50+ Types of Trees (Root System, Growth Rate & Lifespan)

Trees are among important organisms on Earth. They maintain the balance of ecosystems and supporting life in numerous ways. All over the world, there are many different types of trees, each with its characteristics, growth habits, and uses. Trees are mainly categorized as Deciduous and Evergreen (coniferous). Further classification include: Fruit Trees, Flowering Trees and … Read more

Big Leaf Maple (Acer macrophyllum): History, Cultivars & Other Characteristics

There are about 130 species of maple trees (Acer) in the world, with different varieties found throughout U.S. Department of Agriculture plant hardiness zones 3 through 9.  Each species has its own characteristics, including variances in leaf shape and color, bark, hardiness and overall tree form. The bigleaf maple also referred to as Oregon maple has the largest leaves of … Read more

Silver Maple (Acer saccharinum): History, Cultivars, Lifespan & Other Characteristics

Silver Maple is a species of maple native to the eastern and central United States and southeastern Canada. Its natural range extends from New Brunswick, central Maine, and southern Quebec, west in southeastern Ontario and northern Michigan to southwestern Ontario, and south in Minnesota to southeastern South Dakota, eastern Nebraska, Kansas, and Oklahoma. Silver maples … Read more

Rubber Plant (Ficus elastica): History, Varieties, Lifespan & More

The rubber tree (Ficus elastica), is a popular houseplant with large, glossy, and leathery leaves. It is native to the tropical regions of Southeast Asia, particularly Indonesia and Malaysia. The plant belongs to the Moraceae family, which also includes figs and mulberries. It has become naturalized in Sri Lanka, the West Indies, and the US … Read more

Arizona Cypress: History, Growth Rate, Lifespan, USDA Zones & Other Characteristics

The Arizona Cypress, scientifically known as Hesperocyparis arizonica, is a species of tree native to the southwestern United States and northern Mexico. This evergreen tree belongs to the Cupressaceae family. The tiny leaves of an Arizona cypress tree look like scales and come in different shades of green in different varieties including gray-green and blue-green. The Arizona … Read more

Star magnolia (Magnolia stellata): History, Cultivars, Growth Rate & Care

Magnolia stellata, the star magnolia, is a slow-growing deciduous shrub or small tree. It bears large, showy white or pink flowers in early spring, before its leaves open. This species is closely related to the Kobushi magnolia, and is treated by many botanists as a variety or even a cultivar of that. However, Magnolia stellata was accepted … Read more

15 Types of Guava Fruit Trees With Pictures

Guava fruit trees, scientifically known as Psidium guajava, are tropical trees native to Mexico, Central America, the Caribbean and northern South America. They are found in many regions worldwide, including Africa, Asia, Central America, South America, and the West Indies. Guavas also grow in southwestern Europe, specifically the Costa del Sol on Málaga, (Spain) and Greece where guavas have … Read more

Sweetbay Magnolia: History, Lifespan, Growth Rate, Cultivars & More

Sweetbay magnolia is just one of the familiar names for Magnolia virginiana. Named for the locale of its first discovery, North America, early colonists introduced sweetbay magnolia to England. This semi-evergreen to evergreen broadleaf tree found favor for its white, lemon-rose-scented flowers and its green leaves with silvery undersides. Among the unique facts related to … Read more