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  • Can Citrus Trees Be Grown Cooler Areas?

    Citrus trees require warm temperatures to grow, and are typically found in the southern regions of the United States. There are many areas that achieve warm enough temperatures in the summer to sustain citrus fruit. The problem is that these trees are very sensitive to cool temperatures. They simply...
    Posted to Common Questions Answered (Weblog) by bryan-nhn on 10-19-2009

  • How Do I Get Fruit From My Paw Paw Tree?

    The Paw Paw tree ( Asimina triloba ) is an interesting specimen and it's unique fruits make it a popular choice for planting. The fruits of this native, North American tree have been enjoyed by many people. However, people often have problems with the trees fruiting and wonder what they can do go...
    Posted to Common Questions Answered (Weblog) by bryan-nhn on 08-02-2009

  • What Is Fire Blight?

    Fire Blight is a bacterial infection that can be fatal to a varieties of plants. It can be an issue for apple and pear trees. It can also affect crab apple, quince, hawthorn, and mountain ash trees. This bacteria can enter damaged parts of the tree and in some cases it can enter through the flowers....
    Posted to Common Questions Answered (Weblog) by bryan-nhn on 01-26-2009

  • Osage Orange Trees Are Not Oranges

    The Osage Orange tree goes by many names. You may hear it called a Mock Orange, a Hedge Apple or even a Bodark tree. The Osage Orange is a Dioecious tree meaning it has unisexual reproductive units so some will be male and some female. The female fruits but the male does not. The female is wind pollinated...
    Posted to Featured Plants (Weblog) by patti-nhn on 12-07-2008

  • Redstone Dogwood - A Great Accent Tree

    The Redstone Dogwood 'Coronus Mas "Redstone" is a small tree approximately 20-25 foot tall at maturity and it will spread out to about 15-20 feet. This makes it very attractive as an accent tree in your landscape. It displays beauty year round. In the early spring it has abundant yellow...
    Posted to Featured Plants (Weblog) by patti-nhn on 11-08-2008

  • Sweet Stella Cherries Are Self-Fruitful

    One of my favorite pies is cherry pie. I can eat them until my stomach hurts. While pies are what you typically think of when you think of cherries , there are many other ways of enjoying them. I like eating them fresh by themselves or mixed with other berries for a great tasting frosty smoothie. When...
    Posted to Featured Plants (Weblog) by patti-nhn on 10-09-2008

  • Fruit Trees - Start planning now for next spring!

    I know it sounds crazy since we are just going into fall and winter but now is the best time to start planning for next spring's planting. One of the newest varieties of fruit trees is the Flavor Delight Aprium. It is a combination of an apricot and a plum tree. The fruit has a very sweet and juicy...
    Posted to Featured Plants (Weblog) by patti-nhn on 09-11-2008

  • What kinds of Hickory nuts are there?

    We get a lot of questions about what the hickory nuts are like on the hickory trees we sell. These are some basics that can help you determine what hickory tree you are looking for since they are often purchased for the nuts they produce. First of all, hickory fruits are hard-shelled nuts surrounded...
    Posted to Common Questions Answered (Weblog) by patti-nhn on 02-13-2008

  • What's the Deal With Ginko Trees?

    The ginkgo tree ( Ginkgo biloba) has been around for millions of years. This ancient tree is becoming popular choice for landscapes, but often it is the male trees that are desired. Many people have questions about the drawbacks of this particular tree. The biggest complaint with these trees is the "fruit"...
    Posted to Common Questions Answered (Weblog) by bryan-nhn on 02-03-2008

  • Sweet Gum Fruit

    Sweet gum trees are popular and beautiful. The are monoecious which means that they have both male and female reproductive organs. They produce a "gum ball," or a small fruit that is hard and spiny. Although some people really enjoy these trees, some people are turned off by the fruit that...
    Posted to Common Questions Answered (Weblog) by bryan-nhn on 02-01-2008
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