Elms are deciduous trees. The elm leaf has typical characteristics, whereby the difference between the individual elms is often difficult, since there are numerous hybrids in addition to the natural species. Ulmen Elms, also known as rustics or elves, are a…
Category: Woods – ornamental and topiary trees
With their mostly black and white bark, birches are popular ornamental trees for the garden if it weren’t for their pollen count. The blossoming season of the trees is a problem for many allergy sufferers in spring. Birken (Betula) The plant…
The eucalyptus (scientific name: eucalyptus) is a popular ornamental plant with an intense aroma. As a tropical plant, care in our region is a bit more complex. Here you will find care tips on how to overwinter eucalyptus in pots. Care tips…
If a fir is cultivated in your own garden, then the question arises as to how fast the tree will grow. Because then it can quickly take up a lot of space in the garden and provide shade or serve as…
Because of their color and size, maple flowers are not as showy as those of other trees. Still, they’re worth a look if you take a closer look. Appearance and Features Maple flowers are instantly recognizable by their appearance when you…
The hazelnut tree (Corylus avellana) is one of the most undemanding plants in Central Europe. However, its willingness to grow pushes many a garden owner to the limit. With the right instructions, pruning the hazel is uncomplicated at the optimal time. Utensils…
The unique play of colors, the intensely glowing autumn colors of the leaves and the sometimes filigree leaf shapes make Japanese maples a special eye-catcher. But how can you overwinter these beauties? Hardiness of Japanese Maples According to their natural origin,…
When pruning plants in the fall, remove unwanted shoots and branches that are preventing the plants from growing. With a proper pruning, gardeners can improve the health of their plants. The following article is dedicated to the specimens that you should cut…
Chestnuts are stately trees that are also a visual eye-catcher in a large garden. A distinction is made here between edible and horse chestnuts. The following article explains how these can be extracted from the fruit. Horse or noble/edible chestnut When talking…
Not every tree wears a colorful foliage dress in autumn. If you want to experience the Indian Summer in your own garden, you have to plant the right trees. The following species prefer the color red. 5 trees with yellow-red leaves Eberesche…