Q. Recently, I saw a tree covered with large, upright red flowers in the Japanese Garden at the Chicago Botanic Garden. Can you tell me more about it? — Reggie Dick, Bloomington A. A mature red horse ...

Eastern redbud is a small native tree found in USDA Plant Hardiness Zones 4 through 8. Redbuds generally grow to about 20 feet tall and 30 to 35 feet wide at the top. They bloom in early spring before ...

Did you know hummingbirds have a favorite color? Hummingbirds are most attracted to red, a vibrant color that acts like a dinner bell for these feathered friends. While they're also attracted to other ...

Before you head out to the nursery to purchase a tree for your landscape, there are some important things to consider.

Steve Nix is a member of the Society of American Foresters and a former forest resources analyst for the state of Alabama. Red maple is the state tree of Rhode Island and its "Autumn Blaze" cultivar ...

The red maple is the first native tree to blossom on Staten Island. From a distance, it's easy to spot the bright red of the female flowers (at top of photo) and orange-red appearance of the male ...

Flowering trees are one of the best signs that spring is here, and, fortunately for homeowners in the Phoenix area, our climate allows us to plant a wide range of flowering trees from all over the ...