Plant Profile: Chinese Parasol Tree (Firmiana simplex)
Karen Also known as varnish tree and Phoenix tree, this deciduous tree is native to China, Japan, and Korea. It is a member of the mallow family, Malvaceae, that also includes…
Plant Profile: Tree of Heaven (Ailanthus altissima)
With a name like ‘tree of heaven’ you might think that it could be a desirable resident of your garden, but keep in mind that it is also called “ghetto…