Even though trees can look dead in the winter, they’re probably just dormant. The dormancy period begins in the fall when leaves changes colors and fall off the trees and lasts through all of ...

Trees with shallow root systems. In warmer climates where the soil may not stay frozen all winter, shallow-rooted trees such as dogwood, redbud, and Japanese maple are vulnerable to damage from ...

Even though trees can look dead in the winter, they’re probably just dormant. The dormancy period begins in the fall when leaves changes colors and fall off the trees and lasts through all of ...

Fruit trees are especially susceptible to this “winter sunscald” trunk injury. Winter wind is also potentially damaging, and plants don’t like howling winds any better than humans do.

We also noticed a 3-foot-tall shagbark hickory that was holding onto its leaves, which can occur in younger trees. My sister’s Japanese maple is awash with brown curly leaves, even in February.

Back then, researchers were speculating, as now, about why some trees hold onto their leaves all winter. I assumed that by now, someone would have figured this out. Nope, this didn't happen.

If you’ve already got a tree or two planted, winter dormancy is the time for some pruning and spraying, two chores that intimidate the uninitiated. February is a good time to accomplish these tasks.

While you're preparing your fruit trees for winter, don't forget about the rest of your garden. Discover 5 household items that can protect your plants from frost, ...

As we move inside for the winter to cozy up to the fireplace, we need to remember our smooth-barked and young trees. Using a tree wrap on the trunk of your tree from late fall when tree growth ...

But winter tree identification is not just about twigs, it’s about looking in detail at tree shape, the branches, the bark and colour, and in some cases the smell, he adds.