Knowing a tree’s species is key to understanding their proper growing conditions, how to prune them and what insect and disease problems they might experience. Plus, tree identification is a great ...

Bradford pear trees were introduced as a decorative tree, but oooh that smell. Those nasty trees that smell like rotting fish can no longer be bought, sold, or distributed by Missouri plant nurseries ...

SPRINGFIELD, Mo. (KY3) - While we’re still in the middle of winter across the Ozarks, our recent warm-up may have some looking toward spring and what to start planting. While various trees are ...

SPRINGFIELD, Mo. (KY3) - The Missouri Department of Conservation is offering a great deal on new plants for your yard or property. You can select from a wide variety of trees and shrubs native to ...

As Missouri becomes the latest state to ban the sale of Callery pear trees, researchers at MU are using artificial intelligence and satellite imagery to track them down. The ornamental tree, known for ...

Steve Nix is a member of the Society of American Foresters and a former forest resources analyst for the state of Alabama. Leaf shapes play an important role in tree identification, providing key ...

CREVE COEUR, Mo. – The Missouri Invasive Plant Task Force will host a buy-back program for Bradford pear trees on April 20. You must first register for the event and upload at least one photo of each ...

The project allowed for some experimentation with different species than those usually considered in Mizzou’s landscapes.