Ginkgo biloba, often referred to simply as ginkgo or the maidenhair tree, is a living fossil that has captivated humanity for millennia. This unique species of gymnosperm tree, native to East Asia, is ...

We also pass plum (ume) trees ... on Japanese yam vines. Resembling pea-sized potatoes with their brown skins and knobbly shapes, the tubers are either foraged or cultivated as an autumn delicacy.

Privacy fences are fine, but they send a certain message to your neighbors. If you have a small yard, these trees might be a ...

The Japanese maples—some of the oldest specimens in the region ... struggle to keep a houseplant alive seem even more embarrassing. The dawn redwoods and ginkgo trees are particularly special, ...

Fall brings its own spectacular show as the arboretum’s diverse collection of trees puts on a color display that rivals any New England landscape. The Japanese maples—some ... Photo credit: Sue F ...

Welcome to “ID That Tree.” In this edition, Purdue Extension Forester Lenny Farlee introduces us to an autumn olive shrub found across Indiana. This dense shrub requires extensive control and ...

If your yard could use more shade and needs it pronto, here are some of the best fast-growing shade trees to plant in the ...

Tommy Edman and his wife Kristen enjoyed a memorable Tokyo trip, indulging in Japanese culture ... The beautiful Bonsai trees in Meiji Jingu Park also featured in Kristen’s post.

Cherry blossom season has begun blooming in Washington, D.C. as cherry trees reach just one step away ... D.C.'s famed blossoms, a gift of Japan in 1912, "signal Washington's beginning of spring ...

Autumn in Japan's oldest private medicinal herb garden in Uda, Nara Prefecture. As the plants bear fruit, the garden's custodians protect the seeds, ensuring that they live on for future generations.