Broadleaf Trees
Lime/Linden (Tilia): National Tree, Species, Identification and Growing
Tilia
The lime or linden (Tilia) is a stately broadleaf tree with lopsided heart-shaped leaves and fragrant flowers, and the national tree of the Czech…
Tomáš Rohlena
Grower and Gardener
I am a passionate grower with many years of experience rooted in the family tradition of my grandfather, Jiří Vlasák. He devoted his whole life to plant production and breeding new shrub varieties, and he passed his love of gardening on to me. I love spending time in the garden and everything that goes with it. Outside the main season, I focus on interior floristry and growing houseplants.
Articles by Tomáš Rohlena
Broadleaf Trees
Poplar: Species, Identification, Distribution in the Czech Republic and Cultivation
Populus
Poplar (Populus) is a genus of fast-growing dioecious trees in the willow family. Black poplar, white poplar and aspen are native to the Czech…
Broadleaf Trees
Elm: Species, Identification, Distribution in the Czech Republic and Cultivation
Ulmus
The elm (Ulmus) is a broadleaf tree of the elm family, recognisable by its lopsided leaf bases and round winged fruits. Three species are native to…
Broadleaf Trees
Rowan and Whitebeam (Sorbus): Species, Identification, Distribution in the Czech Republic and Cultivation
Sorbus
Sorbus is a genus of broadleaf trees and shrubs in the rose family, known for its white flowers and orange to brown pome fruits. The Czech Republic…
Broadleaf Trees
Beech: Identification, Species, Distribution in the Czech Republic, Wood and Cultivation
Fagus
Beech (Fagus) is a genus of deciduous trees in the beech family. The Czech Republic has just one native species, the European beech (Fagus…
Conifers
Yew: the poisonous, long-lived conifer of Czech forests and gardens
Taxus
Yew (Taxus) is an evergreen, slow-growing and very long-lived conifer whose every part except the red aril is poisonous. Only one species grows wild…
Broadleaf Trees
Maple (Acer): Species, Identification, Distribution in the Czech Republic and Cultivation
Acer
Maples (Acer) are a genus of broadleaf trees and shrubs with opposite, usually palmately lobed leaves and winged fruits. The main native species in…
Conifers
Larch: the conifer that sheds its needles for winter
Larix
Larch (Larix) is a genus of deciduous conifers in the pine family. Only the European larch is native to the Czech Republic; it turns golden in autumn…
Conifers
Fir (Abies): Identification, Species in the Czech Republic, Ecology and Cultivation
Abies
Firs (Abies) are conifers of the pine family with flat needles and upright cones that break apart while still on the tree. Only the silver fir is…
Broadleaf Trees
Birch: Species, Identification, Distribution in the Czech Republic and Cultivation
Betula
Birch (Betula) is a light-loving pioneer tree of the birch family, easily recognised by its white bark. Silver birch is the most common species in…
Conifers
Spruce (Picea): Identification, Species, Distribution in the Czech Republic and Cultivation
Picea
Spruce (Picea) is a genus of conifers in the pine family with about 35–40 species across the Northern Hemisphere. Only Norway spruce (Picea abies) is…
Conifers
Pine (Pinus): Species, Identification, Distribution in the Czech Republic and Cultivation
Pinus
Pines (Pinus) are a genus of light-demanding conifers in the pine family, with roughly 110–120 species, recognisable by needles in bundles of two to…