An average maturing tree under optimal conditions can transport up to 10,000 gallons of water only to capture about 1,000 usable gallons for the production of food and adding to its biomass.

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.

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 ...

Every year the eastern cottonwood trees in Michigan release their fluffy seeds. The end of June likely marks the end of this process. Here's what to know.

Cottonwood trees disperse seeds via wind, using white, fluffy tufts. This typically lasts four weeks, from late May to late June. The trees are common in Michigan's Lower Peninsula, growing near ...

PRINEVILLE, Ore. (KTVZ) – In an effort to preserve and protect the structural integrity of the historic Crook County Courthouse, six cedar trees surrounding the building will be removed this ...

MILWAUKEE (CBS 58) - We Energies crews were in Milwaukee on Tuesday, trimming and clearing trees near power lines to avoid outages during severe weather.We Energies received $45 million from the ...

Three “visionary winemakers” will soon make the trip overseas to feature their ferments as part of a dinner series at The Pasta Tree Restaurant & Wine Bar. Polito Winery, Pippo Greco Winery ...

He says the state has already propagated 18,000 Donaldson trees and is distributing them to growers statewide to speed up the comeback. “We’re pushing it out to commercial usage,” he said.