Steve Nix is a member of the Society of American Foresters and a former forest resources analyst for the state of Alabama. The cambium and its "zone" is a cell generator (reproductive tissue called ...

The trunk might be the most neglected part of a tree. Leaves get the most attention, followed by the roots. But a trunk should not be taken for granted as it must be sturdy and healthy for the rest of ...

A master gardener recently told me not to purchase trees with narrow angled crotches. Can you tell me what this means and why I should avoid them? Now that our trees have lost all of their leaves, it ...

Elevated high above the ground, tree houses are familiar symbols of childhood magic and adventure. Architect Peter Eising remembers how they captured his imagination as a child. He would scavenge for ...

The newly discovered tree would have supported a wide crown of leaves over a narrow trunk, scientists say. Tim Stonesifer Scientists in Canada have discovered a 350-million-year-old tree fossil that ...

Wood is becoming an increasingly popular building material, but the timber is harvested mainly just from the long, straight trunks of trees. Aiming to reduce waste, an MIT team has developed a method ...

An elderly or already dead tree is one of the underrated spots in the garden. It can be wonderfully revitalized with climbing plants. Why greening old trees can be beneficial, how it works, and which ...