Life on Earth relies upon an astonishingly short list of elements. Carbon, hydrogen, and oxygen compose the essential ...

Spruce bark is rich in phenolic compounds that protect trees from pathogenic fungi. A research team at the Max Planck ...

A Brooklyn-born mom illuminated the 2025 Rockefeller Christmas Tree for the final time early Saturday morning in a small ...

Avoid these six invasive trees that harm native ecosystems and create long-term problems in Southern yards. Learn what not to plant—and what to grow instead.

Scientists discovered microscopic gold forming inside tree needles. Hidden microbes convert dissolved soil ions into solid metal, offering a greener, innovative approach to exploring underground ...

Spruce bark beetles use the plant defense compounds in spruce bark as a protective mechanism. After feeding, they metabolize ...

Vast swathes of the country’s trees have been killed off by droughts and infestations, in a trend sweeping across Europe. A shift towards more biodiverse cultivation could offer answers ...

Blue spruce (Picea pungens f. glauca), also called Colorado blue spruce, is a beautiful tree with blue-gray needles. Being colorful and relatively drought tolerant, it’s a favorite of many homeowners ...

Climate change is causing trees to sprout earlier in spring. Nevertheless, some tree species are growing less. A study by the ...

Trees contain valuable information about Earth's past, so much so that studying their rings may help fill in hidden gaps in Ohio's environmental history. Trees are the planet's living lungs; they ...

Colorado Springs families have a new option for hands-on, community-connected education with Spruce Community School, ...

I am having a couple of trees cut down next week. Is it OK to use the wood as firewood? One is a maple and the other is a ...