Camilla tree landscape

If you've recently been forced to cut down your beloved crepe myrtle tree due to the invasive crepe myrtle bark scale, you may be feeling heartbroken. Take heart, though, as there are many alternative trees with similar attributes that are not susceptible to scale. This article showcases 10 beautiful and graceful trees that are perfect alternatives to replace your crepe myrtle landscaping. (Snowdance™ Japanese Tree Lilac photo courtesy of Bailey Nurseries, baileynurseries.com)

Read here for a few camellia facts all enthusiasts should know, and you just might learn something new about these Southern-favorite shrubs. #gardening #gardenideas #camelliatips #howtogrowcamellia #camelliagarden #southernliving

Camellias: are they worth the bother? Grow them in the right place and best conditions for a colorful display from these flowering shrubs.

The choice, planting, watering, pruning and protection of camellias

Camellia trained to a nice tree shape

The long history of cultivated camellia is no surprise. For centuries, it has been a symbolic and captivating choice for the landscape. With numerous varieties and blossom forms, camellias can add fall, winter, and spring joy. Learn how to plant and grow camellia flowers now on Gardener's Path. #camellia #gardenerspath

Matthew Pottage on Instagram: "This lovely old cloud pruned Camellia at RHS Wisley received a lot of love in my recent post, so I thought I’d share a closer look. The smooth, pale bark and its branch structure are also beautiful - as are the bicoloured flowers. #camellia #rhswisley #wisley #shrubsofinstagram #plantsofinstagram #cloudpruning #topiary #gardening #horticulture"

Camellia flowering shrub. Large varieties can be pruned to a tree

Here are six ways to grow low-maintenance, shade-loving Camellias to brighten your garden in the darker days of late fall into early spring.

Camellias: are they worth the bother? Grow them in the right place and best conditions for a colorful display from these flowering shrubs.