Plant small conifer trees for ... appears with cooler weather on trees like false cypress and many juniper ground covers. Showy cone-like flowers on certain species of fir, spruce and pine provide ...

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.

As the festive season approaches, evergreen conifers like spruce and pine adorn homes worldwide. But while Christmas trees ...