They're a classic winter sight — but can you tell different types of conifer trees apart? Here's what distinguishes fir, pine ...

Insect-driven tree mortality is rising across Europe, according to an international study led by the Czech University of Life ...

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 ...

Prehistoric trees like Ginkgo and monkey-puzzles still have close relatives that go back at least to the time of the ...

Climate change is extending the growing season in European forests, but this effect will not be sufficient to offset the ...

Scotch or “Scots” Pine (Pinus sylvestris) is the most commonly grown Christmas tree in the United States. It is known for its ...

Have you noticed that there is a bumper crop of cones on most of our conifers? The importance of this is that our deciduous ...

Across Europe, trees are increasingly dying from insect infestations. Prospects are better for broadleaved trees than ...

Dwarf mistletoe, a parasitic plant, means healthy-looking trees are not always what they seem. The infection causes dense growths called witches' broom.