The genus Pinus is the largest group of conifers, and it is made up of pine trees. There are nearly 90 species of pine trees found throughout the globe, many of which have value for lumber, pulp, ...
Fir trees typically keep their needles longer than pines. The needles have a strong Christmas tree aroma that makes front ...
The classic and trusted book “Fifty Common Trees of Indiana” by T.E. Shaw was published in 1956 as a user-friendly guide to local species. Nearly 70 years later, the publication has been updated ...
The oldest tree species is the Great Basin bristlecone pine (Pinus longaeva). The oldest tree of the species is named Methuselah and is more than 4,800 years old. The longevity of the Great Basin ...
Gnarled, dead bristlecone pine trees, which can live more than 5,000 years, stand where young limber pine grow around them. Limber pine is beginning to colonize areas of the Great Basin once dominated ...
Hemlocks are evergreen trees whose branches often droop a bit on the tree. The needles are short and flat with two white ...
It’s like the stalwart soldier that can withstand all this stuff Mother Nature throws at it,” retired silviculturist Melissa Jenkins said. “Just its tenacity. It’s so inspiring.”  Like the tree, ...
The classic and trusted book “Fifty Common Trees of Indiana” by T.E. Shaw was published in 1956 as a user-friendly guide to local species. Nearly 70 years later, the publication has been updated ...
Nature classifies all trees into three main groups. Deciduous trees shed leaves seasonally. Evergreen trees remain green year-round. Coniferous trees ...
Many local tree farms in Somerset County offer cut-your-own and pre-cut Christmas trees. Family-owned farms provide festive ...