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How to Grow and Care for Japanese Black Pine
Common Name Japanese black pine Botanical Name Pinus thunbergii Family Pinaceae Plant Type Tree Mature Size 3—80 ft, tall, 4–25 ft. wide Sun Exposure Full Soil Type Sandy, loamy Soil pH Acidic, neutral, alkaline Hardiness Zones 5-8 (USDA)…
How to Grow and Care for Black Gum Trees (Black Tupelo)
Common Name Black gum tree, tupelo, black tupelo, sour gum tree, pepperidge Botanical Name Nyssa sylvatica Family Nyssaceae Plant Type Tree Mature Size 30-50 ft. tall, 20-30 ft. wide Sun Exposure Full, partial Soil Type Moist, well-drained Soil…
How to Grow and Care for Black Mondo Grass in Your Yard
Common Name Black mondo grass, monkey grass Botanical Name Ophiopogon planiscapus ‘Nigrescens’ Family Liliaceae Plant Type Herbaceous perennial Mature Size 9 to 12 inches tall and wide Sun Exposure Full sun to partial shade Soil Type Moist, well-drained Soil…
How to Grow and Care for Black Magic Rose
Common Name Black magic rose Botanical Name Rosa ‘Black Magic’ Family Rosaceae Plant Type Shrub Mature Size 5-7 ft. tall, 4 ft. wide Sun Exposure Full Soil Type Loamy, Well-drained Soil pH Acidic Bloom Time Summer Flower Color…
How to Grow and Care for Black Lace® Elderberry
Common Name Black lace elderberry Botanical Name Sambucus nigra ‘Eva’ BLACK LACE® Family Viburnaceae Plant Type Deciduous shrub Mature Size 6–8 feet tall, 6–8 feet wide Sun Exposure Full to partial Soil Type Humusy, moist but well drained…
How to Grow and Care for Black Krim Tomato
Common name Black Krim tomato Botanical Name Solanum lycopersicum ‘Black Krim’ Family Solanaceae Plant Type Annual, vegetable Size 4-6 ft. tall, 3-4 ft. spread Sun Exposure Full sun Soil Type Loamy, well-drained Soil pH Acidic Bloom Time Summer…
How to Grow and Care for Black Hills Spruce
Common Name Black Hills spruce Botanical Name Picea glauca ‘densata’ Family Name Pinaceae Plant Type Tree Mature Size 50-70 ft. tall, 15-25 ft. wide Sun Exposure Full Soil Type Moist, well-drained Soil pH Acidic Hardiness Zones 3-6 (USDA)…
How to Grow and Care for Black Diamond Watermelons
Common Name Black diamond watermelon Botanical Name Citrullus lanatus ‘Black Diamond’ Family Cucurbitaceae Plant Type Annual, fruit Size 20 ft. long (vines) Sun Exposure Full Soil Type Loamy, sandy, moist but well-drained Soil pH Acidic, neutral Bloom Time…
Black Bamboo: Care and Growing Guide
Botanical Name Phyllostachys nigra Common Name Black bamboo Plant Type Grass Mature Size 30 ft. tall, 2 in. wide Sun Exposure Full sun to partial shade Soil Type Well-draining, moist, loamy Soil pH Acidic to slightly alkaline Bloom…
Black Bat Flower: Care and Growing Guide
The black bat flower (Tacca chantrieri) is an exotic-looking, unusual plant that is somewhat difficult to grow but is rewarding for its unusual shape, texture, and color. True to its common name, the bat flower looks like a…