Go inside a tree
In one day, a large tree can lift 100 gallons of water out of the ground and discharge it into the air. Watch this Douglas Fir take in water from… Read More »Go inside a tree
Using trees to scrub toxic particles from the air
A recent study found that certain trees remove particles from the air. Birch, the best-performing tree, removed 79 percent of ultrafine particles from the air, while yew and elder each… Read More »Using trees to scrub toxic particles from the air
Crown shyness
A natural phenomenon called “crown shyness” occurs because the uppermost branches of certain tree species don’t like to touch one another. No one knows for sure if trees are trying… Read More »Crown shyness