(CNN) — A new tropical tree species discovered in Cameroon was recently named after actor and climate advocate Leonardo Di Caprio, who had campaigned against rampant deforestation in the African ...

From Sugar Maple to Paperbark Maple, there are more than 100 types of maple trees. These trees and shrubs are different in color and growth. They also give multiple options for landscaping. Here are ...

Wood, celebrated for its strength and natural warmth, is integral to daily life. Mahogany, cedar, ebony, cherry wood, agarwood, teak, and bubinga each possess unique qualities shaped by their origins.

Oak trees have been around for more than 50 million years, with individual trees easily living 1,000 years. One of the oldest oak trees in the U.S. is believed to be at least 2,624 years old. The ...

It’s that time of year again — we’re not talking about the time for taking down holiday decorations or for getting started on your New Year’s resolutions. Rather, we’re talking about the time when ...

Two types of iconic sequoia trees have grown tall and strong in a surprising place: Michigan. One was believed to be extinct less than 100 years ago. The other is the largest living thing on Earth.

ANN ARBOR, MI - For those who've seen the mighty oaks towering in some of Ann Arbor's parks, perhaps it's no surprise they rank as the biggest of their kind in the city. A bur oak in West Park with a ...

Wherever trees grow, sooner or later their leaves get wet. For trees in wet environments, this can be a problem if films of water cover their stomata. These tiny pores allow carbon dioxide to enter ...