Although it may be visually appealing, allowing a tree to grow multiple trunks could cause problems in the future. Here's ...

If a tree’s top growth is under threat, it may send out suckers from the lower part of its trunk in an effort to survive. This is often seen in ash trees that are under attack by emerald ash borers.

Dear Readers: This weekend, walking along a Longmont canal, I happened upon several trees with painted trunks. It took my mind back to this column from 2023. Dear Johnnie: What is the purpose of ...

Trunks, branches, and major roots with mushrooms sprouting out of the bark indicate that the wood underneath is decaying. Decay could be due to the action of the fungus itself, or from other ...