Category: Tree Species

Have you ever asked how do banana trees adapt to the tropical rainforest? Then you are in the right place. I was opportune to travel to the thick tropical forest of a state in West Africa; I saw different varieties of bananas, from the giant maroon color one to the plantain type. As we walked… Continue reading How Do Banana Trees Adapt to the Tropical Rainforest(Find Out)

Have you ever thought of planting fast-growing Pineapples? Likewise, me too. Once upon a sunny day in 2006, I planted a fast-growing pineapple in my backyard. With care and anticipation, I nestled the pineapple crown into the fertile soil; days turned into weeks, and I harvested the golden fruit in less than 24 months. The… Continue reading The Fast-Growing Pineapples: A Tropical Fruit Tree for Your Garden

If your curiosity is in knowing papaya, a fast-growing tropical fruit tree? A few years back, I used to buy papaya (pawpaw) from the grocery store, which is somehow expensive. But sometime in 2018, a friend gave me a nursery papaya from her garden, which I planted in my backyard. I was surprised that in… Continue reading Papaya Tree: The Fast-Growing Tropical Delight

Are you a fan of lush tropical landscapes and vibrant flora? Look no further than the sunny paradise of Florida. Known for its warm climate and ample sunshine. The unique grandeur of tropical plants has always captured my imagination because I am passionate about trees. Moving to Florida a few years back deepened my appreciation… Continue reading Tropical Trees in Florida: Sunshine State Splendor

Do you want to know the difference between hardwood and softwood? Then you are right here. Just two weeks ago, I saw my neighbor Anne and her husband Scott arguing over a piece of wood, whether it was hardwood or softwood. Thanks to my timely intervention, the hot argument came to a stop. If you’ve… Continue reading The Great Divide: Hardwood vs. Softwood – What’s the Difference

If you desire to know what the anatomy of a tree is, then you have come to the right place. When I was young and newly relocated to Portland, Oregon, there was a paperback maple in our backyard tree, peeling off and showing different colors. My dad thought it was sick and invited a local… Continue reading The Anatomy of Trees: Digging Deep into Nature’s Pillars

Have you ever wondered what a hardwood tree is? When we built our first house back in 2010, my husband insisted on using Cherry (Prunus) hardwood for the kitchen cabinet, and for more than ten years now, the wood is still very strong withstanding hash weather. As a lover of trees and nature, I have… Continue reading The Essential Guide to Hardwood Trees: Find Out Unique Qualities

Do you know what the Akebono cheery tree is? You do, but you will know it better as you read. In the spring of 2018, I spent forty minutes to one hour admiring and taking pictures of a cherry tree near a grocery store downtown. I was lost in the euphoria unknown to me, that… Continue reading The Akebono Cherry Tree: A Blooming Marvel of Spring

Have you ever imagined what a rainbow eucalyptus tree is? Then, this is the best place to get your imagination cleared. The first time in 2011, when I set my eye on the rainbow tree, I thought it was a mystery tree and was scared. But later, I fell in love with this natural beauty… Continue reading The Living Canvas: Unraveling The Secrets of The Rainbow Eucalyptus Tree

  Has it ever come to your imagination how fast birch trees grow? Then you are not alone. In front of my office stood a slender birch tree, its roots firmly anchored in the ground. As the years passed, it defied time’s constraints. With each passing season, it sprouted new branches and leaves, stretching toward… Continue reading How Fast Do Birch Trees Grow: Unveiling Nature’s Marvel