Mango or Mangifera Indica is one of the most popular tree species in South Asia. They belong to the evergreen family of trees and are considered to be the national fruit of India and the Philippines. There are over 400 varieties of Mango trees and each one produces slightly different fruit in terms of size, …
A Leylandii or Cupressus Leylandii is part of the evergreen coniferous family. It is known for its fast growth, and large size and is commonly used for landscaping purposes. One of the many uses of this tree is for privacy as it can grow to about 50 feet even with poor soil quality. Let’s take …
Sycamore or Platanus Occidentalis is a species native to the western hemisphere. It has historically been used as shade trees in cities as Sycamores are able to withstand the city’s atmosphere. This species can grow to massive sizes, the tallest ever measured to be 174 feet. Sycamores can be recognized by their bruised barks which …
Fig or Ficus Carica is part of the Moraceae family of trees. They are known for their fruits as well as for their ornamental value. Originally native to the Mediterranean region, they can now be found all over the world. Figs don’t usually grow big, with an average height of only 20-30 feet. Let’s take …
Yew or Taxus Baccata (also known as common yew or English yew) is an evergreen tree of the family Taxaceae. Yew trees are usually used as ornamental trees, although most people try not to grow them because of their toxicity. Because of its evergreen nature, you can expect large foliage all year round. Many people …
Elderberry trees or Sambucus were initially categorized within the Honeysuckle family but were later re-categorized as Adoxaceae. They are a great addition to anybody’s garden for both their aesthetic quality and also their health benefits. Elderberry trees are also known for their fast growth which can also turn into excessive growth. Let’s take a look …
Cypress or Cupressaceae trees are native species in North American, known for their fast growth and resilient nature. Because of their short needles and feathery appearance, Cypress is a great choice for landscaping. It can withstand pretty harsh conditions once they reach maturity. Let’s take a look at some of the ways to remove your …
Conifer or Coniferophyte trees are some of the most popular species of trees all over the world. This species basically constitutes any tree that produces cones. Christmas trees form a huge part of this species. Even though Conifers are perfect for decorative purposes, there can be a number of reasons why you would want to …
If you have been planning to start a garden or a small forest in your backyard you don’t want to wait for decades before the tree reaches decent height. Obviously, the growth rates differ but there are ways to boost the growth of trees by following some simple steps. Choose the right species of the …
Have you been waiting for that old tree in your backyard to die off naturally? If you are wondering how long it will take, you are not going to like the answer. The truth is that the answer varies a lot, and I mean A LOT. It depends on a lot of factors like the …
