Eucalyptus trees – native to Australia – were seen as an easy solution to a critical shortage of wood brought on by the economic boom. Opportunistic Aussies “imported and planted them in ...

A Mindanao gum or rainbow eucalyptus (Eucalyptus deglupta) grows famously on the edge of the UCLA Botanical Garden in Westwood, with peeling bark that is painted in pink, lavender and yellow-green.

Q: I’m considering growing some evergreen trees and shrubs in containers for winter interest, but I’m worried that they’ll get too large. Any advice? Mary K, Dublin A: Many of the loveliest ...

The ancient art of bonsai may look deceptively simple, but its practice requires care, contemplation, and consistency over long periods of time—especially if you’re growing an entire miniature ...