Scientists found some trees simply aren’t susceptible to the fungus. Researchers isolated the seeds from those trees and grew seedlings in a lab setting. The trees that grew were also resistant to ...

ROCKVILLE CENTRE, N.Y. (CBSNewYork)-- Trees are under attack by a hard-to-control fungus that's been making the rounds, wiping out beautiful street and backyard pear trees across the area. "You can ...

Some of us are starting to notice yellow-orange spots on the leaves of their ornamental or fruiting pear trees. These spots begin in the late spring on the upper surface of leaves, approximately 1/8 ...

The U.S. Forest Service is growing "elite" whitebark pine trees to improve the chances of survival of the key high-elevation species, which blister rust is wiping out in the Northern Rockies. "It's ...

Native trees like the paperbark are central to the culture of the traditional owners of K'Gari (Fraser Island). "These species are living stories," says Matilda Davis, who works with the Butchulla ...

The first known case of mature tree death due to myrtle rust infection has been observed in the East Cape of Aotearoa New Zealand, suggesting localized extinction for some native myrtles could become ...

Peering up at a towering five needle pine tree in the Tahoe Basin you might not notice they are in danger. Take another look; you might see the man trying to save them. John Pickett, Nevada Fire Safe ...

Last year my Bradford pear’s leaves were covered with rust fungus. What can I do this year to prevent that from happening again? CS You are correct. It seems like rust disease was everywhere last ...

PHILADELPHIA (CBS) - Fall has come early for many homeowners with ash trees on their properties. First, the leaves sprouted orange dots. Now, many have shed most if not all of their leaves. Longwood ...

Many homeowners have been startled this spring by strange growths on juniper trees, sprouting orange tentacles like miniature sea anemones. The orange growths are nothing new, according to Sharon ...