When considering shade trees for landscape use, such staple native species as maples, oaks, elms and hornbeams come to mind. Another serviceable choice is the American linden (Tilia americana). Also ...

In my travels this past week I’ve seen a lot of catalpa trees covered with clusters of bell-shaped white flowers. Northern catalpas are native to this part of the country, but there are other catalpas ...

Every yard needs a tree. All the better if it’s a native species of tree, one that will support native bees, butterflies and other wildlife. “Fall is a great time for tree planting,” said Spencer ...

Pecans, America’s only native major nut, have a storied history in the United States. Today, American trees produce hundreds of million of pounds of pecans – 80% of the world’s pecan crop. Most of ...

Northwestern students engaged in a native maple tree tapping workshop Sunday afternoon hosted by NU’s Native American and Indigenous Student Alliance, In Our Nature and Fossil Free Northwestern.

Many plants look similar, and while sometimes this results in a harmless case of mistaken identity, other times it could have disastrous consequences for you and your garden. Even experts sometimes ...