Palo Alto loves trees — it has about 66,000 of them, about one per resident. Our city is responsible for the upkeep of about 46,000 trees in parks and public areas; almost 38,000 of them are street ...

When you admire a towering oak or a vibrant maple in your backyard, you're only seeing half the picture. Beneath the surface lies a sprawling, intricate world that is arguably more fascinating than ...

We are in the middle of a very hot summer. As I was mowing the yard this weekend, I stopped to take a break in the shade of the swamp chestnut oak tree in my front yard. I started thinking about the ...

Celebrate Cherry Trees in Washington D.C. Every year, more than 1.5 million people visit Washington, D.C., for the National Cherry Blossom Festival in mid-March through early April when the trees are ...

FLORIDA, USA — Earth day was last Thursday, National Arbor Day is tomorrow and April is Earth Month. So, let’s talk about trees. You may be a little bitter if allergies are getting the best of you.

For centuries, the famed redwood tree El Palo Alto has towered over the birth and growth of its namesake city, a witness to prosperity. But something’s wrong: its official history. New research by ...

(BPT) - The world has long embraced the tradition of the Christmas Tree. Across the globe, twinkling trees adorn homes, shopping malls and national landmarks. But do you know just how old the ...

The Christmas tree is a fixture as familiar as it is ubiquitous; there’s one on the White House lawn, at the local mall and quite possibly in your living room. But how well do you really know the ...