FIRST ALERT WEATHER: The best and worst trees for extreme wind
Bradford pear trees, known for their weak structure, are especially prone to snapping in high winds, according to ...
300 year-old Polish beech voted Tree of the Year
The Heart of the Dalkowskie Hills, a breathtaking 300-year-old beech, has won Poland the European Tree of the Year award for ...
Discovery of a new species of fossil tree helps paint picture of ancient African forest
Recent research by scientists at the Botanical Research Institute of Texas (BRIT), Texas Tech University, and several other ...
Blooming wonders: 8 best flowering trees to plant in North Texas for seasonal color
Flowering trees can add color and shade to your yard. Experts select the best flowering trees that will thrive in North Texas ...
A look at invasive plant species seen across Virginia and in Hampton Roads
However, experts are urging gardeners to be mindful of what they plant this season.According to Virginia’s Department of Conservation and Recreation, the Commonwealth is home to 90 invasive plant ...
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Seeds of 19 African tree species added to Svalbard Global Seed Vault
Seeds from 19 species of African trees have been added to the Svalbard Global Seed Vault in Norway. The trees were selected by the World Agroforestry Center for their value to communities across ...
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From tree to table: A guide to growing disease-resistant pecan varieties in Louisiana
“The varieties I like to recommend for residential settings are the ones that have innate disease resistance.” Scab causes black spots and streaks on pecan husks, and nuts from affected trees ...
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How to Grow a Chaste Tree (Vitex) for Its Beautiful Purple Flowers
Vitex chaste trees are beautiful and virtually ... Small and compact chaste tree varieties are suitable for container growing. Just make sure that the container is large enough to accommodate ...
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How green is an urban tree? The impact of species selection in reducing the carbon footprint of park trees in Swedish cities
The aim of this study was to calculate the carbon footprint from nursery production to final establishment of different tree species grown for planting in urban parks in a northern European context.