How to Grow and Care for Jack Pine Trees
How to Grow and Care for Jack Pine Trees
Common Name Jack pine, grey pine, scrub pine Botanical Name Pinus banksiana Family Pinaceae Plant Type Tree Mature Size 25-50 ft. tall, 20-30 ft. wide Sun Exposure Full, partial Soil Type Sandy Soil pH Acidic Hardiness Zones 2-6…
How to Grow and Care for a Jacaranda Tree
Common Name Jacaranda tree, black poui, blue jacaranda Botanical Name Jacaranda mimosifoila Family Bignoniaceae Plant Type Tree Mature Size 25–50 ft. tall, 15–30 ft. wide Sun Exposure Full Soil Type Sandy, well-drained Soil pH Neutral, acidic Bloom Time…
How to Grow and Care for Ivy Geraniums
Common Name Ivy geranium, trailing geranium, ivy-leafed geranium Botanical Name Pelargonium peltatum Family Geraniaceae Plant Type Tender perennial, annual Mature Size 12-30 in. tall, 3 ft. spread Sun Exposure Full sun Soil Type Moist, well-drained Soil pH Slightly…
How to Grow and Care for Ivory Silk Lilac Tree
Common Name Ivory silk lilac Botanical Name Syringa reticulata ‘Ivory Silk’ Family Name Oleaceae Plant Type Tree or large shrub Mature Size 20-30 ft. tall, 15-20 ft. wide Sun Exposure Full sun Soil Type Clays, sandy loams, well-draining…
How to Grow and Care for Ivory Halo Dogwood
Common Name Ivory Halo dogwood Botanical Name Cornus alba ‘Bailhalo’ Family Cornaceae Plant Type Deciduous Shrub Mature Size 4-6 ft. tall, 4-6 ft. wide Sun Exposure Full sun to part shade Soil Type Organically rich, moist, well-drained soil…
How to Grow and Care for Itoh Peony
Common Name Itoh peony, intersectional peony Botanical Name Paeonia cvs. Family Paeoniaceae Plant Type Herbaceous, perennial Mature Size 3 ft. tall, 4 ft. wide Sun Exposure Full, partial Soil Type Rich, well-drained Soil pH Slightly acid to neutral…
How to Grow and Care for Stone Pine (Umbrella Pine)
Common Name Stone pine, umbrella pine, Italian stone pine, parasol pine, Roman pine Botanical Name Pinus pinea Family Pinaceae Plant Type Tree Mature Size 40-60 ft. tall, 20-40 ft. wide Sun Exposure Full Soil Type Well-drained Soil pH Acidic,…
How to Grow and Care for Italian Cypress
Italian Cypress Tree Common Name Italian Cypress, Mediterranean Cypress, Pencil pine Botanical Name Cupressus sempervirens Family Cupressaceae Plant Type Evergreen tree Mature Size 50 ft. tall, 4-5 ft. wide Sun Exposure Full to part Soil Type Well-drained sandy…
How to Grow and Care for American Hornbeam
Common Name American hornbeam, blue beech, musclewood, ironwood, water beech Botanical Name Carpinus caroliniana Family Betulaceae Plant Type Tree Mature Size 20-25 ft. wide, 20-35 ft. tall Sun Exposure Shade, Partial Soil Type Moist, Well-drained Soil pH Acidic,…
How to Grow and Care for Irish Moss
Common Name Irish moss Botanical Name Sagina subulata Family Caryophyllaceae Plant Type Herbaceous, perennial Mature Size 1-2 in. tall, 9-12 in. wide Sun Exposure Full, partial Soil Type Sandy, loamy Soil pH Acidic, neutral, alkaline Bloom Time Spring,…