Alder Trees: Leaves, Bark, Flowers, Cones – Identification (Pictures)

The tall deciduous trees’ drooping flower clusters and brown woody strobiles (botanical name Alnus) are characteristics of alder trees. The two most prevalent alder tree species in North America and Europe are the Red Alder (Alnus rubra) and Black Alder (Alnus glutinosa), both of which are native. Alders develop into towering shade trees or extensive … Read more

Neon Pothos: Plant Care and Growing Guide (Pictures) – Including Variegated Neon Pothos

With bright lemon-lime green pointed leaves and trailing stems, Neon Pothos (Epipremnum aureum ‘Neon’) is a beautiful tropical evergreen vine. The low-maintenance houseplant ‘Neon Pothos’ is ideal for indoor cultivation. It thrives under most circumstances, with its vivid chartreuse foliage. The aesthetics of any room are enhanced with its neon-green leaves cascading over the pot. … Read more

Sweetgum Trees (Gumball Tree): Types, Leaves – Liquidambar Identification Guide (With Pictures)

Sweetgum trees (botanical name Liquidambar) are a big deciduous flowering tree with huge lobed leaves, tiny globular flowers, and seed-containing spiky gumballs. In the autumn, the colorful lobed leaves of sweetgum trees may be orange, red, yellow, or purple. The spiky balls of many sweetgum types may be up to 2″ (5 cm) in diameter … Read more

Linden Trees: Types, Leaves, Flowers, Bark – Identification (with Pictures)

Linden trees, also known as Tilia, are huge deciduous shadow trees with heart-shaped broadleaves and clusters of yellowish-white blooms. Lime trees are a European term for linden trees, while basswood trees are a North American term. The thick furrowed trunks, horizontal branches, dense leafy foliage, and pyramidal growth habit of the Linden tree differentiate it … Read more