Japanese black pine trees (Pinus thunbergii) along the coast exhibit increased resistance to tsunamis and strong winds when they have deeper roots, which correlate with taller tree height.

Researchers have found that the taller the Japanese black pine trees (Pinus thunbergii) along the coast, the deeper their roots penetrate the ground. Deeper roots make trees more resistant to ...

Deck the Trees has raised more than $126,000 for Swannanoa Valley Christian Ministry's heating assistance program.

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It also has a special weapon, a needled beak that enables it to probe deep into crevices for larvae and eggs of insects spending winter where it’s warmer. The downy also can peck at galls or ...

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Quaking aspens store chlorophyll beneath their bark (particularly in younger trees), this is what gives the trunk a greenish cast. This helps them to continue to produce sugars, at least when the days ...

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Beginning Feb. 1, schools, museums and communities across the nation will mark the start of Black History Month –- a ...

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The final part of our best-new-plants-of-2025 series concludes with a look at some of the top new trees and shrubs debuting ...

while their body feathers are primarily pure white with a black tail. In winter, these storks typically inhabit large open lakes and marshy areas, though they aren't known to perch on trees.