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Aglaonemas are known for their lush, broad leaves that come in various shades of green, often with silver, white, or red variegation. The leaves can be glossy or matte, with patterns ranging from solid colors to intricate designs. They grow in a bushy, upright manner, though some varieties can have a more sprawling growth. They’re … Read more

Tsuga canadensis, also known as eastern hemlock, eastern hemlock-spruce, or Canadian hemlock, and in the French-speaking regions of Canada as pruche du Canada, is a coniferous tree native to eastern and central Canada and the United States. It is the state tree of Pennsylvania. In the United States, eastern hemlock occurs throughout New England, the … Read more

The pecan (Carya illinoinensis) is a species of hickory native to the southern United States and northern Mexico in the region of the Mississippi River. The tree is cultivated for its seed primarily in the U.S. states of Georgia, New Mexico, and Texas, and in Mexico. The word “pecan” is derived from an Algonquian word … Read more

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

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