Stem girdling roots happen when a tree’s own roots either completely encircle the trunk or grow tangential to the trunk on one or more sides, causing stem compression and damaging important vascular connections (xylem and phloem). Learn more about how to address this all too common issue with trees in the landscape.
Garden Trivia
What is the national floral emblem and tree of the United States?
Roses (Rosa sp.) are the quintessential garden plant. Their beautiful blooms come in many shades of pink, red, yellow, cream, white, and all the colors in between. Many are wonderfully fragrant and bloom from early summer to frost, forming colorful hips (fruit pods) in the fall. Learn more about the types of roses best suited for your garden and how to grow and care for them to keep them healthy and colorful all season.
Several factors cause branch dieback on trees. Correctly diagnosing the problem(s) is the first step in managing an unhealthy tree. Below are some common causes of branch dieback on trees in the landscape. Use this guide to evaluate your tree and determine the likely cause of the branch dieback.
All-America Selections has been trialing edible and ornamental plants for over 90 years, presenting awards to entries that will impress home gardeners with their performance regionally or nationally. There have been plenty of exciting new winners that merit a place in your garden that will be highlighted in this series.
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Garden Trivia Answer
The national floral emblem is the rose. It was established as the national flower by Ronald Reagan in 1986. The national tree is the oak (Quercus). It was selected through a voting campaign in 2004 by the Arbor Day Foundation. The runner-up was the redwood, followed by the dogwood, maple, and pine.
