Whether it’s gracing your living room during the holidays or embodying the spirit of birth in celtic culture, the Scotch pine (Pinus sylvestris) is one of the most important pines. It is the most ...

The classic and trusted book “Fifty Common Trees of Indiana” by T.E. Shaw was published in 1956 as a user-friendly guide to local species. Nearly 70 years later, the publication has been updated ...

If you’ve ever had a Christmas tree start shedding needles just days after decorating, you know how frustrating it can be. The good news is that some pine varieties are better at playing the role of ...

Joe and Gina Mistretta bought a potted Scotch pine 34 years ago, when it was about three feet tall. Back then, it was so small it could only hold one string of lights. When the holiday was over, out ...

HAMDEN — The Hamden Tree Commission named this Scotch pine (Pinus sylvestris) as the Hamden Notable Tree for the month of January. The tree is located on Regional Water Authority property in the ...

WASHINGTON - America's most popular Christmas tree, the Scotch pine, may have a second career providing pain relief someday. The Scotch pine's bark contains compounds similar to those already used to ...

Even pristine forests can contribute to air pollution. In fact, researchers now say that northern pine forests exude a family of nitrogen oxides and do so in quantities that may rival those produced ...

Are you in need of a Christmas tree this Holiday season? Elizabeth chats with Johnna, one of the owners of this amazing Christmas tree farm. Make a trip to “Christmas at Scotch Pine,” an organic and ...