As more than half of the United States braces for a powerful winter storm, some meteorologists are warning on social media that “exploding trees” are possible.

While the weight of freezing rain, ice and snow can damage branches, there is another kind of injury that comes with the extreme cold, experts say.

Q: I am looking at trees to plant in my yard. Are there any specific ones that I should avoid? Here are some truly awful ...

From 1-2 p.m., and again from 3-4 p.m. on Saturday, Jan. 24, a live Birds of Prey showing will take place at Chippewa Nature ...

A: I’ve tested several plant identification apps and have found them surprisingly, but not completely, accurate. You simply ...

After the city removed nearly 200 pine trees from public parks and golf courses due to bark beetle infestations, Spokane ...

Bark beetles moving between trees routinely carry two fungi that are responsible for the Dutch elm tree disease outbreak.

HARRISON, TN - January 13, 2026 - PRESSADVANTAGE - Bark Busters Tree Service has formalized a storm response protocol ...

Five new animal species that camouflage themselves as excrement or bark reveal some of what still remains hidden in the world ...

Scientists in Australia spent five years peering into the microscopic world of bark, emerging with a description of a place ...

"Being in nature not only made me feel calmer, but also made me identify areas in my life that aren’t serving my needs." ...

Identifying trees in winter doesn’t stop at bark and buds. In this second part, we explore additional features and techniques ...