AMERICAN GARDENER

Kwanzan cherry is a flowering cherry cultivar. Developed in the Edo period (1603-1868) of Japan, the Kwanzan cherry isn’t a single species but a cultivar. It’s believed to be the result of multiple interspecific hybridizations involving the Oshima cherry (Prunus serrulata). The original name of the tree is ‘Sekiyama,’ but it is rarely used. Sekiyama … Read more

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

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

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

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

The Smooth hydrangea (Hydrangea arborescens) is a is a species of hydrangea that is deciduous in nature. It is a small- to medium-sized, multi-stemmed, growing to heights of 3 to 8 feet tall. Smooth hydrangea was first documented in the United States, where it is found growing wild amid woods, slopes, and stream banks throughout the … Read more

With their endless variety of textures, shapes and sizes, trees and bushes both form the backbone of a landscape and help define its boundaries. Trees or shrubs that produce clusters of red berries also contribute a bright splash of color to the garden. Many fruit-producing trees and shrubs also attract beneficial wildlife such as crows, … Read more

Carrots are a widely cultivated root vegetable, belonging to the Apiaceae family. They are usually orange in color, although they can also come in purple, white, yellow, and black varieties. They are native to Europe and Southwestern Asia. The cultivation of carrots has a long history, with evidence of their domestication in Central Asia around … Read more