Enchanting and architectural, bristlecone pines captivate with their twisted forms, craggy bark, and remarkable longevity. Native to arid mountain slopes in the western United States, these slow-growing evergreens thrive in dry, rocky soil and full sun. Learn how to grow these iconic trees in this guide. Read more now.
It’s easy to be confused by conifer species. Identifying pine, spruce, and fir trees can be tricky at first, but learning the key differences becomes easier with practice. Learn how to distinguish these common conifers by examining the needles and cones as well as growth habits and shape in this guide. Read more now.
Japanese black pine (Pinus thunbergii) has a dramatic asymmetrical growth habit, striking dark bark, and is adaptable to harsh conditions. This versatile conifer thrives in coastal environments providing texture and interest to the landscape. Learn how to grow Japanese black pine in this guide. Read more now.
Japanese white pines (Pinus parviflora) are like living works of evergreen art with their twisting colorful needles, elegant branches, and crooked trunks. Plus, these trees are extremely tough, requiring almost zero maintenance to keep them healthy. Learn how to grow Japanese white pine in the home garden in this guide.
Mugo pines add texture and year-round interest to the garden, and they come in a wide range of sizes, shapes, and colors. Some have needles that change color with the seasons and there are diminutive ground cover types and those that grow into large trees. Learn about 23 of the best mugo pines in this guide. Read more now.
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.
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.
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.
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.