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Trees

Trees bring structure, beauty, and even food to the garden, whether you choose flowering varieties, classic shade trees, or fruit-bearing favorites. Find expert guidance on selecting the perfect tree, planting it right, and caring for it so it thrives for years to come.

Closeup of Three Pawpaws (Wild Edible Fruit) Ripening on Tree in Forest
How to Grow a Native Pawpaw Tree in Your Own Backyard
Blooming Hibiscus syriacus tree in the garden
How to Grow a Hibiscus Tree for Lush, Tropical Blooms in Nearly Any Climate
Oranges hanging from a tree branch with leaves
When to Fertilize Fruit Trees for Healthier, More Abundant Harvests
Ripe peaches growing on a tree branch surrounded by green leaves
How to Get Rid of Peach Tree Borers Before They Destroy Your Fruit Trees
A spring garden landscape with a blooming tree and flowers
8 Plants You Should Always Grow Under Fruit Trees, According to Garden Experts
Two figs attached to a branch with green leaves in the background
How to Propagate a Fig Tree and Enjoy Fresh Fruit Year After Year
mulberry tree
How to Grow a Mulberry Tree for a Neverending Supply of Delicious Fruit
Shadblow Serviceberry
5 Serviceberry Trees That Are Perfect for Small Yards—and Offer Year-Round Beauty
Pomegranates hanging on a tree branch
How to Prune a Pomegranate Tree So It Produces More Fruit, According to Experts
Asian Pear Tree
5 Fast-Growing Fruit Trees and Shrubs for Quick, Low-Effort Harvests
Peach fruits on tree branches surrounded by green leaves
The 9 Easiest Fruit Trees to Grow From Pits and Seeds, According to Experts
Saskatoon berries. Amelanchier tree branch
The Best Fruit Trees to Grow in Zone 7, According to Garden Experts
Lemon tree growing in a decorative pot
7 Fruit Trees You Can Grow on a Patio for Fresh, Homegrown Harvests
Magnolia tree
5 Flowering Trees That Outshine Bradford Pear (and Won’t Cause Problems)
Pineapple guava tree branches with blooming flowers
8 Fruit Trees That Double as Natural Privacy Screens—and Deliver Delicious Harvests
A branch with multiple ripe plums hanging among green leaves
9 Fruit Trees That Thrive in Small Yards, According to Experts
A closeup of ripe cherries hanging on a tree branch surrounded by green leaves
5 Fast-Growing Bare-Root Fruit Trees for Abundant Harvests in No Time
Two dragon fruits growing on a plant with sunlight shining through
4 Low-Cost Fruit Trees That Deliver Big Harvests—Plus, Tips to Save When Shopping
Branches of a tree with fruits among leaves
7 Fruit Trees That Provide Cooling Shade and Abundant Harvests
Cluster of small white flowers surrounded by green leaves in natural sunlight
The 12 Birth Month Trees and Their Meanings—Plus, How to Grow Each One at Home
Ripe peaches on tree
7 Plants You Should Never Grow Next to Fruit Trees, According to Gardening Experts
beautiful backyard flower garden
Want to Redesign Your Garden? Here's How to Remove Deeply Rooted Bushes and Small Trees
Dwarf japanese maple tree
9 Dwarf Trees That Are Perfect for Small Gardens or Patios
Ripe avocado fruits growing on tree
How to Grow an Avocado Tree From the Pit—No Matter Where You Live
Eastern gray squirrel eating fruit in tree
How to Keep Squirrels Out of Your Fruit Trees Once and For All, According to Experts
White Flower Blossoms on a Tree
14 Trees to Beautify Your Front Yard
tree of heaven
6 Invasive Trees You Should Never Plant, According to an Arborist and a Horticulturist
Lemon Tree
How to Propagate a Lemon Tree for an Endless Supply of Citrus
Willow, red maple, oak tree
10 Fast-Growing Shade Trees That Will Cool Down Your Yard ASAP
Leyland Cypress
8 Fast-Growing Windbreak Trees for Privacy and Protection, Recommended by Arborists
Cherry blossom trees in bloom with a clear blue sky in the background
7 Trees You Should Never Plant Near Your House, According to Experts
Crepe myrtle tree
11 of the Easiest Trees to Grow, According to an Arborist and Horticulturist
Rows of potted evergreen trees in an outdoor nursery
The 9 Best Trees That Thrive in Pots and Containers, According to Plant Experts
Potted citrus kumquat tree indoors
9 Fruit Trees You Can Grow Indoors, According to Horticulturists
Apple tree with ripe red apples and green leaves in residential garden under sunlight.
