Conifers, such as pines, spruces, and firs, produce sticky resins that protect the trees from insects and pathogens. Important components of this resin are diterpenes, special natural substances that ...

CHUCK MARTIN: Michigan conifers include more than pines. Learn how to identify spruces, firs, junipers, cedars and tamaracks.

When you think of conifers, tall, conical shaped trees often found in public parks or front yards may spring to mind. But these impressive trees are far more fascinating than you may have realized, as ...

The Scots Pine grows widely throughout Europe and Asia. Its distribution range extends eastwards from western Europe to the eastern extremity of Russia, northwards to Scandinavia and southwards to the ...

It may be called a pine, but it isn’t a member of the pine family. And no, those lustrous, oversized needles aren’t plastic. By Margaret Roach If you can get around the issue of patient ...

We buy live Christmas trees with the best of intentions, excited about the possibilities of decorating our living rooms for the holidays and our gardens for evermore. Sometimes, that's just the ...