Michigan officials are asking residents to watch for the invasive Asian longhorned beetle. Here's what to look out for ...

The tree roots come in contact with them, and they enter the plant, clogging up the water uptake system. A circular, dark ring is a sign that is frequently seen when a tree has been infected.

A maple tree in Otsego looked a bit bare after lightning struck its trunk Thursday, May 14, 2020. Missy Dziekan said she was at work when storms rolled through, and came home to quite the surprise ...

We love the vibrant colors of maple trees in the fall. These deciduous beauties bring not only great color but also a recognizable leaf shape and (our favorite) whirlybird seeds that helicopter ...

Q: I have a maple tree that has been planted for five years. The trunk is about three-and-a-half inches in diameter. I just noticed these vertical separations in the bark near the base.

Q: I have a small, 4-foot-tall maple in my yard that has a crack in the bark on the southwest side. The crack is vertical and at least 8 inches long. Do I cover this crack with paint or pruning sea… ...

Judi Ketteler - March 23, 2023 Illustration by Dola Sun Last summer, I learned that the beloved maple tree in our front yard had brittle cinder fungus and was rotting from the bottom up. Nearly the ...