How To Grow Redbud from Seeds – Planting Seeds & Starting The Tree

Redbud seeds need to be treated before planting them. The process of scarification and stratification is helpful to break the seed dormancy before planting them in a moist sunny spot. Kateryna Mashkevych/Ruth Swan/Alessandro Mari/istockphoto   The redbud tree, also known as the American redbud, is an attractive flowering tree. For growing a redbud tree, patience […]

How Fast Do Jacaranda Trees Grow – Jacaranda Annual Growth Rate

Jacaranda trees are fast-growing with minimum 3-4 feet increase in height. This can go upto 10 feet in some varieties in the initial years.   Oliver Gerhard/Galen Rowell/zsveta/Nico Conradie/gettyimages   One of the most majestic tropical trees that everyone prefers to have in their garden is the Jacaranda tree. Also known as Jacaranda mimosifolia, it […]

Best Fertilizer for Redbud Trees

If you have a redbud tree, it is best to stick to a balanced fertilizer. Since, redbuds have nitrogen fixing ability, make sure the fertilizer you use isn’t too high in nitrogen. Kathrin Ziegler/milan2099/zhuang wang/Diane Labombarbe/gettyimages   Redbuds are alluring flowering trees that thrive in full sun and rich soil. They blossom in the spring […]

Redbud Tree Varieties, Types and Species (Hybrid + True)

There are around ten varieties of Redbud trees. More cultivars keep on coming with the hybrid being developed each day. PETER HAYNES/ankarb/istockphoto   Redbud trees are a unique species that are a sight, particularly in the spring when the tree is enveloped with several small and colorful flowers. They are ideal if you wish to […]

Different Sycamore Trees: Types, Varieties & Species

Majorly there are eight types of Sycamore that are most prevalent. Learn about each of them in detail below. ChrisHepburn/kwhi02/trgowanlock/mbbirdy/istockphoto   Sycamore is a deciduous tree, which is a favorite amongst many cultures. Belonging to the Platanus genus, they are also called plane trees in North America. It is a prevalent shade tree that grows […]

How Long Do Jacaranda Trees Live?

If you have planted a Jacaranda tree, you will be able to enjoy its shade for a very long time. They live for average 50 years but can live up to 200 years. Dendenal81/OlyaSolodenko/znm/Isabel L Silva/gettyimages   The jacaranda tree, also famous as jacaranda mimisofolia, is a lovely specimen tree to plant in your garden or […]

How To Care for A Jacaranda Tree – Complete Jacaranda Care Guide

Jacaranda prefers to grow in warm humid conditions, full sun, and well-drained rich soil. It also needs sufficient ground to grow and spread. StockNinja/Dirk Luus/Paty aranda/Neil Farrin/gettyimages   Although the Jacaranda tree is tough and resilient, it does require some care and maintenance to keep it healthy and looking its best. In this guide, we […]

Drought-Tolerant Plant Care & Its Importance

Drought tolerant plants are low maintenance, they save water and are a great addition to any garden. Go ahead and plant them without thinking too much!   As a plant collector, you must become acquainted with the proper methods of caring for your plants. It is important to know the right care technique to grow […]

Different Varieties & Types of Jacaranda Tree Species

Among the true varieties & cultivars of Jacaranda, blue jacaranda trees are the most common to spot. Gabriel Mello/Christian Ender/gettyimages   Botanically called the Jacaranda Mimosifolia, the Jacaranda tree is a gorgeous tropical tree. It yields scented purple flowers in bundles that are panicle-shaped. It is an ornamental tropical tree with arched branches that form a canopy that […]

Where Do Magnolia Plants & Trees Grow Best?

Indoors or outdoors, magnolias enjoy frost free winters and full sun. Place them in a pot next to your front door, bay window, or up on your balcony and terrace. Landscapes, Seascapes, Jewellery & Action Photographer/Juergen Bosse/Basant Soni/gettyimages   Magnolias are magnificent ornamental trees that add a touch of show-stopping glamor to your garden. Not […]