One guess at what one Web site calls the most colorful tree in the world.
The Rainbow Eucalyptus (eucalyptus deglupta) is not native to Portland, Ore.
While this tree certainly has an amazing rainbow bark, is there any discussion as to whether or not it indeed deserves the title ‘World’s most colorful tree?‘
Any alternate suggestions?
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By Greg Tudor
This lightly fragrant bloom—pictured last week at the Friends of Trees lot—will very slowly become a delicious fruit, most familiar in East Asia.
Offered for sale by Friends of Trees and its Neighborhood Trees program for yards and 6- to 8-foot parking strips, this Japanese cultivar introduced in 1972 requires a [...]
By Greg Tudor
This lovely red-flowered native was introduced into cultivation by the famed botanist David Douglas, and is planted extensively by our Green Space Initiative staff at their restoration events.
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This particular specimen occupies a rather prominent position in Executive Director Scott Fogarty’s front yard.
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By Greg Tudor
This picture, taken on March 6, shows a tree that is usually not associated with the Pacific Northwest (think Southern U.S.).
They do pretty well up here, however, and Friends of Trees has several different varieties for sale.
The white flowers on this one are lovely, but others of the same species can be yellow, [...]
Today is March 5, and outside in Portland there are thousands of flowering trees and shrubs like this one outside the Friends of Trees office.
Who knows what it is?
What other species are flowering right now in your neighborhood?
From shrubs to trees, send us your timely photos of what is blossoming now where you are.
–Toshio Suzuki
What do you get when you cross an American Sycamore with an Oriental Sycamore?
The answer is not ‘Mixed-race Sycamore.’
According to The Los Angeles Times, the result is “probably the most planted urban street tree in the world.”
This big tree, found in London, Paris, New York and Los Angeles, tolerates polluted air, compacted soil and hard [...]
This deciduous needs no sun block and is considered hardy and tolerant, which is the same way I describe my appetite.
This tree can grow to be 20 feet tall and is known for its exfoliating bark and fragrant flowers.
The somewhat rare tree also grows to irregular shapes, so pruning while young is important.
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A native of Japan, this disease-resistant deciduous has small, triangular fruit. It is known as a substitute for the American Elm, is a fast-grower, and can fit in a six to eight-foot planting strip without power lines.
Bonus clue: name rhymes with Navratilova. Submit your guess below in the comment forum!
–TS
Name this tree:
Native to Eastern China, Korea and Japan, this oval to rounded small tree is known for its duck foot-shaped leaves and late fall color.
If given full sun and moist soil, this tree will live happily in a 30′ inch wide parking strip for up to 50 years. Need another clue?
–TS