Does this tree bloom all summer? And is it accurate that they constantly drop leaves? We really wanted a Japanese tree lilac, but they only bloom in the spring. A: I like sweetbay magnolias, but they ...

Q. Last summer, we planted two small lilac bushes. Having grown up with lots of lilacs, I'm delighted to have them again. Some I have seen are more leaves than flowers in the spring while some are ...

When you're roaming through the never-ending rows of gorgeous specimens in your local nursery, it's so easy to get caught up in their beauty and make an instant purchase. But this can prove costly in ...

Syringa reticulata is native to Japan and is commonly called Japanese tree lilac. Although a lilac, this member of the species is quite different in appearance than those with which gardeners are more ...

A There are several small trees that will work well in a garden. While some of these trees do produce dry seed pods or capsules, they don't bear fleshy fruits. Your choice should be based on how much ...

Small upright trees make great alternatives to mutilated old shade trees that have lost their battle with overhead power lines and the utility company’s tree trimmers. In nature, the petite understory ...

Experts tell us diverse, native plantings create a healthier and more vibrant urban forest. If another bur oak or cypress is out of the question, consider a small native tree in your city garden.

Climate change experts and urban foresters tell us that planting trees is one of the most significant ways that we, as individuals, can help battle climate change. Trees do so much — they cool the ...