PORTLAND, Ore. ( KOIN) — Older trees in an Eastern Oregon forest are perishing “at an alarming rate,” according to ...

A crabapple tree had been uprooted by the weight of a thick layer of ice. Slush was on the ground and snow clung close to flowers in newly delivered hanging baskets.

Stare at a big, bushy tree for a few minutes, and you’ll notice there’s a lot going on. Up in the leaves there’s a bustling community of squirrels, songbirds, beetles and butterflies. Hidden among the ...

Taylor juniper trees are great for filling in small, narrow spaces in yards and along walkways. These are common mistakes ...

As Oregon gets hotter and drier due to climate change, tree-killing invasive pests that prefer warmer temperatures are thriving — endangering Sitka spruce along the coast, firs in the mountains ...

Two slightly different pathogens, apple scab and pear scab, attack apple and pear trees, Pscheidt said. The fungus that attacks apples can also infect crabapple trees.

A: Yes, it is entirely possible that your crabapple and your 'Fuji' apple tree have been engaging in some "hanky-panky." Apples and crabapples can interbreed freely because they are the same plant ...

“We’ve had reports from people that their lilacs are in full flower and similar reports about crabapple trees and serviceberries, so it’s much more widespread this year in a lot of different ...

While the ornamental crabapple tree is a common landscaping choice for homeowners, with beautiful blooms in the spring, it is not unusual for trees to fall prey to an array of diseases and pests ...

Some 12 or 13 years ago, I planted a flowering crabapple tree in the front yard for a Mother's Day gift. The tree has flourished despite rabbits eating three quarters of the way around the base of ...