We may receive a commission on purchases made from links. Many of us have had, at one point or another, an emotional attachment to a particular tree. Remember the one in your front yard when you ...

The trees exchange carbon dioxide and oxygen with the atmosphere through little “mouths” in their leaves and tiny “windows” ...

But it's the unique, smooth rainbow-colored bark that makes this tree stand out and why so many homeowners want to add it to their space. Now, as tempting as it may be to marvel at its spectacle ...

Observing the distinct forms and bark of trees like bald cypress, crape myrtles, and redbuds provides visual interest.

This bark lives and carries out photosynthesis, attributes that make it unique among North American trees and likely contribute to its impressive geographic range (Figure 1). Aspen form individual ...

Native plants are well-suited to the local climate and have symbiotic relationships with other organisms in the area.

By Aislinn Sarnacki Have you ever noticed how much tree bark varies in texture, color and pattern? If your answer is “no,” I ...