Yet only “Gray Tree” has scale-invariant branch diameters. When Mondrian removes the scale invariance in “Blooming Apple Tree ...

The center of a tree or shrub stem (from roots to trunk, branches, and twigs) is woody, composed of xylem cells that conduct water from the roots to the upper parts of the tree. That woody section is ...

The scale invariance in branch diameter dictates how much smaller a limb should be as it branches and how much investment a ...

The Cooperative Extension Plant Clinic can provide information on scale insect control, urban tree care, and other ...

In maturity, the basswood develops a pyramidal shape and can grow to 80 feet high and 50 feet wide. The heart-shaped leaves ...

Thought you were all done with gardening chores for the winter? Not so fast. Now is the perfect time to prune your trees and shrubs.

Some of those green elders are getting sick these days.

Maple trees in urban environments show signs of stress due to the urban heat island effect. Impervious surfaces like pavement retain heat and disrupt water absorption, stressing trees and making ...

February began on Saturday in D.C. under blue skies on a breezy and slightly chilly day that may have been the brightest here ...

Drought is bad news, but, in a surprising twist, a team of researchers discovered that drier times prepare young trees for harsh conditions in the future, Phys.org reported. The scientists ...

Ancient people weren’t immune to bothersome pests. Learn about the different methods and tools they used to stay pest-free.

Learn how to grow and care for DownHome Harvest® 'Little Miss Figgy' Dwarf Fig, a compact variety perfect for gardens or ...