Pitch pine trees (Pinus rigida) grow along the eastern North American coast and as far south as northern Georgia. This species thrives in a humid climate and on sandy, shallow soils.

Timberman Ridge MetroPark in Ross Twp. has seen a lot of change over the past few years, namely over a thousand native trees ...

In a Swiss pine forest, the treetops are being sprayed with mist in a bid to discover the effect that drier or wetter air has ...

Tall oak and elm trees create perfect shady spots for afternoon picnics. The swimming pool here is a lifesaver during those scorching Texas summer days when temperatures climb into triple digits.

All tree leaves have an outer layer called the epidermis, which can also be used in the identification process. This leaf "skin" always has a waxy cover called the cuticle and varies in thickness.

Residents observing tree stress and decline on private property may want to contact a certified arborist for guidance and ...

Loren O'Rourke, Sacramento Tree Foundation Planting native oak species on underutilized urban public lands in Sacramento has a unique set of difficulties.

Kenya Creer, California State University, Long Beach, Department of Geography Through the acquisition, processing, and analysis of earth imagery, remote sensing has been at the forefront of mapping ...

A Maryland program to spot and document its biggest trees started a century ago. John Bennett is the man who keeps the ...

The children were part of the Capitol Junior Rangers program, a statewide initiative for children aged 7 to 12 to learn about ...

Love watching hummingbirds and butterflies? Well, if you plant this fast-growing tree in your yard, those beautiful creatures ...