Hardiness Zone: 5-9Soil Type: Dogwoods prefer moist, well-drained, acidicSun Exposure: Full sun or partial shadeAnnual or Perennial: PerennialType: Tree History: The legend holds that the tree was once very large, like a Great Oak tree, and because its wood was strong and sturdy, it provided building material for a variety of purposes. According to the … Read more
Hardiness Zone: 9-10Soil Type: Sandy, well draining, neutral to slightly acidic pHSun Exposure: Full sunAnnual or Perennial: PerennialType: Citrus tree History: The blood orange was first recorded in Sicily in the 9th and 10th centuries. Due to the succulent appearance and taste of the blood orange they were reserved for royalty. Later on blood oranges … Read more
Hardiness Zone: 8-10Soil Type: Moist, fertile, and free-drainingSun Exposure: Full sunAnnual or Perennial: Evergreen PerennialType: Grass History: The first uses of bamboo was over 5,000 years ago as building material by the Chinese people who used it to build treehouses. Bamboo was next used to create paper and books from around 200 BCE-200 BCE. Between … Read more
Hardiness Zone: 9-11Soil Type: Loose, loamy, sandy, slightly acidic to neutral pH (5-7). Avoid poor draining or high salinity locations.Sun Exposure: Full sunAnnual or Perennial: PerennialType: Fruit tree History: The avocado tree is likely to have originated in the south-central highlands between Mexico and Guatemala. It was domesticated by the Mesoamerican tribes about 5,000 year … Read more
Hardiness Zone: 4-8Soil Type: Slightly acidic, rich soil with good drainageSun Exposure: Full sunAnnual or Perennial: PerennialType: Tree History: The crabapple Tree originated in the mountainous regions of Central Asia, specifically in modern day Kazakhstan. Often used for cooking flames for smoked foods, crabapple wood releases a pleasant aroma while burning very slowly. Commonly used for … Read more
Hardiness Zone: 2-7Soil Type: Acidic, loamy, moist, rich, sandy, well-drained and clay soilsSun Exposure: Full sunAnnual or Perennial: EvergreenType: Tree History: The Colorado blue spruce is such a delight that nature seems to have kept it a well-guarded secret for a very long time. It was not until 1862 that this spectacular species was discovered … Read more
Hardiness Zone: 4-7Soil Type: Slightly acidic to neutralSun Exposure: Full sunAnnual or Perennial: Perennial, but ground cherries are annualType: Tree History: Sweet cherries originated in Asia Minor in the fertile areas between the Black and Caspian seas and were likely brought to Europe by birds. The Greeks were the first to cultivate cherries and the … Read more
Hardiness Zone: 3-7Soil Type: AcidicSun Exposure: Full to partial sunAnnual or Perennial: EvergreenType: Tree History: It is a coniferous tree native to eastern North America. It is the state tree of Pennsylvania. Eastern hemlocks are widespread throughout much of the Great Lakes region, the Appalachian Mountains, the Northeastern United States, and Maritime Canada. This a … Read more
Hardiness Zone: 5-8Soil Type: Slightly acidic to neutralSun Exposure: Full sun to partial sunAnnual or Perennial: AnnualType: Tree History: The Bloodgood Japanese Red Maple was introduced into the United States before World War II. It is a cultivar named after the Bloodgood Nursery in Long Island, New York, where it was developed. The Bloodgood is … Read more
Hardiness Zone: 2-9Soil Type: AcidicSun Exposure: Partial sunAnnual or Perennial: PerennialType: Tree History: Birch or Beithe, is the first tree of the Ogham, the Celtic tree alphabet. It was celebrated during the festival of Samhain (what is now Halloween in Britain). Samhain was the start of the Celtic year, when purification was important and people … Read more