Western redbud, crepe myrtle, Chinese pistache and of course, native oaks, are good for the environment and grow well here.

“Old Glory,” a roughly 400-year-old Valley Oak tree in Stevenson Ranch, became a Los Angeles County Historic Landmark this week. Why it matters: But it wasn’t always a walk in the park to ...

Female gall wasps insert eggs into the appropriate part of the oak tree, such as vegetative buds, flower buds, acorns or roots. On hatching, the legless grubs begin secreting chemicals that cause a ...

Growing flowers around a tree can transform a bare patch into a stunning landscape feature, providing color and variety. However, it also requires proper planning to ensure both the flowers and the ...

First on the list of easy-to-grow trees is the crabapple. This beauty’s spring blossoms are often so lavish that they hide entire branches. The flowers give way to leaves and then fruit to keep ...

US startup Blue Oak Pharma has joined a lengthening list of companies turning to Exscientia of the UK for its expertise in applying artificial intelligence to drug discovery. Waltham, Massachusett ...

CHARLESTON, S.C. (WCIV) — Big changes are coming to the area surrounding the historic Angel Oak tree on Johns Island. “We always envisioned more green space for the Angel Oak," said Samantha ...

Find out what types of oak trees are best for your growing conditions, from dry to wet, and sandy to clay soil. I'm a big fan of all types of oak trees, and I’ve even sprouted an acorn from a ...

An Inland Empire city has approved a development project 450 feet away from the third oldest known living organism in the world — a sprawling, shrub-like oak tree that is more than 13,000 years old.

They're the tiny, fuzzy yellow or brown balls on oak leaves and branches. You could spot one or two, then dozens around the same tree. Oak galls are the result of gall wasps. Inside the galls are ...

A Valley Oak tree in Stevenson Ranch that’s believed to be more than 400 years old has been designated a Los Angeles County Historic Landmark. Why it matters: The tree, dubbed “Old Glory ...

The tree stands proud, alone, about 80 feet high, with green leaves and a thick trunk, unmarked except for the white fence around it. The massive oak, with the scientific name Quercus lobata ...