Blue spruce (Picea pungens f. glauca), also called Colorado blue spruce, is a beautiful tree with blue-gray needles. Being colorful and relatively drought tolerant, it’s a favorite of many homeowners ...

Scientists have found a connection between bacteria in Norway spruce needles and the development of gold nanoparticles, a discovery that could one day lead to more environmentally friendly ways to ...

Purdue Landscape Report: Colorado blue spruce is not native to Indiana (no spruce is!), and it often suffers from environmental stresses such as drought, excessive heat, humidity, and compacted or ...

Every state has its own official tree, a living emblem that reflects a state’s natural heritage, character, and pride. State trees are chosen not just for their beauty, but for the role they play in ...

Steve Nix is a member of the Society of American Foresters and a former forest resources analyst for the state of Alabama. Red spruce, Picea rubens, is a common forest tree of the Acadian forest ...

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