Clematis Vines: Types, Flowers, Leaves (Pictures) – Identification Guide

The big colorful star-shaped or bell-shaped blooms, lance-shaped green leaves, and climbing or spreading habit distinguishes Clematis as a group of flowering vines. Among the garden’s most beautiful flowers are Clematis. Large clematis blooms ranging from purple, red, pink, or white in size may reach up to 10 inches (25 cm) across. Dainty star or … Read more

Pin Oak: Leaves, Bark, Fruit (Acorn): Pictures, Identification and Growing Guide

The pin oak tree has bristle-tipped, deeply lobed green leaves, rounded dark brown acorns, and a thick, pyramidal crown. It is a deciduous hardwood tree. The brilliant scarlet red leaves of pin oak trees blend with the autumn setting, becoming coppery brown over time. Pin oaks are also distinguished by their distinctive winter branching, which … Read more

Red Twig Dogwood Shrubs: Types, Leaves, Bark (Pictures) – Identification

Brilliant red bark, lovely white blooms, lance-shaped green leaves, and whitish summer berries that last until autumn characterize red twig dogwoods as spectacular shrubs. The four-season interest of red-stem dogwood shrubs may be seen in gardens. In the spring and summer months, before changing to spectacular orange and red hues in the fall, red twigs … Read more