Unseasonably mild weather in late winter is bad news for a spring-flowering magnolia, as it coaxes it to open its blossoms too early. If it is followed by an arctic blast of cold air, the glorious ...

This fantastic flower was produced on a tree at what we here in Columbia, S.C., call the Belser Arboretum, a 7-acre (or so) tract of forested land pretty much in the middle of the city, and two blocks ...

Magnolia trees, with their large, fragrant blooms in shades of white, pink, and purple, are a stunning testament to nature's ...

Whether you have a small yard or even just a petite patio space, it's possible to still grow trees to add depth, color, and interest. Love the look of stately birch and magnolia trees, but don't have ...

As magnolias dislike being pruned, the risk is one of cutting out branches on which flower buds have been slowly developing ...

The term dwarf conifer refers to certain species of evergreen trees and shrubs. Selected for their ultra-slow growth habit ...

Today, as many landscapes are ever-shrinking, narrow trees might be just the thing for your garden. Trees with a slender growth habit will not take up as much horizonal space while still giving you ...

A beautiful magnolia tree grew in front of that window, partially obscuring the houses across the way. In late March or early ...

Q: I have a tree growing on my boulevard in Fargo, and I’m wondering what it is. The city planted it before I bought the house two years ago. — Ron B. A: You definitely don’t see this tree very often, ...