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 [...]
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 [...]
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. [...]
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
