Ceiba pentandra commonly called Kapok tree in Asia and Silk Cotton tree in the Caribbean originated from the American tropics, Asia and Africa Silk Cotton trees can be found in many Caribbean ...

Trees are a desirable element for most yards in that they create shade, provide privacy, and—obviously—add greenery. But certain trees can also offer up a sweet-smelling fragrance, in addition to ...

Who wouldn't want to include a tree with pretty pink pom-pom type flowers with fernlike leaves in their landscape? The mimosa or silk tree was once a coveted plant and in high demand throughout the ...

“I have been unable to plant a street tree after the city removed mine about a year and a half ago, because I can’t make a decision from the dozens that seem like good choices. Most people in my ...

My photo shows the flower of a small lanky tree most of us refer to as the 'mimosa tree.'  Much like the term 'buffalo' has been mistakenly applied to the American bison, in the U. S., the silk ...

Shorter days mean my morning walk with the dog often starts before dawn, when the light can trick the eye. I saw a bright pink spot up in a tree and thought it was the light playing with me, but the ...