The botanical name for persimmons, Diospyros, means "fruit of the Gods." If you haven't had the privilege of tasting the American persimmon in particular, imagine that you can stand under a tree, and dessert will fall from its branches right into your hands. In this case, dessert … [Read more...]
How to Grow Pampas Grass
By Julie Christensen Pampas grass (Cortaderia selloana), with its showy flowers and soft, billowing form, brings to mind Florida coastal regions and balmy climates. True pampas grass is native to Brazil and is only hardy in U.S. Department of Agriculture plant hardiness zones … [Read more...]
How to Grow Magnolia Trees
Forget the image of magnolias as a tree suitable only for warm, southern climes. The magnolia tree family includes over 150 species, many of them hardy to U.S. Department of Agriculture plant hardiness zone 4. Almost all species are native to Asia and may range in size from small … [Read more...]
How to Grow Lime Trees
By Julie Christensen Lime trees are among the most cold-sensitive of all citrus trees, growing outdoors only in warm, mild climates. But, you don’t have to live south of zone 9 to grow lime trees indoors. If you’ve got a sunny window with southern exposure, you can grow lime … [Read more...]
How to Grow Hawthorn Trees
Hawthorn trees (Crataegus) are small, versatile trees that make good substitutes for other more commonly grown trees, such as crabapples. Native to the United States, hawthorn trees can be found growing wild in rural areas or planted as informal hedgerows. Hawthorn trees also … [Read more...]
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