Low-cost “tree fitbits” can pinpoint the precise timing of tree activities, like spring bloom or autumn leaf change, according to a new CU Boulder study. Researchers outfitted two East Boulder ash ...

Planting an apple tree is a delightful journey that not only enhances the beauty of your landscape but also provides the joy of homegrown fruit. With the proper care and conditions, an apple tree can ...

Bark beetle-infested spruce trees begin to dry out already before any visible signs of tree mortality appear, a recent study shows. Bark beetle-infested spruce trees begin to dry out already before ...

Mature, healthy trees are among the most valuable assets on any residential property. After all, a fifty-year-old tree cannot easily be replaced. However, despite their size and strength, trees still ...

Tree-ring samples taken by Paulo Quadri, who earned a Ph.D. in environmental studies from UC Santa Cruz, were included in the study. (Photo by Luz A. de Wit) The top-line findings of a massive ...

In order for trees to grow, they need to control their water balance meticulously. A study shows how trees react to drought -- and revises previous perceptions. In order for trees to grow, they need ...

Could you find the root flare on a tree? Most of us have probably never heard the term, but that particular feature is key to properly planting a tree. A common mistake is to place the root flare too ...