On this edition of ID That Tree, meet umbrella magnolia, a small tree easily identified by the clusters of long simple leaves at the end of the twigs, which form an umbrella shape, and by its ...

Not all trees need to be large in order to make a statement. Small trees – which are officially known as “dwarf trees” in garden parlance and don’t grow above 30 feet– can liven up a front yard with ...

Climate change experts and urban foresters tell us that planting trees is one of the most significant ways that we, as individuals, can help battle climate change. Trees do so much — they cool the ...

Small trees for landscaping can transform even the most modest landscape. “Your yard is only going to be so interesting if you’re only planting shrubs and perennials,” says Sam Niemann, founder of the ...

Small Christmas trees can bring big smiles this season. Several years ago, you would never have seen so many options for little trees. But, House & Garden magazine garden editor Stephan Orr tells The ...

Derek Markham is a green living expert who started writing for Treehugger in 2012. The downy serviceberry is flowering tree that grows to 15-25 feet in height with a 15-25 foot spread at maturity. It ...