Q: I planted eight blue spruce trees a year ago. This spring, I have noticed that two of the trees have a yellowish hue. They do not feel brittle, but they do not have the rich green and blue of my ...

It is so disconcerting to see a specimen tree going into decline. One of the prized oak trees in my yard appears to be declining, so I can relate to your concerns. Your description suggests that your ...

Spruce shrubs and trees are conifers from the genus Picea, which includes 35 species. Spruce trees and shrubs are characterized by a branch structure, called a pulvinus, where the needles attach. This ...

Q: I have always loved the look of blue spruce, and I see many Maryland nurseries stocking them. I’ve heard that I should consider alternatives. Why? A: Every plant has something it can be vulnerable ...

Every state has its own official tree, a living emblem that reflects a state’s natural heritage, character, and pride. State trees are chosen not just for their beauty, but for the role they play in ...

Diane Novak, a 25-year resident of La Grange had a beautiful Colorado blue spruce in her front yard, towering over her neighbor’s two-story house. But in recent years, it had grown too close to ...

The following is by Iowa State University Linn County Extension Master Gardener Intern, Jane Schildroth: Many people are noticing that Blue Spruce trees are looking stressed this summer. According to ...

You are able to gift 5 more articles this month. Anyone can access the link you share with no account required. Learn more. This year’s Lewiston Christmas tree, a 48-foot blue spruce tree cut down ...

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CHICAGO (CBS) -- Downtown Chicago is about to be transformed for the holidays. It's been a busy Monday morning at Millennium Park with the arrival of the 45-foot Colorado blue spruce from Darien, ...