Trimming crape myrtles in October, even though Florida's rainy season has ended, may trigger growth that can become damaged in colder winter months. Crape myrtle trimming questions are already coming in due to Florida’s unusually dry and mild October. Now that we’re out of rainy season, can we trim our…
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A stunning Dwarf Jatropha trained to grow as a lush ornamental tree. Dwarf Jatropha (Jatropha integerrima ‘Compacta’) is a glamorous large shrub that belts out scarlet flowers 365 days a year. But it also steals the show as a small tree, too. In fact, when trained to grow in multiple…
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No one on ArtisTree’s Plantopinions panel doubts the magnificence of Southern magnolia trees. But it's their very magnificence (being impressively large) that can literally get in the way when homeowners plant them too close to their homes. The Southern magnolia, or Magnolia grandiflora, has been called the Clydesdale of magnolia trees,…
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Carambola trees can grow up to 30 feet if not pruned and have a wide, bushy canopy. Carambola starfruit trees, as well as other fruit trees, are generally banned by homeowner associations due to issues like fruit drop and pest attractants. But that doesn’t mean you can't give their fruit…
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