for Redbud Trees

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Spring is such a colorful time of year as winter fades away, and one of the most colorful contributors is the glorious redbud tree. These can put on a big, bright, flowery show with very little effort on your part. This guide shows you all you need to know about growing these sturdy, beautiful harbingers of spring.

How to Deal with Japanese Maple Winter Dieback

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Japanese maples are fairly sturdy trees that can live a long time but they’re not immune to winter dieback. When temperatures rise and fall repeatedly, especially coupled with desiccating winds, it can seriously harm your precious plants. Learn all about dealing with and preventing winter damage in Japanese maples now.

How to Grow a Japanese Maple Bonsai

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Japanese maple bonsai trees are striking with their unique foliage and dramatic forms. Plus, each season brings a change as they transition from spring into winter. This guide demystifies the process of planting and caring for one of your own. Don’t worry, while they aren’t the easiest species to grow, it isn’t hard.

17 of the Best Dwarf Japanese Maple Varieties

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Want to create a massive impact in a minimum amount of space? Look no further than dwarf Japanese maples. This guide reveals 17 of the best options, from laceleaf weeping types to upright green leaf cultivars that make a dramatic statement in a tiny package. All of these top picks stay under about 10 feet tall.

11 of the Best Red Japanese Maples for Your Garden

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Red Japanese maples stand out against all the green in the garden with their bright coloring. Plus, the scarlet hue really brings out the unique shape of the lobes and serration of the leaves. Here are 11 of the toughest, brightest, and most gorgeous red Japanese maple options that we’ve found to bring to your garden.

How to Grow and Care for a Chinkapin Oak Tree

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Suited to USDA Hardiness Zones 4 to 7, the mighty chinkapin oak tree is a white oak species. Its lance-shaped, toothed green leaves are yellow in the fall for a rich seasonal display. Long-lived, this striking landscape specimen grows in full sun and provides comfortable shade in outdoor living spaces for generations.

How to Grow and Care for Oak Trees

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You’ve got your shovel, you’ve got your acorns… now what? Oak trees are amazingly hardy once established, but they can use some help getting there as easily as possible. Read our expert guide to learn how to plant and provide care for your oak trees until they’re big and strong enough to do the job on their own.

Japanese Maple Lifespan: How Long Can These Trees Live?

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Japanese maples are elegant trees well worth the investment. If you want a tree that makes an impact, you can’t go wrong here. But how long can you expect yours to thrive? How long will all your money and hard work last? This guide explains Japanese maple lifespans and what you can do to influence how long they live.

How to Identify and Treat Maple Bark Diseases and Afflictions

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There are several common diseases and afflictions that may affect a maple tree and compromise the aesthetic beauty of its bark. In this guide to treating maple bark diseases, we’ll cover the main threats you should keep a sharp lookout for, along with how to treat them and how to prevent them in the first place.

How to Grow and Care for Sugar Maple Trees

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Sugar maple trees are gorgeous and bountiful. With beautiful fall color, rock hard lumber, and deliciously sweet sap, sugar maples are well worth the cultivation effort. In our growing guide, we’ll cover propagation methods, growing techniques, and plant health care tips. You’ll be growing sugar maples in no time!

How and When to Prune Japanese Maples

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Elegant Japanese maples don’t get that way all on their own. It takes careful pruning to keep the trees healthy and their shape looking graceful. All that’s required are some thoughtful winter cutbacks and spring shaping. Learn more about when and how to prune Japanese maples the right way to create a striking display.

How to Identify and Control Japanese Maple Pests

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Japanese maples are attractive trees, with their richly colored, delicately feathered leaves – and bugs agree. There are a variety of pests that like to snack on the vibrant foliage and suck the sap. Learn everything you need to know about common Japanese maple pests and how to deal with them in this guide. Read more now.

13 of the Best Companion Plants for Japanese Maple Trees

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A Japanese maple’s gorgeous foliage and attractive growing habit look all the more beautiful when complementary plantings are incorporated into the nearby landscape. In this guide to Acer palmatum companion plants, we’ll cover 13 of the best options to grow in a Japanese maple’s immediate vicinity. Read more now.

How to Propagate Japanese Maples from Seed

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For a simple, inexpensive, and reliable way of propagating Japanese maple trees, look to their seeds. Growing Acer palmatum from seed is an empowering and enjoyable way of acquiring this gorgeous specimen for yourself, and we’ll cover everything you need to know in this propagation guide. Read more now.

13 of the Best Trees and Shrubs for Orange Fall Color

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As summer gives way to autumn, the leaves of deciduous trees and shrubs provide a fabulous, colorful display of fall foliage. If your favorite color is orange, you’re in luck! In this guide, we take a look at 13 of the best landscape trees and shrubs that produce outstanding orange foliage in fall. Read more now.

How to Grow and Care for Norway Maple Trees

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With stunning ornamental beauty, durability, and adaptability in the landscape, the Norway maple deserves a spot or two in your landscape. In this growing guide, we’ll cover the ins and outs of cultivating Acer platanoides in your landscape, with topics ranging from propagation and plant health care to general tips.

Why Leaves Change Color in the Fall

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When autumn leaves put on a spectacular display of browns, oranges, purples, reds, and yellows, do you wonder why they turn such vivid hues? You’re not alone. Ongoing scientific study points to reasons that may or may not tell the whole story. Read on to learn what we know to date about why autumn leaves change color.

