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Woody Plants

The majestic and vast canopy of our urban and natural forests is formed by woody plants, some of the biggest and longest-living plants in the landscape. Learn more woody plants information on this Rayagarden section:
1. Choose plants that are healthy and will flourish in the designated area.
2. Installation of woody landscape plants requires proper site preparation.
3. Gardeners should take care of both newly planted and seasoned woody plants.
4. Learn how to prune woody plants and when to do it. 5. Avoid common issues brought on by the environment or careless handling.

Blackberry Profile

Woody Plants

Apr 08 2023

Blackberry Profile

Metasequoia Glyptostroboides (Dawn Redwood) Profile

Woody Plants

Mar 15 2023

Metasequoia Glyptostroboides (Dawn Redwood) Profile

Beefsteak Tomatoes Profile

Woody Plants

Feb 07 2023

Beefsteak Tomatoes Profile

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Hong Kong Orchid Tree Problems: Diseases And Remedies

Woody Plants

Hong Kong Orchid Tree Problems: Diseases And Remedies

Caterpillars that eat leaves, mites that could make flowers wilt, and borers that eat the soft wood of the trunk and branches are the main pest issues with Hong Kong orchid trees.

Feb 07 2023By Ivy

Hong Kong Orchid Tree Pros And Cons - How Fast Does It Grow

Woody Plants

Hong Kong Orchid Tree Pros And Cons - How Fast Does It Grow

When planted in parks or on expansive properties, hong kong orchid trees make stunning specimens. They work well for planting in wide medians along boulevards and along streets.

Feb 07 2023By Ivy

Olive Leaf Tea Benefits & How to Use

Woody Plants

Olive Leaf Tea Benefits & How to Use

According to research, olive leaf extract helps keep LDL (bad) cholesterol from accumulating in your arteries. Oleuropein and hydroxtyrosol, the active components, are what give the health advantages.

Jan 30 2023By Ivy

Can You Eat Raw Olives Off the Tree Directly?

Woody Plants

Can You Eat Raw Olives Off the Tree Directly?

Olives are incredibly bitter even when eaten right off the tree. To make an olive palatable, phenolic and oleuropein compounds must be eliminated or at the very least reduced.

Jan 30 2023By Ivy

Does Olive Tree Have Invasive Roots - Olive Tree Root Systems

Woody Plants

Does Olive Tree Have Invasive Roots - Olive Tree Root Systems

Olive tree roots spread out slowly, measuring about three feet wide and five feet deep. Tea olive tree roots are not considered to be invasive roots as a result.

Jan 30 2023By Ivy

How To Prune A Red Tip Photinia - Plant Pruning Tips

Woody Plants

How To Prune A Red Tip Photinia - Plant Pruning Tips

Cutting back photinia shrubs may promote the growth of a destructive fungus known as photinia leaf spot that prefers the delicate new leaves of the shrub.

Jan 30 2023By Ivy

Shumard Oak Pros and Cons - What to Know

Woody Plants

Shumard Oak Pros and Cons - What to Know

Shumard Oak has benefits and drawbacks. A strong, durable tree with a medium to rapid growth rate is the Shumard oak. Wide variety of soil types are tolerated by it.

Jan 29 2023By Ivy

Common Problems of Katsura Tree - How to Protect

Woody Plants

Common Problems of Katsura Tree - How to Protect

If the Katsura Tree is in full sun and on well-drained soil, hot, dry conditions may result in scorching of the katsura tree's leaves and dieback of the tree's shoots.

Jan 29 2023By Ivy

Katsura Tree (Cercidiphyllum Japonicum) Profile

Woody Plants

Katsura Tree (Cercidiphyllum Japonicum) Profile

When young, Katsura tree (Cercidiphyllum japonicum), native to China and Japan, is upright and pyramid-shaped, but becomes more rounded with age.

Jan 29 2023By Iris

Firebush (Hamelia Patens) Profile

Woody Plants

Firebush (Hamelia Patens) Profile

Firebush (Hamelia Patens) is a perennial shrub that also takes the form of small trees. Native to the tropics and subtropics, Firebush (Hamelia Patens) are best

Jan 29 2023By Iris