A gardener harvests a persimmon from a tree. - Emilija Manevska/Getty Images The American persimmon (Diospyros virginiana) tree is a great addition to an edible landscape. Its fall colors and ...

For all the attention we give our flower beds, trees are an indispensable part of our landscape. Oaks, pecans, magnolias and others add shade, character and beauty to our yards. But behind their ...

A Bradford pear is cleared away by Victor Elam, refuge manager at the Ohio River Island National Wildlife Refuge in Williamstown, at the bird and butterflies trail next to the Visitor Center. (Photo ...

Problem trees in Southport’s Franklin Square Park forced the prominent city park to close for an undetermined time beginning late last year. In December, the Southport Board of Aldermen received a ...

As afternoon storms will soon be a regular occurrence, many thoughts turn to the trees around our home. You may be wondering whether they are safe or can hold up against the wind of a thunderstorm, ...

In the movie "Jurassic Park," one of the scientists scoffs at the idea that newly created dinosaurs have been biologically engineered so that they will not be able to reproduce. The scientist does not ...

Large branches hanging near your roof are a problem. Although the branches may not be touching the roof under normal conditions, the high winds of hurricanes can cause trees to bend and branches to ...

Howard Garrett / Special Contributor Proclaiming that galls in trees are simply cosmetic and not a problem is not quite right. The abnormal growths don’t usually cause a problem, but they can indicate ...

The American persimmon (Diospyros virginiana) tree is a great addition to an edible landscape. Its fall colors and long-lasting fruit add tons of ornamental value. Because the fruit is best eaten when ...