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A Tree Sacred and Deadly

Ancient people's regarded yew trees as magical or sacred, but they often used their wood for deadly purposes

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The British Oak

Oak trees are inextricably linked with Britishness, for if there is a national tree that stands as a symbol of the island of Britain it is the mighty oak.

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American Chestnut by Susan Freinkel: The Life, Death, and Rebirth of a Perfect Tree

American Chestnut by Susan Freinkel traces the cultural, political, and scientific events that describe the life, death, and rebirth of a perfect tree.

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Norfolk Island Pine Care and Christmas Tree Alternative

We have used Norfolk Island Pine as a Christmas Tree for the past four years, our challenge is keeping it alive until the next holiday season.

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The Sassafras Tree And Its Uses

Sassafras roots were used to make tea, flavor beverages and candy, and for medicinal purposes. The leaves are used to make gumbo filé powder.

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Wind Sown Trees: Black Locust, Eastern Red Cedar, and Silk Tree

Trees may colonize areas near or far through wind dispersal of seeds. An arboreal sprout blown by winds far from its kin may be a pioneer in a new locale.

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Ailanthus altissima: Tree of Heavenly Blessings or Curses

As an invasive species, tree of heaven (Ailanthus altissima) is able to thrive in challenging environments, unfortunately to the detriment of native plants.

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The Majestic Oak Tree Types and Facts

The majestic Oak tree turns out to be among one of the many nationwide popular trees for many countries like the United States, Ireland and many European nations.

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Black Cherry (Prunus serotina): Spring's Early Snow White Splendor

Prunus serotina, as the black cherry tree, bedazzles with the showy white splendor of its early spring flowering.

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Eastern Redbud: Spring's Early Pleasing Pastel of Magenta Pink

New World native Eastern redbud is one of the first trees to flower in spring.

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The Beautiful Maple Trees of Fall and Spring Season

The beautiful maple trees remind us of the gracious colors of Fall and are feast to eyes.They color the garden and the skyline in mesmerizing hues of orange, red, yellow and green.

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Why do I love The Magnificent Magnolia Trees?

The gigantic magnolia trees can be very soothing and their flowers the perfect gifts for any occasion.

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Flowering Dogwood (Cornus florida): Spring's Early Pink, Red, Salmon, or White Pastels

Flowering dogwood (Cornus florida), a New World native flowering tree, gloriously proclaims the arrival of spring with its pastel flowers.

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Apples and Their Trees

Apple trees may be cultivated in back yards, greenhouses, and orchards.

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Grapefruit Trees: An Anatomical Tour of Citrus x paradisi

Every part of a grapefruit tree exudes grace. Citrus x paradisi has a generous, giving anatomy, with a use for every part.

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Grapefruit Ethnobotany: Generous Versatility of Citus x paradisi as Food Sources and So Much More

Grapefruit trees add beauty and commercial value to the landscape. All parts of a grapefruit tree have a use, of which the best known and most beloved is as a food source.

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Grapefruits: Forbidden Fruits or Monstrous Oranges?

Grapefruit's origins are shrouded in mystery. The juicy fruit previously was known as "forbidden fruit" and thought to be an orange. A grapefruit by any name is alluring.

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Grapefruit Cultivation: The Realities of Back Yard Grapefruit Tree Growing

Grapefruit trees are not found in only orchards. They also may flourish in back yards and in greenhouses.

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