Plant this tree in full sun in Zones 5 to 8, and watch it grow 8 to 10 feet tall. One popular columnar apple tree cultivar, ...

Philadelphia’s tree cover is vanishing. Here’s how you can help. With the right policies, ... For example, a tree cultivated for a columnar shape might only have a 15’ diameter spread at maturity but ...

Instead select columnar-type evergreen trees, such as conifers, cedars, or cypress trees for privacy. ... Choose evergreens ...

Thanksgiving pie is a tradition for many families, and apple pie is a frequent favorite. Wouldn’t it be great to tell your guests you grew the apples they are enjoying?

Italian cypress (Cupressus sempervirens): The columnar, finely tipped tree of so many Botticellis isn’t originally Italian, but from Iran — perfect for our Mediterranean climate.Water when you ...

The tulip tree, Liriodendron tulipifera, becomes a magnificent specimen tree that is well suited to an arboretum or park, but too huge for most home gardens. However, if you have the headroom, you ...

A good place to go to see some of the varieties of columnar trees is the Monrovia website. There are photos and information about growing conditions for more than 100 varieties.

Relatively new on the scene are columnar apple trees. These small apple trees grow just 6 to 10 or so feet tall and just a couple of feet wide. They have no horizontal branches — hence their names.

Columnar trees come in a range of sizes, making them adaptable to many different landscape situations. They usually have a smaller canopy, which makes them more weather tolerant, particularly to ...

Plants and trees can both cool your home and help cut down on your A/C bill, all the more so if you know their optimal positioning spots. Fortunately if you don't, Bob Vila—yes, Bob Vila—does.