Does this tree bloom all summer? And is it accurate that they constantly drop leaves? We really wanted a Japanese tree lilac, but they only bloom in the spring. A: I like sweetbay magnolias, but they ...

Syringa reticulata is native to Japan and is commonly called Japanese tree lilac. Although a lilac, this member of the species is quite different in appearance than those with which gardeners are more ...

When you're roaming through the never-ending rows of gorgeous specimens in your local nursery, it's so easy to get caught up in their beauty and make an instant purchase. But this can prove costly in ...

Small upright trees make great alternatives to mutilated old shade trees that have lost their battle with overhead power lines and the utility company’s tree trimmers. In nature, the petite understory ...

When I think of lilacs, I usually think of fragrant, pale-purple blossoms that are a harbinger of spring. But a different kind of lilac is earning a place in the Midwest landscape and my memory bank, ...

A There are several small trees that will work well in a garden. While some of these trees do produce dry seed pods or capsules, they don't bear fleshy fruits. Your choice should be based on how much ...

Dear Master Gardener: When I think of lilacs I think of huge, fragrant shrubs at my grandparent's farm. My yard is quite small; are there any lilacs for small gardens? Can lilacs be grown in part ...

Climate change experts and urban foresters tell us that planting trees is one of the most significant ways that we, as individuals, can help battle climate change. Trees do so much — they cool the ...

It seems lilacs always have been in one part of my mother’s garden as it was with my grandmother. Most of the time you really don’t think much of the things that normally are a part of your life. I ...