That’s where dwarf conifers come in. These compact versions of the large trees offer beauty, versatility and the qualities that attract birds. With sizes ranging from low-growing ground covers ...

The mistletoe typically associated with Christmas decorations is native to about the Eastern one-third of the United States.

The conifer was the most effective out of 13 tree species in a laboratory-based sound absorption test. The researchers say the findings can help urban planners use trees for noise control.

That means they latch onto so-called host trees, most likely conifer in the case of dwarf mistletoe, robbing the trees of nutrients and eventually killing the host. The risk, according to Keleher ...