Cold temperatures, which put trees into deep winter dormancy, may have been late to arrive last fall. But prolonged periods of tule fog during the winter made up for it by depressing temperatures, ...

With a lifelong interest in nature, Keogh hopes he can reduce pesticide use in orchards. The number-one foe of almond harvests is the navel orangeworm, whose caterpillars munch through almonds and ...

During Australia's unprecedented heat wave in late January, air temperatures reached 50°C in inland South Australia.

The tree-planting is part of a community forests project funded by the Department for Environment Food and Rural Affairs ...

Once a defining tree of eastern forests, the American chestnut was nearly erased by a foreign fungus within a few human generations. A genetically engineered line known as Darling 54 has now pushed ...

A new study says genetic testing can speed the return of the American chestnut tree that once dominated Eastern U.S. forests ...

Nut trees are typically large, lush, and perhaps best of all, provide edible harvests. This nut tree has the added benefit of easily surviving cold weather.

Providing a welcoming habitat for birds in winter is as easy as planting cold-hardy trees that will provide much-needed ...

There has been a growing interest in trying to combine the cold hardiness and disease resistance of the American species with ...

Bitternut hickory trees were one of the most important perennial staple food crops in the eastern U.S. for eight thousand years or more.

Pruning almond trees is an essential practice for any home gardener looking to ensure healthy trees and maximize nut production. With the right techniques and timing, you can help your almond trees ...