The ancient monkey puzzle tree has distinctive spiny leaves and intricate scaly branches. Its unusual features, scientists believe, evolved as a defense against towering, long-necked dinosaurs.

Some trees are good for tree-houses. Some trees are not. Guess which category this one fits into? It’s a conifer, and like all conifers will produce no flowers ...

Scientists say that Araucaria araucana, commonly known as the monkey puzzle tree, is now endangered and faces the risk of extinction. Known to be one of the most resilient species, the plant outlived ...

This Gardening News column is from the online archives of The Star of North Augusta, a collection of more than 25,000 articles published from October 2007 to February 2022. Last month I wrote about ...

The list of garden-worthy plants that can be cultivated here, but aren't, is a long one. Among trees that are rarely seen despite their suitability for Central Florida's landscapes are two I'll ...