The center of a tree or shrub stem (from roots to trunk, branches, and twigs) is woody, composed of xylem cells that conduct water from the roots to the upper parts of the tree. That woody section is ...

Oak wilt is one of the deadliest tree diseases in the United States, killing millions of oak trees across 76 Texas counties.

Our emblematic tree is in short supply and in danger of running out – is the idea of homegrown hardwood sunk forever?

The Cooperative Extension Plant Clinic can provide information on scale insect control, urban tree care, and other ...

What caught my eye was the bark- it was clearly ... of winter − they drop their leaves to prevent moisture loss and frost damage, slow the movement of water and sugars through their vascular ...

Too many Palm Beachers look away when it comes to protecting our environment. But there are easy ways to do so.

Many oak tree species have thick outer bark that protects the inner cambium ... and phloem cells to the inside; xylem ...

Houston has about a dozen native Quercus species with distinctive growth habits and forms, leaf and bark ... water table keep root systems shallow and compact. “The architecture of an oak ...

Practicing timber stand improvement is a great way to boost your deer habitat and hunting. Here are the basics you need to know.

SNOW PEA PICKIN': Pick snow peas in the vegetable garden frequently. Ideally, the pods should be harvested when flat before ...