12 Types of Forsythia Bushes (With Pictures)

Forsythia shrubs are deciduous flowering plants that belong to the genus Forsythia in the Oleaceae (olive) family. They are native to eastern Asia and are characterized by bright yellow flowers that bloom in early spring. Forsythia are fast-growing, with some varieties growing as much as 24 inches in a year. They can be grown in … Read more

Climbing Hydrangea: Characteristics, Cultivars And More

Hydrangea petiolaris, a climbing hydrangea, is a species of flowering plant in the family Hydrangeaceae native to the woodlands of Japan, the Korean peninsula, and on Sakhalin island of easternmost Siberia in the Russian Far East.  This woody vine, known scientifically as Hydrangea anomala, climbing hydrangea is not a twining vine that wraps around supports, … Read more

Lemon Cypress Tree: Lifespan, Growth Rate And Other Cultural Characteristics

The Lemon Cypress, scientifically referred to as Cupressus macrocarpa ‘Goldcrest’ or commonly also known as Golden Cypress or Italian Stone is believed to have originated from a mutation or selective breeding of the Monterey cypress. It was introduced as a cultivated plant for landscaping and container gardening because of its compact size, unique coloration, and … Read more

15 Major Types of Tulips and Their Names – Identification Guide

Tulips are spring-blooming perennial herbaceous bulbiferous geophytes in the Tulipa genus. Their flowers are usually large, showy, and brightly coloured. They often have a different coloured blotch at the base of the tepals, internally. The name “tulip” is thought to be derived from a Persian word for turban, which it may have been thought to resemble by those who … Read more

Adams Crabapple Trees: Origin, Lifespan, Growth Rate And Other Characteristics

Crabapple trees are valued for their spectacular spring blooms, tree form, ornamental fruit and colorful autumn foliage. The Malus genus to which crabapple trees belong originates from Europe, Asia, and North America, and there are about 35 species within this genus. The Adams Crabapple tree (Malus ‘Adams’) is a variety of crabapple tree that was developed … Read more

Pond Cypress (Taxodium ascendens): Origin, Lifespan, Growth Rate And Other Characteristics

The pond cypress, Taxodium ascendens, is a unique type of cypress, deciduous in nature and native to North America, specifically found in the southeastern United States, from as far north as Delaware and Virginia to Florida and west to Louisiana. It is closely associated with the Everglades. Unlike most conifers that stay evergreen, the pond … Read more