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

When considering shade trees for landscape use, such staple native species as maples ... species found across a broad swath of eastern North America. In maturity, the basswood develops a pyramidal ...

Now, more than ever, the Georgia Department of Natural Resources’ Wildlife Resources Division (WRD) continues to encourage ...

As you approach spring landscaping chores, you might be considering adding a dogwood tree to your yard. Types of dogwood trees vary from the 6- to 12-inch miniature dogwood “tree” known as bunchberry ...

Homeowners often choose willow trees due to their high water tolerance, but there are other water-loving trees to try. River ...

Known as the state tree of New Hampshire, the paper birch (Betula papyrifera) is commonly referred to as a ‘poor man’s fire starter.’ The trees’ characteristic white papery bark is impossible to miss ...

One of the most important, yet challenging, skills to nail down as a wilderness survivalist is tree identification. Beyond identification, learning how to use the trees to your advantage is another ...

The native range of European larch (Larix decidua) is in the European Alps from Switzerland to Italy. European larch can grow to be anywhere from 30 to 130 feet tall in North America, but has been ...

Eucalyptus trees – native to Australia – were seen as an ... than the Aussie trees in their backyard. While the areas north of LA have always been a ‘high fire risk’, locals and ...

Grasses and trees brought to California ... from the Great Basin in the American West to tropical forests in Chile. “It’s a major threat to native ecosystems around the world,” says Safford.

January is an interesting month in North Florida if you are into gardening ... The answer lies in planting native trees, shrubs, and flowers. This is supposed to be a gardening column, after ...