Scientists have uncovered the oldest fossilized forest, dating back 390 million years to a time when life was just getting a foothold on land. The ancient forest was made up of the first trees to ever ...

Oklahoma has a very unique forest alongside Interstate 35 in the vicinity of the OKC Zoo. That woodland has lots and lots of unusual oak trees growing therein; the trees of which I speak are saddled ...

These unusual trees would leave you wowed. For most people, a Christmas tree means a fresh or artificial evergreen decorated with shiny balls and twinkling lights. But did you know that in some places ...

New research shows the “upside-down trees” originated in Madagascar and then caught a ride on ocean currents to reach mainland Africa and Australia. By Rachel Nuwer Baobabs are one of the most ...

Q. I have read that ginkgo trees can live for hundreds of years. Is this true, and what makes them so unusual? Why are they called “living fossils”? A. Modern ginkgoes belong to a single species of ...

D.C.’s cherry blossoms hit peak bloom Thursday, drawing crowds to the Tidal Basin for stunning views, live music, and the ...

Filling your garden with various pollinator-attracting trees and plants does a lot more for the environment than you may realize. Some of the benefits include healthier and more productive fruit trees ...

Q. I am looking for an unusual specimen tree for my backyard that I can see from my deck. It will be placed with a large rock grouping with other perennials nearby. A. A great specimen tree will ...

Q: I have a tree growing on my boulevard in Fargo, and I’m wondering what it is. The city planted it before I bought the house two years ago. — Ron B. A: You definitely don’t see this tree very often, ...

This is an archived article and the information in the article may be outdated. Please look at the time stamp on the story to see when it was last updated. BERLIN (AP) — There’s a bit of ...