Spruce shrubs and trees are conifers from the genus Picea, which includes 35 species. Spruce trees and shrubs are characterized by a branch structure, called a pulvinus, where the needles attach. This ...

Q: I stumbled upon your Web site while searching for information on the Norway spruce trees I planted in late April. I watered the trees on a regular basis for two to three months after planting. Then ...

Being one of the best trees to plant during the dormant season, the milder temperatures of fall can help blue spruce to form new roots. More than that, at this time of year the soil should still be ...

Q: I planted eight blue spruce trees a year ago. This spring, I have noticed that two of the trees have a yellowish hue. They do not feel brittle, but they do not have the rich green and blue of my ...

Learn how to use small trees for landscaping to create the ideal backyard in every season — even if you don't have much space ...

The Penn State Extension of Berks County Master Gardeners will be featuring questions and answers to inquiries received through their Garden Hotline. Q: What are those blue-green growths on trees and ...