In a moment of sheer extravagance, I purchased a dwarf redbud, Ruby Falls, and now have staked out a prominent place in the backyard for it to flower and flaunt its weeping branches. In a moment of ...

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 ...

Q: The top of my 'Forest Pansy' redbud tree is "weeping" at the top of the main trunk. Should I stake the very top of it to prevent the weeping? I planted it 2 years ago. A: Redbuds do that. They have ...

Today we will be discussing one of the most delightful and useful trees in the Piedmont landscape – the charming redbud. I pay a lot of attention to the names of plants and how plant names originated.

Tall trees and shrubs can overshadow single story homes and make small yards feel crowded and overwhelming. However, there are plenty of small or dwarf plants that have all the beauty of their taller ...

) as a tree, a big one that easily tops 100 feet. This one, introduced for 2013 by , is a fraction the size, but with, as far as I'm concerned, twice the punch. Though only 2 to 4 feet tall, 'Feelin' ...

Q: Can you tell me if a weeping Alaska cedar is available in dwarf size? I have a small rancher and love the look of this plant but don't want a tree that is going to overpower the house. A: That is a ...