There may be times when even these easy-going evergreens do require a prune. When that need does arrive, knowing when and how ...

Juniper shrubs are getting a second look as homeowners search for carefree greenery with year-round appeal. These plants have long been a landscape staple, especially as an evergreen foundation ...

Trees need a certain number of warm days in their growing seasons to grow properly; otherwise, the cell walls of new growth ...

Blue growth rings in woody plant stems indicate years when cells failed to lignify properly due to summers that were too cold ...

While they may occasionally need pruning if a branch dies, breaks, or interferes with other plants or structures, junipers generally don’t require much attention. Available in a range of sizes ...

The scientists collected core samples from 25 Scots pine trees and stem discs from 54 juniper shrubs, creating paper-thin ...

Volcanic eruptions and cold summers leave lasting marks in the wood of northern trees, unlocking the secrets of past climate extremes.

Juniper berries are true seeds from an edible species of juniper shrubs. Well-known for its use as a flavor component in gin, juniper is a familiar ingredient in Native American cooking ...

Since trees and shrubs can live for hundreds of years, identifying these blue rings allows us to spot cold summers in the past. By looking at pine trees and juniper shrubs from northern Norway ...