A welcome sight each spring, cherry trees provide some of the first blossoms of the season. Fragrant, single- or double-flowers cover the small tree’s leafless branches. There are two groups of cherry ...

Homegrown cherries taste just as good as their blossoms look. Growing a cherry tree in your own yard is a win-win situation. Not only will you have a juicy summer harvest headed your way, but you'll ...

Growing a cherry tree in your own yard is a win-win situation. Not only will you have a juicy summer harvest headed your way, but you'll also usher in spring with some of the prettiest and most ...

We’re well into winter and that means spring and the gardening season is on the horizon. If you’ve got questions, turn to Ask an Expert, an online question-and-answer tool from Oregon State University ...

When you hear cherry trees, your mind might immediately spring to the beautiful cherry blossoms that unfurl during spring, perking up parks, street walks, and your home. But there's more to cherry ...

Q: I understand that there are varieties of sweet cherry trees that will bear in Houston, but I'm not able to find a vendor. Do red-leaf maples grow well here? — K.T., Houston A: Sweet cherries, ...

Steve Nix is a member of the Society of American Foresters and a former forest resources analyst for the state of Alabama. Leaf shapes play an important role in tree identification, providing key ...