Red cedar is a misnomer, for Juniperus virginiana is, in fact, a juniper as its Latin name suggests, not a cedar (Cedrus), and it belongs to the Cypress family. The name cedar is commonly applied to ...

During dismal winter days, evergreen trees and shrubs bring precious color and cheer to yards and neighborhoods. Let’s pay them back by learning their names. All evergreen shrubs may look alike to a ...

Do you know why the pine tree didn’t get a Christmas present? Because it was knotty. Speaking of evergreen humor, did you hear about the guy who drove through a forest and noticed lumberjacks sawing ...