Do you know how to tell the difference between a birch and a cherry tree? You might be barking up the wrong tree if you don’t know about lenticels. I have been ...

When state forester Randy Schindle and his wife were walking their dog in Seven Mile Creek Park this spring, he spotted a tree he thought might be special. He took some preliminary measurements of the ...

Growing your own fruits and vegetables can bring you a sense of pride and peace of mind in knowing exactly where your produce originates. Fruit trees in particular add to the landscape of your home ...

Few shade trees are as distinctive in the home landscape as birch trees. Their unique bark characteristics, distinctive growth form and graceful delicate foliage are reason alone to feature one or ...

A welcome sight each spring, cherry trees provide some of the first blossoms of the season. Fragrant, single- or double-flowers cover the small tree’s leafless branches. There are two groups of cherry ...

Just like every individual is unique, so are trees. No two trees grow at the same rate, have the same leaf pattern, or have identical bark. However, each tree species has specific characteristics that ...

As cherry blossom season comes to an end and petals start to blanket D.C.’s streets, it’s worth noticing the cherry trees’ resilience. These trees have seen it all, from flooding and harsh winds to ...