How to Fertilize Fruit Trees for an Abundant Harvest Year After Year
Cluster of clove flower buds on a branch
Yes, You Can Grow a Clove Tree Indoors—Here’s How to Make It Thrive
A group of apples growing on a tree among leaves
6 Places You Should Never Plant Fruit Trees, According to Gardening Experts
Flowering Dogwood
8 Trees to Never Prune in Fall for the Best Results Next Year
cherry trees in full bloom
How to Prune a Cherry Blossom Tree for Beautiful Blooms Every Year, According to Gardening Experts
Weeping willow tree
10 Weeping Trees That Will Make a Dramatic Statement in Your Yard
russian olive tree
6 Invasive Trees You Should Never Plant, According to an Arborist and Horticulturist
Pomegranates growing on a tree
How to Grow a Pomegranate Tree From a Seed for Beautiful Fruit and Flowers
A tree with blooming flowers near a winding path surrounded by greenery
7 Flowering Trees With Beautiful Blooms That Last for Weeks (or Even Months)
Ripe peaches hang from tree ready for harvest
7 Plants to Grow With Peach Trees for Bigger Harvests and Fewer Pests
Young tree with shovel and watering can
The Best Time of Year to Plant Trees So They're Sure to Thrive
Ripe avocado fruits growing on tree
How to Grow an Avocado Tree From the Pit—No Matter Where You Live
Acorns scattered among leaves on the grass
Are You Seeing More Acorns Than Usual This Year? Here’s What It Means
lemon tree with blue background
How Often to Water Your Lemon Tree for Prolific, Delicious Harvests
White blooming Bradford pear trees in Texas, spring has sprung
7 Fruit Trees You Should Never Plant in Your Yard, According to an Arborist and Horticulturist
Lychee Tree
15 Fast-Growing Fruit Trees That Will Yield a Delicious Harvest in No Time
Pomegranates hanging from a tree branch with a house in the background
7 Fruit Trees You Can Grow At Home—Even If You Have Poor Soil
orange tree in yard
9 Fertilizers That Will Make Your Fruit Trees Thrive—and Produce More
Leyland Cypress
9 Evergreen Trees to Never Plant in Your Yard, According to an Arborist and Horticulturist
Pomegranates growing on a tree branch
How to Grow a Pomegranate Tree Indoors and Harvest Delicious Fruit at Home
Citrus tree indoors
10 Trees You Can Grow Indoors, From Fruit Trees to Fast Growers
lime tree growing indoors
How to Grow a Lime Tree Indoors for Fresh Citrus Any Time, According to Gardening Experts
Organic lemons that are just turning yellow growing on a tree.
How to Prune a Lemon Tree So it Produces Fruit for Years to Come
Orange tree branches loaded with oranges against a clear sky
When to Cover Fruit Trees for Frost Protection—and How to Do It, According to Orchardists
fig tree
How to Prune a Fig Tree for an Abundant Harvest, According to Horticulturists
branch of ripe raspberries in a garden
9 Fast-Growing Patio Fruits That Thrive in Pots and Containers
Close up low angle view date palm tree in Florida
How to Plant a Date Pit to Grow a Fruit-Bearing Tree at Home
Ripe California Meyer lemons ready for harvest
The 7 Easiest Fruit Trees to Grow for a Delicious, Stress-Free Harvest Every Year
A suburban backyard features a well-manicured lawn and a variety of lush, green trees and bushes surrounding a light-colored house. The yard is enclosed by a chain-link fence, providing a sense of privacy and seclusion.
Can You Legally Trim a Neighbor’s Tree Roots in Your Yard? What to Know Before You Cut