Ornamental Cedar Trees

Read on for information about cedar trees and winter damage.with needle-like leaves that stay on the tree all winter long. But you may not see the evidence of freeze damage until after temperatures warm and growth starts up again.

In California or Florida, they can also be planted in zone 9.The trees grow fast at first and then slower as they age. The weeping version, ‘Glauca Pendula,' can be trained to grow like a vast umbrella of tree limbs.

In yesteryear, vast forests of Lebanon cedar trees covered these regions, but today they are largely gone. If you are interested in growing cedar of Lebanon trees, read on for information about these cedars and tips about cedar of Lebanon care.are native...

It does well in both full sun and part shade and is both disease and pest resistant. It combines all the incredible value of a traditional tree, with additional improvements, and on a much smaller scale.

Its single scientific name is. The elkhorn cedar goes by many names, including elkhorn cypress, Japanese elkhorn, deerhorn cedar, and hiba arborvitae. It's a coniferous evergreen tree native to the wet forests of southern Japan.

The foliage bronzes in winter. Their size makes them excellent for windscreens, borders and groupings on large properties. The wood is fragrant, waterproof, light and resilient. When they are young, they grow in an attractive pyramid shape, but as they...

The dense foliage creates a tight mound that manages itself quite well, but is also amenable to pruning if you decide to alter its shape and size. This dwarf version, Cryptomeria 'Globosa Nana', is a terrific opportunity to have one of these delightful...

They make wonderful wreaths or just scatter a few boughs around for their invigorating pine bouquet. The ¼ inch dark blue cones that are produced by the female tree are a valuable food source for many species of birds.

It produces an aromatic oil that is naturally insect resistant, so you won't have to worry about infestation. Plant several for a privacy screen or you could even use several for a windbreak along your property line.

Below Virginia many nurseries and Christmas tree growers field plant year around, weather permitting. Feeding on the sap causes needles to turn yellow and later brown. When planting in hard clay soils, its best to dig the hole several feet wider than...

It creates a barrier between the roots of the plant and fungus and pathogens that can cause root rot. Plants that are deficient in Potassium, are usually growing more slowly than normal, have fewer flowers and seed, and are more susceptible to disease...

The Purple Magic is a semi dwarf, mid-sized crape myrtle that grows to a mature height of 6 ft. Purple Magic Crape Myrtles are smaller myrtles that produce an abundance of large clusters of dark purple blooms starting in July and lasting well into the...

This versatile small tree growing only to 8 ft. Delta Fusion Crape Myrtles bear dark pink blooms that contrast vividly with their unique dark burgundy cupped foliage. Delta Crape Myrtles grow vigorously and will produce a stunning plethora of blooms in...

The Carolina Sapphire is a fast growing conical growing evergreen tree with bluish-grey feathery foliage. These trees are a great choice large property screens. Carolina Sapphire is highly desired for its aromatic qualities.

Midnight magic has a more rounded, compact growth habit than its sister Moonlight Magic. At maturity, it will reach a height and width between 4 ft. Midnight Magic produces rosy-pink blooms continue to arise in great numbers from mid-summer through early...

This means, the plant arrive in a dormant state, with wrapped roots, and stalks without leaves or blooms. There is nothing more elegant than Black and White. Once planted, it will come out of dormancy and will begin to grow.

Simple to grow and reliably gorgeous all year long, you can't go wrong with the Emerald Green Arborvitae. This arborvitae's thick foliage and reliable pyramidal growth habit makes it the perfect choice for creating a solid, natural, privacy screen that...

The blooms of the Red Hot Black Diamond come in a bright red blooms which offset the intense hues of the dark leaves. And can be used as a specimen or in mass plantings. This crape myrtle can be used in Zones 2-5 if in a planter and brought in during...

The blooms of the Best Red Black Diamond come in a vivid red blooms which offset the intense hues of the dark leaves. The Black Diamond Crape Myrtle variety represents the first series of true dark-leafed crape myrtles.

Crape Myrtle make a real statement when lining driveways, fence lines or can be used to hide unsightly items in your landscape, like electrical boxes, a/c units or propane tanks. This means, the plant arrive in a dormant state, with wrapped roots and...

Plant in groups in larger landscapes or use as a windbreak to reduce winter winds. This container grown tree is a great miniature Christmas tree gift. Colorado Spruce has a pyramidal shape that makes it an excellent landscape tree and Christmas tree.

This container grown tree makes an excellent miniature Christmas tree gift. Tall and a 15 - 25 ft. The compact, upright form with deep green needles makes this a great ornamental landscape tree.

Mature height is 30 - 40 ft. An upright, narrow pyramidal evergreen tree with dense, dark green foliage. Tall with a 10 - 15 ft. Grows well in full sun and partial shade. Plant 3 - 4 ft.

Crape Myrtles look particularly nice when lining driveways or fences and can also be planted in a container on your deck or patio as long as the container is at least 12 in. The Black Diamond is hardy in Zones 6-9.

In addition to speedy growth, they have a consistent, symmetrical form that only becomes more impressive as they mature. Reliable, and always classic, the Leyland Cypress is the most popular choice for privacy trees in the United States.

This variety can reach 12 ft. The Blossoms of the Crimson Red Crape Myrtle are a vivid shade of red which offsets the intense dark leaves. This means, the plant arrive in a dormant state, with wrapped roots, and stalks without leaves or blooms.

In addition to speedy growth, they have a consistent, symmetrical form that only becomes more impressive as they mature. Reliable, and always classic, the Leyland Cypress is the most popular choice for privacy trees in the United States.