For centuries, this giant tree has stood silently across villages, temples and public spaces, witnessing generations come and go. With its massive spread, countless trunks and deep-rooted presence in ...

Social media posts warning of "exploding trees" in subzero temperatures are mischaracterizing a phenomenon known as frost cracks. Frost cracks form when water inside trees freezes and expands. As a ...

Steve Nix is a member of the Society of American Foresters and a former forest resources analyst for the state of Alabama. To figure out what kind of tree you are trying to identify, take a look at ...