The Chinese Pistache tree is a handsome ornamental shade tree with reliable autumn color that is suitable for urban and residential landscapes. It is native to China, Taiwan, and the Philippine ...

Q: We are concerned about our Chinese pistache tree this season. The overall foliage seems limited compared to previous seasons. We’ve observed most of the new growth is the clusters of berries.

Since the storm, I have been asked a bunch about plants that would be good to replace some of the ones that got destroyed during Helene. I wrote a column about some of my thoughts on which plants ...

Q: I am looking for a tree to place in a cemetery. It must be less than 4-inch caliper, fast-growing, hardwood, long-lived and with very few “droppings,” as neighbors’ markers must be kept clean. I ...