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Thanksgiving celebrants, beware. Those fiery red berries in your holiday centerpiece could turn out to be the femme fatale of the plant world. Asiatic bittersweet is an invasive vine that ...
On this episode of ID That Tree, Purdue Extension forester Lenny Farlee introduces you to an often overlooked native Indiana species, the red mulberry. This tree, often found in the shade or in river ...
Burford holly is a large shrub, up to 20 feet, that produces abundant red berries among the leathery dark green leaves and is especially beautiful if pruned into a tree form.
Looking to create a bird-friendly backyard? Here are 10 plants that produce berries that birds love, including holly and juniper.
Analysts predict that Americans will buy 30 million Christmas trees this year, but in the Midwest Christmas tree farmers have been hit hard by the drought, which could wreak havoc on next year's crop.
The tree itself looks so beautiful, adorned with the red berries. And when the birds perch on its limber twigs, they sway as if delighted with the touch of the feathers. I feel blessed at the ...
Threats to species health as well as also insight into the wood provided by the species, will be provided through additional resources as well as the Hardwoods of the Central Midwest exhibit of the ...
Green holly with red berries adorns many holiday cards and wreaths, a legacy of ancient celebrations in northern Europe. The classic English holly (Ilex aquifolium), native to England and other are… ...
From plums to persimmons, fruit trees give healthy nourishment for people and wildlife. Here are some of the best ones to ...
Q. What is the name of the native, evergreen bushy tree I often see in Houston that puts out loads of red berries in autumn and winter. Where might I buy one? 'Pride of Houston' (15 feet) is a ...
Question: On my way to the beach, I’ve noticed small trees with red berries. What are they? B.P. Deltona Answer: These are female dahoon hollies (ilex cassine), which are native to Florida. They ...