In nature, you’ll see several types of spruce trees (Picea spp.) that are beautiful, rugged evergreens capable of lasting several centuries and withstanding extreme winter cold. They are amongst the ...

It can be depressing to see fall leaves blow away into the dark days of winter. But conifer trees are always full of life. Even if you don’t celebrate Christmas, there is plenty to learn about local ...

Spruce trees killed by beetle do not correlate wth higher wildfire danger, CU-Boulder researchers find. Photo courtesy of Wikimedia. Contrary to expectations that spruce beetle infestations increase ...

I'll tell you a little secret if you promise not to laugh. Before I studied horticulture I didn't know the difference among evergreens, spruce, pines or conifers. Before you skip today's column ...

VALPARAISO — Colorado blue spruce trees in Indiana are succumbing to disease, and by the time owners ask for help, it’s usually too late, according to master gardener John Nash, who manages the Porter ...

The adult female spruce adelgid is barely visible beneath her camouflage of white waxy threads, beside her eggs. Click here for larger image. Photo by Jeff Mitton. Tiny tangles of white fluff appeared ...

Q: I have always loved the look of blue spruce, and I see many Maryland nurseries stocking them. I’ve heard that I should consider alternatives. Why? A: Every plant has something it can be vulnerable ...

Mike and Vesna Glisovic gave up the majestic tree in front of their home Friday morning so it can be seen by many more people than pass by their corner in Morton Grove. The couple posed, smiling, next ...