YOSHINO CHERRY (P. x yedoensis)

The Yoshino cherry, along with the Japanese cherry tree, dominates the Tidal Basin in Washington, D.C. during the Cherry Blossom Festival. Mature Height/Spread: The Yoshino cherry can grow 40 to 50

HIGAN CHERRY (P. subhirtella)

Mature Height/Spread: The Higan cherry will grow 20 to 40 feet tall and 15 to 30 feet wide. The habit may be upright-spreading, rounded or weeping, depending on the cultivar. Growth

Weeping Lantana and Cultivars (Lantana montevidensis)

Weeping lantana (Lantana montevidensis) has low vine like stems and grows 8 to 12 inches tall by 4 feet or more wide with lavender flowers. Weeping lavender is excellent for

Holly SPECIES

The Japanese hollies (Ilex crenata): are evergreen shrubs with relatively small, spineless leaves and black fruit. They are usually 3 to 10 feet high, with a similar spread and look

Pamphlet offers tips on how to prune trees

Those who care about trees will find advice on pruning and related topics in The National Arbor Day Foundation's free booklet, "How To Prune Young Shade Trees." From pruning in

Weeping Fig CULTURE

Weeping figs grow best in bright indirect or curtain-filtered sunlight. They will handle some direct sun if the humidity is high. Variegated cultivars grow best in somewhat lower light. Weeping

Pruning Roses: PRUNING DIFFERENT TYPES OF ROSES

Prune weak-growing varieties lightly and vigorous varieties more severely. Prune first-year plants lightly to allow them to put more energy into establishing a strong root system. Hybrid Teas, Floribundas and Grandifloras:

Ruthless pruning keeps rosebushes healthy

As Valentine's Day approaches, thoughts turn to roses. And a gardener's thoughts should turn to pruning the bushes. Pruning reinvigorates a rosebush, keeps it healthy and ensures that the blooms

Pruning Houseplants How To

In addition to shaping plants and removing yellowed and withered leaves, pruning encourages low-growing foliage, which makes plants fuller and more attractive. Lightly prune houseplants regularly during their active growth,

JAPANESE FLOWERING CHERRY, ORIENTAL CHERRY (Prunus serrulata)

Mature Height/Spread: The Japanese cherry will grow 15 to 25 feet tall and 15 to 25 feet wide. Depending on the cultivar, it may have an upright form, wide spreading

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