Many people enjoy the look of the weeping willow but have discovered its drawbacks. It has invasive roots and is brittle and short-lived. However, the Maytenus boaria or mayten tree is almost a ...

For a more lush landscape, consider branching out a bit by planting a weeping tree. Weeping trees make a striking statement with their long, downward branches that cascade toward the ground. There are ...

When is the best time to plant a weeping pussy willow tree in Cumberland County? How tall will they grow? What care do they require? A: Two good times to plant pussy ...

The huge weeping willow tree near the Stilling Basin at Blue Marsh Lake Recreation Area in Bern Township stands no more. “That came about because we evaluated that tree, as we do with a lot of our ...

A decaying willow that has stood for well over half a century is set to be removed and replaced this spring. The post Boston Public Garden saying goodbye to decades-old willow appeared first on Boston ...

I’ve been writing these nature columns for many years, and I hope to write them for years to come, but sometimes the writing doesn’t come easy. The other evening was one of those difficult times. As I ...

Have you ever thought about the shape of trees? How they grow tall and straight or have a weeping character to them? What makes some trees grow tall and straight while others weep? Both shapes are ...

It was at the Musée d’Orsay where amongst paintings ranging from Cezanne to Gauguin, one stood out the most, “Saule pleureur” by Claude Monet. The blending colors of the leaves and the textured bark, ...