For a more lush landscape, consider branching out a bit by planting a weeping tree. Weeping trees make a striking statement with their long, downward branches that cascade toward the ground. There are ...

Most experts recommend that deciduous trees such as birch be pruned when they are totally dormant. All leaves should be off and the weather should be cold. If you wait until spring, you risk the tree ...

Q: I'd like to get a jump on my spring pruning. Is there any harm in pruning my trees now? I've got dogwood, maple, birch and cherry. A: Most deciduous (leaf-dropping) trees can be safely pruned in ...

Q. How far is too far for a young weeping tree to lean? We have a 2-year-old weeping birch tree, and I am worried that its "weep" is too much. A. No need for tears. Unless your tree is touching the ...

"Read ‘em and weep," the poker players say. People who plant a weeping tree in their yard certainly won’t cry. Rather, weeping trees with their long drooping branches add a note of peace and ...

Betula pendula, commonly known as the European white birch, silver birch or European weeping birch, is a member of the Betulaceae family (closely related to the beech and oak family). The name for ...

Even though we still seem to be in the deep grips of winter, our dormant-season pruning will quickly come to an end. If you had plans to get dormant-season tree pruning done, it is important to get it ...