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Catalpa (Catalpa spp.) is a genus of flowering plants in the family Bignoniaceae, native to warm temperate and subtropical regions of North America, the Caribbean, and East Asia. Also known as southern catalpa, hardy catalpa, western catalpa, northern catalpa, catawba, cigar tree and caterpillar tree, it is native to a wide-ranging area including North America, the … Read more

The fringe tree (Chionanthus virginicus) also called old man’s beard is a deciduous shrub or small tree native to the savannas and lowlands of the northeastern and southeastern United States, from Massachusetts south to Florida, and west to Oklahoma and Texas. A fringe tree grows to a height of 12 to 20 feet, though in … Read more

Croton is an extensive plant genus in the spurge family, Euphorbiaceae. The plants of this genus were described and introduced to Europeans by Georg Eberhard Rumphius. The common names for this genus are rushfoil and croton, but the latter also refers to Codiaeum variegatum. These plants are native to the tropical forests of Southeast Asia … Read more

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