An index of articles tagged with: Tree Facts.
The oldest trees on Earth have stood for nearly five millennia, and researchers have long wondered to what extent these ancient organisms undergo senescence, physically deteriorating as they age. Plant biologist now argue that although signs of senescence in long-lived trees may be almost imperceptible to people, this does not mean that they’re immortal. Source: […]
X-ray images show a plant’s power source may be different than thought. Source: Study shines new light on young tree seedlings — ScienceDaily
Every tree, even an evergreen, can be an air quality monitor. That’s the conclusion of researchers who measured the magnetism of particulate matter on the needles of evergreen trees. That measurement, they found, correlated to general air quality, suggesting that analysis of the needles — a relatively simple and low-cost process — could provide a […]
How can conifers that are used, for example, as Christmas trees, keep their green needles over the boreal winter when most trees shed their leaves? Science has not provided a good answer to this question but now an international team of scientists has deciphered that a short-cut in the photosynthetic machinery allows the needles of […]
Identify tree species in your area with our simple step-by-step guide. Source: Tree Identification at arborday.org
Researchers wanted to know what gives these trees their longevity. They compared dozens of ginkgo trees ranging in age from 15 to 667 years old to see what helped them live so long Source: Gingko biloba trees guard a secret fountain of youth | MNN – Mother Nature Network
Welcome to almost 30 percent of the world’s forest cover. The boreal forest is the world’s largest land-based biome. Spreading over continents and covering many countries, the boreal plays a significant role in the planet’s biodiversity and even its climate. Here are 30 facts you want to know about this incredible space. Source: 30 fascinating […]
Mother Nature treats us to a spectacular yet fleeting color show only once a year. Here’s the lowdown on why it happens and how to capture the reds, golds, and oranges in all their glory. Source: Why Do Leaves Change Color—and Everything Else You Need to Know About Fall Foliage | Real Simple
You think Big Ben is tall? It’s got nothing on the tallest tree in the world. Source: How tall is the tallest tree on Earth? | TreeHugger
Glance at a tree and you no doubt first look at its leaves. There are all sorts of interesting shapes and sizes, and often people will learn to recognize a species based on its leaf fingerprint. Other times, you can recognize a tree by its flowers. But you can also identify trees by looking at […]
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