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Hickory is a common name for trees composing the genus Carya, which includes around 18 species. Five or six species are native to China, Indochina, and India, as many as twelve are native to the United States, four are found in Mexico, and two to four are native to Canada. The Shagbark Hickory (Carya ovata) … Read more
Soursop, also known as graviola, is a fruit that comes from the Annona muricata tree, which is native to tropical regions of the Americas and the Caribbean but has since been cultivated in various other tropical climates around the world. It is in the same genus, Annona, as cherimoya and is in the Annonaceae family. … Read more
The Persian Silk Tree, scientifically known as Albizia julibrissin, is a species of tree in the Fabaceae family, native to southwestern and eastern Asia. In its native regions, the tree is often celebrated for its beauty. In Japan, it’s known as “Nemunoki” and is associated with the concept of “mono no aware,” the beauty of … Read more
The persimmon is the edible fruit of a number of species of trees in the genus Diospyros. The most commonly known species are Diospyros kaki (Japanese or Oriental persimmon), Diospyros virginiana (American persimmon), and Diospyros lotus (date-plum). The term “persimmon” comes from the Algonquin Native American tribe, while its genus name, Diospyros, means “fruit of the … Read more
The iris family (Iris spp.) includes more than 300 species, but the most common garden varieties all feature flowers with drooping outer petals and upright inner petals. Most irises grow in U.S. Department of Agriculture plant hardiness zones 3 to 9, but hardiness depends on the specific variety. These perennials require minimal maintenance, but they … Read more
The Amur Maple is a species of maple native to northeastern Asia from easternmost Mongolia east to Korea and Japan, and north to the Russian Far East in the Amur River valley. It is a small maple with deciduous leaves that is sometimes grown as a garden subject or boulevard tree. It was first introduced … Read more
Salvia divinorum, commonly known as Diviner’s Sage or Sage of the Diviners, is a semi-tropical perennial herb native to the southwest regions of Mexico. It is a member of the mint family (Lamiaceae) and is known for its large, velvety, vivid green leaves and small white blooms. The plant can grow up to 4-5 feet … Read more
Apricots (Prunus armeniaca) also known as Armenian plums. Apricots are small stone fruits that belong to the Rosaceae family and genus Prunus, closely related to the plum, peach, cherry and almond. Round and yellow, they look like a smaller version of a peach but share the tartness of purple plums. Native to China and Central Asia, … Read more
The blueberry guava tree, also known as Psidium cattleyanum or Cattley guava, is a species of guava native to Brazil. It was named after William Cattley, a 19th-century English horticulturist who first cultivated the plant in Europe. The tree is a member of the myrtle family, Myrtaceae, which includes other well-known fruits like feijoa and … Read more
Facts Details Scientific Name Cassia fistula Common Names Golden Shower Tree, Indian Laburnum, Pudding-Pipe Tree Hardiness Zones USDA Zones 10 and 11 Light Requirements Full sun to partial shade Soil Well-draining, fertile soil Watering Water regularly, but avoid overwatering Fertilizer Balanced fertilizer, applied every 2-3 months during the growing season Pruning Prune to maintain desired … Read more