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Callery pear aka Bradford pear trees are an eco disaster that Ohio banned because they ruin the ecosystem. Here's why and ...
Like many spring wildflowers, the beaked hazelnut and the speckled alder, will be gone soon, so now is the time to look for ...
When most people think of trees, they think of majestic live oaks that tower over neighborhoods, bringing welcome shade for ...
If you're concerned about fruit drop, avoid planting them near walks and driveways. The fruit is a good food source for many forms of wildlife and makes great jelly. The flowers benefit many ...
Dogwood trees are a common and beloved sight in local gardens. While as many as 60 species of trees and shrubs are in the genus Cornus, the most common locally are our native flowering dogwood (Cornus ...
Bradford (also known as Callery) pear trees are a pretty sight, but produce a pretty foul odor. They're also illegal in Ohio.
Many small ornamental trees brighten the Chicago region with their spring blooms: redbuds, crabapples, serviceberries, magnolias, wild plums and many more. Cherries, not so much. The Japanese ...
“All of our spring-flowering trees — magnolias ... At the Chicago Botanic Garden, visitors can see cherry tree species, including the accolade, yoshino and autumnalis, located in multiple ...
Seasons can come and go in the temperate regions of the world with many false starts, but in the Appalachian Mountains, folks ...