Thin bark puts these fruit trees at risk.

My cherry tree has a problem. The bark is splitting and coming away. It has been looking fine with good foliage and flowers. What is the prognosis? Is there anything I can do? — Ed Bowne. I checked ...

Bark protects a tree much like our skin protects us. This tough outer layer shields the underlying wood from pests, disease, and harsh sunlight and winds. Some tree species even survive fires thanks ...

Do you know how to tell the difference between a birch and a cherry tree? You might be barking up the wrong tree if you don’t know about lenticels. I have been ...

The photo is of a sycamore tree at Red-tail’s McVey Memorial Forest. A walk in the woods this time of year is different. It’s quiet and monochromatic. Other than the crunch of your shoes on frozen ...

Why do trees have bark? Julien, age 6, Melbourne. This is a great question, Julien. We are so familiar with bark on trees, that most of us just take it for granted. But bark is one of the most complex ...

Just like every individual is unique, so are trees. No two trees grow at the same rate, have the same leaf pattern, or have identical bark. However, each tree species has specific characteristics that ...