There are few trees so universally beloved as the conifer. In winter, they’re a classic, enchanting image as their branches ...
In elementary school, most of us learned the basic differences between deciduous and coniferous trees. Deciduous trees have leaves that change color and drop in the fall, and coniferous trees have ...
NORTH TEXAS (CBSDFW.COM) – There are many advantages to conifer trees. First, they are green year around. That means when used as a landscape screen, whatever they are blocking from your view, they ...
As we head into the winter season, we can see nature’s landscape change. The temperatures drop, animals begin to migrate or hibernate, the mountains get covered in snow and trees begin to lose their ...
To properly manage a tree, you need to know what species it is. Plus, tree identification is a lot of fun. Knowing a tree’s species is key to understanding their proper growing conditions, how to ...
The Loblolly Pine ( Pinus taeda) is considered the fastest-growing pine species, characterized by its unique appearance, with dense foliage at the top and bare trunks. This tall, straight evergreen ...
NEW YORK — In New York City, even sidewalk space is coveted real estate. Street vendors sometimes spend a fortune or languish for years on waiting lists to acquire one of the permits that allow them ...
The exact science of tree sap transport has puzzled plant physiologists for many years. Sap's migration throughout tree trunks and branches is linked heavily to transpiration, the movement and ...
Spring has sprung and gardeners are digging in. Got questions as you carry on? Get answers from Ask an Expert, an online question-and-answer tool from Oregon State University’s Extension Service. OSU ...
As the autumn leaves flutter to the ground, you might find yourself picking one up, observing its color and shape, and wondering: What kind of tree is this from, anyway? Oregon is best known for its ...
Dwarf mistletoe, a parasitic plant, means healthy-looking trees are not always what they seem. The infection causes dense ...