The Wisconsin DNR is asking the public to check needle-bearing trees for signs of a harmful disease and report their findings.

The stumps and roots of coniferous trees contain extractives which can be processed into highly valuable products. In his doctoral dissertation on chemistry, Harri Latva-Mäenpää studies methods which ...

As the world warms, a new study is helping scientists understand how cone-bearing trees like pines and junipers may respond to drought. The research addresses a classic question in the field: When ...

Above all, new plants need time to develop their root systems. They also need water. As a matter of fact, during the winter, evergreen plants, including conifers, lose a lot of water through their ...

Some species of trees do have a taproot system, such as oak, pine and conifers, but most have a fibrous root system. In areas with ample moisture, they will develop less of a taproot system.

They also store carbohydrates. This article has additional information, Tree Root Systems. To plant around exposed roots, use small plants at first that can develop in the spaces between the roots.

In this edition of ID That Tree, Purdue Extension forester Lenny Farlee takes us through the different characteristics of coniferous trees found here in Indiana, particularly their foliage and the ...

Conifer trees are pretty hardy, but they are still prone to turning brown. Here is what to do if you notice rust-colored needles on your conifer.

Lionel X. Dupuy, Thierry Fourcaud, Patrick Lac, Alexia Stokes, A Generic 3D Finite Element Model of Tree Anchorage Integrating Soil Mechanics and Real Root System Architecture, American Journal of ...

Add year-round privacy to your yard with a fast-growing evergreen that thrives in cool climates, needs little upkeep, and ...