How and When to Fertilize Japanese Maple Trees

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A Japanese maple looks absolutely glorious – and even more so when you fertilize it properly! In our guide to feeding A. palmatum trees, we cover everything you need to know to provide your Japanese maple with the proper nutrition, including timing, techniques, and why you should bother fertilizing in the first place.

15 of the Best Types of Maple Trees to Grow at Home

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Maple trees are an amazing group of plants. With so many incredible species of Acer available, it can be hard to decide which one to bring home. That’s why we whipped up this roundup of the best maple trees. We provide a breakdown of what they bring to the table, and how they can best be utilized in the landscape.

How and When to Prune Maple Trees

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Maple trees are beautiful plants, and they look even better when you trim them properly. Luckily, you can easily learn and put this skill into practice. In this guide, we’ll cover why you’d even prune a maple in the first place, what you’ll need, the ideal timing, and proper pruning techniques. Read more now.

How to Grow and Care for Red Maple Trees

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As one of the most popular shade tree specimens in the United States, the red maple is a truly stunning plant. It’s also pretty easy to grow, especially with a wee bit of know-how. In our growing guide, we’ll cover just how to cultivate these trees, along with propagation techniques, plant health care, and more.

How to Grow and Care for Maple Trees

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Maples are a diverse, adaptable, and beautiful group of trees. There are those that grow in frigid climates and some that grow in hot ones. Some love constant moisture and others deal well with drought. Need a tree that stays under 5 feet tall or one that grows 100 feet or more? The Acer genus has both – and more!

How to Grow and Care for Hackberry Trees

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Versatile, leafy, and easygoin, hackberry trees can thrive in locations where most other trees can’t. Working well in cities or in your backyard, they grow rapidly to provide shade, produce colorful berries, attract birds, and display iconic bark. These large trees are easy to maintain, giving much and asking little.

Tips for Growing Outdoor Weeping Fig Trees

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Fussy indoors, weeping figs are hardy outside. But keeping them – and yourself – happy requires planting them in the right spot. Near sidewalks, plumbing, or pools, they can spell disaster. You can have a beautiful evergreen that works equally well in the landscape as it does as a hedge or topiary. Read more.

Growing Avocado Seeds: A Fun Project to Do with the Kids

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Store bought avocado seeds can be turned into a simple, fun project that you can do with children, at home or in the classroom. This educational activity extends learning opportunities through the summer. Demonstrate the plant life cycle and spark a love of gardening by growing a lovely tree to enjoy for years to come.

How to Grow and Care for Olive Trees

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Learn everything you need to know about how to grow the majestic olive tree, a large plant that makes a dramatic landscape statement while providing delicious fruit that’s suitable for preserving in brine, oil, or water, or for pressing to make a flavorful oil that’s beloved by cooks around the world. Read more now.

Your Fall Tree Planting Guide

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To get insider tips on why fall is the best time to plant trees in your landscape, discover what “fall” actually means, depending on what part of the country you live in, and get expert advice about all the steps involved in planting trees for the maximum chances of success, read more now.

What’s the Difference Between Tree Burr Knots (Burl) and Crown Galls?

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Do your shade, nut, or fruit tree limbs and trunks have unsightly growths on them? If so, they are probably burr knots or crown gall. One is due to roots growing on the stems, while the other is a bacterial infection. Prevention is the best bet for these disorders. Learn how to prevent and, in some cases, control them.

Grow Your Own Gorgeous Mulberry Trees

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Mulberry trees have a short harvest season but produce ample fruits for all of your favorite pies, jellies, and wines. See what it takes to propagate this fast-growing tree and why it makes a beautiful addition to any yard or garden. Learn the basics for care in our growing guide on Gardener’s Path.

What to Do When the Top of Your Tree Dies

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It is frustrating and alarming when the top part of an otherwise healthy tree dies inexplicably. Want to learn why this happens, how you can treat this odd problem, and how to prevent it from happening to other trees in the future? Our expert tips can help. Read more now on Gardener’s Path.

12 Fast-Growing Shade Trees for Your Yard

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Shade trees are natural climate control for your home and yard. They offer protection from the light and heat of the sun and can serve as a buffer against strong, cold winds that whip heat away from the house. Gardener’s Path has compiled a selection of fast-growing shade trees, excellent selections for your home in every US Hardiness Zone. Read more.

Conifer Confusion: An Identification Guide for Pine, Spruce, and Fir Trees

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What the heck is that conifer tree? Chalk it up to “Problems Only Gardeners Face,” but it’s a pain in the booty deducing whether a tree is a pine, spruce, or fir. Learning the differences between these trees can be a challenge, but it’s a rewarding one. Continue reading on Gardener’s Path now for our sure-thing identification guidelines.

Propagating a New Species: A Man, a Tree, and a Legacy

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Meet Bob Piaschyk, a smart and determined Texas nurseryman whose sharp eyes identified a beautiful and unusual tree. With luck, its propagation could lead to the financing of his grandkids’ educations. Learn about his quest now at Gardener’s Path.

Death by Black Walnut: The Facts on Juglone Toxicity

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Have you heard of juglone toxicity? This side effect of keeping black walnut trees may be killing your other plants. Learn what fruits and flowers can withstand living near the tree and how to properly treat sensitive plants with our owner’s guide on Gardener’s Path.