All tree leaves have an outer layer called the epidermis, which can also be used in the identification process. This leaf "skin" always has a waxy cover called the cuticle and varies in thickness.

Tree root systems are seldom on the minds of forest owners, tree planters, and general dendrophiles. Roots are rarely exposed, and so misconceptions about how they grow and function can influence ...

The Complete Encyclopedia of Trees and Shrubs gives comprehensive descriptions to satisfy any arborist. Focusing on vegetation that is extraordinary for its adaptational ability, wild beauty, or ...

A 29-year-old Lone Tree man who pleaded guilty to child sex exploitation and distributing images of child sexual abuse was sentenced to four years in prison on Friday.

But when trees are out of sync, seed loss can increase to over 40%. For decades we have known that beech mast events happen in the year after a warm summer.

You can turn a Dollar Tree planter into a toilet paper storage holder in about 20 minutes flat. Since no modifications are made to the planter itself (though you may want to hide the self-watering ...

One answer: planting trees by the thousands to provide shade and fight what is called the urban heat island. That’s just what’s being done by UNLV students and the greater community.

Among fruit trees that thrive in containers, the (Citrus × meyeri) ranks as a top preference for Tammy Sons, founder and CEO at . “When exposed to ideal sunlight and temperature, this tree ...

The Brief After Thursday’s severe weather, many in the region are without power Friday. The quick-moving storms packed a punch, with straight-line winds gusting up to 65 and 70 mph yanking trees ...