trees

The Hilo Banyan Tree is a large specimen in Hilo, Hawaii, often noted for its canopy spread and history as an introduced ornamental and shade tree. Planted in the early 20th cen...

The smell associated with ginkgo trees comes almost exclusively from female trees after they produce fleshy fruit-like seeds. Understanding the biology behind this seasonal even...

This relationship explainer examines how tree species native to Nova Scotia relate to planting and performance in Boston. It compares climate zones, soil preferences, growth hab...

A royal tree in England is commonly understood as a tree linked to monarchy, ceremonial authority, or historic estate planting, rather than a legal designation. These trees ofte...

In Pennsylvania, the tallest known tree is a towering tuliptree (Liriodendron tulipifera) located in the Susquehanna River watershed. This native hardwood has been measured at o...

The term cannon tree most often refers to the ceiba pentandra, commonly known as the kapok or silk cotton tree. It is a large, fast-growing tropical tree native to the Americas...